Basic
$222 – $623 each
Damaged area patched, texture sprayed to approximate the existing pattern, ready for paint

Patch a damaged section of textured drywall ceiling (knockdown, orange peel, popcorn) and re-texture to blend, ready for paint.
Repair Textured 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 textured ceiling.
National average: $250 – $700 each
$222 – $623 each
Damaged area patched, texture sprayed to approximate the existing pattern, ready for paint
$262 – $733 each
Patch finished smooth, texture tested on a board and applied to match, feathered into the ceiling, ready for paint
$327 – $916 each
Patch finished, texture matched and blended wide into the ceiling, primed and ready for paint
| 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 |
Ceiling with a patched and peeling damaged area showing underlying material
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