A person repairing a drywall with a putty knife and joint compound, creating a smooth surface.
A person repairing a drywall with a putty knife and joint compound, creating a smooth surface.

Find a drywall repair professional near you

Fill in a short form and get free quotes from drywall repair contractors

4.3

Excellent rating - 4.3/5 (10900+ reviews)

Need a drywall patching service?

  • Drywall patch
  • Drywall ceiling repair
  • Drywall crack repair
  • Commercial drywall repair
  • Residential drywall repair
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it's free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

Best rated drywall repair contractors near me

Recent Drywall Repair & Patch reviews

Great work, very prompt and super easy work with. Would recommend and use again.

Repair to gyprock / drywall

$200

James repaired damaged walls for us and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He was clean, efficient and did a beautiful job, including going the extra mile to match paint for us. He was also a really friendly and professional person.

I need drywall repair and patch

$500

great work!

Fixing Plasterboard/Drywall Crack in Garage

$100

Very efficient and good quality

I need drywall repair and patch

$150

Good communication and solid job done 👍

Small Drywall Repair Job

$25

What's the average cost of a drywall repair contractor

$135 - $290

low

$135

median

$198

high

$290

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Drywall Repair & Patch Services

based on 485 reviews

4.92

462
12
7
1
3

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

Now Available
  • Get it done now. Pay later.
  • Repay in 4 fortnightly instalments
  • No interest
  • Available on payments up to $1,500

576+

Tasks successfully completed

3

Average amount of offers per task

14

 mins

Average time to receive offers

Statistics from the most recent tasks on Airtasker since 9th Nov 2020.

Why book a drywall repair service through Airtasker?

Airtasker connects you to nearby residential drywall repair experts. No need for a DIY drywall repair and patching job. Doing it yourself may take longer, and you may even make a mess of it. Save yourself the trouble and let a professional drywall repair contractor repair your drywall instead.

We never think about wall repairs or maintenance except until we need it. Usually, drywall repairs are the least of our worries, and any unexpected damages that require immediate attention can catch us off guard. You don’t have to get a referral or make calls when this happens. Just hop on to Airtasker to find residential drywall repair near you!

All you have to do is post a task for drywall repair near you, then choose a Tasker with the offer that best fits your needs. Whether you need drywall patching to cover an unattractive hole in the wall or if you need someone to repair your entire drywall ceiling, you’ll find a skilled tradesperson in no time. Get connected with professionals on Airtasker today to get your job done right!

Offers in no time

Start getting offers to do your task ASAP!

Flexible pricing

Choose the offer that’s right for you.

Real reviews

Judge for yourself – every task gets a review.

Local, skilled pros

Take your pick of skilled Drywall Repair Handyman nearby.

Top Drywall Repair & Patch related questions

As you may know by now, drywall is prone to physical damage from dents or knocks. It is also vulnerable to water damage and mould. However, it offers excellent insulation, considerable soundproofing, and is fire resistant. It is also relatively affordable, making it easier to replace and a popular choice for home builders. 

You can patch a ceiling’s drywall yourself as long as you have the proper tools, materials and skills needed for the job. However, for a less experienced handyman, the job may take longer to complete, and the overall quality of repair may suffer. It’s best to leave the job to the experts, especially when assessing damage to prevent costly fixes in the future.

Yes, you can recycle damaged drywall. Though you may need to do some digging to find a recycler that can accept it. Mould damaged drywall, on the other hand, cannot be recycled. Be sure to dispose of it properly. 

Small holes only take 15 to 20 minutes to repair. Meanwhile, larger holes may take up to two hours. However, the time it takes to replace multiple drywall panels may vary depending on the size of the job. Be sure to ask your Tasker for an estimated time of completion.

What do drywall repair services include?

Drywall repair services include everything you need to fix damages to your wall and ceiling. Damages include dents, cracks or holes on your drywall. Experts found on our platform can perform the task using industry best practices and adhere to regular safety standards. Drywall repair services include but are not limited to:

Site assessment

Proper assessment and inspection are essential before undertaking any repair job. Whether you need a repair on cracked drywalls or patching up your drywall ceiling, Taskers can assess the damage and what caused it so that they can take this into account during the drywall repair process.  Taskers may even take measurements if needed to determine how much material they need to complete the job. If you’re not sure about the materials you need, feel free to consult your Tasker. Ask if they can source the materials for you and discuss other important points in detail before accepting an offer.

Site preparation

Once you have ironed out the details with your Tasker and completed the site assessment, next on the agenda is site preparation. Taskers may use protective material to cover the worksite and anything nearby to reduce the mess. This makes things easier for the clean-up crew especially from any debris from drywall crack repairs. For any repairs that are caused by leaking water pipes, heating or electrical systems and the like, consider hiring a general contractor to resolve the problem and prevent any further damage in the future.

Wall and ceiling repairs

Once the work site is ready, Taskers can begin the process of patching up, filling and smoothing out the holes and cracks on your drywall. Since drywall is prone to damage, sometimes not even your ceiling is safe. Patching up any damage to your drywall ceiling should pose no difficulty for your Tasker. And after getting drywall ceiling repair near you, consider hiring someone to clean your ceiling for a healthier, aesthetically pleasing space.

Depending on the damage and initial assessment, Taskers may even repair or replace sections of drywall and finish them to match your existing walls. If you need some additional wall painting done, don’t hesitate to post another task and find a specialist on our platform.

Overall, though drywall is prone to damage, it is still an affordable, sturdy material that is ideal for building homes. You can rely on experts on Airtasker for all your drywall repair needs.

Recent Drywall Repair & Patch tasks

Install 2x IKEA LACKS shelves on drywall

$100

Waterloo, New South Wales

15th Nov 2024

Install 2x IKEA LACKS Shelves (190cm) on drywall. The person needs to find the studs to ensure it’s safe to hold books.

Repair small patch of drywall and paint

$40

Pyrmont, New South Wales

14th Nov 2024

Wanting to repair and paint match small patch in drywall from blutack, about 1 x 2 cm height x width

Expert Flusher for drywalls

$500

Tea Tree Gully SA 5091, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Hi, i need an expert flusher to sand/ smoothen my drywalls. Its a 3 bedroom house. I also need square finish so we need to take cornices off and make the rooms square. Need good quality work, thanks

Repair small area of drywall.

$50

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Small area of drywall peeled off. 8cm at the widest.

Patching gyprock/drywall holes and painting over.

$200

Five Dock NSW, Australia

11th Nov 2024

Patching holes made in gyprock/drywall to hang 4 TVs. And patching and painting holes made for hanging about 15 pictures. Job should take about 1 hour if fast drying filler is used. I will supply the paint. Trades person will need filler, paint brush and other related tools.

Amazing service! Highly recommend Fumba! Great communication and fantastic quality of work.

Drywall installation

$5

Forest Lake QLD, Australia

11th Nov 2024

Drywall and insulation install

Drywall finisher

$250

Maudsland QLD, Australia

11th Nov 2024

We're looking for an experienced drywall finisher in Maudsland, Riverstone Crossing, for a small patch job (50cm x 80cm). All materials are onsite. We need the drywall cut out and installed, followed by three coats with sanding, smoothing, and finishing. Flexible on timing as I work from home. Please DM me with your rates and availability.

Fixing drywall hole.

$100

Corio VIC, Australia

9th Nov 2024

Hi there, i need someone to fix this hole. 35*40(cm).

Drywall ceiling repair

$200

Padstow NSW, Australia

9th Nov 2024

We broke the ceiling to fix the hotwater system, now we need to fix the hole, replace the drywall.

Quick start and perfect finish

Add studs behind drywall and mount cabinet

$1,500

Sydney NSW, Australia

31st Oct 2024

Remove drywall and add studs to mount a TV cabinet. Existing studs are in the wrong place, and cabinet is too heavy for drywall. TV cabinet is 85kg, 245cm long by 45 high. Can provide assistance with lifting. French cleats provided. Remove rubbish at end of day.

Excellent work - great communication

Patch and Paint bedroom drywall

$250

Merthyr QLD 4005, Australia

30th Oct 2024

2 walls need plaster filling/leveling in specific areas and then painted. Whole room (walls only) will need to be painted 2 coats, paint and plaster fill will be supplied. Please quote for plaster job and painting separately as they might need to be done in 2 phases due to drying/setting time. You will need to bring painting gear rollers/brushes etc and floor coverings to protect the carpets. Please send through price you world charge for the work!

Greis was polite and efficient with her task. Although the outcome was not what we were expecting, Greis was receptive to the the feedback and we came to a resolution.

65 inch tv wall mount installation on drywall.

$120

Ropes Crossing NSW 2760, Australia

21st Oct 2024

Need to install a tv wall mount for 65" tv

Very spot on. Highly recommended. Thank you Mohamed🙏

Roof Ceiling fall. Drywall fix

$300

Varsity Lakes QLD, Australia

13th Oct 2024

My Garage roof has sagged near the garage door. I would like to have it propped up and Drywall screwed back in place. Will require a professional with something like a Hilti drywall screw driver.

Ben did a great job and went up and beyond what was originally asked

Extend a drywall and install door frame and door.

$400

Padstow NSW, Australia

10th Oct 2024

Currently the room entrance is 125cm wide by 212cm high without door. I want to install a door with standard frame of around 90cm x 210cm. Therefore, the drywall needs to be extended around 30cm on one side.

Fumba did a dine job extending the wall and putting a new door.

Plasterer and painter needed to remove holes in drywall

$150

Manly NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2024

Plasterer and painter needed to remove and make new 17 picture holes in drywall. Paint colour is very light beige/sand.

Patched holes as asked and helped provide paint for job. Still drying. Will see how we look in the morning!

Fixing holes and cracks in drywall

$120

Dakabin QLD 4503, Australia

28th Sep 2024

Fixing holes and cracks in drywall. Ability to paint the fix is ideal.

Went above and beyond. Including coming back at 9:45pm to finish because the wall didn't dry in time. Great guy, too.

Drywall repair

$300

Holmview QLD, Australia

28th Sep 2024

Renovating and drywalling is not in my skill set. 2x 700mm x 700mm holes where laundry splashback was removed needs to be cut out and replaced. No painting required. Feel free to post any quotes and or time-frames.

I'd absolutely call him again for the next repair.

Drywall ceiling patch job

$250

Keilor Downs VIC 3038, Australia

14th Sep 2024

Patch up a hole in the ceiling. Sheetrock and joint compound provided. Needs to be a perfect smooth finish.

Did the job, no fuss

Fix crack in drywall

$200

Coburg VIC, Australia

14th Sep 2024

Hi, We’ve had some movement in our house and as a result the corner between plasterboards cracked. I cleared out all loose fill and need someone to help patch and sand it again. Area should be straightened and ready for painting.

Perfect job! Very happy!

Waterproof shower and fix drywall, skirting and doorframe

$2,000

Banks ACT, Australia

10th Sep 2024

The shower needs to be waterproofed and the wall that’s warped needs new drywall, skirting and door frame fix

Brad did an excellent job waterproofing my shower and repairing the timber doorframe, skirting, and drywall. He also replaced two toilet cisterns quickly and gave great advice. He was reliable, worked quickly, and the results were fantastic. I’m really happy with his attention to detail and the quality of the work. I highly recommend him.