How Much Does It Cost To Install Sheetrock?

Standard Services	Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per square foot:		$1.57	$1.98
Range for this type of project:		$786	$992
Estimate: $889
	Drywall Cost	534 square feet	$229	$313
	Cost of residential-grade, paper-faced 1/2"-thick gypsum board in 4'x8' sheets. UL fire rated for optimal safety. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
	Drywall Labor, Basic	8 hours	$505	$612
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation, including 1 cutout per 100 SF. Drywall sheets will be laid out, fabricated, and fit, then secured to framing in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
	Drywall Job Supplies	534 square feet	$22	$25
	Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
	Drywall Equipment Allowance	1 job	$31	$42
	Daily rental of specialty equipment that maximizes the quality and efficiency of the work. These include a manual drywall hoist, drywall cutting and fabrication tools, and auto-loading drywall screw gun. Consumable equipment elements not included.
	Drywall Debris Disposal	500 square feet	$199	$227
	Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.
Optional Services
	Option: Remove Drywall	2 hours	$119	$145
	Safe, efficient removal of existing drywall and related materials. Drywall will be removed and broken into sections, along with drywall fasteners.

Standard services

Drywall Cost
$229 -$313

534
square feet

Cost of residential-grade, paper-faced 1/2"-thick gypsum board in 4'x8' sheets. UL fire rated for optimal safety. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.

Drywall Labor, Basic
$505 -$612

8
hours

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation, including 1 cutout per 100 SF. Drywall sheets will be laid out, fabricated, and fit, then secured to framing in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.

Drywall Job Supplies
$22 -$25

534
square feet

Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.

Drywall Equipment Allowance
$31 -$42

1
job

Daily rental of specialty equipment that maximizes the quality and efficiency of the work. These include a manual drywall hoist, drywall cutting and fabrication tools, and auto-loading drywall screw gun. Consumable equipment elements not included.

Drywall Debris Disposal
$199 -$227

500
square feet

Responsible disposal of all project debris, including the cost to load and haul old materials, installation waste, and any other refuse.

Optional Services

Option: Remove Drywall
$119 -$145

2
hours

Safe, efficient removal of existing drywall and related materials. Drywall will be removed and broken into sections, along with drywall fasteners.

What you can expect

Range per square foot:
$2 - $2

Range for this type of project:
$786 - $992

Estimate:
$889

cost to install sheetrock
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot	$0.53
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 500 square foot	$922.92
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 500 square foot	$816.36 - $1,029.48

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