Drywall Services
The average cost to install drywall includes materials and labor and runs between $1.50 and $3 per square foot. That equates to about $60 to $90 per drywall panel. The drywall thickness, the type of drywall, and other factors can influence what you’ll pay. Total drywall installation costs can range from $988 to $3,206 for the whole project, with an average price of $2,095. Learn all the cost factors and what to consider to get an accurate estimate for your drywall installation job.
Texture
Adding texture to drywall enhances a room’s aesthetic appeal and helps hide imperfections. Depending on the type of texture, the average cost to texture drywall ranges from $1 to $1.95 per square foot.
Removal of Older Wall Material
Before installing new drywall, a pro may need to remove existing wall materials. To remove wood paneling, you’ll pay $0.50 to $1 per square foot. Replacing plaster walls is more challenging and costs $1.50 to $3 per square foot.
Drywall Service FAQs
On average, drywall installation costs $2,000, depending on the size, complexity, accessibility, and location of the job. The typical cost range is from about $400 to $6,000, which includes materials and labor. Additional cost factors include the thickness of the drywall, the shape and height of the room, and the level of finish. The level of finish ranges from only hanging the drywall to taping and mudding the seams between panels to painting the walls.
Most drywall used for interior walls of homes is 1/2-inch thick. This size strikes a balance of being easy to handle and hang while being thick enough for the durability needed on interior wall applications.
The average cost to apply a skip-trowel drywall texture to walls is $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot. Ceilings cost slightly more because of the increased difficulty of working overhead. Additional cost factors include any drywall repairs and removal of existing textures or wallpaper.
The typical cost to repair drywall ranges from $300 to $900 for walls, and about $440 to $1,520 for ceilings. Cost factors include the size of the repairs and how extensive and specialized the repairs are. Average drywall repair cost ranges include:
Small holes (up to four inches across): $60–$200
Large holes: $50–$75 per square foot
Cracks: $60–$400
Dents: $60–$200
Ceiling repair: $320–$1,300
Water damage: $1,300–$5,550
Nail pop repairs: $60–$200
The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.
