CSI Division 09 · Architectural
Drywall Estimating
Board area by type and thickness with framing, finish level by room, and the rated assemblies and head-of-wall details trade bids routinely miss.
- SF
- board area by type and thickness
- LF
- stud runs, corner bead, trim
- EA
- access panels, control joints
Scope
What we measure.
Measured from
Floor plans, partition types, reflected ceiling plans and wall sections
- 01Gypsum Board · 5/8" Type X
- 02Metal Stud Framing
- 03Finish · Level 4
- 04Rated Assemblies
- 05Corner Bead & Trim
Where bids go wrong
What other drywall estimates miss.
Finish level by room, not one level for the whole job — Level 5 in the lobby costs real money.
Rated assemblies, head-of-wall detail and fire-stopping counted from the UL detail, not the wall type.
Soffits, bulkheads, chases and columns, which take more labor per square foot than flat wall.
Second-side board where the wall type is single-sided at a shaft or a chase.
Sample takeoff
How drywall line items come back.
Every quantity is traceable to the sheet it came from, in the units the trade buys in.
- Quantities traced to the sheet they came from
- Waste and productivity carried as visible lines
- Formulas intact — edit any rate
| CSI | Line item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 09 29 00 | Gypsum board — 5/8" type x | 9,240 SF |
| 09 22 16 | Metal stud framing | 2,180 LF |
| 09 29 10 | Finish — level 4 | 9,240 SF |
| 09 21 16 | Rated assemblies | 1,460 SF |
| 09 22 26 | Corner bead & trim | 1,320 LF |
FAQ
Drywall Estimating, answered.
Talk to an estimator
Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]Do you measure by partition type?
Yes. Each partition type is measured by length and height, then converted to board, studs, track and finish level.
Are rated assemblies identified?
Yes. Fire-rated and acoustic assemblies are listed separately with their extra layers and sealants.
Can you use our cost book and labor rates?
Yes, and we prefer it. Your historical costs reflect your crews and your suppliers better than any published average. Send the template and we work inside it.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is per project and quoted before any work starts — no retainer, no minimum volume and no subscription.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Drawings, specifications and pricing are treated as confidential by default, and we sign your NDA on request before any documents change hands.
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Need drywall numbers for your next bid?
Pick your project type and send the drawings. We confirm the fee and delivery date within the hour on working days.