Drywall contractors near you

Installing and hanging drywall can be an extensive project that can take anywhere from a few hours to 1 whole day to complete. The project often requires drywall screws, a drill, a utility knife, a saw, and other common tools. 

In general, the steps to installing drywall include: 

1. Measuring the wall

2. Cutting the drywall sheet

3. Hanging and driving screws into the drywall

4. Installing additional sheets as needed

Drywall projects vary greatly in pricing. Contractors offer many different types of services, including repairs and installation. The national average cost of d and texturing ranges from $396 to $1,077*, according to Thumbtack data. The cost of drywall installation is much more expensive, ranging from $600-$2,850*, on average. 

*Please note that all pricing represents the national average cost of drywall wall services and is subject to change at any time. Request a quote from a local professional to receive a personalized cost estimate.

 Here’s how to find a reliable and reputable drywall contractor:

• Verify their license. Many states require a drywall contractor to have a license. 

• Check their reviews. Ensure that your contractor has mostly positive reviews. Beware of contractors with negative reviews, where customers complain about damage, unfair pricing, and sloppy work. 

• Ask for references. Ask your contractor if you can contact some of their past clients to verify their quality of work. 

• Confirm they offer warranties. Drywall contractors often provide warranties for their workmanship and materials. A good warranty can help you save money on future repairs or replacements. 

Ask the following questions before you hire a drywall contractor for your project: 

• Are you licensed in this state?

• Do you have experience with my specific drywall project?

• How much will my drywall installation or repair cost?

• What is the cost of labor and materials? 

• Are there any additional fees I may encounter as you work on the project?

• Will you provide the drywall sheets and necessary materials, or will I need to provide them?

• How long will it take to complete my drywall project?

• What steps should I take to prepare for the project?

• Do you provide warranties or guarantees for your work and materials? If so, what’s included in the warranty?

Many drywall contractors offer warranties for their work. Before hiring a contractor, confirm the following details:

• What does the warranty specifically cover? The best warranty will cover the contractor’s workmanship and materials. Your drywall should not have any defects, such as cracks or nail pops, after it’s installed. If it does, your warranty should cover the cost of making those repairs.  

• Can the warranty be voided? Warranties may be voided if you don’t properly maintain your drywall or if you hire an unqualified professional to perform repairs. 

• Does the warranty include specific maintenance instructions? If it does, make sure you follow the directions to prevent voiding your warranty. 

• When does the warranty expire? Many warranties are only good for 1 year. Confirm the length of your warranty (and don’t hesitate to ask the contractor if they can extend it.)

People sometimes use the terms “sheetrock” and “drywall” interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. Drywall is the industry term for prefabricated sheets of wall, while Sheetrock is the brand name of a type of drywall. Depending on what room is being built, your drywall installation pro will select different thicknesses or grades of drywall. Standard residential drywall is ½-inch thick. Garage walls adjacent to a living space are typically ⅝-inch thick and serve as a firewall. For a garage ceiling, most contractors will use firewall-grade drywall materials to keep your home as safe as possible.

Different types of drywall can be color-coded to indicate their purpose. Purple or green drywall boards are often mold-resistant (MR) and are applied where moisture tends to accumulate, such as in bathrooms and basements or behind tile backsplashes at sinks. These mold-resistant sheets have a fiberglass instead of a paper facing finish to prevent water absorption. Regular drywall is gray or white. The drywall industry is constantly adapting with technology to provide safer and more targeted materials. You can even install soundproofing drywall to help prevent noise transfer through rooms.

The national average cost to hire a drywall installation professional ranges $375-$1,500, depending on the job at hand and where you are in the country. Your drywall installation cost will often be lower if the professional is installing the drywall in a new construction with open access as opposed to a remodel. The square footage of the job, the amount of materials, and the labor required also determine drywall prices. According to drywall pros, materials costs can range from 15 percent to 50 percent of your total project cost, depending on the work you’re having done. Request several quotes from drywall installation companies to find the right fit for your construction project. The quotes may be based on the company’s standard cost per square foot or a calculation of the time estimated to complete the job plus the size of the job plus materials and any travel fees. For example, drywall installation for one or two standard-size rooms could cost $900-$1,500. The cost to hang and tape an outbuilding with approximately 40 drywall sheets at 75 cents per square foot could total $1,450, including 3.75 days of labor for the drywall crew.

The national average price range to repair drywall is $210-$300. Drywall prices can vary greatly depending on the size of the hole or crack that needs repair, the amount of materials required, and other factors. Cracks can appear at the seams in your drywall due to uncontrollable factors like your house settling or even minor earthquakes. Drywall, although sturdy, will break with enough impact, so if a dresser falls and crashes into a wall or your have a mishap hammering in nails for artwork, you could need drywall repair. Drywall repair professionals may have a minimum service fee of $100-$150 regardless of the size of the job. This ensures that their business expenses are met anytime they send their crew out to a job. Here are some additional examples of average drywall repair prices:

• Sand and texture five wall patches: $200 (45 minutes of labor and $40 of materials).
• Repair a 4x8 section of wall: $225 (labor $150 and materials $75).
• Replace drywall in an entire bedroom: $1,500 (price varies depending on the number of windows, whether there’s metal trim, etc.).

The best way to find a good drywall contractor is by searching for the top-rated contractors near you on Thumbtack. View their ratings, and read their reviews to see how they did on past drywall projects. Pay attention to the photos uploaded by the customers and contractors, so you can analyze their quality of work. 

After you found a few contractors you like, ask them for price quotes. For more tips on how to hire contractors, read our in-depth guide.

A general contractor, handyman or a drywall contractor (or company) can usually install and repair drywall. It’s recommended that you call one of these types of pros when your drywall needs to be repaired, such as after a plumber or electrician has completed their work. 

Look up local pros online and compare their profiles, paying extra attention to their ratings, reviews, experience and list of services. Contact three to five pros to get cost estimates for your project.