How much does drywall installation cost in Modesto?

Most Modesto projects land between $1,500 – $3,500, with an average near $2,500. Local crews quote roughly $2 – $4 per square foot.

What is included in the Modesto price per square foot?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Modesto drywall installation pricing per square foot

Drywall Installation cost per square foot in Modesto, California in 2026.

Low

$1,500

Average

$2,500

High

$3,500

Modesto crews quote about $2 – $4 per square foot.

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What drives drywall installation prices in Modesto

Local labor, permitting and climate move Modesto prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Modesto labor rates sit close to the national average.

Permits

City permits apply to structural, roofing and fence work.

Climate

Valley heat drives cooling loads in summer.

Modesto unit pricing by material

Hang only$2 – $2

Hang, tape and finish (Level 4)$2 – $3

Level 5 smooth finish$3 – $4

Moisture / fire-rated assemblies$4 – $5

Ways to lower your Modesto price

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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