Which drywall contractors in Los Angeles handle apartment repairs?

Quick answer: Across Los Angeles, small drywall repairs typically cost $200 to $500, and medium repairs run $400 to $900. TurnOver LA prices are exact and lower in most cases: Small drywall patch plus texture is $150 per patch, medium drywall repair is $240 per patch. Paint touch-up is $200, or full room repaint is $395 per room, all with a 48-hour turnaround.

Los Angeles has plenty of drywall contractors, but apartment repairs need speed, texture matching, and coordinated paint. For unit turnovers, you want a crew that can patch, texture, and paint in one visit, then document it for security deposit compliance and leasing photos. TurnOver LA does that in 48 hours citywide with published pricing and no rush fee. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.

What does a drywall contractor actually do in an LA apartment turnover?

A turnover drywall scope is more than filling a hole. In a typical Koreatown or West Hollywood apartment, we assess the substrate, repair the gypsum board, match the texture, spot prime, and finish with paint that blends to the nearest clean break. We also coordinate small carpentry and hardware fixes that caused the damage, like loose towel bars or cable plates. Because LA walls are often orange peel or light knockdown, the texture match is what makes the patch disappear. In rentals under the LAHD Rent Stabilization Ordinance, quick access and minimal dust are also key so you can meet deposit timelines and new-tenant move-ins without delays.

How much should I pay for drywall repair in Los Angeles?

Across LA, expect to pay $200 to $500 for a small patch and $400 to $900 for a medium repair, depending on access, texture, and paint blending. TurnOver LA prices are fixed and posted: Small drywall patch plus texture is $150 per patch, and medium drywall repair is $240 per patch. Paint touch-up only is $200, a full repaint per room is $395 per room, and ceilings plus baseboard or trim are $125. If you have a larger punch list in addition to patches, our half-day handyman punch list is $230 and full-day is $425. Every booking runs on a flat 48-hour turnaround to cut vacancy loss. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.

Can I do drywall repair myself, or should I hire someone?

DIY works for tiny nail holes or one clean anchor. Once you have torn paper, crushed corners, torn-out toggle bolts, or any textured wall, a pro is faster and cheaper than a re-do. In LA apartments, texture match and paint blend usually decide it. If you are balancing vacancy loss at $80 to $200 per day in neighborhoods like Downtown LA and Santa Monica, a two-day pro repair is often the better math. Use this quick comparison.

Will painters fix drywall, or do I need a separate contractor?

Good turnover painters handle light drywall, but many stand-alone painters skip texture or charge another visit. TurnOver LA pairs drywall and paint on one ticket so the patch is textured, primed, and blended without rescheduling. Our Painting plus Drywall menu includes paint touch-up only at $200, repainting per room at $395 per room, ceilings and baseboard or trim at $125, sand and repaint cabinets or shelving at $135, small drywall patch plus texture at $150 per patch, and medium drywall repair at $240 per patch. That keeps one crew accountable for both surface prep and finish.

What affects drywall repair pricing in LA apartments?

Pricing shifts with a few repeat factors we see across Mid-City, Koreatown, and Downtown LA. Size and depth of damage set the baseline. Texture match drives labor if you have orange peel, knockdown, or a historic smooth plaster look. Paint color and sheen can mean more blending if the wall is aged or sun-faded. Access matters, like tight hallways, elevator bookings, or street-parking in Hollywood. Scope coordination also matters if towel bars need proper anchors or if trim and ceilings need paint to hide blends. TurnOver LA keeps the line items simple so you can budget: $150 small patch, $240 medium repair, $200 touch-up, $395 per room repaint, $125 ceilings and trim.

How does TurnOver LA schedule and execute a 48-hour drywall repair?

We run a predictable 7-step sequence that cuts idle days and rework.

1. You book the scope and unit size online for an instant quote.
2. We confirm access notes, parking, and elevator windows in buildings like Park La Brea.
3. Tech arrives with pre-tinted primers and sample texture cards to match orange peel or knockdown.
4. Patch and texture are completed, then spot primed to lock porosity.
5. We blend paint to the nearest corner or breakline to avoid flashing.
6. We photograph the finished work and include it in your 12-point report.
7. You receive time-stamped photos for deposit files and leasing.

If the patch reveals a larger repaint need, we quote on site using the same posted rates. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.

What if the damage is tenant chargeable under California law?

California Civil Code §1950.5 allows deductions for damage beyond ordinary wear, which includes drywall holes from TV mounts or doors punching through. To stay compliant, issue an itemized statement and return any balance within 21 days. See the California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide and the California Tenants Guide for plain-language standards. TurnOver LA’s Make Ready includes a 12-point photo report you can attach to your file. For background on deductions and timelines, see our guides on normal wear and tear and the 21-day deposit return.

• Reference: California Civil Code §1950.5.
• Reference: California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide.
• Reference: California Tenants Guide.

When is it cheaper to repaint the wall or the entire room?

Two situations make a repaint the better choice. First, if the existing paint is aged or sun-faded, spot blends will still flash. Second, if there are multiple patches on one wall, labor to blend each area can exceed a simple repaint. Across LA, repainting a room typically runs $400 to $800. TurnOver LA is $395 per room, with ceilings plus baseboard or trim at $125. For clean walls with minor scuffs, paint touch-up only at $200 often avoids a full repaint.

How can I cut vacancy loss in neighborhoods like Koreatown or Downtown LA?

Treat drywall as Day 1 work so painters and cleaners can follow without rework. In Koreatown and Downtown LA, daily vacancy loss often lands around $120 to $180, so a predictable 48-hour repair is worth more than squeezing a cheaper day rate. Book drywall and paint together, and line up a Make Ready clean to finish. TurnOver LA’s Make Ready is $225 for a studio, $255 for a 1 bedroom, $335 for a 2 bedroom, and $425 for 3 bedrooms or larger. If the move-out left junk, add a unit cleanout at $200 for studio, $310 for 1 bedroom, $420 for 2 bedroom or larger. See our painting and handyman services for combined scheduling, and check our Koreatown area page if you are local there.

What do typical apartment drywall issues in LA look like and what do they cost?

Here are seven scenarios we fix weekly and how they map to posted pricing.

1. TV mount plate holes removed, 6 to 10 anchors: small drywall patch plus texture at $150 per patch if clustered, plus $200 paint touch-up if needed.
2. Door knob hole through drywall: medium drywall repair at $240 per patch, paint blend likely at $200.
3. Plumber cut a 8 by 8 access hole: medium drywall repair at $240, then repaint per room if blends are wide at $395 per room.
4. Cable jack relocation, torn paper and gouging: small drywall patch at $150, paint touch-up $200.
5. Corner bead crush on a hallway: medium drywall repair at $240, plus ceilings and trim if impacted at $125.
6. Multiple nail pops on a ceiling: priced as medium repairs at $240 per patch, and ceilings at $125 if we repaint.
7. Shelving removed in a closet, dozens of holes: combine small patches at $150 each with a closet repaint included in repaint per room at $395 per room.

If your list mixes drywall with hardware fixes, add a half-day handyman punch list at $230 to secure towel bars, adjust doors, or swap plates in the same visit.

Where in Los Angeles do we handle drywall repairs quickly?

We cover most multifamily corridors, including Koreatown, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Mid-City, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Downtown LA. Logistics like parking or elevator windows can slow typical contractors. We plan those at booking so the 48-hour clock holds. If you manage a portfolio in Koreatown, see our area page. For a single condo in Marina del Rey or a duplex in Highland Park, book online and we will assign the nearest crew. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.

Related services that pair well with drywall repair

For smooth turnovers, pair drywall with these fixed-price services:

• Painting and drywall: paint touch-up at $200, repaint per room at $395 per room, ceilings and baseboard or trim at $125, small drywall patch plus texture at $150 per patch, medium drywall repair at $240 per patch. See our painting and drywall service page.
• Handyman punch list: half-day at $230, full-day at $425 for fixtures, caulking, door adjustments, and safety items. See our handyman service page.
• Make Ready cleaning: studio $225, 1 bedroom $255, 2 bedroom $335, 3 bedrooms or larger $425, includes a 12-point photo report.

Combine these to reduce trips and shave days off vacancy loss.

Final take: how to choose a drywall contractor in LA

Pick a contractor who can patch, texture, and paint in one visit and who publishes prices for small and medium repairs. Confirm a 48-hour timeline and insist on photos for your deposit file. Across LA, you will see $200 to $900 for most unit repairs. TurnOver LA prices are posted and fast: $150 small patch per patch, $240 medium repair per patch, $200 touch-up, $395 per room repaint, $125 ceilings and trim. Book online for a same-week slot. Get instant quote in 30 seconds.

Links and references:

• LA rent stabilization context: LAHD Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
• Deposit rules: California Civil Code §1950.5, California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide, and California Tenants Guide.

Internal resources:

• Guides: Normal wear and tear in California, California 21-day deposit return, What is a Make Ready.
• Services: Painting and drywall, Handyman punch list.
• Areas: Koreatown.