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How Much Does It Cost To Replace Ceiling Drywall?
Typical range: $909-$1,126
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For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to replace ceiling drywall starts at $3.03-$3.75 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.
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Square Feet
| Standard Services | Quantity | Low | High | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you can expect | |||||
| Range per square foot: | $3.03 | $3.75 | |||
| Range for this type of project: | $909 | $1,126 | |||
| Estimate: $1,018 | |||||
Ceiling Drywall Cost | 320 square feet | $138 | $188 | ||
Cost of residential-grade, 1/2"-thick, paper-faced gypsum board in 4'x8' sheets. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs. | |||||
Ceiling Drywall Labor, Basic | 12 hours | $727 | $882 | ||
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation including 1 cutout per 100 SF. Backing surface will be leveled and installed. Drywall sheets will be laid out, fabricated, and fit, then secured to framing in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Inclusive of all staffing needs: thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup. | |||||
Ceiling Drywall Job Supplies | 320 square feet | $13 | $15 | ||
Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound. | |||||
Ceiling 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. | |||||
Ceiling Drywall Debris Disposal | 300 square feet | $85 | $97 | ||
Safe, efficient removal of existing drywall and related materials. Drywall will be removed and broken into sections and disposed of safely, along with drywall fasteners. | |||||
Standard services
Ceiling Drywall Cost
$138 -$188
$138 -$188
320
square feet
square feet
Cost of residential-grade, 1/2"-thick, paper-faced gypsum board in 4'x8' sheets. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect installation and occasional repairs.
Ceiling Drywall Labor, Basic
$727 -$882
$727 -$882
12
hours
hours
Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation including 1 cutout per 100 SF. Backing surface will be leveled and installed. Drywall sheets will be laid out, fabricated, and fit, then secured to framing in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Inclusive of all staffing needs: thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.
Ceiling Drywall Job Supplies
$13 -$15
$13 -$15
320
square feet
square feet
Requisite supplies for the job, including fasteners, seam tape, outside corner beads, and topping compound.
Ceiling Drywall Equipment Allowance
$31 -$42
$31 -$42
1
job
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.
Ceiling Drywall Debris Disposal
$85 -$97
$85 -$97
300
square feet
square feet
Safe, efficient removal of existing drywall and related materials. Drywall will be removed and broken into sections and disposed of safely, along with drywall fasteners.
Optional Services
What you can expect
Range per square foot:
$3 - $4
$3 - $4
Range for this type of project:
$909 - $1,126
$909 - $1,126
Estimate:
$1,018
$1,018
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$1,018
NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE
$943 -$1,169
YOUR ESTIMATE
Replace Ceiling Drywall: national average cost
The national average materials cost to replace ceiling drywall is $0.53 per square foot, with a range between $0.45 to $0.61.
The total price for labor and materials per square foot is $3.52, coming in between $3.14 to $3.90.
A typical 300 square foot project costs $1,056.29, with a range of $943.29 to $1,169.29. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.
| cost to replace ceiling drywall | |
| National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot | $0.53 |
| National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot | $1,056.29 |
| National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot | $943.29 - $1,169.29 |
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