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Cost to Repair Wall Damage
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Wall Patch Labor Direct labor expenses to repair wall damage. | 3.1 hours | $223.50 | $230.03 |
| Wall Patch Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to repair wall damage including: fasteners, seam tape and top compound. | 1 patch | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Repair Wall Damage | 1 patch | $248.50 | $255.03 |
| | Average cost per patch | $248.50 | $255.03 |
Cost to Repair Wall Damage - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Repair Wall Damage averages $248.50 - $255.03 per patch in 2013. This Wall Damage 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 Wall Damage 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.
Wall Damage Repair - Average Cost Per Patch
Expect to pay in the high end of the $248.50 - $255.03 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 Wall Damage Repair: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Repair Wall Damage - 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 Wall Damage 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 Wall Damage Repair jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Wall Damage 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 Wall Damage - 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,
