Every homeowner asks the same question during a remodel: how much does it cost to install drywall? While online numbers can feel random, CountBricks delivers data-driven accuracy by combining AI voice capture with real-time materials and labor databases. Below, our residential experts break down the variables that shape drywall pricing, share current cost ranges, and show how CountBricks can turn a shaky guess into a line-item estimate in minutes.
Drywall is sold and installed by the square foot. More surface area equals more boards, screws, joint compound, and labor hours. CountBricks measures exact wall and ceiling dimensions from blueprints or on-site voice input, removing manual math errors.
• Standard 1/2" gypsum board: most common and least expensive
• 5/8" fire-rated board: required near furnaces, garages, or code-mandated fire separations
• Moisture-resistant “green board”: used in baths and laundry areas
• Sound-dampening or specialty panels: premium products that raise material totals
Drywall finish is graded from Level 0 (no mud) to Level 5 (mirror-smooth). Higher levels require additional coats, sanding, and primer, directly increasing labor.
• 8' flat ceilings are quickest to hang
• Cathedral ceilings, tray details, or curved walls slow crews and add waste
• Tall walls may require scaffolding rentals that appear as separate line items in CountBricks estimates
Residential labor costs vary city to city. CountBricks automatically geolocates your project and applies updated local wage tables, so a Dallas homeowner sees Dallas rates—not national averages that mislead budgets.
Based on thousands of CountBricks residential projects:
• Basic bedroom, 400 sq. ft. of board, Level 3 finish: $1.60 – $2.10 per sq. ft.
• Whole-home remodel, 5,000 sq. ft., Level 4 finish: $1.95 – $2.60 per sq. ft.
• Luxury residence, 10,000 sq. ft., Level 5 finish with sound-dampening board: $3.25 – $4.10 per sq. ft.
Remember, these ranges combine materials, fasteners, joint compound, tape, labor, and standard waste. Specialty textures, paint, or demolition appear as separate tasks inside CountBricks.com/services.
Most “price per sheet” articles ignore onsite realities: delivery charges, window and door cut-outs, local permit fees, and seasonal labor swings. CountBricks captures every nuance because our AI listens while you walk the space, then converts spoken details into line items pulled from live supplier feeds. No more one-size-fits-all numbers.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a voice session.
2. Describe each room: dimensions, ceiling type, desired finish level.
3. Attach PDFs or photos of plans for automatic takeoff verification.
4. The AI engine matches materials and local labor costs in seconds.
5. Review, adjust allowances, and export a branded PDF or invoice instantly.
• Order board lengths that match wall height to reduce seams and mud time.
• Schedule drywall after HVAC rough-in to avoid extra repairs.
• Choose Level 3 finish for garages and utility rooms—pay for Level 5 only where light glare reveals imperfections.
• Bundle paint and drywall with the same subcontractor; combo bids are often lower.
• Use CountBricks change-order tracking to catch scope creep before it inflates the final invoice.
Speed: Voice-to-estimate workflow cuts takeoff time by up to 75 percent.
Accuracy: Real-time supplier pricing means no outdated catalog numbers.
Transparency: Homeowners see every material and task, building trust from day one.
If you still wonder how much does it cost to install drywall in your specific home, skip guesswork. Start a free demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and receive a sample line-item report tailored to your zip code, room sizes, and finish expectations. When precision matters, CountBricks makes every sheet count.
A recent CountBricks client converted a dated ranch home into a two-story modern farmhouse. The family wanted shiplap accents downstairs and smooth Level 5 drywall upstairs—an ideal test of CountBricks precision.
• 6,800 sq. ft. of wall and ceiling surface
• 5/8" Type X board adjacent to the attached garage
• Moisture-resistant panels in three bathrooms and laundry
• Level 3 finish for utility areas, Level 5 for bedrooms and hallways
Instant Takeoff: The contractor uploaded PDF plans; our AI generated a room-by-room material list in under ten minutes.
Live Pricing: Material totals updated automatically when gypsum board spiked 4 percent mid-project, preventing margin erosion.
Transparent Options: Homeowners saw the cost jump from Level 4 to Level 5 finish—$0.38 per sq. ft.—and chose selectively, saving $2,300.
Total drywall package closed at $14,912, within 1.8 percent of the initial CountBricks estimate. The contractor avoided overruns, and the client signed two additional change orders through the same platform—proof that trustworthy numbers win repeat business.
Whether you’re tackling a single accent wall or framing an entire addition, CountBricks empowers you to:
• Compare finish levels in real dollars before crews arrive
• Lock in supplier quotes directly through our materials marketplace
• Convert estimates to invoices with one click, keeping cash flow predictable
Get started now at CountBricks.com/services and turn drywall uncertainty into contract-ready confidence.
