Drywall Installation cost in Modesto, CA
Modesto homeowners typically pay $1,500 – $3,500 for drywall installation. Local labor and materials price right at the national average.
Modesto average
$2,500
Typical low
$1,500
Typical high
$3,500
Per square foot
$2 – $4
Sample ZIP
95350
What drives Modesto pricing
Local labor
Modesto labor rates sit close to the national average.
Permits & code
City permits apply to structural, roofing and fence work.
Climate & conditions
Valley heat drives cooling loads in summer.
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Estimated project cost
$1,473 – $2,024
Most homeowners pay around $1,748
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Cost by material in Modesto
Installed Modesto pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Hang only | $2 – $2 |
| Hang, tape and finish (Level 4) | $2 – $3 |
| Level 5 smooth finish | $3 – $4 |
| Moisture / fire-rated assemblies | $4 – $5 |
Where the money goes in Modesto
A typical $2,500 Modesto project, broken down by line item.
- Labor0.45% · $11
- Materials0.38% · $10
- Permits & inspections0.05% · $1
- Overhead & profit0.12% · $3
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Modesto quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Ceiling texture removal
Insulation before board
Corner bead and archways
Painting after finish
Ways to save in Modesto
- Order board delivered to the room to avoid carry charges.
- Accept a Level 4 finish unless walls take raking light.
- Collect three written bids on an identical scope — spreads of 20–40% are normal.
- Book in the off-season and stay flexible on the start date to save 5–15%.
- Bundle nearby work into one mobilization so you only pay setup and travel once.
- Ask what the contractor would change to cut 10% without hurting durability.
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