- Bathroom RemodelingTubs, vanities, tile and fixtures
- Showers & Glass DoorsWalk-in showers, benches and glass doors
- Niches & Accent TileShower niches, mosaics and borders
- Kitchen RemodelingBacksplashes, floors and full kitchens
- Tile FloorsKitchens, baths, entries and patterns
- Custom Tile WorkPatterns, borders and one-off details
- PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim and doors
- CarpentryTrim, doors, framing and built-ins
- Full RemodelsEvery room, start to finish
- Outdoor PatiosStone and tile patios
Drywall cost in Peabody, MA.
What drywall repairs and new drywall cost around Boston, and what moves the price.
Published market ranges, updated November 2026. Your firm price comes after the quote visit.
The ranges
What drywall costs around Boston.
Published figures for the Boston area. Where your job lands depends on the size, the prep and the finish you pick.
01Small hole repair
$25 to $130A patch, finished and ready for paint.
per repair, Angi Boston02Ceiling repair
$240 to $1,410Water damage or a sagging section cut out and replaced.
per repair, Angi Boston03New drywall, hung and finished
$2.10 to $2.20Labor and materials; complex jobs up to about $3.00.
per sq ft, Angi Boston
Angi's Boston figures put most repair projects at $397 to $1,241, and a smooth Level 5 finish at $2.25 to $3.85 per square foot against $1.90 to $3.40 for Level 4. These are published market ranges, not Becker's prices. Sources: Angi, drywall repair cost in Boston (July 6, 2026); Angi, drywall installation cost in Boston (November 10, 2025); HomeGuide, drywall installation cost (September 8, 2025).
What moves the price
Why two jobs cost different money.
Six things decide where in a range your job lands.
- 01
Size of the damage
A nail hole, a fist-size hole and a ceiling section are very different jobs.
- 02
Ceilings
Overhead work is slower than walls.
- 03
The finish level
A Level 5 skim coat for smooth, raking-light walls costs more than a standard Level 4.
- 04
Water damage
The leak has to be fixed and the area dry before the repair.
- 05
Matching texture and paint
Blending a repair into an old wall takes extra coats.
- 06
Minimum visit
A single small patch carries the cost of a trip; grouping repairs saves money.
Time and permits
How long it takes, and the permit.
Joint compound needs to dry between coats, so even a small repair is finished over more than one pass before paint. We give the schedule with the written estimate.
Patching and repairs are ordinary repairs and need no building permit in Massachusetts. New walls that change the layout, or work on load-bearing walls, do; see our permit guide.
A real job
One we did, in Stoneham.
Ceilings fixed and floors brought back in Stoneham
Peeling ceilings in Stoneham repaired and painted, and the old oak floors sanded and finished until they shone again.
See the projectQuestions
What homeowners ask.
How much does drywall repair cost in the Boston area?
Angi's Boston figures put small holes at $25 to $130, large holes at $55 to $220 and a ceiling repair at $240 to $1,410. These are market ranges, not a quote.
How much does new drywall cost per square foot?
Angi's Boston figures run about $2.10 to $2.20 per square foot hung and finished, up to about $3.00 for complex jobs.
What is a Level 5 finish?
A thin skim coat over the whole wall after taping, for walls that will be seen in strong side light or painted in a glossy finish. Angi's Boston figures put it at $2.25 to $3.85 per square foot.
Do you paint after the repair?
Yes. The same crew finishes the drywall and paints, so the repair blends in.
Is the quote visit free?
Normally, yes. A project that needs an engineer, an architect, a designer or a specialized study may carry a fee, and we tell you before the visit, never after.
Reviews
What our clients say.
From our Google reviews.
Skilled and efficient with excellent communications throughout the project. Reviewed all my improvement requests in-person taking initial photos to make sure all was addressed. Made thoughtful suggestions and respectful of budget.
Becker General Service has done various home improvement projects for me. The results have always been beyond my expectations.
The team is reliable, professional, and committed to delivering great results. Their customer service is outstanding, and I’m very satisfied with their work.
Keep going
Keep going.
The service, the other cost guides and the permit guide.
Let’s build it.
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Let’s build it.
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Projects
Start to finish.
01 SaugusAn attic turned into a living floorAn open attic became a bright floor with a full bathroom, a window seat and a new oak stair.
02 SalemA whole house in Salem, made newThree floors, two bathrooms, a new kitchen, new stairs and oak floors everywhere. One crew, one schedule, one number to call.
03 Manchester-by-the-SeaA walk-in shower in Manchester-by-the-SeaAn old tub alcove taken to the studs and built back as a walk-in shower with a glass door, a mosaic floor and two niches.
