Drywall and ceiling repair cost
Patching cracks, nail pops, holes and water stains in walls and ceilings, then repainting.
Most HomeCloud paint and drywall touch-up jobs
$300 to $1,300
Middle job $650. Based on a statistically significant number of HomeCloud jobs, December 2024 to September 2026.
Small cracks, nail pops and visible seams are the most common wall and ceiling findings in HomeCloud evaluations. Most are cosmetic: the drywall is patched, sanded and repainted.
Water stains and sagging drywall are different. The source of the water is found and fixed first, then the drywall is repaired. If you want to repaint whole rooms, see interior painting.
Completed HomeCloud touch-up jobs
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint and drywall touch-up and patching | $300 to $1,300 | $650 | Statistically significant number of HomeCloud jobs |
What customers paid on completed HomeCloud touch-up and patching jobs, December 2024 to September 2026. The range is the middle half of jobs; the middle job is the median.
What our reports priced these at
| Work | Most homes | Middle price | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch and repaint the walls and ceilings noted in the report | $1,840 to $3,400 | $2,700 | The 53% of homes where it was priced |
| Conceal exposed wires | $150 to $200 | $150 | The 24% of homes where it was priced |
| Asbestos test before disturbing a popcorn ceiling | About $350 | Limited number of homes | |
| Patch and repaint one wall or ceiling area | $420 to $1,620 | $760 | Limited number of homes |
What HomeCloud reports priced this fix at in homes we evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. The range is the middle half of homes; the middle price is the median. Your price comes from a written estimate for your home. The first row covers all the areas noted in a home's report as one project.
What affects the price
- How many spots
- Several small repairs done in one visit cost less per spot than separate trips.
- Size of the damage
- A nail pop or hairline crack is a quick patch. A large hole or sagging section means cutting in new drywall.
- Ceilings
- Ceiling work is slower than wall work and needs ladders or scaffolding.
- Matching texture
- Textured walls and ceilings, like orange peel or popcorn, take extra work to blend the patch in.
- Repainting to match
- Patches need paint. If the old paint can't be matched, the whole wall or ceiling may need a coat.
- Water damage
- When a stain or sag comes from a leak, fixing the leak is a separate cost, and wet drywall is replaced, not patched.
When a crack is more than cosmetic
Hairline cracks at drywall seams and at the corners of doors and windows are common as a house settles. Wide cracks, cracks that keep growing, or cracks alongside doors that start sticking can point to movement in the structure. Your report flags these separately. See foundation and structure.
Water stains
Common questions
Is a popcorn ceiling dangerous?
Not while it's left alone. Some popcorn ceilings from around the 1980s contain asbestos, which can be a health risk if the texture is scraped, sanded or cut. Have it tested before any work disturbs it.
Why do nail pops happen?
As wood framing dries and shifts over time, nails can push out against the drywall. Replacing them with drywall screws, then patching and painting, usually keeps them from coming back.
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