Drywall installation cost in Toronto (2026)
A typical 500 sqft drywall lands between $2,000 and $2,900 on our public rate card — smaller projects start near $1,900, big ones reach $3,800+. And unlike every cost guide on this page of Google, these numbers aren't estimates from last year: they render from the same live RATE CARD V5 the crews are paid on, today.
What it actually costs
TYPICAL PRICE — 500 SQFT DRYWALL · LIVE FROM RATE CARD V5 — UPDATED JULY 2026Those are typical mid-size projects. Your number moves with square footage and the answers you give — smaller rooms genuinely price smaller, and every add or reduction shows as its own line. The estimate is ±30% at step one and ±8% by the end, then one site check locks it. After that, changes only happen as written change orders you approve.
What moves the price
THIS IS THE LIVE BRIEF — TAP ANSWERS, WATCH YOUR ESTIMATE MOVEVerified crews, real jobs
How the price gets — and stays — honest
- 01Build a 2-minute briefAnswer what you know, skip what you don’t. The estimate reprices live with every answer.
- 02Lock it with 10%Refundable until the first crew accepts. Verified crews take your job cards within 24–48h.
- 03One site checkHidden conditions only — photographed and priced in writing before anything proceeds.
- 04Pay per passed milestoneCrews are paid when milestones pass YOUR approval. Final 5% after your walkthrough.
Drywall installation cost questions, answered straight
How much does drywall installation cost in Toronto in 2026?
On our rate card, drywall work runs $1,900–$3,800 for a typical project — repairs at the low end, full new walls and ceilings above. Board, tape, mud to Level 4 and sanding are included in the line price.
Can I book small repairs?
Yes — patches, water-damage repairs and ceiling fixes are exactly what the Repair option is for. Minimum job charge is shown on the estimate, so nothing is hidden.
Is insulation and vapour barrier included?
When the wall is open it can be — priced per the same card; their site check confirms what your wall actually needs before the price locks.