Drywall Repair Cost in Kansas City & Jackson County (2026)
Most small drywall repairs in the Kansas City metro run $150 to $550, depending on the size of the hole, how difficult the texture is to match, and how easy the area is to reach. Popcorn ceiling removal typically runs $1 to $3 per square foot, and water-damage ceiling repair commonly runs $300 to $900 per affected area. These are typical Jackson County ranges from Patch-It-Now, a Lee's Summit drywall specialist since 2014. Every quote is free and flat-rate, so you know the price before any work starts.
| Drywall service | Typical Kansas City & Jackson County price |
|---|---|
| Small drywall hole or nail-pop patch | $150 – $350 |
| Medium-to-large hole or section patch (with texture match) | $350 – $650 |
| Drywall & plaster crack repair (settling / stress cracks) | $200 – $500 |
| Water-damage ceiling or wall repair (per affected area) | $300 – $900 |
| Popcorn ceiling removal + retexture | $1 – $3 / sq ft |
| Ceiling repair (cracks, sagging, water stains) | $250 – $700 |
| Texture matching (knockdown, orange peel, smooth) | included with repair |
| Full drywall installation (basements, additions, garages) | quoted on-site |
The table above covers the large majority of residential drywall jobs we do across Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Independence, Raytown, Kansas City, and the rest of Jackson County. Bigger or combined projects — multiple rooms, full ceiling replacement, or extensive water damage — are quoted individually after a free on-site look.
What Actually Drives the Price of a Drywall Repair
Two holes that look the same can cost different amounts to fix. Here's what moves the number:
- Hole or damage size. A doorknob ding is quick. A large section that needs to be cut out, backed, and replaced takes more board, more mud, and more dry time.
- Texture-match difficulty. A flat, smooth wall is the easy case. Knockdown, orange peel, skip-trowel, and especially hand-textured plaster in older homes take more skill to blend invisibly — and that skill is most of what you're paying for.
- Access and height. A patch at eye level on an open wall is faster than one over a stairwell, behind a vanity, or on a tall vaulted ceiling that needs staging.
- Wall vs. ceiling. Ceilings are harder — gravity works against the mud, and ceiling texture is less forgiving — so ceiling repairs sit a little higher than the same-size wall repair.
- Water damage and the unknown behind it. Water-damaged drywall often hides soft board, stained framing, or insulation that has to come out. We seal and stain-block so the mark never bleeds back, which adds a step but saves you a repaint later.
- Number of spots. Several repairs in one visit cost less per repair than booking them separately, because the setup and trip are shared.
The single biggest reason a cheap drywall patch fails is a skipped step — no back-blocking, one coat of mud instead of three, or a rushed texture match. We do every step on every job. That's why our repairs disappear and stay disappeared.
Why We Quote Flat-Rate, Not by the Hour
A lot of contractors quote drywall repair time-and-materials: an hourly rate plus whatever materials add up to. The problem is obvious — if the job runs long, you pay more, and you don't find out the real cost until it's done. We quote a single flat price for the whole job, given to you for free before we start. If something behind the wall changes the scope, we stop and tell you before we keep going. No meter running, no surprise line items, no upsells.
A Few Real Jackson County Jobs and What They Cost
- Doorknob hole, Lee's Summit hallway — cut, backed, patched, knockdown texture matched, ready for paint. Low end of the small-patch range.
- 8"×10" plumbing access hole, Kansas City kitchen — closed up cleanly with an orange-peel match after a plumber left the wall open. Mid-range.
- Water-stained ceiling after a roof leak, Independence — damaged board removed, area sealed and stain-blocked, replaced, retextured. Mid water-damage range.
- Full popcorn ceiling removal, Blue Springs living room — scraped, skim-coated, retextured smooth, priced per square foot for the whole room.
Get an Exact Price for Your Drywall Repair
The ranges on this page get you in the ballpark, but the only way to know your exact price is a free quote — and most come back within the hour. Call (913) 401-6306 or use the form on this page. Want the detail behind any of these numbers? See our drywall hole repair, water-damage repair, popcorn ceiling removal, ceiling repair, and texture matching pages.
