DORQUASTDrywall repair / walls & ceilings

Size / surface / access

A price with
the edges defined.

Starting prices for one repair on an accessible wall up to 9 feet high. Each quote states the patch area, finish, visits, and whether painting is included.

Repair price guide

Prices include standard repair materials, protection, and cleanup. Wall patches finish smooth and ready for primer unless stated otherwise. Multiple repairs on one visit are quoted together.

Small hole

One hole or dent up to 4 inches across.

From $150per repair

Medium hole

Over 4 inches and up to 12 inches across; backing and a drywall patch.

From $240per repair

Large patch

Over 12 inches across, up to 4 square feet; cut out and replace damaged board.

From $390per repair

Crack repair

Up to 3 linear feet; open, tape, and finish a stable crack. Longer runs quoted separately.

From $190per repair

Water-stain treatment

Up to 2 square feet on firm, dry board: surface preparation and stain-blocking primer.

From $175per area

Water-damaged board

Up to 4 square feet of dry, damaged board replaced and finished; stain-blocking primer included.

From $425per area

Ceiling patch

Up to 12 inches across on a ceiling up to 9 feet high; smooth finish.

From $295per repair

Texture matching

Up to 4 square feet around a patch; a texture sample for your review.

From $85added to repair

Larger areas, high ceilings, difficult access, and painting are quoted separately. Water-stain treatment is not board replacement. The water source must be fixed and the area dry before either service begins.

Match the surface

Texture takes
a little trial.

We match orange-peel and knockdown textures with a small test area before blending the patch. Existing texture, paint sheen, and side lighting affect the result; a patch can remain visible in certain light.

Smooth ceilings and ceiling patches need room below for safe access. Tall ceilings, decorative plaster, and widespread sagging are assessed separately.

Plan for more than one visit

Dry first.
Paint after.

  1. Apply the patch and first coat. Small repairs usually need two or three visits over 2–4 days.
  2. Allow about 24 hours between standard compound coats. Cooler or more humid rooms may take longer.
  3. After the final coat is fully dry, we sand and check the surface. Allow at least 24 hours before primer, subject to the material’s instructions.
  4. Paint after the primer’s stated drying time. For an even sheen, repainting the full wall or ceiling may be the better choice.

Finish paint is not included in the guide prices. We can quote it or leave the surface ready for your painter.

Before a repair

Can you repair a stain while the area is still wet?

No. The water source must be repaired and the area dry before we start. We check whether the board can stay or needs replacement. We do not fix the plumbing or roof that caused the damage.

Will a repaired crack come back?

Movement can reopen a crack. We inspect it before quoting and may ask you to have the cause assessed before patching. We repair the surface only after the underlying issue has been addressed.

Show us the size of the job.

A description of the damage and the ceiling height helps us plan.

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