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Cost to Remove Wallpaper
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Wallpaper Labor Direct labor expenses to remove wallpaper. | 3.9 hours | $50.16 | $212.54 |
| Wallpaper Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to remove wallpaper including: masking tape and paper, surface repair material, solvents and cleanup supplies. | 200 square feet | $36.18 | $39.18 |
| Wallpaper Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 115 v wallpaper steamer stripper and remover. | $22.50 | $41.25 | |
| Totals - Cost to Remove Wallpaper | 200 square feet | $108.84 | $292.97 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $0.54 | $1.46 |
Cost to Remove Wallpaper - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Remove Wallpaper averages $0.54 - $1.46 per square foot in 2013. This Wallpaper Removal cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Wallpaper Removal project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Wallpaper Removal - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $0.54 - $1.46 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Wallpaper Removal: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Remove Wallpaper - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Wallpaper Removal, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Wallpaper Removal jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Wallpaper Removal. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Remove Wallpaper - References
- Interior Design: Materials and Specifications Fairchild Pubns, Oct 2008, Lisa Godsey, ISBN 1563674874
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 5: Partitions, Ceilings, Floors, and Stairs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
