Overview
Repair holes, cracks, water damage, and imperfections in drywall. Includes patching small holes from nails or doorknobs, repairing larger damaged sections, and matching existing texture.
Ann Arbor Climate Considerations (cold)
Common Signs You Need Drywall Repair & Patching
- • Holes from door handles or furniture
- • Cracks along seams or corners
- • Water stains on ceiling or walls
- • Popped nail heads showing through paint
- • Soft or crumbling drywall sections
- • Damage from removed fixtures or shelves
Drywall Repair & Patching Cost in Ann Arbor
Low
$173
Average
$374
High
$575
DIY vs. Call a Pro
Small holes (under 6 inches) can be patched with a drywall patch kit, joint compound, and sanding. For larger holes, cut out the damaged section, install a new piece of drywall with backing, tape the seams, and apply three coats of mud.
Call a professional when:
Call a professional for large damaged areas, water-damaged drywall requiring mold inspection, ceiling repairs, or when you need texture matching (orange peel, knockdown, popcorn).
Contractors in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Housing Market
Median Household Income
$81,089
Median Home Value
$435,100
Median Rent
$1,552/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
Population
121,179
Median Year Built
1971
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
Track This in PropDoctor


Drywall Repair & Patching
Date
April 2026
Cost
$374
Vendor
Your local pro
Warranty
2-year material warranty
Ann Arbor average: $173–$575
Before
Issue documented with photos
After
Repair completed, area sealed
Materials Used
Warranty Details
2-year material warranty
Auto-Checkup Created
"Wall Condition Check" — every 24 months
Property Health Score
Fair
interior category +3 pts(69 → 72)
Your health score is calculated based on documentation completeness, maintenance currency, warranty coverage, and investment tracking.

Maintenance Plan for Ann Arbor

Recommended Maintenance Plan — Ann Arbor, Michigan
Key Risks
- • Frost heave cracking
- • Basement water intrusion from snowmelt
- • Stone/rubble foundation deterioration (old homes)
- • Short but intense heat waves
- • Ice dams
Schedule
Visual inspection (DIY)(DIY)
Professional drywall repair & patching
Estimated: $150–$500
Emergency inspection for damage
Estimated: $100–$300
Ann Arbor-Specific Tips
- • Ann Arbor has high rodents and mosquitoes pressure — include pest inspection with structural work
Find Help with SmartSearch

Find a contractor near me
I found several contractors in your area. Here are the top results:

Smith & Sons
Connectedcontractor
J&R Home Services
contractor
Log my drywall repair & patching in PropDoctor
I'll help you log this. I've pre-filled the details — review and submit:

SmartSearch understands 51 action types across scheduling, vendor discovery, and home maintenance.

Related Services in Ann Arbor
Interior House Painting
Professional interior painting for walls, ceilings, trim, and doors. Includes surface preparation, priming, and applying quality paint for a clean, lasting finish that transforms your living spaces.
Mold Remediation
Professional identification, containment, removal, and prevention of mold growth in homes. Includes air quality testing, containment barriers, HEPA filtration, removal of affected materials, antimicrobial treatment, and moisture source correction to prevent recurrence.
Water Damage Restoration
Emergency response and restoration after water damage from flooding, burst pipes, sewage backup, storm damage, or appliance failures. Includes water extraction, structural drying, dehumidification, mold prevention, and reconstruction of damaged areas.
Michigan Regulations
Building Code: IRC 2021
Seller Disclosure: Sellers must complete a Seller's Disclosure Statement covering 73 specific questions about the property.
Natural Disaster Risks: Lake-effect snow, Tornadoes, Flooding, Ice storms