How Much Does Large drywall hole repair Cost?
Large drywall hole repair typically costs $300 to $600 as a national estimate. Large holes need a new piece of drywall fastened to backing, then taped and finished. Size, texture, and painting set the price.
National estimate from the HandymanQuote price book · Prices reviewed August 30, 2026
National average range — your local pro sets their own price after reviewing your details.
Large drywall hole repair price ranges
Estimated tiers within the national range. Your local pro sets the actual price.
Basic
$300 – $390
Straightforward job, easy access, standard materials, nothing unexpected behind the surface.
Standard
$390 – $525
The most common outcome: typical scope, mid-grade materials, a little prep or adjustment along the way.
Extensive
$525 – $600+
Larger scope, premium materials, difficult access, or repairs needed before the main work can start.
Estimated time on site
About 3 hrs – 5.5 hrs for a standard job.
Estimated labor vs. materials
Roughly 80% labor and 20% materials for this type of work.
What affects the cost of large drywall hole repair?
Hole size and backing
Anything wider than a stud bay needs backing or a cut-in patch fastened to framing, not just mesh and mud.
What's behind the wall
Wiring, plumbing or insulation in the opening has to be worked around carefully when the patch is fastened.
Texture and paint blending
Matching the surrounding texture and paint sheen usually means feathering wide or painting corner to corner.
Local labor rates
Rates vary market to market. Your quote reflects what the pro in your ZIP actually charges — not a national guess.
What's typically included?
- Squaring off the damaged area
- Adding backing and screwing in a new drywall piece
- Taping, mudding, and sanding over multiple coats
- Priming the repair
Scope varies by pro — confirm what your quote covers.
What can increase the price?
- Damage spanning studs or near ceilings
- Textured finishes
- Painting the full wall
- Water-damaged drywall that needs more removal
What can lower the price?
- Smooth walls
- Doing your own painting
- Combining with other drywall work in the same visit
When should you hire a professional?
A large patch needs solid backing and several thin coats to sit flat. Rushed work shows as a bump or seam once the wall is painted.
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How much does large drywall hole repair cost?
Our national estimate for large drywall hole repair is $300 to $600. This is a planning range from the HandymanQuote national price book, not a guaranteed quote or an average of completed jobs. Enter your ZIP for an estimate based on local contractor pricing where available.
How long does a large drywall repair take?
The hands-on work is a few hours, but drying time between coats often spreads it over two visits.
Can water-damaged drywall be patched?
Only after the leak is fixed and wet material is cut out. Patching over damp drywall leads to mold and failed repairs.
Does the price include paint?
Usually primer only. Painting to blend the repair is often quoted separately.
How we estimate large drywall hole repair prices
The $300–$600 range is a national estimate from the HandymanQuote price book, reviewed August 30, 2026. It is not an average of completed jobs and not a guaranteed quote. The tiers, time on site, and labor split are estimates derived from that range. When you enter your ZIP code and project details, you get an estimate based on local contractor pricing where a vetted pro serves your area, or the national estimate where one doesn't yet.
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