has already been opened up, exposing the wooden framing and electrical wiring.
That means the contractor needs to work around existing components and make sure the new sheets are properly supported.
There is also a large damaged area rather than a small isolated hole. Larger ceiling repairs can require considerably more labor because the contractor has to prepare the opening, install new material, tape the joints, apply multiple coats of compound and sand everything smooth. (HomeRepairCalc)
Is $1,500 Actually Too Much?
Not necessarily.
In fact, $1,500 can be
