Basic
$147 – $442 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 New York, New York typically costs $173 to $520 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for repair ceiling cracks.
National average: $150 – $450 each
$147 – $442 each
Cracks opened, taped with mesh, two coats of joint compound, texture spot-matched and spot-painted
$173 – $520 each
Cracks opened, paper tape set in setting compound, feathered wide, texture matched, primed and spot-painted
$217 – $650 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 | $74 – $222 | each |
| Labor | labor | $67 – $199 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $20 – $59 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $40 | 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 New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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