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.

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Drywall Repair Service

Q: What are the profit margins for a Drywall Repair Service?

The average profit margin for a Drywall Repair Service is around 25%. 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.

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

Strong

Avg Revenue

$300K

Profit Margin

25%

Acquisition Multiple

1.8x - 4x

Startup Cost

$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.

Revenue Range

Low End

$90K

Typical

$300K

High End

$750K

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.

SBA Financing Estimator

Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service

$-2103/mo

after debt service

Deal price — $810K

Range: $390K (1.8×) to $1.5M (4×+)

Down payment — 15% ($122K)

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

Interest rate — 8.00%

Current prime-based SBA rates: 7.5–10.5%

Loan term — 10 years (120 mo)

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

Down payment

$122K

15% equity injection

Loan amount

$689K

85% SBA-financed

Monthly payment

$8K/mo

$314K total interest

Monthly profit

$6K/mo

at 25% margin

Monthly cash flow after debt service

$-2103/mo

Margin does not cover debt service at these terms. Lower the deal price, increase the down payment, or extend the loan term.

Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.