How Much Does Drywall Repair Cost in Toronto, Ontario?
If you are searching for “Toronto drywall repair cost,” you are probably looking for a simple, honest answer in plain language.
As a Scarborough handyman who has been doing small drywall repairs across Toronto, Scarborough, The Beaches, East York, North York, and the GTA for over 10 years, I will walk you through real prices, real jobs, and when it makes sense to fix it yourself vs. hiring a pro.
If you prefer to talk to a real person, you can always call or text 437-264-6010 for a quick estimate.
Typical Price for Small Drywall Repairs in Toronto
For most small drywall or sheetrock repairs that can be done in a single visit, our typical price is:
- $199 + HST for drywall repair only (no final paint)
This price is designed for small drywall repairs such as:
- Fist-sized holes
- Damage from door handles hitting the wall
- Holes left behind by plumbers or electricians after they cut access panels
- Small sections of damaged drywall that just need to be made “paint ready”
This service focuses on getting the wall or ceiling properly repaired, taped, and puttied, ready for you or your painter to apply the final paint.
Final repainting can be time-consuming (especially when colour-matching), so it is not included in the $199 price.
Why Some Drywall Repairs Cost More Than $199
Not every drywall repair fits neatly into a single visit.
Some jobs in Toronto homes and condos need drying time between coats of compound (putty), or involve a longer cut in the ceiling.
In those cases, the price increases mainly because:
We need more than one trip to your home
The repair area is larger or more complex
There may be water damage or mould issues to assess before we can close up the wall
As a simple rule:
- Single-visit, small hole repair: around $199
- Larger, multi-visit repair: often $250–$400+, depending on size and number of trips
- Water damage or potential mould: can be higher, depending on what we find behind the wall
Long Ceiling Cut Open for New Electrical Run
One recent drywall repair in the Toronto area involved a 6 inch by 15 foot hole cut in a basement ceiling so an electrician could run new wiring from the electrical panel to a new dishwasher.
Here is how that job went:
- Location: typical Toronto / Scarborough-area basement
- Damage: long, narrow cut in the ceiling (6″ x 15′) for access
- After the electrician finished, we:
- Re-used the drywall that had been removed (saves cost for the client)
- Re-installed and secured the drywall
- Taped, applied joint compound, and sanded smooth
- Left the surface paint ready (client handled painting)
- Total price: about $345
- Total time: around 3 hours requiring two trips
This is a good example of a job that goes beyond a simple “small hole repair.”
It took more material, more time, and more care to get a long ceiling cut to blend back in.
Baseball-Sized Hole from a Door Handle
Another common call we get, especially in Scarborough, East York, and North York homes, is a hole from a door handle hitting the wall.
In this real case:
- Cause: Door swung open too far, handle punched a baseball-sized hole in the drywall
- Repair steps:
- Cut a clean patch to match the damaged area
- Install backing so the patch is solid
- Fit and secure a new piece of drywall
- Tape, apply compound, sand smooth
- Leave the wall paint ready
- Total price: $199
- Time on site: about 2 hours, usually in one visit (depending on drying conditions)
This kind of repair is exactly what our small drywall repairs pricing is built for.
Quick, clean, and ready for paint.
Where We Work in Toronto and the GTA
We focus on neighbourhoods where small drywall damage is common due to busy families, condos, and older homes:
- Scarborough: Lots of detached homes and townhouses where kids, pets, and daily life can be hard on walls and ceilings.
- The Beaches: Older character homes and renovated spaces where clean, careful repairs matter to keep everything looking polished.
- East York: Many bungalows and semis have older drywall and plaster that need tidy patching after upgrades.
- North York: High-rise condos and newer builds often need small cut-and-patch work after plumbing and electrical service.
- Toronto GTA: We cover a wide range of homes and rental properties across the Greater Toronto Area.
In some downtown Toronto locations, parking and access can affect cost.
If there are paid parking garages, difficult loading, or strict condo rules, we may need to add travel/parking charges, and we will explain that up front.
What Actually Affects the Cost of Drywall Repair?
From repairing walls across Toronto for over a decade, these are the main things that change the price:
If Numerous Visits Required to Complete
Drywall compound needs time to dry.
If we can do all the coats in one visit, the price stays lower.
If the repair is larger or in a cooler, damp area (like some Scarborough or GTA basements), we may need to return for a second visit.
Finish and Wall Coverings
Simple, flat painted walls are faster and less expensive to repair.
Costs can go up when:
- There are wall coverings (like wallpaper or textured finishes)
- The wall has special finishes that are harder to blend
- You need us to handle final painting and colour matching
Water Damage and Possible Mould
If there is water staining, bubbling paint, or a musty smell, we may need to:
Mould remediation, if required, is not part of a standard $199 repair and will increase the cost, but it is important for safety and long-term results.
Should You Try Drywall Repair Yourself if You Are Not Experienced?
A lot of homeowners in Toronto, Scarborough, and the wider GTA ask:
“Should I attempt this drywall repair myself if I am not experienced?”
What DIY Drywall Repair Might Really Cost You
If you do it yourself, you will likely need:
- A small sheet of drywall or patch kit
- Joint compound (mud)
- Tape or mesh
- Sanding tools and dust mask
- A couple of knives or trowels
- Primer and paint (if you are finishing it yourself)
At a home store in Toronto, you might spend $40–$80 on materials for a small repair, not including your time.
If you enjoy DIY and do not mind a bit of dust, this can be okay for very small holes.
But here is what often happens when someone is not experienced:
- The patch is not flush with the wall
- The seam lines are visible after painting
- The area looks lumpy or uneven
- Dust gets everywhere in the room
- You spend a weekend on something a pro could do in one visit
If the result looks bad, you may still end up calling a Scarborough handyman or Toronto drywall repair service, and by then the repair can take more time to fix properly.
When Hiring a Pro Makes More Sense
Hiring a professional for small drywall repairs makes more sense when:
- The hole is bigger than a golf ball
- The damage is on a ceiling
- The repair is in a high-visibility area (like a living room, entryway, or condo hallway)
- You have water damage or are worried about mould
- You do not have the tools, time, or patience to learn by trial and error
For $199, you get a clean, solid, paint-ready repair done for you.
You also get:
- Our dust-minimizing process, which helps keep your home cleaner
- Over 10 years of drywall repair experience in real Toronto homes
- A 1-year workmanship guarantee on our drywall repair
Who Our Drywall Repair Service Is Best For
Our drywall and sheetrock repair service is especially popular with:
- Landlords and property managers who need rental units turned over quickly
- Realtors getting homes photo-ready before listing
- Commercial clients who need fast, tidy repairs in offices or shops
- Homeowners in Scarborough, The Beaches, East York, North York, and the GTA who just want the wall fixed properly without a big renovation project
Drywall repairs can also be bundled into our Task Smasher service, but in many cases the repair itself fills the time slot, especially when we need to allow for drying and sanding.
Clear Pricing, Local Service, and a Real Warranty
When you call FIXRR Handyman for drywall repair, you get:
- Straightforward pricing (for example, $199 for small drywall repairs, $345 in the case of the longer multi-visit ceiling repair described above)
- Service from a local Scarborough handyman who knows Toronto homes and condos
- A 1-year workmanship guarantee on our drywall repairs
- Work that is completed to a paint-ready finish so you or your painter can finish the job
Ready to Ask About Your Drywall Repair Cost?
If you have a hole in your wall, ceiling damage from a plumber or electrician, or water-stained drywall anywhere in Toronto or the GTA and you are wondering what it will cost to fix, we can give you a clear answer.
Call or text 437-264-6010 with a quick photo of the damage, and we will let you know:
- Whether it fits our $199 small drywall repair
- Or whether it is a larger multi-visit job, with a clear price range before we start
That way you get a proper repair, no surprises, and a wall that looks solid and ready for paint again.
