Per-patch and per-sheet pricing, texture matching as an upsell line, water-damage insurance work, paint coordination notes. Invoices that distinguish “primer-ready handoff” from “paint included” so customers don’t expect what’s not in scope.
Start 7-day free trial $29/mo after. Cancel anytime.| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling patch (water damage, 4×6 ft section) | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Drywall replacement (2 sheets, 1/2″ standard) | 2 | $65.00 | $130.00 |
| Tape, mud, sand — 3 coats | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Knockdown texture match (ceiling) | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Materials (drywall, tape, mud, primer) | 1 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Operator-typical 2026 ranges. Texture-match difficulty (orange peel, knockdown, popcorn, smooth Level-5) and paint-match-into-existing surface are the biggest pricing variables — small jobs often hit minimums.
| Job type | Typical range (2026) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Small patch (under 12") | $145–$285 | Cut, mud, sand, paint to match; 1-day cure |
| Medium patch (door-size hole) | $285–$485 | Cleat-mounted patch, 3-coat mud, sand, prime, paint |
| Ceiling repair (matched popcorn texture) | $485–$885 | Removal + new texture + paint match into existing |
| Skim coat (whole room, Level 5) | $1.85–$3.25 per sq ft | Walls only; Level 5 prep for high-gloss or downlight |
| Water-damage repair (full sheet replace) | $485–$985 per panel | Cut out + new panel + tape + mud + texture + paint |
| Texture matching (per spot) | $35–$85 per spot | Add-on rate for matching existing wall texture |
| Corner bead repair (per LF) | $15–$28 per LF | Cracked metal/paper corner replace, mud, sand |
Drywall repair is small-job-volume work — 3 to 6 patches a day, most under $400. Operaite makes the invoice fast: saved customer, drop in line items (minimum + size-band rate + texture match + paint match), generate PDF, get paid before the mud dries. Saves the typical 15 minutes per invoice that adds up to 4+ hours a week.
Bigger jobs — skim coats, water-damage repairs, whole-ceiling re-textures — come out of the proposals tool. Customer sees scope, surface area, texture type, paint product, and timeline before signing. Most drywall pros structure these with a 30% deposit on signing and balance on completion; both invoices come from the same proposal record.
The hidden value is the marketing audit. Drywall repair gets called when someone has a hole, a stain, or a punch-list — almost always a search-driven moment. The audit shows whether you're showing up for "drywall repair near me" and what reviews you're stacking up against. Most owners discover they need 2–3 more 5-star reviews to break into the top three results.
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