Drywall is priced by the size and type of damage: a handful of nail holes, a doorknob hole, a large patch that needs new board, a recurring crack, water-damaged board or a texture blend. We patch, tape, sand and prime it paint-ready, blending texture where we can. Prices are labor and standard patching materials; painting is its own line.
Same ranges as the drywall page calculator.
Drywall repair prices in NYC: from $165
Across the jobs in this guide, labor runs $165 – $1,000 — the low end is a single small job, the high end the largest scope in the tables (a whole apartment or a multi-room project where the guide covers one). Every figure is from the current price catalog (calc-2026-09-01), floored at the $150 work minimum; the exact quote is confirmed from your photos before booking, and NYC sales tax is added separately where applicable.
Drywall repair
| Job | Size / scope | Typical NYC price (labor) |
|---|---|---|
| Nail, screw, and anchor holes | Up to 9 holes, one room — primer-ready | $165 – $205 |
| Nail, screw, and anchor holes | 10–20 holes across 2–3 rooms — primed | $205 – $305 |
| Nail, screw, and anchor holes | 21–40 holes, up to a studio or 1BR — primed + touch-up in your paint | $560 – $850 |
| Hole — doorknob to fist size | 1 hole — patch, sand, primer-ready | $200 – $310 |
| Hole — doorknob to fist size | 2–3 holes — patch, texture match, primed | $250 – $360 |
| Hole — doorknob to fist size | 4+ holes, or 1 hole + repaint the full wall (your paint) | $390 – $560 |
| Large opening — 12″+ or an access cut-out | 1 opening — backer, tape, 3 coats, primer-ready | $350 – $500 |
| Large opening — 12″+ or an access cut-out | 1 opening — + texture match and primed | $480 – $680 |
| Large opening — 12″+ or an access cut-out | Multiple openings / access cuts, all primed | $700 – $1,000 |
| Cracks — wall or ceiling seams | 1 short crack (under 3 ft) — tape and finish | $165 – $230 |
| Cracks — wall or ceiling seams | Long or multiple cracks, or one ceiling seam | $255 – $370 |
| Cracks — wall or ceiling seams | Ceiling cracks across a room — taped, feathered, primed | $410 – $600 |
| Water-stained or water-damaged drywall | Small stained area — cut out, patch, stain-block, prime | $205 – $295 |
| Water-stained or water-damaged drywall | Wall or ceiling section up to about 4 sq ft — source already fixed | $310 – $450 |
| Water-stained or water-damaged drywall | Larger section or several areas — once the leak is fixed and the area is dry | $480 – $705 |
| Texture match / skim coat an area | Blend one small patch area into existing texture | $165 – $245 |
| Texture match / skim coat an area | Skim one wall section smooth | $275 – $395 |
| Texture match / skim coat an area | Skim a full wall or ceiling | $440 – $645 |
What drives the price
- Hole size: anything larger than a fist needs a backed patch or new board.
- Cracks: a crack that returns is usually movement; the fix is taping and skimming, not filling.
- Water damage: the board has to be dry and the source fixed before repair.
- Texture: orange peel, knockdown and smooth can usually be blended closely, but the final match depends on the existing texture, paint age and lighting.
- Plaster walls: pre-war plaster repairs are quoted from photos, not by the same rules as drywall.
What's included
- Patch, tape and compound
- Sanding and priming so the area is paint-ready
- Texture blending where the existing finish allows
What's quoted separately
- Painting the repaired wall — included only where a tier says so (with your paint); otherwise quoted as a painting line
- Replacing large sections of board
- Fixing the leak or moisture source behind water damage
When it's not a handyman job
- Water damage with an active leak is a plumbing problem first — we repair the wall after the source is fixed.
How the assessment visit and the work minimum are priced
Photo and text estimates are free — send photos and you get a real range. If the job needs eyes on site first, the assessment visit is $99 and is credited toward the work if you hire us. Actual work starts at the $150 minimum. Repair ASAP LLC is a NYC DCWP-licensed home improvement contractor (License No. 2137199-DCWP) and carries general liability insurance with COI support for co-ops and condos.
Frequently asked questions
Will the patch be invisible?
Smooth walls blend very well after paint. Textured walls come close; the final match depends on texture, paint age and lighting.
Do you paint the patch?
Priming is included; painting is quoted as a painting line so the whole wall matches.
Can you repair plaster walls?
Yes, quoted from photos — pre-war plaster behaves differently from drywall.
How many holes count as small?
Nail and screw holes are grouped; a doorknob-size hole is its own line in the table.
How much does drywall repair cost in NYC?
Across the jobs in this guide, labor runs $165 – $1,000 in New York City. Photo and text estimates are free; an on-site assessment visit is $99, credited toward the job. Work starts at the $150 minimum and is quoted before anything begins. NYC sales tax is added separately where applicable.
Ready for a real number?
Text photos and get a free estimate. DCWP-licensed & insured, COI support, work from $150.
