Updated: December 2019
Item details | Qty | Low | High | |
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. | 534 square feet | $252.34 | $344.87 | |
Drywall Labor, Basic Basic labor to install sheetrock 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. | 534 square feet | $252.34 | $344.87 | |
Drywall Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install sheetrock including: fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads and topping compound. | 534 square feet | $252.34 | $344.87 | |
Drywall 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. | 534 square feet | $252.34 | $344.87 | |
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. | 534 square feet | $252.34 | $344.87 | |
Drywall Debris Disposal Costs to load and haul away old materials, installation waste and associated debris. | 534 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 Sheetrock | ||||
Average Cost per Square Foot |
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For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 500 square feet, the cost to Install Sheetrock starts at $1.69 - $2.13 per square foot*. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, and options.
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