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How much does drywall repair cost?

National price ranges for drywall repair, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Drywall Repair cost

$350 – $4,500

Most homeowners pay around $1,200 for drywall repair, or $65–$180 per sheet replaced. Permit fees add $0–$120.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$350
Typical project$1,200
Premium / complex$4,500
per sheet replaced$65 – $180
Permit fees$0 – $120
Timeline1-3 days including finishing

What drives the price

  • Number and size of patches
  • Ceiling versus wall work
  • Texture matching, including knockdown and popcorn
  • Water damage requiring insulation replacement
  • Painting after finishing

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Drywall cost in Naples$400 – $5,600 · +24%Drywall cost in Miami$400 – $5,300 · +18%Drywall cost in Fort Lauderdale$400 – $5,100 · +14%Drywall cost in West Palm Beach$400 – $5,000 · +12%Drywall cost in Sarasota$400 – $4,900 · +8%Drywall cost in Bradenton$400 – $4,700 · +5%Drywall cost in Venice$400 – $4,800 · +6%Drywall cost in Fort Myers$400 – $4,900 · +9%Drywall cost in Cape Coral$400 – $4,800 · +7%Drywall cost in Tampa$400 – $4,700 · +4%Drywall cost in St. Petersburg$400 – $4,600 · +3%Drywall cost in Clearwater$400 – $4,600 · +2%Drywall cost in Orlando$400 – $4,600 · +2%Drywall cost in Kissimmee$300 – $4,400 · -2%Drywall cost in Jacksonville$300 – $4,300 · -4%Drywall cost in St. Augustine$400 – $4,500 · 0%Drywall cost in Port Charlotte$400 – $4,500 · 0%Drywall cost in Brandon$400 – $4,500 · 0%Drywall cost in Daytona Beach$300 – $4,400 · -2%Drywall cost in Melbourne$300 – $4,500 · -1%Drywall cost in Port St. Lucie$400 – $4,600 · +2%Drywall cost in Lakeland$300 – $4,300 · -5%Drywall cost in Gainesville$300 – $4,200 · -6%Drywall cost in Tallahassee$300 – $4,200 · -7%Drywall cost in Pensacola$300 – $4,300 · -5%

Frequently asked questions

Should I fix drywall before or after a leak repair?

Always fix the water source and let the cavity dry first. Closing up a wet wall traps moisture and creates a mold problem that costs far more than the drywall.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.