CSI Division 09 · Drywall & Finishes

Drywall Takeoff Services Counted Board by Board

Western Estimating provides precise drywall takeoff services: board counts by type and thickness, metal framing, insulation, corner bead, mud and tape, finish levels and acoustical ceilings — everything a drywall contractor needs to bid and buy, delivered in 24 to 48 hours.

Why Outsource Drywall Takeoffs

Wall Types Change — Your Count Has to Keep Up

Drywall looks simple until the wall-type legend has fourteen assemblies: Type X here, moisture-resistant there, double-layer on the corridor, shaft liner at the elevator. Miscount board types and you either overbuy expensive product or get stopped by the inspector.

We take off every partition and ceiling per the legend — board by type, thickness and rating; studs, track and channel by gauge and spacing; insulation, fasteners, mud and tape by industry factors — organized in a workbook that doubles as your supplier order and priced against local market rates.

What We Quantify

The Complete Wall & Ceiling Package

Gypsum Board & Framing

Board counts by type (regular, Type X, MR, shaft liner) and thickness for every wall and ceiling assembly, plus metal stud framing — studs, track, headers and backing by gauge and spacing — following your project's wall-type legend exactly.

5/8" Type XMoisture-Resistant BoardShaft LinerMetal Studs by GaugeTrack & ChannelBacking & BlockingCorner BeadControl Joints

Finishing & Accessories

Mud, tape, fasteners and texture calculated with proven coverage factors by finish level (Level 1–5), so your material order matches how your crews actually work — no mid-job supply runs, no leftover pallets.

Joint CompoundTape by TypeScrews & FastenersFinish Levels 1–5TexturePrimers

Insulation & Ceilings

Batt and sound insulation by square foot per assembly, plus acoustical ceiling systems — grid, tile and trim by room — completing the Division 09 scope drywall contractors are typically asked to carry.

Batt InsulationSound AttenuationACT Grid & TileCeiling TrimFurring

What Your Drywall Estimate Includes

  • Excel + PDF workbook organized division by division per CSI MasterFormat
  • Drawing references — every quantity traced to the sheet it was measured from
  • Material and labor pricing verified against RSMeans and local market rates
  • Markup & bid guidance so your final number is competitive and profitable
  • Free revisions and addendums — plan changes handled at no extra cost

How It Works — 3 Steps

  • Submit your plans. Upload PDFs through our quote form or email them to Info@westernestimating.com with your scope of work.
  • Approve the quote. You receive a fixed written price and delivery date the same business day. Pay by card or PayPal to start.
  • Receive your estimate. A complete Drywall breakdown in 24–48 hours, in our template or yours.
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Drywall Estimating FAQs

Common Questions About Drywall Estimates

What does a drywall takeoff include? +
Board counts by type and thickness per the wall-type legend, metal framing by gauge and spacing, insulation, finishing materials by finish level, and acoustical ceilings — in Excel and PDF with drawing references, priced for material and labor.
How much does a drywall takeoff cost? +
Residential drywall takeoffs start around $100; commercial projects scale with size and assembly count. Every project receives a fixed written quote before work begins.
How long does the estimate take? +
Most estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Larger or more complex projects may take up to 5 working days, and urgent requests are accommodated at no extra charge.
Do you follow our wall-type legend? +
Yes — every partition is taken off per your project's wall-type legend, so board types, layers and ratings are counted exactly as specified, not averaged.
What do I need to send for a quote? +
Send your project plans or drawings in PDF format together with the scope of work through our quote form or to Info@westernestimating.com. We reply with a free fixed quote including price and turnaround time; work begins once you approve.

Get Your Drywall Estimate in 24–48 Hours

Upload your architectural drawings today for a free fixed-price drywall takeoff quote — residential or commercial, anywhere in the USA and Canada.

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