Drywall Repair Cost in Louisiana
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $53 | $95 |
| Estimated total | $60 | $440 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Louisiana median wage from BLS (2025, $21.13 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 Louisiana
The board's Types of Licenses page requires a license for residential construction exceeding $50,000, while its law book says $75,000, so confirm with the board. Commercial projects of $50,000 or more also need a license, including labor and materials, and home improvement work on existing homes needs a registration when the project value is $7,500 or more.
Check a license with LSLBC Contractor Search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $20.87 | $60 | $440 |
| Mississippi | $21.32 | $60 | $440 |
| Texas | $22.44 | $70 | $460 |
Other handyman jobs in Louisiana
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Louisiana home repair guide
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.