Free Drywall Invoice Template
Bill hanging, finishing and texture by the square foot so the customer sees each stage.
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang drywall, 1/2 in | 1200 | sq ft | $1.60 | $1,920.00 |
| Tape and finish, level 4 | 1200 | sq ft | $1.40 | $1,680.00 |
| Texture match | 1 | job | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Drywall sheets and mud | 1 | job | $720.00 | $720.00 |
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang drywall, 1/2 in | 1200 | sq ft | $1.60 | $1,920.00 |
| Tape and finish, level 4 | 1200 | sq ft | $1.40 | $1,680.00 |
| Texture match | 1 | job | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Drywall sheets and mud | 1 | job | $720.00 | $720.00 |
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Drywall invoice designs
Pick a look you like. Each example is made with the tool above, so you can change anything.
Sample drywall line items
Common billable items. Prices are examples only.
- Hang drywall, 1/2 in1200 sq ft at $1.60
- Tape and finish, level 41200 sq ft at $1.40
- Texture match1 job at $300.00
- Drywall sheets and mud1 job at $720.00
Invoicing for drywall businesses
Drywall jobs take several visits, because the mud has to dry between coats. A customer sees the board go up in a day and wonders why the finish takes a week. The price depends on hanging, taping, finishing level and texture, and each piece has its own cost. A clear drywall invoice template that lists each stage explains the work behind a smooth wall. It also keeps small patch jobs from being underpriced.
Common drywall billing headaches, and how to handle them
Hanging versus finishing, and the finish level
Hanging boards and finishing seams are separate skills with separate prices. Add each as its own line with the sq ft unit. State the finish level in the description, such as "Level 4 finish," so the customer knows what was done. If they want a higher level for a high-gloss paint, add it as another line.
Texture matching
Matching an old texture is an art and takes time. Give it a separate line with the job unit instead of folding it into the finish price. Describe the texture in the notes. If a perfect match is not guaranteed, say it in the Terms box, which sets honest expectations before you start spraying.
Per square foot versus per sheet pricing
Some customers think in sheets, others in square feet. Pick the method that matches your quote and stick to it on the invoice. You can also use a custom unit such as "sheet." Add materials like boards, mud and tape as their own line, so the customer sees the cost of supplies apart from labor.
Minimum charges and multiple trips
A small patch still means a trip, tools and a return visit once the mud dries. Add a minimum charge line and explain it in the notes. For larger jobs, show the visits using the visits unit, and mention drying time. Customers understand extra trips when the invoice explains why they were needed.
What to include on a drywall invoice
- Your business name, phone and any license number your area requires
- Customer name and the job site address
- Dates of each visit
- Hanging, with area in square feet and board thickness
- Taping and finishing, with the finish level
- Texture application and matching
- Drywall sheets, mud, tape and corner bead as materials
- Patch and repair work on its own line
- Minimum charge for small jobs
- Drying time notes and payment terms
Tips for getting paid faster
- Bill by stage. Send an invoice when hanging is done, and another after finishing, so you are paid as the work moves forward.
- Get paid before painters start. Ask for the final payment at the walkthrough, before the next trade arrives.
- Photograph each stage. Pictures of hanging, taping and finish answer questions about the work and protect your price.
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