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Free drywall receipt template

A drywall receipt with 11 common line items already listed, each with its unit, and room for how the client paid and what’s still owed. Keep the lines the payment covers and send it.

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The drywall receipt template, with its line items listed

What’s on a drywall receipt

Every line is one part of the drywall job, listed on its own so the client can see exactly what their payment covered.

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 receipt 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

    Name what it pays

    Write the number of the invoice or quote the payment is for, and whether it’s a deposit, a progress payment or the final payment.

  3. 3

    List what it covers

    Keep the lines the payment covers, with the quantities in each, square feet and linear feet and the prices from the invoice, and delete the rest.

  4. 4

    Record the payment

    Fill in the date paid, how the client paid with the check number or reference, and any balance still owed. Save it as a PDF and send it.

How drywall jobs get paid

Drywall on a remodel is often paid in stages: a deposit to order board and supplies, a payment once the board is hung, and the balance after finishing, texture and primer. A receipt for each stage that names what was completed lets everyone see where the job stands, which matters when the painter is waiting on you.

Repair jobs are usually paid in one go at the end. Write the receipt with the patches or areas repaired, the finish level, and whether the repaired area is primed or ready for primer, along with the date, who paid and the check number or transfer reference.

Water damage repairs are often part of an insurance claim. The homeowner or adjuster may ask for proof of what was replaced and when, so list the square footage removed and replaced, the board type, such as moisture-resistant board in a bathroom, and the insulation if you replaced it. If the insurer pays you, name them on the receipt as the payer.

Terms already on the template

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

  • This receipt records the payment shown for the invoice or quote named above.
  • Nail pops and settling cracks reported within ____ days of completion are repaired at no charge.
  • Any balance still owed is written under Payment details.
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Drywall receipt template FAQ

01Is this drywall receipt 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.
02How do I show a deposit or a partial payment?
Keep the lines the payment covers and write the amount received as the total paid. Under Payment details, say it’s a deposit or a progress payment and write the balance still owed. In the Excel version, the amounts, the tax and the total paid calculate themselves.
03Can BuildWell send receipts for me?
Yes, with a subscription. Record each payment on the invoice with the amount, the method and a note, and partial payments add up; card and bank payments through Stripe are recorded for you. When the invoice is paid in full, Share receipt writes a message you can text or email, and the invoice can print with a paid stamp. It costs $7.99 a week or $79.99 a year after a 3-day free trial.
04How do I write a receipt for each drywall stage?
Name the quote or invoice, the stage the payment covers, such as board hung or finishing complete, and the amount received. Write the balance still owed under Payment details, so the next receipt picks up where this one left off.
05What should a drywall receipt include for an insurance claim?
The property address, the date of the work, the areas removed and replaced in square feet, the board type, the insulation if replaced, and the payment details with a check number or reference. Adjusters compare it against their own scope, so match their room names where you can.
06Do I write a receipt if the general contractor pays me?
Yes. Make it out to the general contractor, name the project and the stage or invoice it pays, and keep a copy. A contractor paying several subs matches payments against their own records, and a clear receipt saves you chasing a missing payment later.

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