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Drywall Costs & Prices (2026)
40 pricing benchmarks to help you evaluate your drywall quote.
What real drywall quotes look like
Updated August 28, 2026.
We analyzed 69 real drywall quotes submitted to QuoteScore. The median fairness score was 65/100. On the quotes we flagged as overpriced, the median overcharge was $625.
| Line item from a real quote | Quoted | Fair range | Verdict |
|---|
| Herstellen eines Putzanschlusses mit Anputzleiste an Fenstern und Türen. | $263 | $519–$1,557 | GOOD |
| Drywall finishing / skim coat (168 sq ft) | $1,800 | $1,008–$1,680 | HIGH |
| Drywall/ceiling patch | $2,300 | $500–$2,500 | HIGH |
Recent anonymized examples pulled live from our database. No names, companies, or addresses are ever shown.
Finish
| Service / Item |
Low |
Average |
High |
| Crown Molding Install - Per Linear Ft (lnft) |
$5 |
$12 |
$25 |
| Drywall Texture (orange peel/knockdown) - Per Sq Ft (sqft) |
$1 |
$2 |
$4 |
| Drywall Texture Removal (popcorn ceiling) - Per Sq Ft (sqft) |
$1 |
$3 |
$5 |
| Skim Coat (smooth finish) - Per Sq Ft (sqft) |
$1 |
$3 |
$5 |
Finishing
| Service / Item |
Low |
Average |
High |
| Drywall Taping & Finishing per sqft (sqft) |
$1 |
$2 |
$4 |
| Knockdown Texture per sqft (sqft) |
$1 |
$2 |
$4 |
| Level 5 Finish (skim coat) per sqft (sqft) |
$2 |
$3 |
$5 |
| Orange Peel Texture per sqft (sqft) |
$1 |
$2 |
$4 |
| Popcorn Ceiling Removal per sqft (sqft) |
$1 |
$3 |
$5 |
Install
| Service / Item |
Low |
Average |
High |
| Ceiling Drywall Install - Per Sq Ft (sqft) |
$2 |
$4 |
$6 |
| Cement Board Install (shower/bathroom) (sheet) |
$60 |
$100 |
$160 |
| Drywall Hang + Finish (per sheet 4x8) (sheet) |
$40 |
$70 |
$120 |
| Drywall Install (whole room, avg 12x12) (room) |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$1,800 |
| Drywall Install - Per Sq Ft (sqft) |
$1 |
$3 |
$5 |
| Fire-Rated Drywall (Type X) (sheet) |
$50 |
$80 |
$130 |
| Moisture-Resistant Drywall (green board) (sheet) |
$50 |
$80 |
$130 |
| Shiplap Wall - Per Sq Ft (sqft) |
$5 |
$12 |
$22 |
| Soundproof Drywall (QuietRock) (sheet) |
$80 |
$120 |
$180 |
| Wainscoting/Beadboard - Per Linear Ft (lnft) |
$8 |
$20 |
$40 |
Installation
| Service / Item |
Low |
Average |
High |
| Ceiling Drywall Install per sqft (sqft) |
$2 |
$3 |
$6 |
| Drywall Install per sqft (fire rated) (sqft) |
$2 |
$3 |
$5 |
| Drywall Install per sqft (moisture resistant) (sqft) |
$2 |
$3 |
$5 |
| Drywall Install per sqft (soundproof) (sqft) |
$3 |
$5 |
$8 |
| Drywall Install per sqft (standard) (sqft) |
$1 |
$2 |
$4 |
Labor
| Service / Item |
Low |
Average |
High |
| Drywall Labor Rate (hour) |
$40 |
$70 |
$100 |
Repair
| Service / Item |
Low |
Average |
High |
| Ceiling Repair (sagging/fallen) (job) |
$200 |
$600 |
$1,200 |
| Crack Repair (per crack) (each) |
$50 |
$100 |
$200 |
| Drywall Corner Bead Repair (each) |
$50 |
$125 |
$250 |
| Full Sheet Replacement (each) |
$150 |
$300 |
$500 |
| Large Drywall Repair (water damage, per sheet) (sheet) |
$150 |
$350 |
$600 |
| Large Hole Patch (6-12 inch) (each) |
$100 |
$225 |
$400 |
| Medium Patch (1-2 sq ft) (each) |
$100 |
$200 |
$350 |
| Small Hole Patch (fist-size) (each) |
$50 |
$100 |
$200 |
| Small Hole Patch (under 6 inch) (each) |
$50 |
$125 |
$250 |
| Water Damage Drywall Repair (job) |
$200 |
$600 |
$1,500 |
| Water Damage Repair (ceiling) (job) |
$200 |
$500 |
$1,200 |
Trim
| Service / Item |
Low |
Average |
High |
| Baseboard Install per lnft (lnft) |
$3 |
$7 |
$14 |
| Chair Rail Install per lnft (lnft) |
$4 |
$9 |
$16 |
| Crown Molding Install per lnft (lnft) |
$5 |
$12 |
$22 |
| Wainscoting Install per sqft (sqft) |
$7 |
$15 |
$30 |
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