Basic
$230 – $919 each
Damaged area opened up, patched and taped, two coats of compound, stain-blocked where marked, sanded paint-ready

Patch and finish a damaged section of drywall ceiling (crack, hole or small water-stained area) to a paint-ready surface, one visit.
Repair Drywall Ceiling in Jackson, Mississippi typically costs $270 to $1,081 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Jackson are 12.0% lower than the national average for repair drywall ceiling.
National average: $300 – $1,200 each
$230 – $919 each
Damaged area opened up, patched and taped, two coats of compound, stain-blocked where marked, sanded paint-ready
$270 – $1,081 each
Patch screwed to backing, stain-blocking primer on water marks, three coats feathered, sanded paint-ready
$338 – $1,351 each
Patch on backing, three feathered coats, texture matched to the ceiling, primed and left ready for paint
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $130 – $518 | each |
| Labor | labor | $83 – $332 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $35 – $138 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $23 – $92 | each |
Interior wall and ceiling with patched plaster and peeling paint areas
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Find a pro to do thisCut-out opening in a drywall ceiling showing the framing above
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Jackson run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Repair Drywall Ceiling, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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