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Cost to Replace Drywall
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Drywall Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade drywall. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $81.66 | $95.68 |
| Drywall Labor Direct labor expenses to replace drywall. | 8.9 hours | $638.84 | $671.80 |
| Drywall Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to replace drywall including: fasteners, seam tape and top compound. | 200 square feet | $47.28 | $51.20 |
| Drywall Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $59.06 | $65.32 | |
| Drywall Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: manual drywall hoist for drywall up to 4' x 16'.. | $26.25 | $37.50 | |
| Totals - Cost to Replace Drywall | 200 square feet | $853.09 | $921.50 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $4.27 | $4.61 |
Cost to Replace Drywall - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Replace Drywall averages $4.27 - $4.61 per square foot in 2013. This Drywall Replacement cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Drywall Replacement 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.
Drywall Replacement - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $4.27 - $4.61 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 Drywall Replacement: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Replace Drywall - 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 Drywall Replacement, 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 Drywall Replacement jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Drywall Replacement. 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 Replace Drywall - References
- How to Estimate the Cost of Installing and Finishing Drywall American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2011, Estimating Today
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries, Mar 2012,
