Interior Structure
Drywall and Plaster: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every drywall and plaster job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Drywall InstallationTypical $2,200 · Drywall contractor · DIY 3/5 | $900 – $5,500 |
|---|---|
| Drywall ReplacementTypical $2,200 · Drywall contractor · DIY 3/5 | $900 – $5,500 |
| Drywall RepairTypical $484 · Drywall contractor · DIY 3/5 | $198 – $1,210 |
| Drywall Patch RepairHandyman · DIY 4/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Ceiling ReplacementTypical $2,100 · Drywall contractor · DIY 2/5 | $800 – $5,500 |
| Ceiling RepairTypical $462 · Drywall contractor · DIY 2/5 | $176 – $1,210 |
| Plaster Wall ReplacementTypical $1,900 · Plasterer · DIY 2/5 | $700 – $4,800 |
| Plaster Wall RepairTypical $418 · Plasterer · DIY 2/5 | $154 – $1,056 |