Basic
$133 – $400 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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $157 to $471 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for repair ceiling cracks.
National average: $150 – $450 each
$133 – $400 each
Cracks opened, taped with mesh, two coats of joint compound, texture spot-matched and spot-painted
$157 – $471 each
Cracks opened, paper tape set in setting compound, feathered wide, texture matched, primed and spot-painted
$196 – $589 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 | $70 – $212 | each |
| Labor | labor | $55 – $164 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $57 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $38 | 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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