Drywall may look simple, yet it is the backbone of every finished room. When damage—water intrusion, settling cracks, or a remodel—forces you to replace sections, homeowners often ask one question first: What is the cost to remove and replace drywall? CountBricks answers that question in minutes using voice-powered estimating, live material pricing, and AI blueprint takeoffs. Below, our residential construction team details the cost drivers, price ranges, and money-saving strategies every homeowner should know.
• Square footage and sheet size needed
• Height and accessibility of the wall or ceiling
• Existing finish level and desired final texture
• Extent of demolition and disposal required
• Local labor rates and union requirements
• Material grade—standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated, or sound-proof
Each of these variables is captured automatically when you speak with the CountBricks mobile app. Our AI translates your verbal walk-through into line-item costs, eliminating guesswork.
For most single-family homes, the average cost to remove and replace drywall lands between $2.50 and $4.80 per square foot for walls, and $3.20 to $6.10 per square foot for ceilings. This figure includes labor, materials, fasteners, tape, joint compound, and standard level-4 finish. Rooms taller than 9 feet, specialty drywall, or extensive texture matching push pricing to the higher end. CountBricks clients see precise ranges because our software pulls today’s market prices from regional suppliers the moment you request an estimate.
Labor (45-55 %)
Skilled installers typically hang and finish 30–40 sheets per day. In Boston, for example, CountBricks reports an average residential labor rate of $68 per hour. Ceilings, cathedral walls, or intricate cut-outs slow production and raise labor share.
Materials (35-40 %)
• ½-inch standard drywall: $0.45–$0.65 per sq ft
• Moisture-resistant “green board”: $0.60–$0.90 per sq ft
• Fasteners, tape, compound, corner bead: $0.25–$0.35 per sq ft combined
CountBricks.com/services lists real-time lumber-yard feeds so you can lock in pricing before ordering.
Disposal & Site Prep (5-10 %)
Debris hauling fees, dust protection, and final cleanup add cost that homeowners often overlook. Our estimating engine flags these line items automatically.
• Electrical and plumbing fixtures needing temporary removal
• Asbestos or lead paint abatement in older homes
• Upgrading insulation once walls are open
• Change orders from unexpected framing repairs
Because CountBricks stores job photos, voice notes, and blueprint mark-ups in one place, surprises are documented and priced instantly—no manual recalculations.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a voice conversation.
2. Describe the damaged area while your camera captures dimensions.
3. The AI identifies wall versus ceiling, calculates square footage, and selects matching drywall type.
4. Live material feeds and local labor rates generate a line-item budget within seconds.
5. Approve or tweak quantities, then one-tap export a branded PDF quote.
• Combine multiple small repairs into a single visit to reduce mobilization fees
• Opt for standard finish levels in garages and utility rooms
• Schedule work mid-week when labor demand is lower
• Use 12-foot sheets where possible to cut seams and finishing time
• Leverage CountBricks AI takeoffs to order exact material quantities—no overage waste
CountBricks is more than estimating software; it is a residential construction partner. Our Boston build team has completed over 450 drywall replacement projects, from single bathroom ceilings to full-house gut renovations. Clients see average savings of 11 % compared to traditional manual quotes thanks to:
• Accurate, waste-free material orders
• Transparent labor breakdowns before work starts
• Digital change-order approvals that reduce delays
• Integrated invoicing that syncs with your preferred payment platform
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or tap “Start Estimate” in the app to learn your exact cost to remove and replace drywall today. Our residential experts are standing by—no spreadsheets required.
When the Rodriguez family discovered a slow roof leak had ruined their 260 sq ft master bedroom ceiling, they opened the CountBricks app instead of calling multiple contractors. A two-minute voice walk-through produced a detailed scope: remove textured ceiling, install 5/8-inch fire-rated drywall, finish to level-5, and repaint.
• Initial AI estimate: $1,580 including materials, labor, disposal, and paint
• Approved change order for minor framing repair: +$120
• Final CountBricks invoice: $1,700—within 1.3 % of the original projection
The accuracy stemmed from live lumber-yard pricing and automated labor calculations matched to Boston wage data. No surprise up-charges, no paper change-order slips.
1. Fast voice capture cut site-visit time by 40 % for both client and crew
2. Using 12-foot sheets reduced seams, saving six labor hours
3. Disposal fees were locked in early, preventing dumpster overages
Planning a larger renovation? CountBricks AI scales from single-room drywall to entire home additions. Feed your digital plans into our blueprint module, and the platform will:
• Tag every drywall surface by type and thickness
• Auto-generate assembly-specific labor rates
• Bundle material lists for bulk purchase discounts
Download the CountBricks app or schedule a virtual walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation. In less time than it takes to mix a bucket of joint compound, you will know your precise cost to remove and replace drywall—plus every other scope item on your project wish list.
