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Recent Drywall Repair & Patch reviews
Scott did the job well. He's knowledgeable, friendly and punctual. Would recommend his services.
Drywall hole repair
£50
Gary was so patient and helpful - completed my tasks perfectly and I wouldn’t hesitate to assign him again!
Build bed and fix drywall tear
£50
Lovely guy and did a great job, was very thorough and made sure the job was done to a high standard. Cheers neal!
Drywall and radiator bracket fixing
£300
Stop scrolling, book now. Martin is amazing!
Drywall repair
£80
Excellent, on time and with super attention to detail! I would highly recommend
Need to hang a heavy cabinet on a drywall and a light shelf unit on.
£70
Fantastic job patching two large holes in my dry wall. David left everything clean and tidy and was very considerate of my time. 100% recommend!
Help patch two large holes in a drywall after a wall shelf fell out
£40
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£83
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Airtasker connects you to nearby residential drywall repair experts. No need for a DIY drywall repair and patching job. Doing it yourself may take longer, and you may even make a mess of it. Save yourself the trouble and let a professional drywall repair contractor repair your drywall instead.
We never think about wall repairs or maintenance except until we need it. Usually, drywall repairs are the least of our worries, and any unexpected damages that require immediate attention can catch us off guard. You don’t have to get a referral or make calls when this happens. Just hop on to Airtasker to find residential drywall repair near you!
All you have to do is post a task for drywall repair near you, then choose a Tasker with the offer that best fits your needs. Whether you need drywall patching to cover an unattractive hole in the wall or if you need someone to repair your entire drywall ceiling, you’ll find a skilled tradesperson in no time. Get connected with professionals on Airtasker today to get your job done right!
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Top Drywall Repair & Patch related questions
As you may know by now, drywall is prone to physical damage from dents or knocks. It is also vulnerable to water damage and mould. However, it offers excellent insulation, considerable soundproofing, and is fire resistant. It is also relatively affordable, making it easier to replace and a popular choice for home builders.Â
You can patch a ceiling’s drywall yourself as long as you have the proper tools, materials and skills needed for the job. However, for a less experienced handyman, the job may take longer to complete, and the overall quality of repair may suffer. It’s best to leave the job to the experts, especially when assessing damage to prevent costly fixes in the future.
Yes, you can recycle damaged drywall. Though you may need to do some digging to find a recycler that can accept it. Mould damaged drywall, on the other hand, cannot be recycled. Be sure to dispose of it properly.Â
Small holes only take 15 to 20 minutes to repair. Meanwhile, larger holes may take up to two hours. However, the time it takes to replace multiple drywall panels may vary depending on the size of the job. Be sure to ask your Tasker for an estimated time of completion.
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
Large drywall repair from damp
£200
Chelsea, Greater London
4th Nov 2025
I have a large hole in my drywall caused by steam/damp hitting the wall from a shower head connected to the bath tap. I need it repaired and the tiles re-attached. Thank you!
Drywall repair
£100
Livingstone Park, Surrey
3rd Nov 2025
Drywall repair - we would like someone with experience to come and repair the gap in the wall. Then painting the wall afterwards to create a neat finish. The person who does the task would need to provide the materials and tools to complete this. However, we do have the paint for this task.
Mount my TV on drywall/ plasterboard
£35
Lewisham, Greater London
2nd Nov 2025
My TV needs to be mounted however the wall is plasterboard so it needs to be reinforced
Mount an Ikea wall cabinet onto a plasterboard/drywall wall
£100
Winnall, Hampshire
26th Oct 2025
IKEA wall cabinet to be mounted onto a drywall/plasterboard wall
Drywall repair
£200
St George's, Greater Manchester
20th Oct 2025
I need dry wall repairs as I have a few holes in my apartment that need to be fixed.
Plasterboard/drywall fix
£80
Millwall, Greater London
19th Oct 2025
I just need a plasterboard sheet cut and fit onto the wall and then filling.
Drywall ceiling repair
£300
Burnage, Greater Manchester
15th Oct 2025
Father in law stepped through unboarded loft. Ceiling needs drywall repair and plastering. Walls also need plastering in that room
Drywall repair
£180
Stockwell, Greater London
30th Sep 2025
Drywall repair on both sides of shared wall between utility room and bedroom. Area requiring repair approx. 40x40cm (both sides). Direct proximity to utility room socket installation which will require refitting due to cracking below/around socket installation. See attached images for reference.
I want to repair small side of drywall and wallpaper
£70
Beech Lanes, West Midlands
22nd Sep 2025
I want to repair small side of drywall and wallpaper
Medium size drywall patching and paint
£200
Bromley, Greater London
18th Sep 2025
I had air conditioning fitted and the installer cut some holes in my ceiling. They have screwed the drywall back in but it needs to be fixed and repainted. It is 3 medium sized squares.
Fantastic service - really professional and tidy. Couldn’t recommend more.
Drywall cutout refitting
£150
Ivy Chimneys, Essex
17th Sep 2025
After some electrical and plumbing works a number of wall cutouts need to be glued back in place, fillered and plastered smooth
He turned up on time, was a good communicator and did all the jobs I required.
Drywall hole repair service
£60
Wembley, Greater London
16th Sep 2025
Hole in a dry wall , need to fix it
Require nails/anchors from drywall to be removed and filled
£55
Oakleigh Park, Greater London
12th Sep 2025
I have various nails/anchors on the wall that need to be removed and filled/smoothed over without damaging the drywall.
Helped with filling some holes left behind on the wall - arrived on time, did the job well and efficiently! Also gave me some extra tips for painting in the future which is appreciated!
Drywall fix
£50
Coalmakers Wharf, Greater London
10th Sep 2025
Our bathroom wall is damaged due to adhesive towel holders. The small patches can be seen in the picture below. The wall itself is drywall and white
Carpenter/drywall handyman needed see pictures
£150
St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8
8th Sep 2025
Please see images of what I mean, we have a kitchen installed as final. We need boxing done above the units. The boxing will be out of battens and drywall so we can fit spotlights.Corner trim need to be installed for us to skim. You have to be professional at this. Length of kitchen is 2.7m Depth of the boxing will be 30cm Height of the boxing 40cm Materials: available on site battens, plasterboard You’d need your own tools and need trims Since you are a carpenter I need beading to be cut with 45 degrees And small skirting piece installed (70cm in length) no need to do any decorative works only cut and install. I need carpenter/drywall for the day
Rack fell off drywall - need to repair it and fix the rack back
£100
Herne Hill, Greater London, SE24
3rd Sep 2025
Rack came out of the drywall due to weight. Drywall holes need to be filled in and rack re-fixed
Great communication and got the job done
Repair drywall hole
£50
Perivale, Greater London, UB6
31st Aug 2025
Drywall hole from door handle.
Wall repair in drywall and a curtain rod being fixed
£5
St Johns, Greater London, SE8
29th Aug 2025
* several holes to be patched (not painted) Some of the holes are on load bearing parts of the wall and some of them are on stud wall. * curtain rod to be properly fixed to an exterior wall (currently quite loose)
Henryk was so helpful and did an excellent job! I highly recommend
Need to fix a hole in a drywall (5x4 inches)
£100
Upper Eastern Green, West Midlands
21st Aug 2025
Need to fix a hole in a drywall (5x4 inches)
Mount TV in hollow wall. Will need to have drywall anchors for it
£50
Upton Park, Greater London
6th Jun 2025
I need my TV mounting but due to hollow wall I will need someone to take a look and do this for me
Ronald was so efficient and managed to fix everything needed. Thank you for helping on such short notice!!!