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Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

How much will it cost to fix a hole in the wall?

If you have a hole in your wall, don’t despair; drywall repair professionals can patch the hole and repaint the surface and no one will be the wiser. The cost to repair a drywall hole depends on the size of the surface area of the damage, the materials and labor required, and (for a minor repair) any minimum service fee the repair company may charge. The actual labor and drywall prices may be lower than the minimum service fee, but pros must ensure their business overhead costs are met when they go out on minor jobs. To help keep costs low once the pros get there, make sure you have the right paint on hand if you want them to do to a touch up after the repair is complete, so you don’t keep them wait (and charging you for their time) while you search in the garage. Here are two examples of average prices for smaller drywall repair jobs:

Approximate cost to repair a 5-foot crack in a wall: $125 (labor $75 and materials $50).
Approximate cost to repair a 3-foot ceiling crack: $150.

What is the difference between sheetrock and drywall?

People sometimes use the terms “sheetrock” and “drywall” interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. Drywall is the industry term for prefabricated sheets of wall, while Sheetrock is the brand name of a type of drywall. Depending on what room is being built, your drywall installation pro will select different thicknesses or grades of drywall. Standard residential drywall is ½-inch thick. Garage walls adjacent to a living space are typically ⅝-inch thick and serve as a firewall. For a garage ceiling, most contractors will use firewall-grade drywall materials to keep your home as safe as possible.

Different types of drywall can be color-coded to indicate their purpose. Purple or green drywall boards are often mold-resistant (MR) and are applied where moisture tends to accumulate, such as in bathrooms and basements or behind tile backsplashes at sinks. These mold-resistant sheets have a fiberglass instead of a paper facing finish to prevent water absorption. Regular drywall is gray or white. The drywall industry is constantly adapting with technology to provide safer and more targeted materials. You can even install soundproofing drywall to help prevent noise transfer through rooms.

How much does it cost to put up drywall?

The national average cost to hire a drywall installation professional ranges $375-$1,500, depending on the job at hand and where you are in the country. Your drywall installation cost will often be lower if the professional is installing the drywall in a new construction with open access as opposed to a remodel. The square footage of the job, the amount of materials, and the labor required also determine drywall prices. According to drywall pros, materials costs can range from 15 percent to 50 percent of your total project cost, depending on the work you’re having done. Request several quotes from drywall installation companies to find the right fit for your construction project. The quotes may be based on the company’s standard cost per square foot or a calculation of the time estimated to complete the job plus the size of the job plus materials and any travel fees. For example, drywall installation for one or two standard-size rooms could cost $900-$1,500. The cost to hang and tape an outbuilding with approximately 40 drywall sheets at 75 cents per square foot could total $1,450, including 3.75 days of labor for the drywall crew.

How much does it cost to repair drywall?

The national average price range to repair drywall is $210-$300. Drywall prices can vary greatly depending on the size of the hole or crack that needs repair, the amount of materials required, and other factors. Cracks can appear at the seams in your drywall due to uncontrollable factors like your house settling or even minor earthquakes. Drywall, although sturdy, will break with enough impact, so if a dresser falls and crashes into a wall or your have a mishap hammering in nails for artwork, you could need drywall repair. Drywall repair professionals may have a minimum service fee of $100-$150 regardless of the size of the job. This ensures that their business expenses are met anytime they send their crew out to a job. Here are some additional examples of average drywall repair prices:

Sand and texture five wall patches: $200 (45 minutes of labor and $40 of materials).
Repair a 4x8 section of wall: $225 (labor $150 and materials $75).
Replace drywall in an entire bedroom: $1,500 (price varies depending on the number of windows, whether there’s metal trim, etc.).

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My microwave install turned into a microwave, drywall, marble tile, and ductwork project, but Stephen was able to handle whatever complications arose. I'm really glad I hired him rather than try to do it myself.

Kristen M.

Corey and his team were awesome - they arrived on time, brought the necessary equipment I didn't have, and took care of everything with no fuss and very quickly: moving, installation and cleanup. I would both hire him again and recommend his services to others in the future!

Steve V.

Drywall install/repair, mud, texture. Arrived on time, professional, completed work and cleaned up when done. Repaired items that I missed and made sure everything was to my satisfaction. Honest, hard working and would hire again. Thanks

Michael B.

Jorge and his team are very hard workers. They show up on time and the finished product looks amazing. You won't be disappointed with their quality of work. I will be hiring Revol Painting and More LLC for all future drywall and tile projects.

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Art responded to my request for help with a leaky toilet. It had been installed improperly during the construction of my new house, and the construction plumbers had come back to fix it, but were incompetent! Art came out and at my request installed a flange extender kit which solved the problem of the original flange being installed too low. He was very professional and got the job done. He cleaned up after the project, and after the caulking dried, no leaks. I will ask Art to work on projects at my home as needed in the future. Thanks, Art!

Marcy H.

Robert has been such a great, hardworking, reliable professional. We keep hiring him back because he's able to do everything from building beautiful custom window boxes, to installing a bathroom fan, to taking care of a variety of other household needs . . .

Danielle C.

Cedo was communicative and did excellent work. He installed drywall in my ceiling that a plumber had to cut out; Cedo's work is seamless and his pricing was competitive (before and after pictures attached). I highly recommend him!

Babs L.

Jaime is meticulous and likes to do the project "right". In the day of contractors that claim they can do things, which they should really not do - Jaime knows his stuff in all things drywall, walls, wall texturing, wall finishing, wall repairs. I hired Jaime to retexturize my walls, finish new drywall (taping, mudding, the works), and patch drywall and retexturize. Because the project was in a condo, there were various restrictions on when work is conducted, keeping the place super tidy (building has dark carpets), getting water from the building bathrooms (water has been turned off for my unit)....Jaime was kind in working around these weird restrictions. And he took out the drywall garbage as well.

Vikram W.

Kriss and his associate did a great job for me (curtain rods and tv wall mount installation). They were very professional and quick with their work, and the quality of work was also really good. I would definitely hire them again for any future projects and would highly recommend them!

Cory M.

Working with TJ was great. He responded to my request for help immediately and was out at my place the next day! He assisted me with various handyman projects such as drywall repair, range hood installation, and floor transition piece installation. His quality of work was very good and I would absolutely use him again.

Morgan V.

Chris is the consummate professional. He is very responsive, and a clear communicator—it was very easy to work everything out via text and phone. He is punctual, organized, and neat, always leaving the area tidy every day. Oh, did I mention his drywall finishing skills are phenomenal? I hung the rock myself and had unfinished stuff left over from the previous owner, all terribly sloppy work on our part. Chris fixed it! He mudded, taped, and sanded all the walls smooth and corners sharp, taking our basement to a new level of nice. I’m more excited about my next remodeling project knowing Chris can make my walls look so good. Would hire him again every time.

Elizabeth B.

We used All Purpose Drywall for a rehab project and were thrilled with the results. They installed drywall on the ceiling, walls and patched several holes in addition to completing a new closet we had framed in. Their work is excellent and I would not hesitate to use them again. The price was very reasonable and they were able to complete the job on time.

Marilyn A.

Mike's finishing work was done very well and in a timely manner, in a knockdown style in the upstairs area, and a smooth as silk finish in the lower level. Only problem was our shop vac running amuck, sending drywall dust all over. Mike was quick to help remedy that situation. He also charges a reasonable rate for the work he does.

James G.

Chris was great from start to finish! We started having him paint our kitchen and dining room which turned out great. We found out he provided other services and hired him to install backsplash in our kitchen, as well as wood floors in our dining room. Everything looks great! He always kept us informed of progress, showed up when he said he would, and even gave suggestions on how we could save money in the process...who does that?! We are very greatful to have found him, and will definitely be hiring him again in the future!

Farhad S.

I hired Derek to perform a remodel to open up a closet area and frame a new door way to my garage and then wall off the existing door way to my garage. Derek and his team did an amazing job creating the new entrance, closing off the old one, finishing the drywall and making it ready to paint. The quality of the work was excellent and during the work they would always put floor paper down and plastic coverings surrounding the work area in order to keep my house as clean as possible. Derek also went out of his way to make sure I got the proper finishing trim that matched the existing trim in my house. Derek and his team was always very courteous, and Derek is a perfectionist, always making minor corrections and taking an extra effort to make sure things looked just right and making sure my wife and I were fully satisfied with the work. I would certainly hire Derek again for another project.

Tom M.

2.5 days of work was accomplished over a 5-day period. Jesse, the owner, and two workers repaired and repainted the drywall in a few areas, installed new attic stairs, moved a lighting fixture, and tiled a small backsplash. Some appointments were rescheduled by Goodface with notice. The work was of good quality and reasonably priced. There was a bit of difficulty communicating with the workers as English was not their first language, but Jesse checked in daily to ensure everything was running smoothly. The workers cleaned up at the end of each day, but final cleanup was still necessary (and expected) when the job was done.

Florin A.

Twoco Construction recently completed a tile installation in my bathroom. I can not give enough praise for the quality of Twoco Construction workmanship. How often can we say that nowadays ? I was so impressed with Ionel who completed the job with such exactitude and such pride of workmanship. Ionel took great care to make sure everything is level, making up for my building’s original construction. Very trustworthy professional to invite worry-free into your home.

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