Basic
$120 – $360 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 Virginia Beach, Virginia typically costs $141 to $424 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Virginia Beach are 7.0% lower than the national average for repair ceiling cracks.
National average: $150 – $450 each
$120 – $360 each
Cracks opened, taped with mesh, two coats of joint compound, texture spot-matched and spot-painted
$141 – $424 each
Cracks opened, paper tape set in setting compound, feathered wide, texture matched, primed and spot-painted
$177 – $530 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 | $65 – $196 | each |
| Labor | labor | $47 – $141 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $52 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $35 | 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 thisMaterial costs in Virginia Beach run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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