Water Damage Repair — Prices and Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a section cost?

$350 to $1,200 per section based on size and spot.

Can you start before the leak is fixed?

No. The leak must be fixed first. New board over a live leak fails fast.

How do you know it is dry?

A moisture meter reads the studs and board edge. We close up only at a dry read.

Do you treat mold?

Small surface spots are cut out with the board. Big mold jobs go to a mold firm; we do the drywall after.

How long does it take?

Two to four days with dry time for most sections.

Is the check free?

Yes. The check and the firm price cost nothing.

Collapsed water-damaged ceiling with wet insulation in a Gainesville, FL bathroom

A water-damaged drywall section in Gainesville costs $350 to $1,200 to cut out and repair in 2026. The price turns on size and how far the wet board runs. We check with a moisture meter before any price is set. The sidebar holds the live ranges.

Price table for this service

Spec table

Peeling plaster on a wall damaged by water in Gainesville, FL

How the work runs

First the leak must be fixed and stopped. Then we cut to dry board, dry the cavity, and patch. No wet board is sealed in. That rule keeps mold from growing back in the wall.