Drywall Installation Cost Calculator
Hang, tape, and finish drywall from square footage, ceiling height tier, Level 4 vs 5 finish, and demo if needed.
Your project
Drywall area (sq ft)
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Area
Count both sides of walls and ceilings — a 2,000 sq ft home might need 6,000+ sq ft of board. |
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Ceiling height
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Height
Tall and vaulted spaces need lifts and slow production. |
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Finish level
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Finish
Level 4 suits flat paint; Level 5 helps glossy or critical light walls. |
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Your state
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Your state
Scales midpoints for typical state-level labor and material costs versus the U.S. average. Not a local contractor bid. |
Options
How to use this calculator
- Enter total drywall square footage.
- Set ceiling height tier and finish level.
- Pick your state.
- Add texture or demo if applicable.
Results explained
Midpoints cover board, mud, tape, and sand — not framing, insulation, or paint.
Quick reference: drywall
| Level 4, 8–9 ft | Per sq ft |
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| Hang & finish | $2.45 |
| Level 5 upgrade | $3.15 |
| Demo add-on | +$1.35 |
How the estimate is built
(Finish rate + height add-on) × sq ft plus optional texture/demo lines, state scaled.
Example scenario
2,400 sq ft Level 4 with 10 ft ceilings ≈ $6,720 at U.S. average.
FAQ
Green board / moisture areas?
Cement board in wet zones is not split out — use overall sq ft or quote baths separately.
Soundproofing?
Double layers or resilient channel cost more than Level 5 alone.
Patch-only work?
Small repairs price higher per sq ft than whole-room hangs.