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Free drywall estimate template

A drywall estimate with 11 common line items already listed, each with its unit, and the terms drywall jobs need. Add your quantities and prices, and send it.

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The drywall estimate template, with its line items listed

What’s on a drywall estimate

Every line is one part of the drywall job, priced on its own so the client can see what each part of the job costs.

Line itemUnitWhy it’s its own line
Dust containment and floor protection setupeachDrywall dust travels. Containment is set-up time on every job, priced once.
Existing drywall demolitionper sq ftTear-out is priced by area and includes bagging and hauling the debris.
R-13 fiberglass batt insulation in wall cavitiesper sq ftWith the walls open, insulation is priced by area and easy to add or drop.
Hang 1/2 in drywall on wallsper sq ftHanging is priced by the square foot of board, separately from finishing.
Hang 1/2 in drywall on ceilingsper sq ftCeilings are overhead and slower than walls, so they carry their own rate.
Hang moisture-resistant drywall in wet areasper sq ftWet-area board costs more than standard board and goes only where it’s needed.
Install metal corner beadper linear ftOutside corners are linear work, priced by the foot.
Level 4 three-coat joint finishingper sq ftFinishing is its own step with its own rate, and the finish level sets the price.
Level 5 skim coat finishper sq ftA level 5 finish is an upgrade for walls under strong light or glossy paint. Its own line lets the client choose it.
Spray knockdown texture on walls and ceilingsper sq ftTexture is an add-on per square foot that some clients want and others don’t.
Prime new drywall surfacesper sq ftPrimer may be yours or the painter’s. A line makes clear who’s doing it.
How to fill it in

Your drywall estimate in four steps

  1. 1

    Add your details

    Put in your business name, phone, email and license number once, and save the file as your master copy.

  2. 2

    Measure the job

    Measure walls and ceilings in square feet, subtracting large openings, and measure outside corners in linear feet. Note the finish level the client expects.

  3. 3

    Price each line

    Enter a quantity and your unit price on each line the job needs, in each, square feet and linear feet. Delete the lines you don’t need and add any that are missing.

  4. 4

    Send it for a signature

    Read the terms, fill in the blanks, save it as a PDF and send it. The client signs the acceptance line before you start.

How drywall jobs are priced

Drywall is priced by the square foot of board, and most crews split it into hanging and finishing because they’re different steps, sometimes different crews, at different rates. Ceilings cost more than walls because they’re overhead, and type X, moisture-resistant board and cement board all cost more than standard half-inch.

The finish level is the biggest choice on the estimate. Level 4 is the usual finish for painted walls; level 5 adds a skim coat over the whole surface for walls under strong light or glossy paint. Writing the level on the estimate prevents the most common drywall dispute: how smooth the wall should be.

Corner bead is measured in linear feet, patches are priced each, and texture is an add-on per square foot. Many drywall contractors also set a minimum charge for small repairs, since a single patch still takes several visits for coats and drying. Put that minimum in the terms.

Terms already on the template

Fill in the blanks, or change them to match how you work.

  • This estimate is valid for 30 days.
  • Finish level: Level ____. Painting is excluded unless listed.
  • Small repairs are subject to a minimum charge of $____.
  • A deposit is due at signing; the balance is due on completion.
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Drywall estimate template FAQ

01Is this drywall estimate template free?
Yes. Download the PDF, Word or Excel file and use it for as many jobs as you like. There’s no sign-up.
02Why are the prices blank?
Prices for drywall work depend on your area, your suppliers and your crew, so the template lists the work and its unit and leaves the quantities and prices to you. In the Excel version, each line, the subtotal, the tax and the total calculate themselves once you fill them in.
03Can BuildWell price the estimate for me?
Yes, with a subscription. Describe the job by voice, text or photos and BuildWell lists the line items, prices materials at stores near the job (checked within 30 days) and labor at your metro’s median wage for each trade, plus your overhead and markup. It costs $7.99 a week or $79.99 a year after a 3-day free trial.
04Should hanging and finishing be separate lines?
Yes, if you can. They’re different steps at different rates, and splitting them lets you bill hanging when it’s done and shows the client what a higher finish level costs.
05How do I price drywall patches?
Per patch, by size, with a minimum charge for small jobs. The template’s per-square-foot lines are for full walls and ceilings; add a line for each patch on a repair job.
06Which finish level should I quote?
Level 4 is the usual finish for painted walls in homes. Quote level 5 where walls get strong side light or glossy paint, and write the level on the estimate either way.

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