Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Tape Drywall Joints
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Drywall Taping Labor Direct labor expenses to tape drywall joints. | 3.0 hours | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Drywall Taping Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to tape drywall joints including: fasteners, seam tape and top compound. | 200 linear feet | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Tape Drywall Joints | 200 linear feet | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| | Average cost per linear foot | $1.24 | $1.24 |
Cost to Tape Drywall Joints - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Tape Drywall Joints averages $1.24 - $1.24 per linear foot in 2013. This Drywall Taping 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 Taping project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "linear feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Drywall Taping - Average Cost Per Linear Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.24 - $1.24 per linear 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 Taping: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Tape Drywall Joints - 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 Taping, 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 Taping jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Drywall Taping. 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 Tape Drywall Joints - 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,
