Home Repair Decoded

Drywall Repair Cost in Delaware

$70 – $490We estimate drywall repair in Delaware at $70 to $490 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Delaware handyman pay is 1% above the national median, ranking 24 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$10$60
Labor hours (our assumption)14
Billed labor rate per hour$60$108
Estimated total$70$490

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Delaware median wage from BLS (2025, $24.11 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$60$200Small patch or hole, under about 3 to 4 inches, by a professional. Page dated June 2026.
This Old House$200$3204 square feet. Page dated June 2026.
Bob Vila$200$550Multiple holes or cracks in one room. Page dated September 2025.

Who can legally do this in Delaware

Any contractor conducting business activity in Delaware must register with the Division of Revenue and obtain a business license. This is a business license from the tax agency rather than a trade license.

Check a license with Delaware Division of Professional Regulation, Verify a License

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Maryland$24.76$70$510
New Jersey$26.35$80$530
Pennsylvania$23.70$70$490

Other handyman jobs in Delaware

Drywall Repair cost in every state · Delaware 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.