In Texas, 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 covered91
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 Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
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.