Pricing for framing and drywall?

1/5/2018 at 10:15:32 AM

Hi Dave

Pricing is not really that difficult. You must

get yourself a piece of lined paper. On each line you will list each task that has to be done. First , you should have a few pictures

of the area that your working on then roughly

sketch out the layout of the area your working on, obviously with many measurements.

From that layout and photos you have taken ,you figure out how many 2 x 4's & sizes

you will need , drywall, doors, insulation etc.

You must visualize yourself doing each task and how long it will take you to do it. On each line you will have material and time.

Add them all up and you will have your cost.

Customers always prefer if you include all taxes & delivery charges as well ( nothing hidden ) Take your time , be as detailed as possible. If you price things right you will not make lots of money in the beginning, but

hopefully lot of new customers.

Good luck

1/5/2018 at 2:59:14 PM

Lets assume this is all you do frame and tape.. $11.00 linear foot for framing this is only studding header and footer in 2 X 6...

---NOW are you insulating the walls before you drywall give yourself $4./ sf wall area to insulate includes vapour barrier.

--- Drywall ceilings and walls $1 to 1.50 / s.f,

-----Now calculate the complete surface areas of the basement or by the number of drywall sheets charge $3/s.f.to corner mud to a level 3 or level 5 finish with a paint sealer at the end. This gives you an idea of how to quote and you might make some money. Final Painting a basement 1000 s ft is approx $5/s.f.

1/6/2018 at 10:27:41 AM

Dave, The above comments provide the basics. It is a bit of guess work but not overly difficult. The areas to be concerned with are the codes and proper use of material. By this, you should know about the air space between a concrete foundation (assuming that is what you are dealing with) and the framing. Vapour barrier and proper insulation. Plus, either a membrane between the footer and the concrete floor or pressure treated wood. Measuring needs some attention because the concrete floor may not be level and you have to adjust for this. What I do is consider all factors and present a total price based on what I see and think will be necessary. I also add a comment that there may be additional costs but that I would advise the client as soon as I see any concerns requiring more work. Keep in mind that you have to pay yourself so factor that into the estimate and don't be greedy but also, don't undercut what ou require for a fee.