Drywall Repair Cost in Salt Lake City (2026 Guide)

Quick reference: drywall repair pricing in SLC

Small holes (nail, doorknob, picture hanger): starts at $95-$175 per hole

Medium holes (fist-sized, light fixture relocation): starts at $195-$295 per patch

Large repairs (4×4 ft or bigger): starts at $395-$695

Full wall replacement: starts at $895-$1,495 depending on size

Ceiling repair: typically 30-50% premium over wall work

Texture matching (knockdown, orange-peel, popcorn): +$50-$150 over base repair price

Listed prices are starting points, actual quote depends on scope, materials, access, and site conditions. Walkthrough confirms.

Prices assume items completed together in a single visit. A $95 minimum applies per visit and is credited toward your total on jobs over $250. We always confirm the final price before any work begins.

What actually drives the price

One large patch is faster (and cheaper per square foot) than ten small patches scattered across rooms. The mobilization cost is real, drive time, drop cloths, equipment setup.

Smooth walls are easy. Knockdown texture is moderate. Heavy hand-applied texture from a 1960s SLC home is a craft skill, and gets priced accordingly.

If you have the original paint, the repair blends invisibly. If we have to color-match an aged wall, expect more work and possibly recommendation to repaint the whole wall.

Ceiling repairs on a 9′ ceiling cost less than a 14′ vaulted ceiling that needs scaffolding. Tight closets, behind-toilet patches, and crawlspace work also bump labor.

If we open a wall and find moisture damage, mold, or rotted framing behind it, the scope grows. We’ll always stop and re-quote before doing the additional work.

Common SLC drywall scenarios + typical cost

• ✓ Doorknob hole behind a bedroom door: starts at $95. Patches in 30 minutes, blends invisibly with matching paint.
• ✓ Light fixture relocation, 6-inch hole: starts at $195 including texture match.
• ✓ Stair-rail removal, 3 mounting hole patches: starts at $195 (volume discount on multiple).
• ✓ Settling crack along a ceiling: starts at $295-$495 depending on length.
• ✓ Water-damaged drywall, 4×4 panel replacement: starts at $495-$795 (if no moisture source remains).
• ✓ Full bedroom wall replacement (post-cabinet removal): starts at $895-$1,295.

Why pre-listing drywall is worth the spend

Drywall imperfections are some of the easiest things for a buyer to notice on a home tour, and one of the cheapest things to fix. A few hundred dollars in drywall repair before listing pays off in better photos, smoother showings, and less inspection negotiation. We cover this in our 12 highest-ROI pre-listing repairs post.

When to DIY vs. when to call

DIY makes sense for: single picture-hanger holes in flat-wall texture in a room you’re not selling.

Call us for: anything bigger than a quarter, any textured wall, anything you’d be embarrassed about if a buyer noticed, anything you’ve already tried to patch and it looks worse than the hole.

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