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Cost to Repair a Ceiling
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Ceiling Patch Labor Direct labor expenses to repair ceiling. | 3.0 hours | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Ceiling Patch Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to repair ceiling including: fasteners, seam tape and top compound. | 1 patch | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Repair Ceiling | 1 patch | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| | Average cost per patch | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Cost to Repair a Ceiling - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Repair a Ceiling averages $248.50 - $248.50 per patch in 2013. This Ceiling Repair cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Ceiling Repair project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Ceiling Repair - Average Cost Per Patch
Expect to pay in the high end of the $248.50 - $248.50 per patch range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Ceiling Repair: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Repair a Ceiling - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Ceiling Repair, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Ceiling Repair jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Ceiling Repair. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Repair a Ceiling - References
- How to Estimate the Cost of Installing and Finishing Drywall American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2011, Estimating Today
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries, Mar 2012,
