Drywall Repair Pricing in Fayetteville, AR
Honest, flat-rate pricing for every project. The price we quote is the price you pay — no per-hour surprises, no while-we-were-here add-ons.
Drywall repair pricing in Fayetteville varies more than most trades because the labor mix is so different from job to job. A small patch in a smooth-finish wall is genuinely a 30-minute visit. A water-damaged ceiling that needs framing inspection, mold treatment, new insulation, drywall, taping, knockdown texture, primer, and paint is a multi-day project. The pricing table below represents the most common ranges for residential drywall repair across Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, Bentonville, Bella Vista, and the rest of Northwest Arkansas in 2026.
Every estimate we provide is free and written. We always quote a flat rate before any work begins. If the scope changes mid-job — for instance, if we open a wall to patch a small hole and discover hidden water damage behind it — we stop, document, and re-quote in writing before continuing. You will never get a surprise invoice.
Small Patch
$150–$250
1 visit
- ✓ Nail pops, dents, small holes (under ½ in)
- ✓ Spackle, sand, prime
- ✓ Texture match included
- ✓ Same-day completion typical
- ✓ Cleanup included
Medium Patch
$250–$450
1 visit
- ✓ Holes ½ in to 4 in across
- ✓ Mesh or California patch
- ✓ Two coats of joint compound
- ✓ Texture matching (knockdown / orange peel)
- ✓ Primer included
Large Patch
$450–$1,200
1–2 visits
- ✓ Holes 4 in to 18 in
- ✓ Full backing and new drywall section
- ✓ Three coats of mud, feathered wide
- ✓ Full texture match and primer
- ✓ Workmanship guaranteed
Water Damage
$600–$2,500+
2–3 visits
- ✓ Removal of damaged drywall
- ✓ Cavity dry-out (24–72 hrs)
- ✓ New drywall, tape, mud, texture
- ✓ Stain-blocking primer
- ✓ Insurance documentation provided
Ceiling Repair
$400–$1,800
1–2 visits
- ✓ Stress cracks to sagging sections
- ✓ Scaffolding & dust containment
- ✓ Smooth or knockdown finish
- ✓ Full ceiling repaint optional
- ✓ Popcorn texture available
Popcorn Removal (per room)
$800–$1,800
2–3 days
- ✓ Asbestos test ($30–$50, billed separately)
- ✓ Floor & wall protection
- ✓ Scrape, skim coat, sand
- ✓ Smooth or modern knockdown
- ✓ Prime and paint included
Pricing disclaimer: Prices shown are typical ranges for standard repairs in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas. Actual cost depends on damage size, ceiling height, accessibility, texture complexity, and whether a leak source needs to be addressed first. Same-day emergency calls carry a small premium. All quotes are free, written, and binding before work begins.
What Affects Drywall Repair Pricing
Beyond size, the biggest cost drivers are access (high ceilings, vaulted spaces, working around furniture), texture difficulty, whether the wall has wallpaper or layered paint, whether a leak source needs to be addressed first, and how soon you need it done. Most one-room residential repairs land in the $250–$700 range; multi-room or water-damage projects can run several thousand dollars depending on scope.
Looking for commercial pricing?
For commercial properties, multi-family, and tenant make-ready volume work, see our commercial pricing page. We also publish detailed cost guides on the blog.