Basic
$209 – $838 each
Damaged section cut out and replaced with drywall, taped, two coats of mud, texture spot-matched, patch primed and painted
How Much Does Repair Ceiling Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Repair a damaged section of drywall ceiling (patch, tape, mud, texture and paint), typical room-scale repair.
Repair Ceiling in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $246 to $986 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Repair Ceiling in Columbus, Ohio
$246 – $986
eachPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for repair ceiling.
National average: $250 – $1,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$246 – $986 each
Backing added, drywall patch taped, three coats feathered wide, texture matched, patch primed and painted to blend
Premium
$308 – $1,232 each
Backing added, patch taped and finished in three coats, texture matched, paint blended out to the nearest ceiling edge
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $105 – $423 | each |
| Labor | labor | $94 – $375 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $28 – $113 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $19 – $75 | each |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($112.00-$450.00 per unit)
- Labor ($88.00-$350.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($30.00-$120.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20.00-$80.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost - Mr. Handyman, Mr. Handyman, retrieved Nov 2026
- Drywall Repair Cost - FieldCamp, FieldCamp, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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