Residential 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.

Do you install for additions?

Yes. Additions are a common residential job, and the new work is matched to blend with the existing structure where it connects.

Can you finish a garage conversion?

Yes. Garage conversions are scoped with insulation and moisture in mind where the space calls for it.

Do you work on rental homes?

Yes. Single-family rentals and duplexes near the university are regular work, including turnover updates between tenants.

How long does a room take?

Two to four days with dry time for most rooms.

Is the site check free?

Yes. The check and the written bid cost nothing.

Large room mid-finish with taped walls in a Gainesville, FL home

Residential drywall installation in Gainesville costs $2.00 to $3.50 per square foot, hung and finished, in 2026. Homes here run from early-1900s bungalows in the Duckpond to new builds on the edge of town, so the work covers additions, new home construction, and garage conversions. Rental homes near the university also turn over often, and those updates run on the same per-foot pricing. The sidebar holds the live ranges for all services.

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Spec table

Taped drywall in a converted attic room of a Gainesville, FL home

How the work runs

We measure and plan the layout before any board is cut. Floors and fixtures are masked first. Then it runs hang, tape, coats, and sand, with dry time in each step, and the home stays livable while the work runs.