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Recent Drywall Repair & Patch reviews in Melbourne

Great service and friendly bloke.

Repair drywall around powerpoint

$100

Thanks Michael, great job completed. Extremely reliable and accommodating to delays with access to repair due to covid. Will use again. Highly recommended!

Repair drywall in two ceiling locations

$300

Prompt service and did a great job. Very happy.

Install String System bookshelf onto drywall.

$180

Great job! friendly, prompt and professional

Fix drywall!

$150

Professional work and great communication. Highly recommend for anyone looking for someone to mount their TV! Cheers

Mount 85 inch tv on drywall/concrete

$100

What's the average cost of a drywall repair contractor in Melbourne

$138 - $250

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$138

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$175

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$250

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What do drywall repair services include?

Drywall repair services include everything you need to fix damages to your wall and ceiling. Damages include dents, cracks or holes on your drywall. Experts found on our platform can perform the task using industry best practices and adhere to regular safety standards. Drywall repair services include but are not limited to:

Site assessment

Proper assessment and inspection are essential before undertaking any repair job. Whether you need a repair on cracked drywalls or patching up your drywall ceiling, Taskers can assess the damage and what caused it so that they can take this into account during the drywall repair process.  Taskers may even take measurements if needed to determine how much material they need to complete the job. If you’re not sure about the materials you need, feel free to consult your Tasker. Ask if they can source the materials for you and discuss other important points in detail before accepting an offer.

Site preparation

Once you have ironed out the details with your Tasker and completed the site assessment, next on the agenda is site preparation. Taskers may use protective material to cover the worksite and anything nearby to reduce the mess. This makes things easier for the clean-up crew especially from any debris from drywall crack repairs. For any repairs that are caused by leaking water pipes, heating or electrical systems and the like, consider hiring a general contractor to resolve the problem and prevent any further damage in the future.

Wall and ceiling repairs

Once the work site is ready, Taskers can begin the process of patching up, filling and smoothing out the holes and cracks on your drywall. Since drywall is prone to damage, sometimes not even your ceiling is safe. Patching up any damage to your drywall ceiling should pose no difficulty for your Tasker. And after getting drywall ceiling repair near you, consider hiring someone to clean your ceiling for a healthier, aesthetically pleasing space.

Depending on the damage and initial assessment, Taskers may even repair or replace sections of drywall and finish them to match your existing walls. If you need some additional wall painting done, don’t hesitate to post another task and find a specialist on our platform.

Overall, though drywall is prone to damage, it is still an affordable, sturdy material that is ideal for building homes. You can rely on experts on Airtasker for all your drywall repair needs.

Recent Drywall Repair & Patch tasks in Melbourne

Drywall repair

$100

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

The wall has a rectangular hole. To repair it, fill the hole with drywall compound, smooth it out after drying, and the surface to blend with the surrounding wall

Ripped drywall paper

$25

St Kilda, Victoria

21st Sep 2025

Try to get hook of the wall and wallpaper came off

Mount TV and sound bar to drywall

$170

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

19th Sep 2025

I need a 65 inch tv mounted (fixed) to a wall. Samsung 2025 model Normal drywall apartment. I also need a soundbar mounted with two brackets. I have both the mount and bracket supplied. I am having the tv delivered Saturday morning, so anything after 11am-ish would suit !

Came promptly on time and finished the work in an amazing speed! Less than an hour! :) thanks Justin 😀

I need a drywall plug repair to enable blinds installation

$300

Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia

14th Sep 2025

I need the broken anchor point on drywall roof repaired and strengthened to enable blinds to be installed. The gap between the drywall and hard surface above the drywall is about 10 cm.

Plaster holes in bedroom drywall

$100

Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

5th Sep 2025

Plaster 2x square holes in the drywall (approx 20cmx30cm). Plaster 2x holes in the drywall where lights used to be (approx 3cm diameter) Plaster and cover one rectangle hole in the drywall where light switch used to be (approx 5cmx10cm)

Roy did a great plastering job! Would definitely recommend him

Install 2 bike racks (concrete) + curtains (drywall/concrete)

$80

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

31st Aug 2025

Hi! We’re looking for someone handy to help with two small installation jobs: 1. Mount 2 bike racks on a concrete wall. 2. Install curtains in one bedroom – the wall is drywall with concrete behind it. We’ll provide the bike racks and curtains, but you’ll need to bring your own tools and any suitable wall plugs/screws for secure installation.

Reliable, efficient and punctual. Thanks Michael.

Drywall patch repair

$200

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

15th Aug 2025

200mm x200mm hole in wall from electrical job, need hole patched up

Remove wall mirror & patch up drywall

$500

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

8th Aug 2025

2 mirrors need to be removed with a combined length of 8m wide x 2m high. Stuck onto a Perspex and that Perspex has been glued onto drywall. We need it removed and for any holes in the drywall to be fixed.

Arrived on time, knew his skills and left site in a clean manner.

Drywall repair near touchscreen panel – Melbourne CBD

$300

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Aug 2025

I accidentally damaged a plasterboard (drywall) wall with my elbow. The crack is vertical, about 35–40 cm long. It hasn’t gone all the way through, but the surface layer is clearly broken. The damage is located near a small touchscreen panel mounted on the wall, so some care is needed when working in that area. Looking for a professional to: • Repair and patch the plasterboard • Sand and smooth the area • Paint to match the wall Location: Melbourne CBD Preferably sometime in the next few days 💰 Budget: Flexible, depending on the quality of the work I can send detailed photos if needed. Thanks!

Great job overall. Darren was punctual, polite, kind, and very patient. Paid attention to detail and left everything clean and tidy. Definitely recommended!

Cut out tiles and replace with drywall

$250

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

3rd Aug 2025

I have a big section of tiles that needs to be cut out and replaced with drywall. 4.2m x 5m

Fix/paint drywall

$60

Gateway Ward VIC, Australia

26th Jul 2025

Fix 4 small areas of drywall in South Melbourne

I am very happy with the result! It turned out even better than I expected! Lisandy was very professional and made sure every detail was perfect! Thank you so much!

Patch 3x holes in ceiling drywall

$175

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2025

I recently got new lights installed, the older holes from the old light fixtures needs to be patched. There's 3 holes - 2 approx 10cm in diameter an the other about 9mm. I'd like these holes patched and sanded down and painted. I can supply the paint.

Awesome job, turned around in a day! Would definitely use again.

Repaid drywall on two wall from previous Samsung frame

$100

Brunswick VIC, Australia

11th Jul 2025

Holes in dry wall made by Samsung frame installation. Have two walls to fix.

Great work! Punctual and cleaned up!

Need Dyson Vacuum Wall Mount Installed on Hollow Drywall (Melbourne)

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Looking for an experienced handyman to securely mount a Dyson cordless vacuum (Model: V10) to a hollow drywall surface in my home. Must bring appropriate wall anchors and tools to ensure a strong, safe installation. Also check for live wires before drilling anchors into the wall.

Prompt. Fast. Efficient - Great work!

URGENT! Paint + Patch Drywall

$75

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Peeled paint off wall while removing command hooks. Need it to be done urgently as my apartment lease is ending in 3 days Damage is around 5cm wide

Darren was able to help me last minute the day before i returned my keys! Not only did he patch up my wall he checked all walls in every room to make sure we will get our bond back!!

Drywall repair / paint (5 holes, some sections with lifted paint)

$100

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

30th Jun 2025

Moving out of my apartment, would appreciate it if someone could fill up the holes / lifted paint. I'm flexible on the time of day, but it needs to be before June 2 since I'm moving out. - 5 holes in the wall (from securing a bookshelf) - 2 sections with lifted paint on metal (see photos) - 2 sections with slightly damaged drywall (see photos) I live in the CBD near Flagstaff Station. I can offer a parking spot.

Darren was absolutely amazing to work with! He not only managed to match the colour of my walls perfectly, he also explained the process well so that I could make informed decisions on tricky areas. I'm extremely satisfied with Darren and would recommend him to anyone! He is efficient and skilled and is a great communicator who takes pride in doing his job well.

Fix & Paint Drywall

$100

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Need someone to fix and paint holes in drywall from TV Wall Mount Already have paint just need someone to fill holes and paint over

Troy was speedy in response and in coming to plaster, sand and paint some holes in my apartment. Did an excellent job! Thanks Troy

Remove wall mounted phone and drywall patch it

$400

Richmond VIC, Australia

23rd May 2025

1. Remove wall mounted phone attached to wall, including the plaque/holder attached to the wall 2. Drywall patch any holes that result from removing the phone from the wall

Thanks! Did a great job, showed up on time and was quick.

Drywall/ plaster repair

$150

Coburg VIC, Australia

22nd May 2025

My housemates and I have come to the end of our lease and there are a few holes in the walls from moving in/ out. Just need someone to come and plaster + paint over the holes. They aren’t major holes and there aren’t a lot either and could definitely be done by one of us but just want to be safe. Let me know!!

Did a great job with patching the holes in my wall!!!

Small Patches of Drywall Fixing Required

$40

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

7th May 2025

Hi 👋 I need to fix tiny dry wall patches in my office room as I’m moving out. Ones from 3M tape and it’s around 2-3cm’s the other ones are just tiny holes from hanging picture frame hooks. I’ve attached pictures

Troy was really good, was quick efficient and punctual. Highly recommended!