Basic
$126 – $335 each
Hole cut square, wood backing added, drywall patch screwed in, taped, mudded, textured and spot-painted

Patch one hole in a drywall ceiling (fist-size up to about 1-2 ft), including backing, mud, texture match and paint.
Repair Ceiling Hole in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $148 to $394 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Columbus are in line with the national average for repair ceiling hole.
National average: $150 – $400 each
$126 – $335 each
Hole cut square, wood backing added, drywall patch screwed in, taped, mudded, textured and spot-painted
$148 – $394 each
Hole squared and backed, patch taped and finished in three coats, texture matched, primed and painted
$185 – $493 each
Hole squared and backed, patch finished in three coats, texture matched, primed and paint blended to the nearest ceiling edge
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $63 – $169 | each |
| Labor | labor | $57 – $150 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $45 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $11 – $30 | each |
Ceiling hole with exposed plaster and peeling paint before patching
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