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Drywall Repair in Birmingham, AL

Compare 3 local drywall repair pros. Typical service: $208–$666.

Top Drywall Repair Companies in Birmingham

  1. 1.RH Painting & Drywall LLC

    5.0★ (53 reviews)

    5.0★ from 53 reviews

    +12053705278Website

  2. 2.Basic Drywall Inc.

    4.9★ (7 reviews)

    4.9★ from 7 reviews

    +12059453004

  3. 3.R&f Drywall

    +12052294539

Drywall Repair Cost in Birmingham

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Birmingham
Drywall repair$208–$666/job
Large section replacement$416–$832/job
Ceiling drywall repair$291–$1,248/job

Drywall Repair prices in Birmingham run about 17% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Birmingham, rated 5.0★ on average across 60 customer reviews.

Birmingham Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Birmingham's weather means for scheduling drywall repair.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 11
Annual precipitation
53.72"
Heating degree days
2,678
Cooling degree days
2,058
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.8°53.8°4.84"
Feb37.1°58.4°4.53"
Mar43.7°66.7°5.23"
Apr50.5°74.4°4.38"
May59.7°81.5°4.99"
Jun67.7°87.7°4.38"
Jul71.4°90.8°4.8"
Aug70.8°90.6°3.93"
Sep64.3°85.1°3.9"
Oct52.9°75.3°3.44"
Nov43.5°65.4°4.85"
Dec36.3°55.9°4.45"

NOAA station data 4 miles from Birmingham.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Smaller painting jobs need only local business licensing
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: Alabama HBLB license for residential remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov, www.epa.gov

Drywall Repair FAQs for Birmingham

How much does drywall repair cost in Birmingham?

A typical drywall repair in Birmingham runs $208-$666, including patching, taping, texture and paint-ready finish.

How many drywall contractors serve Birmingham?

We track 3 drywall repair companies serving Birmingham.

Is drywall repair in Birmingham more expensive than average?

Carpentry and finishing labor in Birmingham runs about -16.8% versus the national average, which is what moves a drywall quote here.

Does a drywall contractor in AL need a license?

In AL, Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. A simple patch in a Birmingham home rarely needs a permit; replacing whole walls around wiring or plumbing can.

Why do drywall repairs have a minimum charge in Birmingham?

Drywall takes several visits -- patch, mud, sand, texture -- so Birmingham contractors price small jobs near the $208 low end rather than by the square foot.

Can humidity affect drywall repairs in Birmingham?

Joint compound dries slower in damp weather; with about 53.72 inches of rain a year in Birmingham, allow extra drying time between coats.

How many quotes should I get for drywall repair in Birmingham?

Two or three is plenty for a patch; with 3 drywall companies serving Birmingham, ask each whether texture matching is included.

When is drywall repair cheapest in Birmingham?

Interior work runs year-round, but contractors in Birmingham are often busiest in spring; booking a $208-$666 repair in winter can mean shorter waits.