Drywall Installation — Prices and Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the per-foot price?

$2.00 to $3.50 per square foot, hung and finished to Level 4.

What board goes on ceilings?

5/8 inch board in most cases. It sags less and meets fire rules in garages.

Is paint in the price?

No. Paint is priced apart. The finish is sanded and ready for primer.

How long does a room take?

Two to four days with dry time for most rooms.

Do you hang in garages?

Yes. Garage work uses fire-rated board where code asks for it.

Is the site check free?

Yes. The check and the written bid cost nothing.

Newly installed drywall awaiting tape in a Gainesville, FL room

New drywall in Gainesville costs $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot, hung and finished, in 2026. A 12 by 12 foot room with 480 square feet of wall and ceiling runs $960 to $1,680 for the drywall work. Board type and finish level are named lines. The sidebar holds the live ranges for all services.

Price table for this service

Spec table

Drywall board being fastened with a collated screw gun in Gainesville, FL

How the work runs

Day one is hang. Days two to four are tape, coats, and sand time, with dry time in each step. We mask floors and vents before the first sheet goes up.