In August 2026, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed gypsum prices were about 53% above December 2019 levels. Older drywall pricing may be stale. NEDES Estimating answers with drywall estimating services: wall-type-based drywall estimates priced to the specified finish level and current local costs. Each wall type in your partition schedule is priced, double-checked, and delivered bid-ready in 10 to 48 hours. Call us for more details!
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Drywall estimating is the process of pricing the materials and labor for each wall type in the partition schedule at the specified finish level. Our team offers drywall cost estimating through eight service lines.
Each wall type is priced for material, labor, and waste, then summarized to match your bid form. Output is a bid-ready estimate.
These conceptual cost estimates are based on schematic drawings, while wall types are still changing. Output is a cost range with written assumptions.
Taping is priced apart from hanging because the finish level drives labor. Output is joint linear feet and finished square feet by level.
Studs and track follow each wall type’s gauge, width, and spacing. Output is tracked in linear feet and studs by gauge.
Grid, tile, and gypsum ceilings are measured from the reflected ceiling plan. Output is square feet plus wall angle in linear feet.
Added, deleted, or revised walls are priced against the original estimate. The output shows differences in the board, framing, and labor.
Alternates, such as 24-inch stud spacing, are priced beside the base design. The output is a cost comparison by wall type.
Quantity-only takeoffs suit contractors who price in-house. The board is measured by partition on both faces, with sheet counts of 4×8, 4×10, and 4×12.
Many experts rely on our drywall estimating services to price, bid, or check interior partition work.
Our drywall takeoff team checks every wall type for material and labor, plus a waste factor for cut-offs.
Request a sample drywall estimate before ordering!
Our team estimates many types of drywall projects, and each carries its own partition assemblies, finish levels, and productivity rates.
Single-family homes, townhouses, remodels, and additions use 1/2-inch board, wood studs 16 inches on center, Level 4 finish. IRC R302.6 requires 5/8-inch Type X on garage ceilings under habitable rooms.
Offices, retail, clinics, schools, and tenant improvements run 5/8-inch Type X on 25- to 20-gauge steel studs. UL-listed partitions, deck-high demising walls, deflection track, and Level 5 lobbies add cost.
High-rise stairwells, elevator shafts, and area separation walls are built from one side. CH studs hold 24-inch-wide, 1-inch liner panels counted by sheet, with Type X on the room side.
The suspended 15/16-inch or 9/16-inch grid carries 2x2 or 2x4 tile, priced by NRC and CAC ratings. Soffits and bulkheads are framed like short walls, with seismic bracing where required by code.
Every estimate follows your specified finish level, the UL-listed assemblies on your wall type schedule, and your local code edition.
Our drywall estimating services are based on PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans data, and Microsoft Excel. We also match client-required software on request.
At NEDES Estimating, drywall estimates start at $150, and most are delivered within 10 to 48 hours. The exact price depends on sheet count, partition types, and finish level. Material comes from RSMeans data, local supplier quotes, and our in-house database, adjusted to your ZIP code. Labor is carried in square feet per man-hour for hanging, taping, and finishing, with Davis-Bacon rates on public work.
In May 2025, tapers earned a median of $68,270, compared with $58,930 for installers, per the BLS. Taping is priced as its own line.
Every drywall estimate exports to the bid workflow you already run, in Excel and PDF formats. We prepare the numbers, and you control markup and submission through these eight services.
Pricing is broken out by partition type to match your bid form. You add markup and drop the totals straight in.
A written scope sheet lists what the number covers. Typical exclusions are painting, spray fireproofing, and framing above the ceiling line.
Files carry your company name, not ours. Your team retains full control of the final markup, adjustments, and the official bid submission.
Quantities and labor hours map to CSI Division 09 or your internal cost codes. Project managers get a clean handoff.
When drawings change before bid day, we re-run revised walls and RFI answers. One revision within the original scope is free.
Board, steel stud, and grid quotes are compared side by side. Outlier prices and scope gaps are flagged before you bid.
The awarded estimate converts into a schedule of values by floor or area. Your field team uses it for progress billing.
Alternates such as lighter gauges or 24-inch spacing are priced beside the base bid, where the design allows them. That gives you negotiating room.
The process takes three steps, from plan upload to a delivered estimate in 10 to 48 hours.
Submit your plan set and wall type schedule through our upload form for a free plan review.
PDF and DWG
DWF and DXF
TIFF and JPG
Receive a scope-confirmed price naming your partition types and finish level.
1 Business Hour
Free Plan Review
Scope Confirmed
Receive an itemized drywall estimate, checked by a second estimator. Larger sets can take longer.
10-48 Hours
Bid Ready
Excel And PDF
Contractors choose us because every wall type is priced on its own, to the finish level the spec names.
Each partition type is priced separately, based on an assembly-matched board count and gauge-and-spacing framing counts. Two-hour shaft walls never blend into one-layer partitions.
Finishing labor follows the GA-214 level named in your specification. A silent spec gets flagged at quote stage, never assumed at Level 4.
Most drywall estimates arrive within 10 to 48 hours of order confirmation. That pace comes from 28+ years of experience in construction estimating.
The first revision within the original scope is free. Across all US projects, our estimates average 98% accuracy against actual material cost.
Rates are based on the project ZIP code and local supplier pricing. A Dallas bid and a Boston bid never share the same labor rate.
The same team also prices electrical estimating, concrete estimating, and other CSI divisions. One confidential, NDA-protected agreement covers every trade you send.
At our drywall estimating company, accuracy is measured as variance against delivered material and awarded bids, as these two projects show.
Rated Corridor Scope
A drywall subcontractor had five days to bid nine partition types, including one-hour corridor walls and STC 50 unit separations.
NEDES priced the job in 36 hours, using partition schedule quantification to split 41,600 SF of Type X from the regular board.
The client won the bid at $1.42 million. Delivered boards came within 1.6% of the estimated quantity, per supplier delivery tickets.
Level 5 And Rated Walls
A general contractor needed pricing for clinic drywall and ceilings. The spec named Level 5 corridors and a two-hour UL U419 wall.
Estimators separated Level 5 from Level 4 areas, counted the rated wall’s extra layers, and priced tile to the specified CAC.
The estimate was delivered in 28 hours. Final material cost landed within 1.8% of the estimate, on a $386,000 award.
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Their takeoff split corridor Type X from unit walls by wall type. Our old square-foot method never caught that, and we bid all 84 units with confidence.
We needed drywall and ceiling numbers fast for a 12,000 SF retail fit-out. The estimate arrived in 30 hours with a clear exclusions sheet.
The spec was silent on the finish level in the lab corridors. They flagged it at quote stage, and that one question saved us from a costly Level 5 surprise.
CH studs, liner panels, and deflection tracks were counted piece by piece. When addendum 2 dropped, our free revision came back the next morning.
NEDES Estimating provides remote drywall estimating in all 50 states from offices in Virginia and Texas.
Labor rates follow the state and metro, so a New York taping crew is never priced at Georgia rates. Board and steel stud prices are checked against suppliers near the jobsite, since freight changes delivery cost. Our drywall estimators also confirm which IBC or IRC edition the jurisdiction has adopted before counting rated walls. Seismic regions such as California add ceiling bracing that low-seismic jobs may skip.
What Is Included In A Professional Drywall Estimate?
Our drywall estimate includes priced line items for every partition type, labor hours by task, and a bid-ready summary. Its quantities cover board, framing, insulation, and finishing, plus a visible waste line. Files arrive in Excel and PDF with color-coded markups and an exclusions schedule.
How Much Do Drywall Estimating Services Cost Per Project?
Our drywall estimating services start at $150, with pricing based on sheet count, partition types, and turnaround time. Mid-size and large sets are quoted after a free plan review. Rush delivery is available, too.
What Drywall Finish Level Should My Estimate Be Priced To?
A drywall estimate should be priced to the GA-214 finish level named in the specification. Level 4 is common under flat paint, and Level 5 is suitable for gloss, dark paint, or critical lighting. Finishing labor rises with each level. When the spec is silent, our team flags the level at the quote stage.
How Long Does A Drywall Estimate Take?
At our company, drywall estimates take 10 to 48 hours from order confirmation. The scope-confirmed quote arrives within 1 business hour of plan upload. Sheet count, partition types, ceiling scope, and addenda decide where a job falls in that range. The clinic project above took 28 hours.
Do You Re-Run The Drywall Estimate When Plans Are Revised?
Yes, our team re-runs drywall estimates for addenda issued before bid date, and the first revision within the original scope is free. Re-runs cover revised partition types, RFI responses, and changed wall heights.
Nedes Estimating is one of the most prestigious estimation companies that have been working in the market over the years. Our main goal is to make the clients happy with our services!