40 pricing benchmarks to help you evaluate your drywall quote.
Updated August 14, 2026 with 6 new quotes added in the last 30 days.
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 $600.
| Line item from a real quote | Quoted | Fair range | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall finishing / skim coat (168 sq ft) | $1,800 | $1,008–$1,680 | HIGH |
| Drywall/ceiling patch | $2,300 | $500–$2,500 | HIGH |
| Drywall Skim Coat (168 sq ft bedroom, uneven walls) | $1,800 | $996–$1,992 | HIGH |
Recent anonymized examples pulled live from our database. No names, companies, or addresses are ever shown.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Service / Item | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall Labor Rate (hour) | $40 | $70 | $100 |
| 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 |
| 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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