In Illinois, 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 covered50
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 Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
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.