Drywall Repair Cost in North Carolina
$70 – $470We estimate drywall repair in North Carolina at $70 to $470 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. North Carolina handyman pay is 3% below the national median, ranking 33 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 | $58 | $104 |
| Estimated total | $70 | $470 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $23.03 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 North Carolina
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $24.52 | $70 | $500 |
Who can legally do this in North Carolina
A general contractor in North Carolina must be licensed if the contract is valued at $40,000 or higher.
Check a license with NC Licensing Board for General Contractors license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $22.92 | $70 | $470 |
| South Carolina | $23.02 | $70 | $470 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $70 | $470 |
| Virginia | $23.79 | $70 | $490 |
Other handyman jobs in North Carolina
Drywall Repair cost in every state · North Carolina 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.