Updated: January 2021
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Ceiling Drywall Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: Paper faced 1/2" thick gypsum board. 4' x 8' sheets. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery. | 267 square feet | $129.85 | $177.50 | |
Ceiling Drywall Installation Labor, Basic Basic labor to install ceiling drywall with favorable site conditions. Layout, fabricate and fit drywall sheets. With up to 1 cutout per 100 SF. Secure to framing per manufacturer specifications. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 267 square feet | $129.85 | $177.50 | |
Ceiling Drywall Installation Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install ceiling drywall including: fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads and topping compound. | 267 square feet | $129.85 | $177.50 | |
Ceiling Drywall Installation Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: Manual drywall hoist, drywall cutting and fabrication tools, auto loading drywall screw gun. Daily rental. Consumables extra. | 267 square feet | $129.85 | $177.50 | |
Option: Remove Drywall Break drywall into sections and remove from framing. Remove drywall fasteners from framing. Dispose of material in responsible manner. Material cost includes dump fee. | 267 square feet | $129.85 | $177.50 | |
Ceiling Drywall Debris Disposal Costs to load and haul away old materials, installation waste and associated debris. | 267 square feet | 0.354375 | 0.403125 | |
Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 4 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
Totals - Cost To Install Ceiling Drywall | ||||
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For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 250 square feet, the cost to Install Ceiling Drywall starts at $2.07 - $2.61 per square foot*. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, and options.
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