Free drywall quote calculator for contractors
Price a drywall job in seconds: enter the wall and ceiling area, your material and labor cost per square foot and your markup. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Use feet or meters (sq ft or m²), the same in every box.
Quote total, before tax
Your own rates, your own currency.
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- Materials with waste, and crew time from your own pace
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- Then the invoice, reminders and your crew's hours, in one app
What drives the price of a drywall job
- Finish level. A garage wall taped once costs far less than a smooth wall for gloss paint.
- Ceilings. Hanging overhead is slower and may need a lift.
- Board type. Moisture-resistant, fire-rated or soundproof board costs more.
- Corners and openings. Many outside corners, windows and arches add bead and mudding time.
- Carrying in. Sheets up stairs or into basements take labor before work starts.
- Drying time. Each coat of mud needs to dry, which can mean extra trips.
A worked example
Example only, with round illustrative numbers, not a price guide. 2,400 sq ft of wall and ceiling area at 0.70 material and 1.80 labor per sq ft (hang, tape and finish): 2,400 × 2.50 = 6,000. Add 300 for corner bead and screws and 250 for delivery, for 6,550. With 20% markup the quote is 7,860 before sales tax. Local board and labor prices will differ.
What to put in your drywall quote
- Wall and ceiling area, and the number of sheets
- Board type and thickness for each room
- The finish level you are quoting
- Taping, number of mud coats, sanding and dust control
- Whether primer is included or left to the painter
- Delivery, carrying in and waste removal
Prices vary by region and change over time: use your own supplier prices and labor rates. Updated October 30, 2026.
Drywall quoting questions
How many sheets of drywall do I need?
A 4 × 8 sheet covers 32 sq ft and a 4 × 12 covers 48 sq ft. Divide your wall and ceiling area by the sheet size and add about 10% for cuts and openings.
Do drywall quotes include painting?
Usually not. Most drywall quotes stop at the finished, sanded wall, sometimes with primer. Say clearly where your work ends so the painter and the customer know.
How do I price a drywall job?
Multiply the wall and ceiling area by your material and labor cost per square foot, then add your markup to cover overhead and profit. Add tax on top when you send the quote.
What markup should I use?
Use the markup that covers your overhead (vehicle, insurance, tools, office) and leaves the profit you want. Many contractors land between 15% and 35%, but your own costs decide it.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. The maths runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your phone or computer.