22 Oct 2026 · updated 22 Oct 2026
How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost? 2026 Price Guide
Short answer: drywall repair at Handyman Gold Hands starts at $129* for a small patch when you already have the materials. The minimum visit is $200, so small patches are usually combined with other jobs in the same visit. Bigger holes, cracks and water damage are $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, and you approve the written price before we come.
Key takeaways
- The $129 starting price is a small patch — a doorknob hole or an anchor hole — when the drywall, compound and matching paint are already on hand.
- The minimum visit is $200. A patch plus a few other small jobs fits one visit.
- Larger openings, long cracks and water-damaged areas are $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum; several coats and drying time can need a short second visit.
- Paying online adds a 5% card processing fee. No sales tax on labor.
What changes the price of drywall repair
| What changes | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size of the hole | A doorknob hole is quick; a large opening needs backing, a new piece, tape and three coats. |
| Who supplies materials | With your drywall, compound and paint on hand, a small patch starts at $129*. If we supply materials, that is added. |
| Texture and paint match | A smooth wall is fast. Matching knockdown or orange-peel texture and blending paint takes more time. |
| Water damage | We find and note the cause first; a stained, soft area is cut back to solid board before patching. |
| Ceilings and corners | Ceiling patches and inside or outside corners are slower than a flat wall. |
| Drying between coats | Joint compound has to dry between coats, so a large opening can need a short second visit to sand, prime and paint. |
Because these differ on every wall, the exact price is written for your job before the visit. Send a photo with a tape measure in the frame and we price it before booking.
The cheapest way to get drywall repaired
The $200 minimum visit is the real floor, so fill it. One visit can hold:
- the drywall patch,
- a TV remounted or shelves hung where the old anchors tore out,
- a door that no longer latches,
- caulking and small touch-ups.
If the list is longer, book time, not patches:
| Your job | Best option | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One small patch, materials on hand | Patch | From $129, $200 minimum visit |
| A few repairs | Hourly | $100 per hour, 2-hour minimum |
| About 4 hours of work | Half Day | $399 |
| A whole house of repairs | Full Day | $749 |
What it looks like when it is done
These are real drywall jobs from our portfolio:
How to get an exact price
- Send a photo of the damage with a tape measure in the frame.
- Tell us if you have the drywall, compound and paint, or want us to supply them.
- We send the written price. You approve it before the visit.
Call +1 (786) 788-8714 or book a time online, and see our full price list. We are insured and bonded.
Frequently asked questions
How much does drywall repair cost?
At Handyman Gold Hands drywall repair starts at $129* for a small patch when you already have the materials. The minimum visit is $200, so small patches are usually combined with other jobs. Larger holes, cracks and water damage are $100 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, and the price is written before the visit.
Will the patch be visible?
We feather the compound, match the texture and prime the patch. With a coat of matching paint the repair blends into the wall.
Can you fix a hole in the ceiling?
Yes. Ceiling patches take more care than a flat wall because of the angle and texture, so they are usually priced hourly. Send a photo and we quote it before booking.
Do you repair water-damaged drywall?
Yes, once the leak is fixed and the area is dry. We cut the stained, soft board back to solid drywall, patch, prime and paint. If the cause is still active, we tell you before we start.
Is it cheaper to book a Half Day?
If you have about four hours of repairs, yes. A Half Day is $399 for up to 4 hours, and hourly work for the same time is $400. A Full Day is $749 for up to 8 hours, compared with $800 by the hour — good for a whole house of patches after a move.