Basic
$124 – $371 each
Cracks opened, taped with mesh, two coats of joint compound, texture spot-matched and spot-painted

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Repair cracks in a drywall or plaster ceiling: open, tape, mud, retexture and spot-paint (one room).
Repair Ceiling Cracks in Arlington, Texas typically costs $145 to $437 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Arlington are 5.0% lower than the national average for repair ceiling cracks.
National average: $150 – $450 each
$124 – $371 each
Cracks opened, taped with mesh, two coats of joint compound, texture spot-matched and spot-painted
$145 – $437 each
Cracks opened, paper tape set in setting compound, feathered wide, texture matched, primed and spot-painted
$182 – $546 each
Cracks opened, flexible tape in setting compound, feathered wide, texture matched, primed and paint blended past the repair
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $69 – $208 | each |
| Labor | labor | $46 – $136 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $56 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $37 | each |
Tape bedded in compound along a ceiling crack
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Find a pro to do thisCeiling with smooth repaired crack line ready for paint
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Arlington run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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