Hang, tape, texture, patch — your line items are pre-loaded. Walk the rooms, count the sheets, and have a polished estimate ready before the GC calls you back.
Sheets, mud, tape, corner bead, labor — the stuff you actually bid on, already in there. Adjust prices to your market and go.
GCs and homeowners trust clean, itemized estimates. Show them the breakdown — hang, tape, texture, materials — and close more drywall jobs.
Drywall work breaks down into distinct phases: hang, tape, and texture. Each phase has different pricing per square foot. A professional drywall estimate needs to distinguish between these phases clearly.
Sheet counting is fundamental to drywall estimating. Standard 4x8 sheets cover 32 sqft each, but waste factor, ceiling height, and room shape affect how many you actually need.
Finish level matters enormously in drywall pricing. A Level 3 finish costs much less than a Level 5 finish. Your estimates need to specify the finish level so there is no dispute about quality expectations.
Drywall contractors often handle large volumes where per-sheet or per-sqft pricing makes more sense than hourly billing. Fast estimating from the job site keeps you competitive on volume work.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| New Construction (whole house) | $8,000 - $20,000 | Sheets, screws, tape, mud, texture |
| Garage Drywall (2-car) | $2,000 - $5,000 | Fire-rated sheets, tape, finish, labor |
| Basement Finish (drywall only) | $3,000 - $8,000 | Moisture-resistant board, tape, texture |
| Water Damage Repair | $300 - $1,500 | Cut-out, new board, tape, match texture |
| Ceiling Repair/Replace | $500 - $2,000 | Sheets, screws, tape, match texture |
| Texture Application (whole house) | $1,500 - $4,000 | Texture material, sprayer, labor |
| Popcorn Ceiling Removal | $1,000 - $3,000 | Scraping, skim coat, sand, prime |
| Patch and Paint (small) | $150 - $400 | Patch material, sand, prime, paint |
Pick drywall and BidOrca loads sheets by size, screws, tape, joint compound, corner bead, texture materials, and labor for hang, tape, and finish separately. Walk the job, count the sheets, note the finish level, and BidOrca generates a detailed estimate.
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