Drywall Installation And Hanging costs
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Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster vs drywall | $2 – $10 | per sq ft; plaster |
| Cost to drywall a garage | $1,000 – $3,900 | drywall for a two-car garage |
| Cost to drywall a garage | $1,800 – $9,000 | insulation and drywall for a two-car garage |
| Cost to drywall a basement | $1,500 – $7,000 | (1,000 SF basement) |
| Drywall installation cost | $1.50 – $3.50 | per sq ft; wall or ceiling surface installed |
| Drywall installation cost | $580 – $1,800 | 12-by-12-foot bedroom |
| Drywall installation cost | $8,000 – $30,000 | 2,000-square-foot house |
| Drywall installation cost Washington DC | $2.00 – $4.25 | per square foot |
| Drywall installation cost Washington DC | $5,500 – $18,000 | total cost |
| Drywall installation cost Washington DC | $800 – $1,700 | per room |
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Material cost
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