Drywall Repair Cost in Georgia
$70 – $470We estimate drywall repair in Georgia at $70 to $470 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Georgia handyman pay is 4% below the national median, ranking 36 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 | $57 | $103 |
| Estimated total | $70 | $470 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Georgia median wage from BLS (2025, $22.92 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. |
Cities in Georgia
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $23.86 | $70 | $490 |
Who can legally do this in Georgia
In Georgia, you must be licensed to perform or offer residential or commercial general contractor services for compensation. Licenses are not required for work that qualifies as a specialty trade.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.97 | $60 | $440 |
| Florida | $22.15 | $70 | $460 |
| North Carolina | $23.03 | $70 | $470 |
| South Carolina | $23.02 | $70 | $470 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $70 | $470 |
Other handyman jobs in Georgia
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Georgia 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.