Ceiling hole temporary fix

[Adam F.]

Hey everyone,

My upstairs tenant had some leak issues from the attic this past week due to a leaky AC unit. The leak was just resolved, but as a result there are 2 big holes in the ceiling (about 1’x2’). The HVAC guy recommended waiting a week before officially patching the holes to make sure the unit doesn’t leak again.

I’m looking for suggestions on how to temporarily cover these holes for the tenant until I can get a drywall guy in to fix them. Right now I taped a garbage bag up there. Anything better I can be doing? Thanks.

[Dennis M.]

Originally posted by @Adam F.:

@Dennis M. I think if the unit was vacant It wouldn’t be as urgent and I would be more willing to learn on the job DIY, but with tenants in there I just feel I need it done quickly and right and am willing to pay. However 750 does seem high to me. May need to shop around

 Should take a day to cut and fit drywall with mud then another day to sand and finish . I’d say closer to 400$ but some contractors will want 300-400 per day so you gotta find a reasonable balance . Personally I hire a handyman at 15$ an hour or 140 a day