Can I edit the final estimate?

Yes, you receive an unlocked Excel file.

Can I edit the final estimate?

Yes, you receive an unlocked Excel file.

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Accurate Drywall & Framing Estimating

Win more commercial interiors projects. We provide highly detailed material takeoffs for metal framing, gypsum board, finishing, and acoustic ceilings.

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24–48 Hour Turnaround

98% Bid Accuracy

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Active Project

Commercial Office Build

Estimating

Takeoff Progress75%

Trade

Electrical & HVAC

Estimated Delivery

48 Hours

Accuracy Check

100% Passed

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What is Drywall Estimating?

Drywall Estimating is the process of quantifying materials and calculating labor hours.

Who Needs It?

General Contractors and Subcontractors.

Comprehensive Division 9 Takeoffs

We extract every stud, sheet of drywall, and ceiling tile.

Metal Framing

Detailed counts for light gauge and heavy gauge metal studs, tracks, structural headers, and deflection channels.

Gypsum Board

Accurate square footage calculations for standard, moisture-resistant (green board), fire-rated (Type X), and impact-resistant drywall.

Insulation

Takeoffs for thermal batt insulation, acoustic sound batts, and rigid foam board within the wall cavities.

Acoustic Ceilings

Square footage of drop ceilings (ACT), including the suspension grid, ceiling tiles, and specialized trim.

Our Drywall Takeoff Process

Precision at scale.

Request a Quote

Send us your architectural floor plans, wall types, and reflected ceiling plans (RCP).

Day 1

Scope Review

We analyze the finish schedules and provide a fixed-fee quote for the takeoff.

2-4 Hours

Digital Takeoff

Using specialized PlanSwift assemblies, we calculate the exact materials based on wall height and stud spacing.

Days 2-3

Delivery

Receive your editable BOQ and marked-up PDFs ready for pricing.

Day 4

Bid-Ready Deliverables

What You Receive

Gypsum Board Area (SF)

Accurate quantification of gypsum board area (sf) for procurement and bidding.

Metal Framing Linear Footage

Accurate quantification of metal framing linear footage for procurement and bidding.

Acoustical Ceiling Counts

Accurate quantification of acoustical ceiling counts for procurement and bidding.

Taping & Finishing Hours

Accurate quantification of taping & finishing hours for procurement and bidding.

Projects We Estimate

Specialized drywall estimating across all major facility types.

High-rise Apartments

Specialized estimating for high-rise apartments.

Office Fit-outs

Specialized estimating for office fit-outs.

Hotels

Specialized estimating for hotels.

Hospitals

Specialized estimating for hospitals.

Why BuildMetric

We provide highly localized estimating data for every state.

Drywall Estimating Across USA

Texas California Florida New York Georgia Illinois

Cross-Sector Expertise

Industries We Serve

Commercial

Retail and offices.

Healthcare

Hospitals.

Education

Schools.

Instant Pricing Calculator

Pricing & Turnaround

Project Type

Approximate Sq Ft: 20,000

Primary Trade

Estimated Takeoff Complexity

Medium

Typical Turnaround Time

2-4 Business Days

Request Exact Quote

Sample Estimate Preview

Review the exact quality you will receive.

sample_estimate_commercial.xlsx

Item #

Description

Quantity

Unit Price

Total

26 05 19

Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors

4,500 LF

$2.40

$10,800.00

26 05 33

Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

1,200 LF

$8.50

$10,200.00

26 24 16

Panelboards - 200A Main Breaker

4 EA

$1,500.00

$6,000.00

26 51 00

Interior Lighting - LED Troffers

120 EA

$250.00

$30,000.00

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Drywall & Framing FAQs

Absolutely, we calculate all finishing levels (Level 1-5) based on the architectural specifications.

Related Estimating Trades

Comprehensive estimating solutions for your entire project scope.

Painting Estimating

Accurate square footage for interior and exterior coatings.

Lumber Estimating

Stick-by-stick counts for wood framing.

Roofing Estimating

Square footage takeoffs for all commercial roofing systems.

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Reviewed by the BuildMetric Estimating Team

This content has been written and reviewed by our senior estimating team. We are specialists in drywall, commercial, healthcare, and industrial estimating with decades of combined experience utilizing industry-leading software.