Basic
$222 – $623 each
Damaged texture scraped, drywall patched, stain-blocking primer, matching acoustic texture sprayed over the patch

Patch a damaged or water-stained section of popcorn (acoustic) ceiling: scrape, repair drywall, stain-block prime and re-spray matching texture; asbestos testing extra.
Repair Popcorn Ceiling in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $262 to $733 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 popcorn ceiling.
National average: $250 – $700 each
$222 – $623 each
Damaged texture scraped, drywall patched, stain-blocking primer, matching acoustic texture sprayed over the patch
$262 – $733 each
Area scraped, drywall patched, stain-blocking primer, texture tested for size and sprayed to feather into the ceiling
$327 – $916 each
Patched and primed, texture matched and feathered wide, stain-blocking coat blended past the repair for even color
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $118 – $331 | each |
| Labor | labor | $92 – $255 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $32 – $88 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $21 – $59 | each |
Close-up of popcorn ceiling texture
Photo: Manuelito2021consupadre · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisPopcorn textured ceiling above a staircase with a ceiling fan
Photo: Enoch Leung from Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisPopcorn ceiling surface showing the sprayed bumpy finish
Photo: Doggo19292 · Public domain · Source
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