Seattle Drywall Repair Cost Overview (2026)

To give you an anchor point, here's our company pricing. This covers drywall patching, mudding, sanding, and texture blending.

• Small — $399 Under 2 ft², up to 3 different areas

• Small+ — $499 Under 3 ft², or up to 4 tiny areas

• Medium — $599 3–4 patches up to 1 ft², or larger areas not to exceed 6 ft²

• Medium+ — $699 5–6 patches up to 1 ft², or larger areas not to exceed 8 ft²

• Large− — $799 7–8 patches up to 1 ft², or 3–4 larger areas up to 10 ft²

• Large — $899 9–10 patches up to 1 ft², or 3–5 larger areas up to 13 ft²

• Large+ — $999 11–12 patches up to 1 ft², or 4–6 larger areas up to 18 ft²

• X‑Large — $1,099–$1,599

• X‑Large+ — $1,599+ May require an in‑person consult

• In-Person Consult — $149 (waived if job is awarded)

Note: Your official approved quote may differ from the standard pricing guide.

We complete most drywall repairs in a single visit. Hot mud compounds shorten the drying cycle, dustless sanding keeps your home clean, and texture matching is handled with the same care you’d expect from a finish painter.

What Shapes Drywall Repair Cost in Seattle?

Drywall repair pricing isn’t random. The biggest cost drivers come down to five things:

1. Size and Severity of Damage

A 2-inch hole from a doorknob and a 2-foot section of sagging ceiling live in different universes.

Bigger or more complex repairs raise the cost because of:

• More demo

• More mudding passes

• Longer drying windows

• Texture blending over a larger footprint

Water damage sits in its own category. Once moisture, staining, or framing problems enter the picture, the job moves beyond “patching” and into restoration territory.

2. Location and Accessibility

Some repairs are easy to reach. Others aren’t.

Repairs cost more when they’re:

• Overhead on ceilings

• In stairwells or high walls

• Tucked behind appliances

• Surrounded by cabinets or tight corners

Setup takes longer. Working overhead is slower. And ceilings require cleaner finishing because imperfections show instantly.

3. Finish Level, Texture & Paint

Seattle homes carry a mix of smooth walls, light orange peel, heavy orange peel, and knockdown.

The more complex the texture, the more time the repair takes. Texture must be feathered out to blend with the surrounding wall – not just sprayed into a circle that leaves a “bullseye.”

If a wall or ceiling needs full repainting to hide the repair, paint materials and labor add to the total cost.

4. Labor Rates & Professional Type

Drywall work is technique-heavy, especially finishing.

Here’s how contractors typically differ:

• Handymen: Cheaper, but often slower and less consistent with finishing or texture

• Drywall pros: Faster, cleaner, better results, more predictable scheduling

Seattle’s labor rates sit on the higher end, so even small repairs cost more per square foot than larger repairs.

5. Hidden Conditions

Once drywall is opened, it’s common to find:

• Moisture

• Old wiring

• Damaged insulation

• Framing issues

These aren’t always visible from the outside and can affect the final bill.

Cost Adders: Texture, Materials & Specialty Details

Drywall repair is rarely just a patch. The finish work determines how invisible the final result looks.

Texture Matching Costs

Typical national guidance ranges from $0.80–$2.00 per sq ft for texture matching. For Seattle homes, we generally see:

• $75–$250 extra for texture on small-to-medium repairs

• More if the entire wall or ceiling needs retexturing

Corner Beads & Trim

If the repair involves an outside corner:

• Materials are inexpensive

• Labor adds $50–$150+ depending on length and number of corners

High-End Paints & Primers

Stain-blockers, moisture-resistant primers, or upgraded paints typically add $50–$200 depending on the size of the area

Water Damage Drywall Repair Cost (Seattle)

Water-damaged drywall behaves differently from impact damage. It spreads, softens, bubbles, and stains.

Typical water‑related repairs land between $400 and $1,200+, depending on:

• Moisture level

• Size of affected section

• Whether insulation must be replaced

• Whether mold remediation is needed

• Ceiling vs wall

If water has travelled several feet or sat long enough to weaken the gypsum, replacement becomes the safer route. Sometimes this requires demo, fans, and drying before any repair can begin.

DIY vs Professional Drywall Repair Cost in Seattle

DIY looks cheaper – and it is, in material cost. But the tradeoff usually shows up in the finish.

What DIY Costs

• Small holes: $10–$50 in materials

• Larger patches: $100–$300 in drywall, mud, tape, screws, primer

You’d also need to purchase tools (taping knives, mud pans, sanding tools).

Where DIY Goes Wrong

DIY repairs commonly show:

• Ridges from uneven taping

• Divots or depressions

• Texture that doesn’t match

• “Flash spots” where the patch shines under light

The other risk is covering up underlying issues like moisture or movement.

When you stack the time, the learning curve, and the risk of a repair that needs to be redone, hiring a pro ends up the better call for most homeowners – cleaner finish, fewer surprises, and no second attempts.