Drywall Estimate Template (Free, with a Sample Quote)
Part of Interior & Finishes
Quick answer
A drywall estimate lists the area, the sheets, joint compound and screws, hang-and-finish labor, and your overhead and profit. Build one free: get the sheet count from the drywall calculator, send it to the estimate maker, add your rate and logo, and download a clean PDF.
Drywall is priced by area or by the sheet, then by the level of finish. A good estimate lists the sheets, the mud and screws to hang and tape them, the labor, and a margin line.
What a drywall estimate should include
- Your company name, license and contact details.
- The customer and the job address.
- Area in square feet and the sheet size and thickness.
- Materials: drywall sheets, joint compound, tape, screws, corner bead.
- Labor: hang, tape and finish to the agreed finish level.
- Overhead and profit; note the finish level (Level 4 vs 5).
- Scope, exclusions, a valid-until date and payment terms.
Sample drywall estimate (≈530 ft² room, walls + ceiling)
| Line item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall sheets (4 × 8 ft) | 18 | sheet | $16 | $288 |
| Joint compound (ready-mix box) | 2 | box | $15 | $30 |
| Drywall screws (1 lb box) | 2 | box | $8 | $16 |
| Hang & finish | 12 | hr | $65 | $780 |
| Cost subtotal | $1,114 |
Add overhead and profit to reach the customer price — hung and finished drywall runs about $1.50–$3.50 per square foot installed. Quantities here come from the drywall calculator. Build yours in three steps: enter the room, open an estimate from the materials, then add labor, margin and logo and download the PDF.
FAQs
What should a drywall estimate include?
The area, sheet size and thickness, materials (sheets, compound, tape, screws, corner bead), hang-and-finish labor to the agreed finish level, your overhead and profit, plus scope and terms.
How much does drywall cost per square foot to estimate?
Hung and finished, drywall runs about $1.50–$3.50 per square foot including materials and labor. Higher finish levels (Level 5) and tall or cut-up rooms cost more.
What's the difference between a drywall estimate and a quote?
An estimate is approximate and can change; a quote is a fixed price that's binding once accepted. The estimate maker toggles the wording between the two.