Basic
$250 – $1,000 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 Portland, Maine typically costs $294 to $1,177 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for repair drywall ceiling.
National average: $300 – $1,200 each
$250 – $1,000 each
Damaged area opened up, patched and taped, two coats of compound, stain-blocked where marked, sanded paint-ready
$294 – $1,177 each
Patch screwed to backing, stain-blocking primer on water marks, three coats feathered, sanded paint-ready
$368 – $1,471 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 | $131 – $524 | each |
| Labor | labor | $105 – $420 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $35 – $140 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $23 – $93 | each |
Interior wall and ceiling with patched plaster and peeling paint areas
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