Basic
$445 – $1,423 each
Wet drywall cut out, new ceiling board fastened, taped and textured, stain-blocking primer on stains, spot-painted

Repair a water-damaged drywall ceiling area after the leak is fixed: cut out wet drywall, replace, tape, texture, stain-block and paint.
Repair Ceiling Water Damage in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $523 to $1,674 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 water damage.
National average: $500 – $1,600 each
$445 – $1,423 each
Wet drywall cut out, new ceiling board fastened, taped and textured, stain-blocking primer on stains, spot-painted
$523 – $1,674 each
Framing moisture-checked before closing, sag-resistant ceiling board, three coats, texture matched, stain-block primer and paint
$654 – $2,093 each
Framing confirmed dry with a meter, sag-resistant board, texture matched, stain-block primer, paint blended to the nearest ceiling edge
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $236 – $756 | each |
| Labor | labor | $182 – $582 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $63 – $202 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $42 – $134 | each |
Water-stained ceiling corner with mold spots and a stained joist
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