Drywall patches and popcorn ceilings, repaired so you can’t find the spot
The hard part of drywall is not the patch; it is matching the texture so the repair disappears after paint. We match you with drywall finishers who match orange peel, knockdown and smooth, and who know what a 1970s acoustic ceiling needs before it comes down.
What drywall repair costs in Orange County (2026)
Patches are small jobs; whole-room ceilings are not. Here is what Orange County homeowners typically pay.
A doorknob hole, a crack, a nail pop; often $60 – $90 per hour with a minimum.
Several patches, a section replaced after a leak, textured to match.
Water damage, sagging tape, a section replaced and re-textured.
A whole room scraped, re-textured and primed; about $2.70 – $4.80 per sq ft. Asbestos testing is extra on pre-1980 homes.
What moves the price
- Patch size and how many are done in one visit.
- Texture matching and whether painting is included.
- Acoustic ceiling removal is priced per square foot and may need asbestos testing.
- Ceiling height and furniture moving.
Drywall repair jobs we match every week
Tell us what is going on in plain words. We know which drywall pro in the network is right for the job, the neighborhood and the timing.
One call. The right drywall pro. No cost.
1. Tell us about the job
Call (714) 628-1225 or send the form below. A person from our Orange office answers, asks a few questions, and understands what you need.
2. We match you
We pick from the contractors we have already vetted for license, insurance and finished work. Want to compare? Ask for two or three.
3. They call you
The contractor contacts you to look at the job and quote it in writing. You decide. We follow up to make sure it went the way it should.
What we check so you don’t have to
Active with the Contractors State License Board, in the right classification for the work, checked again every renewal.
Liability and workers’ compensation certificates on file, so a problem on your property is their problem, not yours.
Years of finished jobs for Orange County homeowners, and the follow-up calls to prove it. Contractors stay in the network by keeping customers happy.
Written quotes, no bait-and-switch, and a deposit that respects California’s limit of $1,000 or 10%, whichever is less.
Drywall & Ceiling Repair in Orange County: questions we get every week
Does my popcorn ceiling have asbestos?
If the home was built before 1980 in Orange County, assume it might. A test is $250 – $850 and takes a few days; if positive, removal is a licensed abatement job, not a drywall job.
Will the patch match?
A good finisher matches the texture and then paints the whole wall or ceiling, so there is no visible patch. If a quote only paints the patch, ask why.
Do I need a permit?
No, for patching and re-texturing. New walls or moved walls do.
How long does it take?
Patches are a visit plus a return for texture and paint; a popcorn ceiling is two to four days for a room.
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Where we work
Drywall & Ceiling Repair referrals in every Orange County city, from the same office in Orange since 1985.
Ready for the right drywall pro?
Tell us about the job, or call. Free, no obligation, and a real person follows up.
Mon–Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM