Quick answer: Across LA, small drywall patches typically cost $150 to $350 and medium repairs run $250 to $600. TurnOver LA is $150 per small patch and $240 per medium patch, with 48-hour turnaround. Paint touch-up, when needed, is $200. Book online now for an instant price and calendar slot.
If you want drywall repair near you in Los Angeles with predictable pricing, small apartment patches in this market usually land between $150 and $350, medium repairs are $250 to $600. TurnOver LA charges $150 per small patch and $240 per medium patch, then $200 if paint touch-up is needed. We schedule, complete, and photo-document repairs in 48 hours across LA neighborhoods.
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What does drywall repair cost in Los Angeles today?
LA market pricing depends on patch size, access, texture, and whether paint is included. Typical small holes from anchors and doorknobs run $150 to $350 across West Hollywood, Koreatown, and Downtown. Medium cuts from plumber openings or larger dents run $250 to $600. TurnOver LA prices are fixed per patch from our menu: Small drywall patch plus texture is $150 per patch. Medium drywall repair is $240 per patch. If you need paint on top, paint touch-up only is $200. Full repainting per room is $395 per room, with ceilings and baseboard or trim at $125 when scope calls for it. The point is simple pricing, plus a 48-hour finish so vacancy days stop accumulating.
What is included in a proper apartment drywall repair?
A clean, durable apartment repair has a predictable scope. You want a tight cut, backing if needed, proper fastening, taped seams, at least two coats of joint compound with appropriate feather, and a texture match before primer and paint. Our small drywall patch plus texture covers repair of holes up to a few inches with texture blending. Medium drywall repair covers larger cutouts or damaged sections that need backing and wider feathering. Paint is separate by design, since some management companies have in-house painters or a color standard. If paint is needed, we add paint touch-up only at $200 or escalate to repainting per room at $395 per room when walls are beyond touch-up.
Can I do drywall repair myself in a rental unit?
You can patch a small hole yourself, but in rentals the question is not just whether it looks fine today. You need a like-for-like texture, no flash-through, and a stable patch that will not sink after the next heat wave. In LA apartments with orange-peel or light knockdown, DIY aerosol textures often flash under angled light. If you are a landlord seeking deposit deductions under California Civil Code §1950.5, you also need date-stamped photos and line items that separate damage from normal wear. We include a 12-point photo record when paired with a Make Ready, which keeps you aligned with the California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide guidance on documentation.
Will painters handle drywall repairs, or do I need a separate trade?
Many painters will handle minor patches, but not all crews are set up for texture matching or same-week scheduling. Pure drywall subs may decline tiny apartment patches because the ticket is too small. Our painting and drywall team is structured for turnover punches. We price drywall in patches, then add paint touch-up only at $200 if needed. If a room has widespread scuffs or color mismatch, repainting per room at $395 per room can be more efficient than chasing blotchy touch-ups. When trim or ceilings need attention, we add ceilings and baseboard or trim at $125. This keeps all finish work under one accountable team.
How fast can drywall be repaired between tenants in LA?
Turnover speed is where most vacancy loss happens. In most LA submarkets, vacancy loss runs $80 to $200 per day. We schedule drywall within a flat 48-hour turnaround, with no rush upcharge. That means you can line up a Make Ready clean, a drywall patch, and paint touch-up in one 2-day window, then rekey if needed, and photograph the unit immediately. The faster you close holes and paint, the sooner you can list. Our TLA Launch Pad Media Package is ready as soon as finishes cure.
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Who should I hire for small patches near me?
For one to three patches, you want a provider that does small tickets without delay. Here is a practical comparison for LA landlords and small managers:
| Provider type | Typical LA small patch price | Scheduling | Scope control | Risk profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplace gig worker | $75 to $200 before materials | Variable, often next day | Limited tools, texture may vary | Inconsistent documentation |
| Independent handyman | $150 to $300 | 2 to 5 days | Can patch and paint, mixed texture skill | May not photo-document |
| Painting company | $200 to $450 | 2 to 7 days | Good paint match, may avoid textures | May push to repaint |
| Drywall contractor | $250 to $600 | 3 to 10 days | Strong technical repair | May decline tiny jobs |
| TurnOver LA | $150 small, $240 medium | 48-hour turnaround | Patch plus texture, add $200 paint touch-up | Photo report available with Make Ready |
If you need predictable scheduling with texture matching and clear line items for deposit files, book direct. Our painting and drywall team is built for apartment scope.
How do you match common LA textures and sheens?
Most LA apartments built after the 90s use light orange-peel on walls, eggshell or low-sheen for paint, and semi-gloss on trim. Pre-war units in Los Feliz or West Adams often have skip-trowel or plaster-over-board irregularities. Texture type dictates mud thickness, tip size, and blending distance. We test-spray and feather beyond the repair zone, then back-roll to unify stipple before primer. For paint, we cross-check sheen and batch, then decide whether paint touch-up only at $200 will blend, or whether repainting per room at $395 per room is warranted. Ceilings and baseboard or trim at $125 helps when edges are tired or nicotine stained.
What paperwork do landlords need for deposit deductions?
California Civil Code §1950.5 requires itemized deductions and supporting documents when retaining part of a deposit. The California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide and the California Tenants Guide both stress dated photos and receipts. Our Make Ready includes a 12-point photo report, which pairs well with drywall line items like small drywall patch plus texture at $150 or medium drywall repair at $240, and paint touch-up at $200. You also want move-in and move-out condition logs. If you manage LAHD RSO units, keep timelines tight so you can comply with local notice and access standards.
What are the practical steps in a durable drywall repair?
A good patch is as much process as product. Here is the sequence we follow for apartment-grade durability and speed:
- Contain dust with plastic and tape, then protect floors.
- Square the hole, install backing where needed, and fasten new board.
- Tape seams, apply first and second coats of compound, then sand.
- Texture-match by test card or light pass, feather to adjacent field.
- Prime patch, then paint or escalate to repainting if blending fails.
- Final inspection under raking light, then photo-document the result.
These steps are standardized across our crews, which cuts rework and helps meet a 48-hour window.
Can drywall repair be bundled with other punch items to save days?
Yes. Pair drywall with a Make Ready, handyman tasks, and locks so everything finishes inside two days. A typical one-bedroom turnover could look like this using our catalog items: Make Ready at $255, small drywall patch plus texture at $150 per patch, paint touch-up only at $200 if needed, and a half-day handyman punch list at $230 for blinds, door stops, or GFCI plates. If painting a whole room is smarter, use repainting per room at $395 per room. This keeps marketing dates predictable and reduces vacancy loss.
Do painters also fix recurring doorknob and anchor holes?
We see the same damages on repeat, especially in hallways and behind bedroom doors. We install door stops during the same visit to prevent reoccurrence. That work rides on our handyman menu, either a general maintenance or safety visit at $125 or a half-day handyman punch list at $230 if you have multiple fixes. We then patch the hole, texture-blend, and paint touch-up only at $200 as needed. This closes the loop so the same hole does not show up next lease.
What neighborhoods do you cover for drywall repair near me?
We cover the core LA basin and nearby cities. If you manage stock in West Hollywood, Downtown LA, Koreatown, or Pasadena, we are already there each week. See our service map and book online. If you have mixed scope like drywall plus locks or listing photos, we can stage work to meet your target list date. For example, finish patches by day two, rekey same day, then run TLA Launch Pad Media Package at $399 on day three.
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How does this tie into your turnover checklist and deposit timelines?
Drywall is one line on a larger turnover plan. Use our turnover checklist to stage cleaning, repairs, paint, and media in order. For deposits, California requires you to return the balance within 21 days with itemized deductions. Pair dated drywall photos with line items and keep them distinct from normal wear and tear. We cover both topics in depth in our guides linked below.
Related services and guides
- See drywall and paint scope under our painting and drywall team.
- Bundle small fixes with a half-day handyman punch list.
- Need the clean and report too? Our Make Ready service includes a 12-point photo record.
- Understand deposit timelines here: California 21-day deposit return.
- Know the line between damage and normal wear and tear.
- Working near the Strip? See our West Hollywood coverage page.
Sample micro-scenarios with exact line items
- One small fist-sized hole in a Koreatown bedroom, strong color match on site: Small drywall patch plus texture at $150, paint touch-up only at $200. Total $350.
- Two anchor clusters in a Downtown LA living room, scuffed field, better to repaint: Two small drywall patch plus texture at $300, repainting per room at $395 per room. Total $695.
- Medium plumber access cut behind a vanity in Pasadena, wall previously eggshell: Medium drywall repair at $240, paint touch-up only at $200. Total $440.
All examples complete inside 48 hours so you can relist without burning extra vacancy days.
Compliance notes LA owners ask about
- Deposits and documentation: See California Civil Code §1950.5 for itemizing and receipts. Our invoices separate drywall from paint, which helps you defend deductions.
- Guidance for communications and move-out process: The California DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide and the California Tenants Guide outline rights and timelines.
- LA rent stabilized units: The LAHD Rent Stabilization Ordinance governs many pre-1978 buildings. Keep entry notices tight and repairs timely.
Wrap drywall early in your turnover, lock in your list date, and stop the vacancy clock.