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Proposal from
Summit Drywall Pros
Prepared for
Jason & Michelle Tran
New Construction Drywall and Garage Ceiling Repair
Two-part project at 2718 Birchwood Lane: 1. New construction hang and finish: Hang and finish drywall throughout a 480 sq ft basement buildout (two bedrooms and a hallway). Includes framing inspection coordination before hanging begins. 2. Garage ceiling repair: Remove and replace water-damaged section of garage ceiling (approx. 6 ft x 10 ft), tape and finish to match existing texture.
Basement bedrooms and hallway: 54 sheets 1/2-inch lightweight drywall (4x12) All-purpose joint compound (two coats), lightweight topping compound (final coat) Paper tape throughout, metal corner bead on all outside corners Garage ceiling: 3 sheets 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall (4x8), code-required for attached garage Moisture-resistant joint compound Self-adhesive mesh tape for repair seams
Basement bedrooms: Level 4 finish (tape, two coats mud, final skim). Ready for primer and paint. Basement hallway: Level 4 finish, same as bedrooms. Garage ceiling repair: Level 3 finish with knockdown texture to match existing. One test patch applied and approved by client before full texture application. If existing texture cannot be matched within reasonable tolerance, client may opt for full ceiling re-texture at additional cost (quoted separately if needed).
Basement drywall (480 sq ft wall and ceiling area): Materials (54 sheets delivered, compound, tape, bead): $1,420 Hanging labor (2-person crew, est. 1.5 days): $1,680 Finishing labor (tape, 3 coats, sand, Level 4): $1,920 Scrap removal and disposal: $180 Basement subtotal: $5,200 Garage ceiling repair (60 sq ft): Materials (3 sheets 5/8 Type X, compound, tape): $165 Demo of damaged section and disposal: $220 Hanging and finishing labor: $480 Knockdown texture match (includes test patch): $340 Garage repair subtotal: $1,205 Project total: $6,405 Pricing basis: basement priced per square foot ($10.83/sq ft hung and finished). Garage repair priced as a fixed bid due to small area and texture matching complexity. Deposit: 40% ($2,562) due at signing. Balance due upon completion and client walkthrough.
Day 1: Material delivery and basement hanging (crew of two). Day 2: Complete hanging, start first tape coat. Day 3: Second coat. Day 4: Final coat and first sand. Day 5: Final sand, touch-up, and garage demo/hang. Day 6: Garage finishing and texture application. Each coat needs 24 hours to dry. Weather and humidity can push drying times. We don't rush coats. A coat applied over wet mud is a callback waiting to happen.
HVAC must be operational during finishing. Drywall compound won't cure properly below 55°F or above 95°F, and high humidity extends drying time significantly. If the basement has no heat yet, finishing will be scheduled after HVAC is running. All electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins must pass inspection before hanging begins. We do not cut around work that hasn't been inspected. Re-hanging a sheet because an inspector failed a junction box costs more than waiting a day. Warranty: 1 year on tape joints and finishing. Normal hairline cracks from seasonal house settling or truss uplift are not defects and are not covered. Nail pops appearing in the first year will be repaired once at no charge (pops are common as framing lumber dries).
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Create Your Free AccountPrice hanging and finishing as separate line items. Hanging is labor-heavy but predictable. Finishing is skill-heavy and where callbacks happen. Clients who see one lump number will argue about the whole thing when the real dispute is a bad tape joint. Split them and the conversation stays focused.
Specify the finish level by number. Level 3 is fine behind cabinets. Level 4 is standard for painted walls. Level 5 is what you need under flat paint or harsh lighting. Most homeowners have never heard of finish levels, so put it in the proposal with a one-line explanation of each. When they complain about visible joints under their south-facing window, you can point to the level they approved.
Texture matching on repairs is a separate skill and a separate price. Matching existing orange peel or knockdown from 1994 takes test patches, timing, and a spray rig. Don't bury it in 'patch and paint.' Call it out: 'Texture match (test patch included): $X.' If you can't match it, say so before you start. Respraying an entire ceiling because the patch doesn't blend costs more than the original repair.
Board size and type matter for pricing. A 12-foot sheet on a 9-foot ceiling means fewer butt joints and faster finishing, but it takes two people to hang. Moisture-resistant board in bathrooms, fire-rated Type X on garage walls and ceilings. List what you're using and where. The client who got regular board in their bathroom will call you when it swells, and your proposal is either your defense or your liability.
Scrap and delivery aren't free. A 2,000-square-foot hang job generates 400+ pounds of drywall scrap and cutoffs. Delivery charges for 60 sheets of 4x12 run $150–$300 depending on how far and how many flights of stairs the crew has to carry. Put both in the proposal. Contractors who eat delivery and disposal to look cheaper on the bid lose that money every time.
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