How much does a Drywall Repair Service cost to buy?

A typical Drywall Repair Service sells for 1.8x to 4x seller's discretionary earnings. With estimated SDE of $75K, expect to pay roughly $135K to $300K before adjustments for assets, debt, growth, and local market quality.

How much does it cost to start a Drywall Repair Service?

Startup costs range from $8K to $50K depending on location, equipment, and scale.

Service

Drywall Repair Service

Small holes, ugly ceilings, and emergency patch jobs add up

Bottom line

Accessible entry point; validate local supply before buying.

Drywall repair specialists fix holes, cracks, water damage, ceiling texture, and small remodel punch-list items that larger contractors often ignore. The niche is attractive because homeowners and property managers need fast, clean work, while jobs are small enough to price at a premium versus commodity new-construction drywall.

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Acquisition score

Margin · multiple · SBA data

61Strong

Avg revenue

$300K/yr

$90K–$750K range

Profit margin

25%

~$75K SDE

Multiple

1.8–4×

of SDE

Est. buy price

$135K–$300K

startup: $8K–$50K

How It Works

Operators dispatch technicians for patching, taping, mudding, sanding, texture matching, and repaint-ready repairs. Revenue comes from homeowner service calls, property-manager turns, insurance-related water-damage repairs, and contractor punch-list overflow. Tight scheduling and clean jobsite execution matter more than heavy equipment.

BizBite verdict

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Drywall Repair Service has enough high-level data for a first look, but BizBite has not assigned a category-specific operating model yet. Treat the score as preliminary.

61Strong

low data confidence · 40/100medium financing fit

Why it may work

No strong positives yet. More verified data needed.

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Deal Calculator

Priced off $75K SDE — can this deal service its own debt?

2.51×

DSCR · Lender-comfortable

Purchase multiple — 2.7× SDE ($205K)

Category range: 1.8×–4× SDE

Down payment — 10% ($21K)

SBA minimum equity injection is 10% for change-of-ownership

Interest rate — 10.50%

Typical SBA 7(a) range: 9.5–12% (prime-based)

Loan term — 10 years

Standard SBA 7(a): 10 years for business acquisition

Purchase price

$205K

2.7× of $75K SDE

Cash to close

$27K

$21K down + ~3% closing

Debt service

$2K/mo

$30K/yr on $185K loan

Cash-on-cash

169%

cash back in ~8 mo

Debt service coverage · what the lender sees

2.51×+$4K/mo after debt

Most SBA lenders want ≥1.25× coverage; 1.5×+ is a strong file.

SDE = revenue × margin estimate for this niche; it includes owner compensation, so budget your salary out of cash flow. Excludes working-capital injection, capex reserves, and taxes. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower.

Pros

+Constant demand from rentals, renovations, leaks, and move-outs
+Smaller jobs face less competition from large drywall contractors
+Property managers can become recurring accounts
+Low equipment needs versus broader remodeling businesses

Cons

-Texture matching is skill-dependent
-Dust control and cleanup drive reviews
-Labor availability limits scaling

Best For

Skilled trades operators, handymen, painters, or property-service buyers with dispatch discipline

Operating Costs

Costs include vans, drywall sheets, compound, tape, texture tools, sanders, dust control, insurance, technician wages, and local lead generation. Premium pricing is earned through speed, cleanliness, and texture quality.