Ceiling Repair Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Ceiling repair in Los Angeles typically costs $150 to $1,300, depending on whether it is a small crack, a water-damaged section or a full popcorn-ceiling removal. Popcorn removal runs higher — about $1,418 to $3,535 per room — and pre-1981 homes should budget for an asbestos test first.
Ceilings cost more than walls because the work is overhead and texture matching is harder. Below are real Los Angeles ranges — your exact quote is always free.
Ceiling repair cost by job type
| Job type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small ceiling crack / patch | $150 – $400 |
| Ceiling drywall repair | $220 – $1,300 |
| Water-damaged ceiling section | $600 – $1,550 |
| Popcorn ceiling removal (per room) | $1,418 – $3,535 |
| Texture matching (add-on) | $50 – $150 |
Popcorn ceiling extras
| Job type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Asbestos test (pre-1981 homes) | $250 – $850 |
| Knockdown texture finish | $50 – $150 / room |
| Small popcorn patch (instead of removal) | $150 – $450 |
What affects the price
Ceiling height
Higher ceilings need staging and more time, raising the cost compared with a standard 8-foot ceiling.
Texture type
Matching stomp, smooth or knockdown ceiling texture takes skill and adds to the price.
Water or leak damage
Cutting out soft drywall, drying the area and sealing stains costs more than a cosmetic patch.
Popcorn & asbestos
Popcorn removal is labor-intensive, and pre-1981 homes should be tested for asbestos before any removal.
Room size
Bigger ceilings mean more scraping, skimming, sanding and paint.
Repair vs. replace
A localized patch is far cheaper than replacing a large sagging or heavily damaged ceiling.
Repair or remove? Choosing the cost-effective option
A single crack or water stain can usually be repaired for a few hundred dollars, while removing popcorn from an entire room is a bigger investment. If only part of a popcorn ceiling is damaged, patching the texture is far cheaper than removing the whole thing.
Eddie gives you an honest recommendation — repair when it makes sense, remove or replace when it is the better long-term value — so you only pay for what the ceiling actually needs.
Cost FAQ
Small cracks and patches run $150 – $400, larger drywall and water-damaged repairs $220 – $1,550, and popcorn removal $1,418 – $3,535 per room. Every quote is exact and free.
About $1,418 – $3,535 per room in Los Angeles, depending on size, ceiling height and finish. For homes built before 1981, budget $250 – $850 for an asbestos test first.
Working overhead is slower and harder, and matching ceiling texture takes more skill, so ceiling repairs generally cost more than the same-size wall repair.
Yes. If only a small section is damaged, matching the existing popcorn texture (about $150 – $450) is far cheaper than removing the whole ceiling.
It is strongly recommended. Popcorn texture in older homes can contain asbestos, which is hazardous once disturbed, so testing before removal is the safe approach.
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