How much crack and hole repair with painting costs and what drives the price
The price depends on the number and depth of the damage and whether they paint the whole wall or only the repaired area. Small plug holes are filled quickly; long cracks need opening and taping with mesh, which takes longer. A locally painted patch is often visible, so sometimes it pays to repaint the whole wall. Paint and materials are billed separately, small fixings are part of the labour. Rates are in the table below.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Filling holes and damage | 20–35 zł/m² |
| Wall levelling after tile removal | 60–90 zł/m² |
| Priming before painting | 8–14 zł/m² |
| Gypsum skim coating | 55–90 zł/m² |
| Walls and ceilings, one colour (2 coats) | 30–50 zł/m² |
| Wall cleaning before painting | 15–25 zł/m² |
Indicative prices. Ranges for a typical scope. Fixings included, materials separate. Minimum order 300 zł.
If a crack is growing over time, show in the order a photo; it may be worth dealing with the cause first, not just painting over it.
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How repair with painting goes: step by step
- Inspection: they look at the nature of the damage, shrinkage cracks, holes, chips, and whether there are signs of wall movement.
- Opening up cracks: they widen them so filler holds rather than falls out.
- Taping long cracks with mesh so they don’t reopen.
- Filling holes, chips and cracks, sanding flush.
- Priming the repaired spots and painting: the area or the whole wall in two coats.
- Checking under side light and cleaning up.
Common crack-repair mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- Painting over a crack. Without opening and taping it shows through again within weeks.
- Filling a hole without primer. Fresh filler without primer leaves a patch under the paint.
- Painting only the patch. A local spot often stands out; sometimes it’s better to repaint the wall.
- Ignoring a growing crack. If it’s widening — the cause first, cosmetics after.
- One coat on the repaired spot. The fill pulls paint differently: primer and two coats are needed.
- A thin layer of filler on a deep hole. Deep damage is filled in several passes.
A small hole is something you can fill yourself if you know how to go about it: how to fill a wall crack or hole.
What to prepare before the pro arrives
- Mark all the cracks, holes and chips to be filled.
- Take down shelves and brackets if they left holes.
- Say whether any crack is widening over time.
- Decide: paint the area or the whole wall.
- Pick a colour if painting the whole wall.
- Provide access to water and electricity.
- Clear access to the damaged spots.
- Confirm the lift and parking.
A case from practice in Warsaw
In Mokotów, after rearranging furniture, a wall was left with a dozen holes from brackets and shelves plus a couple of shrinkage cracks by the doorway. The owners filled some with filler and painted over, the patches stood out and the cracks showed through. Tradespeople opened and taped the cracks with mesh, carefully filled the holes in several passes, sanded, primed and repainted the whole wall in two coats. The repair became invisible. The takeaway: a local repair holds only if the crack is opened and taped, not just filled; and it’s often more even to repaint the whole wall than to leave visible patches.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a crack show through after painting?
It was filled but not opened and taped. A crack needs opening, taping with mesh and filling.
Will the tradesperson fill holes from plugs and shelves?
Yes, they fill, sand and paint over them: no marks left.
Paint the whole wall or just the patch?
Often the whole wall is better: a local spot frequently stands out in tone and texture.
What if the crack is growing?
It could be structural movement — best to understand the cause first. Cosmetics here are temporary.
Will the tradesperson fix dents and chips?
Yes, they fill in several passes and level before painting.
How long does a repair with painting take?
Depends on scope: a couple of holes: quick; long cracks and a whole wall: longer.
Does the painter buy the paint?
Whatever is easier. Tradespeople work with yours or advise. Materials are separate.
Will the spot stay visible?
With proper filling and painting — no; that’s why they often paint the whole wall.
Will the tradesperson clean up afterwards?
Yes, they remove film and tape and take away the waste.
Do tradespeople cover my district?
Tradespeople work across all of Warsaw: Mokotów, Wola, Praga and others. Leave a request.
Who does the work and how
The work is done by painters on the platform. Damage is filled properly: opening up, taping, filling in several passes, priming and painting, so the spot doesn’t stand out. If a crack is growing, the painter will say honestly that it may be structural. The scope and price are agreed at the inspection. Post a request in the HandyMan24 app: painters will assess the damage and advise whether to paint the area or the whole wall.
Order in the app
Describe the job, add photos and the address. Tradespeople send their own prices and dates, and you pick one of the offers.
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