Basic
$129 – $387 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 Detroit, Michigan typically costs $152 to $455 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for repair ceiling cracks.
National average: $150 – $450 each
$129 – $387 each
Cracks opened, taped with mesh, two coats of joint compound, texture spot-matched and spot-painted
$152 – $455 each
Cracks opened, paper tape set in setting compound, feathered wide, texture matched, primed and spot-painted
$190 – $569 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 | $66 – $200 | each |
| Labor | labor | $56 – $166 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 – $53 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $36 | 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 thisLabor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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