Water damage drywall rebuild, after the leak is fixed
A ceiling stain means the leak came first and the drywall is the symptom. We rebuild the ceiling or the wall after the plumber, the roofer or the sprinkler contractor has fixed the source. If the source is not fixed yet, tell us, and we will open the ceiling so the trade can get to it and come back to close it.
Or call or text (443) 998-2738. Hours 8 to 6, Monday through Saturday.
How the job goes
Wet drywall gets cut out to the framing, the cavity gets a moisture reading and a fan if it needs one, and new board goes in. Tape, three coats, sand, prime with a stain blocking primer so the old stain does not bleed through, then paint. A DC ceiling opened and patched after an emergency leak ran $293 this September.
Jobs we take
- Ceiling stains and sagging ceilings
- Walls under windows and behind tubs
- Access holes for plumbers and sprinkler contractors
- Insulation replaced in the cavity
- Stain blocking primer and paint
- Mold wiped and treated on small areas, and we say when it is bigger than that
What it costs
A rebuild is priced by the opening and the finish. A ceiling leak drywall repair in DC, with a tissue holder rehung on the same visit, ran $215 in September. An emergency call where the ceiling was opened and patched the same day ran $293. Both numbers are from this year, labor and materials.
Emergency leak call, ceiling opened and patched
Washington, DC, Sep 2026. Same day. Labor and materials.
$293
Ceiling leak drywall repair, tissue holder and a sprinkler bypass
Washington, DC, Sep 2026. Labor and materials.
$215
Wall touch up after an old leak and a loose fire pull station resecured
Washington, DC, Aug 2026. Labor and materials.
$147
What moves the price is on the water damage drywall rebuild cost page.
Every job is done by a contractor licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). The license number is on your estimate.