How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost?

The cost of drywall repair can vary depending on the scope of your project and the type of damage. Repairing an entire room full of water or termite damage is a much bigger and more expensive project than simply patching up a few holes left by picture frames. So, the first step in drywall repair is assessing the type and extent of damage your drywall has.

What Type of Damage Requires Drywall Repair?

Drywall repair is simply the process of repairing any damage that the drywall has sustained, which can come in many different forms. For example, types of damage can be cracks, holes, dents, termite damage, water damage, furniture scuffs, holes made by door handles, and more. Some types of damage, such as scuffs and dents, may be small in nature; thus, the drywall repairs will be quicker and cheaper to fix. Other types of damage, such as termite or water damage, may be more extensive, and could require replacing entire panels of drywall.

How is Drywall Repaired?

The drywall repair process will vary depending on the type of damage that your drywall has sustained. 

• Holes or cracks: The most important step in fixing holes or cracks is to first assess what has caused this damage. If you cannot deduce this on your own, then you should hire a qualified inspector to do so for you. If the damage is minor, such as temperature change or holes made by furniture, then simply using drywall mud over the crack or hole should fix the problem. However, if the cracks are a result of structural damage, then a professional will need to fix the damage.

• Water Damage: After fixing whatever was causing water to seep into your drywall, you can then begin to assess the damage. Unfortunately, because water can weaken the structure of the entire panel of drywall, the best option will likely be to replace all panels of drywall that sustained water damage.

• Termite Damage: After getting rid of the termites, it is best to have an inspector or contractor take a look at the extent of the damage to assess what needs to be done. If the foundation has not sustained damage, then simply removing all of the damaged drywall and replacing it with new boards will be fine.

How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost?

The exact price of drywall repair can range anywhere from $60-$1500. For smaller projects such as cracks, dents, or holes, the cost will be closer to the lower end of the spectrum. On the other hand, for water or termite damage in multiple rooms, the cost will likely be closer to the higher end of the spectrum. Moreover, cost can also be affected by individual company prices and how accessible the area(s) being fixed are. All of these factors should be taken into account when assessing the cost. 

All in all, once you assess what type of drywall repair services you need, you can then begin to calculate the cost of your project. Don't hesitate to get in touch with our drywallers for a free estimate.