Drywall Estimating Services & Takeoffs Drywall numbers that stick.
A dedicated drywall estimator, working as part of your shop — metal stud framing, hanging and board, finishing by level, ceilings, soffits and rated assemblies, with waste and labor built in. Full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
15 days of free estimating is available to qualified contractors, subject to approval. If you choose to continue afterwards, service moves to a quarterly agreement (3-month term) that renews each quarter until cancelled — full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
- 600+estimators
- 140,000+jobs estimated
- 45 states+ D.C. & PR · Canada · Australia
- 50+trades & scopes
Hiring an estimator is slow, expensive, and risky.
Or have a dedicated estimator on your bids in under 7 days.
Hiring in-house
| 12,435 | open estimator positions across the US — everyone is competing for the same people |
|---|---|
| 3–5 months | typical time to hire an estimator |
| $50,000 | typical cost of a bad hire |
| $100K–$120K | estimator salary, plus benefits, payroll taxes, and overhead |
| 20–25% | typical recruiter or placement fee, charged on first-year salary |
With Bidding Enterprise
- A fraction of the in-house costNo salary, payroll tax, benefits or recruiter fees
- One simple monthly paymentNo benefits to pay. We handle payroll and expenses; it's all included in one monthly payment
- No placement feesZero recruiting or placement fees
- Free replacementNot the right fit? We swap your estimator at no cost
- QA team includedQA and technical managers at no extra cost
- Start within 7 daysYour estimator onboards in about a week
- Your hours, your time zoneWorks your schedule and reports directly to you
Fully managed and AI-enabled. Hiring, training and coverage are handled by us; Build Intel and Dexter speed up the work, and your estimator and our QA team check every output.
Market figures are typical industry estimates and vary by region and role.
Every drywall scope, quantified and priced.
Interior partitions, ceilings, and rated assemblies — we quantify the framing, the board, the finishing, and the labor, then price it so your bid is both competitive and defensible.
Metal stud framing
Interior partitions, furring, and chases by gauge and spacing — track, studs, and openings quantified wall-by-wall.
Hanging & board
Board by type and thickness — regular, Type X, mold/moisture and abuse-resistant — with counts and orientation.
Finishing (tape & levels)
Taping, mud, and sanding priced to the specified finish level (0–5), with joint compound and tape quantities.
Ceilings & soffits
Suspended and hard-lid ceilings, bulkheads, and soffits with framing, board, and access coordination.
Insulation & acoustic
Batt and acoustic insulation, sound attenuation, and safing carried by area and assembly.
Fire / rated assemblies
UL assembly coordination, firestopping and rated partition layering — plus realistic crew hours, not just board counts.
Drywall calculator.
Rough your board and finishing material in seconds. A quick planning check — your dedicated estimator delivers the full, drawing-based takeoff.
Drywall quick estimate
A bid-ready deliverable — not a wall of numbers.
Clean, organized quantities and pricing you can drop straight into your bid, with assumptions and exclusions spelled out. Sample below (illustrative only).
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 22 00 — Metal Framing | ||||
| Interior partitions — 3-5/8" @ 16" | 9,400 | SF | $3.15 | $29,610 |
| Furring & soffit framing | 1,850 | SF | $2.60 | $4,810 |
| 09 29 00 — Gypsum Board | ||||
| 5/8" Type X — hang & finish L4 | 18,800 | SF | $2.35 | $44,180 |
| Suspended gyp ceilings | 3,200 | SF | $4.10 | $13,120 |
| Acoustic insulation — batt | 9,400 | SF | $0.75 | $7,050 |
| Estimated subtotal | $98,770 |
One package, or your whole drywall desk.
Bid more, hire less
Chase every drywall package without adding seats. Extra capacity when you're slammed, or a dedicated estimator who learns your crews and rates.
Cover your self-perform
Independent drywall numbers to check subs, carry self-perform scope, and level bids apples-to-apples.
Quote with confidence
Board, framing, and finishing quantities pulled straight from the plans, so your material quotes match the job.
Build your drywall estimating team.
Tell us your trade and the bids you're chasing. Book a free 1-hour pre-construction assessment — we'll review your process; assessment and setup take about an hour, and your estimator is typically on your bids in under 7 days.
Qualified contractors get 15 days of free estimating — your dedicated estimator works your live bids at no cost, full-time, part-time, or as-needed.
Or reach us: Estimate@Biddingenterprise.com · 718-717-2729
Drywall estimating services — common questions
What does a drywall takeoff include?
A drywall takeoff covers metal stud framing, board by type and layer, finishing by level, ceilings, soffits, and rated assemblies. We measure to the wall types and partition schedule, carry waste realistically, and price hanging and finishing labor separately, so your number reflects what the crews will actually install.
What software do your drywall estimators use?
Any of the 100+ tools you already run. Our drywall estimators work natively in your software, templates, and cost data — On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, and STACK are common examples — and deliver in your format, ready to drop into your bid. Your team also gets Build Intel, our AI-assisted estimating software for drawing review and QC checks.
Can I hire a part-time drywall estimator?
Yes. Many clients start with a part-time or as-needed drywall estimator and move to full-time as their bid list grows. Your estimator is dedicated to your company, trained on your standards and past bids, and backed by our QA and management, so you can chase more drywall packages without hiring, training, or covering PTO yourself.
How fast can you start drywall estimating for us?
Most clients finish the free assessment and setup in about an hour, with their estimator typically on their bids in under 7 days. We review your drywall scope, software, and the bids you're chasing, then map the estimator or team we'd assign. Timelines for individual bids depend on project size and drawings, so we agree on them bid by bid rather than promising a fixed turnaround.
Is your drywall estimating AI-enabled?
Yes. Every drywall estimating team we build works with Build Intel, our AI-assisted estimating software, and Dexter, our AI co-estimator, which reads drawings and specs and gives cited answers. AI speeds up the first draft; your dedicated estimator checks every quantity and our QA team reviews the work before it reaches you. You review and approve the final bid.
How fast can I get an estimator?
Typically in under 7 days. The free assessment and setup take about an hour; then we match a dedicated estimator trained for your trade, and most clients have that estimator on their bids in under 7 days. It is a good-faith target, not a guarantee — timing depends on your trade, software, and bid volume.