How much does it cost to drywall 1000 SqFt house?

The national average materials cost to tape drywall joints is $0.10 per linear foot, with a range between $0.08 to $0.10. The total price for labor and materials per linear foot is $1.3, coming in between $1.33 to $1.40. A typical 500 linear foot project costs $453.95, with a range of $512.97 to $592.92.

People typically charge about $2,200, or between $1175 and $3,290 to hang drywall. Low-end jobs can run about $590 while high-end jobs reach $7,000 or more. That means you should charge between $2 and $6 per square foot for materials and labor for an average project.

Drywall Installation Costs by Application

Professionals can apply drywall to rooms, basements, garages, ceilings, or even an entirely new home.

Some deviations in cost may occur depending on what you’re installing drywall on. For example, The cost to drywall a ceiling ranges from $3.45 to $4 per square foot, which is more expensive than other drywall projects because ceilings are more difficult to hang and finish.

Similarly, installing drywall in a garage may range from $1,500 to $6,200 for a one-car garage, depending on size. Contractors often use thicker or fire-resistant panels for this space, which cost up to 50% more than the average.

Average cost of drywall

Drywall prices alone are $13 to $25 per sheet on average or $0.50 to $0.80 per square foot, depending on the type, thickness, panel size, and building codes.

Common drywall sheet sizes are 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 10′, and 4′ x 12′.
Standard drywall thicknesses are 1/2″ or 5/8″. Thinner 1/4″ and 3/8″ panels are used for repairs or curved walls.
High-end drywall sheets are high-impact, soundproof, or fire-resistant.

Drywall work in older homes

Homes built before 1986 may have asbestos, and homes built before 1978 may have lead paint. Hire a home inspector or test the walls and ceiling before removing old drywall.

A home inspection costs $360 to $500 on average.
Asbestos removal costs $30 to $75 per square foot. Asbestos testing costs $360 to $870.
Lead paint removal costs $9 to $20 per square foot. A lead paint inspection costs $350 to $660.

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Process To Get Drywall Cost Estimate Report

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We do drywall cost estimating and prepare a detailed report for your project. At last you finalize the report and finish the project.