Free drywall estimate template
A fill-in estimate for drywall jobs: hanging, taping and finishing, texture, and patch repairs. Type it in on this page, then print it or save it as a PDF to send. The gray hints in each line are only suggestions and don't print.
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What a drywall estimate should spell out
"Hang and finish the basement" can be priced a lot of ways. Writing down how you priced it and what's included keeps quotes comparable and avoids an argument at the end. A few habits help:
- Say how you priced it. Price by sheet count or by square foot, and write which one you used (for example, "42 sheets of 1/2" board" or "1,200 sq ft of wall and ceiling").
- Hang, tape, and finish on separate lines. Hanging board, taping and mudding joints, and the final finish are different amounts of work. Separate lines let the customer see where the cost is.
- Name the finish level. Write the level you're quoting. Level 4 means joints and screws are taped, covered with several coats, and sanded, which suits flat paint or light texture. Level 5 adds a thin skim coat over the whole surface, for smooth or glossy finishes and harsh side light.
- Texture matching. If you're matching an existing texture (orange peel, knockdown, and so on), put it on its own line and say plainly that a match may not be perfect.
- Patches and repairs. Price small repairs per patch, or set a flat minimum for a trip, since even a small patch can take more than one visit while coats dry.
- Who supplies materials. Say whether board, mud, tape, corner bead, and screws are in your price or bought by the customer.
- Ceilings vs. walls. Put ceilings on their own lines. They take more effort and may need different board or extra help.
- Wet areas. Note moisture- or mold-resistant board for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other damp spots, on its own line if it costs more.
- Demo, haul-away, dust, and cleanup. Tearing out old drywall, hauling debris, dust protection (plastic, floor cover), and final cleanup each get their own line, or say they're not included.
- What's behind the wall. Say that if you find hidden damage (rot, leaks, mold, wiring or framing problems), you'll stop and price that work as a change before going on.
- Primer and paint. Say primer and paint are not included unless they're listed.
- Valid-until date and payment terms. How long the price holds, any deposit, and how you take payment.
For the longer walk-through (scope wording, exclusions, change orders, sign-off), see how to write a contractor estimate.
This is a general template, not legal or safety advice. Rules on contracts, deposits, sales tax, and contractor or handyman licensing vary by state and city, so check your state and local rules. If the home was built before 1978, or the job disturbs older walls or joint compound, testing for lead or asbestos may apply before you sand or tear out; see the EPA's lead and asbestos pages.
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Job done? Use the free printable invoice template to bill for it. Need a plain version without drywall hints? Use the general estimate template. Painting after the drywall is done? Use the painting estimate template. New floors going in too? Use the flooring estimate template.
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