Cost to Drywall Repair in Philadelphia, PA

$183–$1,220 in Philadelphia

22% above the national average · 1.22x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $183–$1,220 for a drywall repair in Philadelphia, about 22% above the national benchmark. The Northeast region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at Philadelphia prices.

Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per repair	$61	$183	$366
Materials	$37	$98	$366
Labor	$146	$488	$1,830
Permits	$0	$0	$0
Total	$183+22% vs. national avg	$586+22% vs. national avg	$2,196+22% vs. national avg

Budget

Small nail holes and hairline cracks, single room

Mid-Range

Fist-sized hole (3-6 inch), proper patch with backer, tape, mud, texture match

Premium

Large section replacement (2+ sq ft), texture matching across multiple repairs

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Philadelphia may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Spackle / Joint Compound (Small Holes)	$5-$15 materials	Easy to apply, fast drying, paintable, DIY-friendly	Shrinks slightly when dry, may need two coats, not for large holes	Nail holes, screw holes, hairline cracksEasy to apply, fast drying, paintable, DIY-friendly
Patch Kit with Self-Adhesive Mesh	$10-$25 materials	Easy for 3-6 inch holes, no cutting required, good DIY option	Requires feathering mud over a large area for invisible seam	Medium holes (3-6 inch) in out-of-the-way locationsEasy for 3-6 inch holes, no cutting required, good DIY option
California Patch (Drywall Scrap)	$5-$15 materials	Professional result, uses existing drywall, no backer board needed	More technique required, not a DIY-beginner method	Holes 3-8 inches where a clean result is neededProfessional result, uses existing drywall, no backer board needed
Section Replacement (Cut and Replace)	$50-$150 materials per section	Best result for large or irregular damage, ties into studs	Most labor-intensive, full tape and mud required	Holes over 8 inches, water damage, impact damageBest result for large or irregular damage, ties into studs
Spray Texture	$15-$40 can	Matches orange peel and light knockdown texture well	Harder to match heavy knockdown or skip trowel, overspray risk	DIY texture matching on orange peel or popcorn-adjacent finishesMatches orange peel and light knockdown texture well

Other Projects in Philadelphia

Full Kitchen Remodel

Full Bathroom Remodel

Roof Replacement (Asphalt Shingles)

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Philadelphia Estimate

Typical Range

$183–$1,220

vs. National Average

22% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.22x

Cost Per repair

$61–$366

Estimates apply Philadelphia's 1.22x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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