Pricing
Drywall pricing is scope-driven, not flat. Below are the categories we price most often and the factors that push a number up or down. For a real number, send us a set of plans or book a walk-through and we will come back with a written estimate.
By scope
Full-scope hang, tape, and finish on new builds and additions. Typically L4 under flat paint, L5 where specified.
Typical size
2,500 – 8,000 sq ft
Basis
By board sq ft or by house — contact for scope pricing
Includes
L5 upgrade typically adds 15–25% depending on ceiling complexity.
Cut-ins, additions, and patch work on existing homes. Priced by scope; small jobs carry a site-visit minimum.
Typical size
50 – 2,000 sq ft
Basis
Site-visit minimum; scope-priced from there
Includes
Texture-match on older finishes (orange peel variants, skip-trowel, hand-trowel) is quoted separately.
Office, retail, medical, and light-industrial interior scope. Coordinated with GC and MEP trades on a written schedule.
Typical size
1,500 – 30,000 sq ft
Basis
Unit-priced per schedule and specs
Includes
Pricing tightens with a clean set of plans and a scope call. Rated-assembly work quoted separately when applicable.
Cut-out, patch, and texture-match for water events, settlement cracks, and remediation scope.
Typical size
By claim
Basis
Line-itemized to match adjuster scope
Includes
We can issue estimates in Xactimate-compatible format on request.
What moves the number
Most of the variance between quotes comes from six factors. Understanding them makes it easier to compare estimates apples-to-apples.
Finish level
L3, L4, and L5 carry different labor and material profiles. L5 requires a full skim coat over the entire surface.
Ceiling height and complexity
Vaulted, coffered, and two-story ceilings add staging time. Raking-light exposure may push a ceiling to L5.
Access and staging
Tight stair access, scaffolding needs, or restricted delivery windows change labor. Upper floors or attic cut-ins price differently.
Texture
Knockdown and orange peel are standard. Smooth L5, skip-trowel, and hand-trowel are custom and priced separately.
Schedule
Fast-track schedules with overtime or overnight work carry a premium. Slower schedules with flexible sequencing price lower.
Material spec
Standard 1/2" and 5/8" board is baseline. Moisture-resistant, abuse-resistant, or Type X assemblies add material cost.
Send your plans or book a site walk and we will come back with a written estimate you can build into a budget.
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