Drywall Repair Cost
Drywall repair costs vary depending on your area, but in general, drywall costs $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot. Labor typically costs between $1 and $3 per square foot for drywall repair.
You can typically expect drywall repair costs to total between $600 and $1800 for a medium-sized room. This range represents the cost of an average drywall repair estimate. If you have a larger room or more severe damage, the average cost will be higher.
Factors that Affect Costs of Repairing Drywall
There are a variety of factors that impact the cost of repairing drywall, including:
- Size of project: If you need a large room (or your whole home) repaired, expect a larger price tag.
- Where you live: Location, location, location! Where you live will dictate the cost of building materials (and labor), which plays into the cost of drywall repair.
- Labor: The cost of labor is a huge factor in the cost to patch drywall. Fortunately, Taskers set their own rates, so you can find a price that works for your budget.
- Severity: The severity of the damage in your drywall (whether it’s a crack, a hole, or major damage) will greatly affect the cost to repair it.
- Insulation: If you have insulation in your walls or need more installed, expect an increase in the cost to patch your drywall.
- Type of drywall: If you plan to install or repair flexible drywall or another speciality type, you’ll likely encounter higher drywall repair costs.
How To Measure A Hole in Drywall
Need to assess the size of the hole in your drywall? In general, it’s better to replace entire sheets of drywall, but if you have just a small hole, you can measure it before patching.
The best way to measure a hole is to (ironically) cut it so that it’s a uniform square. This way you can easily measure the hole’s length and width with a ruler or tape measure. Not confident doing this on your own? Hire a Tasker instead.
What Causes Drywall Damage?
Drywall damage can result from a variety of issues:
- Fire/smoke: Fire and smoke—especially smoke!—can damage your drywall. Smoke can cause staining, discoloration, and even bad smells.
- Water and leaks: Water damage from rain or flooding can severely damage your drywall. Water-damaged drywall is usually soft and falls apart easily. This is common with ceiling drywall and can make the cost of ceiling drywall repair very expensive (usually $45-55 per square foot of ceiling).
- Impacts: A common reason for damaged drywall is an impact (i.e. someone bumps into the wall or drops something against it).
- Drilling holes for fixtures and shelves: Drills are the culprit for damaged walls everywhere. While it’s best to be proactive and careful when drilling, sometimes it’s a little too easy to damage your drywall when drilling.
- Nails and anchors for hanging pictures: Hanging heavy pictures with nails or anchors can damage drywall. Fortunately, Taskers can repair your drywall (and properly hang your next set of photos, too).
- Foundation shifts: While rare, shifts in the foundation of your home can cause cracks and holes in drywall.
How to Save Money on Drywall Repair
Preventing drywall damage: The best way to save on drywall repair costs is to not do them at all! Preventing damage is the most obvious way to save money on repairs, but yes, we understand that it’s not always possible.
Patch it up: If you already have a damaged wall, consider patching it. Using a small, cardboard patch and painting it is one way you can avoid total drywall repair. It’s not the most attractive option, but it’s a good temporary solution.
Other solutions are definitely a bit harder (and craftier), but they can potentially save you some cash. Some ideas include:
- Using strong tape to seal a crack in drywall
- Using wooden panels to seal the hole (and paint it)
There are lots of ways to save money on drywall repair, but we think the best way to save time and effort is to hire a Tasker to do it for you properly!
FAQ about Drywall Repair Cost
1. How much does it cost to replace an entire wall of drywall?
Replacing an entire wall of drywall can cost $1500 or more, including labor. It depends on the factors listed above, but replacing entire walls is definitely pricey.
2. How much does it cost to fix drywall yourself?
As we mentioned, the cost to repair drywall is roughly $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot. This considers the cost of materials but not your labor.
3. How long does it take to repair drywall?
It depends on the severity of the damage, size of the wall, and other factors. A small hole can be repaired in under an hour while larger damage will require a few hours at least.
4. How hard is it to fix drywall yourself?
While skillsets vary, drywall repair is a medium-difficulty task. It can be hard to fill the hole, find replacement drywall, paint it, sand it, and so-on. Fortunately, Taskers can do it all, so you can sit back and relax!
5. What happens if you don’t repair damaged drywall?
There are numerous side effects of leaving drywall unrepaired: insects can get in, moisture can form and your home will ultimately be more susceptible to the elements. Don’t let that hole in the wall turn into a black hole of time and money! Hire a Tasker today.
Get Patched Up With Help From Taskers
Feeling confident about fixing that hole in your wall? Glad we could help! If you’re still a little cautious about tackling the job on your own, hire a Tasker for drywall repair and let them take care of it!
