In Florida, most drywall installation projects cost between $1,000 and $4,000 per job, with a typical price near $2,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical drywall installation cost
$1,000 – $4,000
per job · typical $2,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Drywall installation cost breakdown
- Small room (10x12)$500 – $1,000typical $700
- Basement finishing$2,000 – $5,000typical $3,500
- Whole house (2,000 sq ft)$4,000 – $10,000typical $7,000
At a glance
- Typical range$1,000 – $4,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered121
What Drywall costs
Cost includes materials (drywall sheets, joint compound, tape) and labor for hanging, taping, mudding, and sanding. Price per sq ft ranges $1.50–$3.50. Texturing extra.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
Can I hang drywall myself?
Yes, but taping and mudding require skill. Poor finishing shows flaws. Hiring a pro ensures smooth walls.
What adds to the cost?
Ceiling work, curved walls, soundproofing, and multiple coats of mud. Removal of old drywall also adds $1/sq ft.
How much does drywall cost per sheet?
A 4x8 sheet of 1/2-inch drywall costs $12–$18. Labor is typically $40–$60 per sheet.