Basic
$204 – $572 each
Damaged area patched, texture sprayed to approximate the existing pattern, ready for paint

Patch a damaged section of textured drywall ceiling (knockdown, orange peel, popcorn) and re-texture to blend, ready for paint.
Repair Textured Ceiling in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $240 to $673 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for repair textured ceiling.
National average: $250 – $700 each
$204 – $572 each
Damaged area patched, texture sprayed to approximate the existing pattern, ready for paint
$240 – $673 each
Patch finished smooth, texture tested on a board and applied to match, feathered into the ceiling, ready for paint
$300 – $841 each
Patch finished, texture matched and blended wide into the ceiling, primed and ready for paint
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $105 – $296 | each |
| Labor | labor | $88 – $245 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $28 – $79 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $19 – $53 | each |
Ceiling with a patched and peeling damaged area showing underlying material
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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