Quick answer: Across Los Angeles, drywall repair typically runs $200 to $650 per patch depending on size and paint. TurnOver LA is $150 per small drywall patch with texture or $240 per medium patch, paint touch-up is $200 and full room repaint is $395 per room, all with a flat 48 hour turnaround and no rush fee. Book online for an instant quote.
Los Angeles drywall repair pricing varies by patch size, texture match, and whether you need paint touch-up or a full wall repaint. In the LA market, expect $200 to $650 per patch. TurnOver LA prices are fixed per patch: $150 for a small drywall patch with texture or $240 for a medium repair, plus paint options at $200 for touch-up or $395 per room. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.
What does drywall repair cost in Los Angeles today?
Across LA, you will see drywall repair quoted by the patch, typically $200 to $650 depending on size, access, and paint. At TurnOver LA, the pricing is straightforward. A small drywall patch with texture is $150 per patch. A medium drywall repair is $240 per patch. Paint touch-up is $200 when only a section needs blending. If a full repaint is cleaner, it is $395 per room, and ceilings and baseboard or trim are $125. For units with broader punch items, a half-day handyman punch list is $230 and a full-day is $425. All work is scheduled with a 48 hour turnaround, which limits vacancy loss that often runs $80 to $200 per day in neighborhoods like West Hollywood or Downtown LA.
Sample cost breakdowns using TurnOver LA line items
- One small hole from a door stop, blend texture, touch-up paint: $150 + $200 = $350
- Two medium fist-sized holes, repaint the room, include ceiling lines and baseboards: $240 + $240 + $395 + $125 = $1,000
- Three small anchor blowouts on a hallway, touch-up only: 3 × $150 + $200 = $650
These are not packages, just common repair stacks using our posted prices so you can plan accurately.
Who is the best drywall repair option for LA apartments?
For vacant unit turns, the best option is the outfit that can texture-match, paint, and finish the punch list without dragging your timeline. TurnOver LA focuses on apartment turnover work across Los Angeles. We price repairs by patch size, then give you paint choices that match the scope. We run a 48 hour turnaround on every job with no rush surcharge. We can bundle drywall with repainting per room at $395, ceilings and baseboard or trim at $125, and dial in touch-up at $200 when full repaint is unnecessary. Because we also offer Make Ready cleaning with a 12 point photo report, your repair is documented for deposit accounting under California rules, which matters for LA RSO buildings where disputes are common. If you already have painters, we can do patches only. If you need a single vendor to own the result, we handle both. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.
Can damaged drywall be repaired or should I replace the sheet?
Most apartment damage is patchable. Small holes from anchors, towel bars, or door handles are handled as a small drywall patch at $150. Fist-sized holes or sections needing a backer plate are typically a medium repair at $240. We only recommend sheet replacement when the area is large, seams are failing across multiple studs, or there is persistent water damage. In those cases, repainting per room at $395 is the cleanest way to deliver a uniform finish. Textures vary by building era in LA. 1920s Hollywood and Los Feliz units might have smooth skim or lath and plaster nearby, while 1960s to 1990s Koreatown and Studio City stock often needs orange peel or knockdown. We carry the common textures and blend to adjacent walls so the repair disappears after paint.
Can I fix drywall myself or hire someone?
You can DIY small nail holes and a couple of anchors if you own the unit and have time to let compound cure. For rentals on a vacancy clock, hiring usually nets out cheaper because of vacancy loss. Use this quick rule set:
- DIY if the holes are smaller than a dime and you already have matching paint on hand.
- Hire if the patch is larger than a golf ball or needs a backer, that is a medium repair at $240.
- Hire if you need texture match. Orange peel or knockdown requires the right tip and pressure to blend correctly.
- Hire if the wall had water damage. You need to diagnose the source before closing.
- Hire if the unit is rent stabilized. Documentation helps with security deposit deductions under California Civil Code §1950.5 and LA RSO rules.
If you go pro, consider bundling touch-up paint at $200 or a full room repaint at $395 when color match is off. That avoids a shadow box around the patch.
Why is drywall repair so expensive in LA?
Labor, access, and finish quality drive cost. In Los Angeles, parking and multi-visit scheduling can add hours if a contractor leaves between coats. Texture matching and paint blending also matter. A patch is not complete until it is invisible after paint under daylight. Many quotes bake in return trips and repainting more surface area than you expected. At TurnOver LA, we separate patch scope from paint scope so you only pay for what you need. If a ceiling line or baseboard cut is the difference between a visible seam and a clean finish, we price that add-on transparently at $125. That is why a two-patch job can sit at $300 to $480 for repairs, then add $200 for touch-up or $395 for a room repaint as needed. Vacancy loss also matters. A one day delay in Santa Monica can cost $150 to $200 in lost rent. A predictable 48 hour schedule keeps that in check.
Market vs TurnOver LA drywall and paint pricing
| Scope | Typical LA market | TurnOver LA price |
|---|---|---|
| Small drywall patch with texture | $200 to $400 per patch | $150 per patch |
| Medium drywall repair | $300 to $650 per patch | $240 per patch |
| Paint touch-up blend | $150 to $350 | $200 |
| Repainting per room | $350 to $800 per room | $395 per room |
| Ceilings and baseboard or trim | $150 to $300 | $125 |
| Half-day handyman punch list | $250 to $500 | $230 |
Market figures are broad LA averages. TurnOver LA prices are fixed from our catalog and scheduled in a 48 hour window.
How should I decide between paint touch-up or repainting the room?
Answer this before we start. If you have leftover paint that is less than two years old and the walls are not sun faded, a $200 touch-up may be enough. If the resident used a different sheen or a previous painter mixed a close match, you will likely see a halo around the repair. In that case, repainting per room at $395 delivers a uniform finish and lets us close painter’s tape cleanly at corners. When we repaint a room, we often add ceilings and baseboard or trim at $125 so the whole plane reads as one color under daylight. If the unit is headed to market photos, repainting the main living areas is the safer call.
What documentation do I need for deposits and LA compliance?
For deductions, California requires itemized statements, photos, and receipts. We include a 12 point photo report with our Make Ready clean, which backs up drywall and paint work. The law gives you 21 days to return deposits, or provide an accounting with invoices. See California Civil Code §1950.5 and the California Tenants Guide for official language. In LA rent stabilized buildings, review the LAHD Rent Stabilization Ordinance basics so you avoid prohibited charges. For security deposit caps on new tenancies, see AB 12. We keep the documentation clean so your file matches state guidance.
- California Civil Code §1950.5
- California Tenants Guide
- LAHD Rent Stabilization Ordinance
- AB 12 (2023) security deposit cap
For a complete turn, many owners pair drywall and paint with a Make Ready clean. That is $225 for a studio, $255 for a 1 bedroom, $335 for a 2 bedroom, and $425 for a 3 bedroom or larger. It includes the 12 point photo set for your records. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.
Which LA neighborhoods do you service for drywall repair?
We cover the city from Santa Monica to Highland Park. Texture and building type vary by area. 1920s Spanish units in Hollywood and Los Feliz often need skim coat skill to blend nearby plaster. 1970s to 1990s buildings in Koreatown and North Hollywood usually carry orange peel, which we match with a consistent tip size. In high traffic rentals near Downtown LA, we see more corner bead dents and door handle punches. We service these and more, with online scheduling and a 48 hour turnaround. See our Downtown coverage on the area page if you run stock in the core. We can coordinate drywall and paint with a same-visit punch list to keep your vacancy days down.
How do I schedule drywall repair and keep a 48 hour timeline?
Booking is self-serve. Use the quote flow, choose Small Drywall Patch at $150 or Medium Drywall Repair at $240, then add paint touch-up at $200 or repainting per room at $395 as needed. Add ceilings and baseboard or trim for $125 when edge lines matter. If your unit also needs a lock change, a front plus deadbolt rekey is $110, or a full apartment rekey up to two locks is $150. For broader punch items, pick a half-day handyman at $230. We confirm access details and get you on a 48 hour calendar. Most patches and touch-up complete in one visit with cure time managed on site so we do not lose days. Use Make Ready to wrap with a deep clean and the 12 point photo report.
What does a typical repair day look like in an LA apartment?
We start with protection. Floors and nearby furniture are covered, and parking is secured so we do not burn time. The tech confirms patch sizes, then cuts clean edges and backs the opening where needed. Compound sets, texture is matched, and we sand with dust control. If you opted for touch-up, we feather the paint and check under window light. If you chose a room repaint, we roll with uniform sheen and finish edges, adding ceilings and baseboard or trim if selected. We pull tape, do a final pass under daylight, and photograph the result for your file. Turnaround remains inside 48 hours. If other punch items remain, we shift to the list or a scheduled Make Ready clean to finish the turn.
Related services you can bundle
- Painting and drywall under one order, see our painting and drywall service page.
- Post-repair Make Ready cleaning with photo documentation for your deposit file.
We designed the catalog so you can build only what you need and see each line item before approval. If you own multiple units in West Hollywood or Downtown, this keeps month-end predictable.