Drywall Repair Cost in Alabama
$60 – $440We estimate drywall repair in Alabama at $60 to $440 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Alabama handyman pay is 12% below the national median, ranking 48 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $52 | $94 |
| Estimated total | $60 | $440 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Alabama median wage from BLS (2025, $20.97 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $60 | $200 | Small patch or hole, under about 3 to 4 inches, by a professional. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $200 | $320 | 4 square feet. Page dated June 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $200 | $550 | Multiple holes or cracks in one room. Page dated September 2025. |
Who can legally do this in Alabama
A residential home builder license is required when the cost of a home construction, repair or improvement job, including labor and materials, exceeds $10,000. Commercial or public work of $100,000 or more falls under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors instead.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $22.15 | $70 | $460 |
| Georgia | $22.92 | $70 | $470 |
| Mississippi | $21.32 | $60 | $440 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $70 | $470 |
Other handyman jobs in Alabama
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Alabama home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.