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Drywall Repair in Des Moines, IA

Compare 5 local drywall repair pros. Typical service: $253–$810.

Top Drywall Repair Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.H&H Construction Services

    5.0★ (24 reviews)

    5.0★ from 24 reviews

    +15153393545Website

  2. 2.The Drywall Doctor LLC

    4.7★ (9 reviews)

    4.7★ from 9 reviews

    +15157217412Website

  3. 3.Rock N Trowel Drywall

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +15154906798

  4. 4.Drywall Repair Contractors Des Moines

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15154618870

  5. 5.A&I Drywall LLC

    +16603735709

Drywall Repair Cost in Des Moines

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

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Drywall repair$253–$810/job
Large section replacement$506–$1,013/job
Ceiling drywall repair$355–$1,519/job

Drywall Repair prices in Des Moines run about 1% above 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 5 companies serving Des Moines, rated 3.9★ on average across 40 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling drywall repair.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL
  • Building permits are handled by the city or county
  • 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: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov, www.epa.gov

Drywall Repair FAQs for Des Moines

How much does drywall repair cost in Des Moines?

A typical drywall repair in Des Moines runs $253-$810, including patching, taping, texture and paint-ready finish.

How many drywall contractors serve Des Moines?

We track 5 drywall repair companies serving Des Moines.

Is drywall repair in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Carpentry and finishing labor in Des Moines runs about +1.3% versus the national average, which is what moves a drywall quote here.

Does a drywall contractor in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL. A simple patch in a Des Moines home rarely needs a permit; replacing whole walls around wiring or plumbing can.

Why do drywall repairs have a minimum charge in Des Moines?

Drywall takes several visits -- patch, mud, sand, texture -- so Des Moines contractors price small jobs near the $253 low end rather than by the square foot.

Can humidity affect drywall repairs in Des Moines?

Joint compound dries slower in damp weather; with about 36.02 inches of rain a year in Des Moines, allow extra drying time between coats.

How many quotes should I get for drywall repair in Des Moines?

Two or three is plenty for a patch; with 5 drywall companies serving Des Moines, ask each whether texture matching is included.

When is drywall repair cheapest in Des Moines?

Interior work runs year-round, but contractors in Des Moines are often busiest in spring; booking a $253-$810 repair in winter can mean shorter waits.