Drywall Pricing in Macon, GA
Honest, written drywall pricing for Macon homeowners and businesses. Every project gets a free in-home estimate — these tiers and per-square-foot rates are reliable guides for what your project will actually cost. We compete on quality and transparency, not lowball bids that turn into change orders.
Project Tiers
These six tiers cover roughly 95% of the work we do across Bibb, Houston, Monroe, and surrounding Middle Georgia counties. Final pricing always comes from an in-person estimate — these ranges are what real Macon-area projects actually cost in 2025.
Small Repair
- ✓ 1–3 small holes or cracks
- ✓ Texture matched
- ✓ 1 visit
- ✓ 1-year warranty
Single Room Patch
- ✓ Up to 8 sq ft repair
- ✓ Texture & primer
- ✓ Same-week service
- ✓ 1-year warranty
Full Room Install
- ✓ Hang, tape, 3 coats
- ✓ Level 4 finish
- ✓ Orange peel texture
- ✓ 15-year warranty
Basement Finish
- ✓ 800–1,200 sq ft
- ✓ Walls + ceiling
- ✓ Texture + primer
- ✓ 15-year warranty
Popcorn Removal
- ✓ Scrape & skim coat
- ✓ Smooth or knockdown
- ✓ Stain-block primer
- ✓ 15-year warranty
Commercial TI
- ✓ Office, retail, medical
- ✓ Fire-rated assemblies
- ✓ GC-friendly schedule
- ✓ Insured + bonded
Per-Square-Foot Rates
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall Installation (Level 4) | $1.50 – $3.00 / sq ft | Includes materials, labor, tape, mud, screws, orange-peel texture |
| Drywall Installation (Level 5 smooth) | $2.50 – $4.00 / sq ft | Adds full skim coat over entire surface |
| Popcorn Ceiling Removal + Skim | $1.00 – $2.00 / sq ft | Scrape, skim coat, prime; asbestos testing additional |
| Drywall Patching & Texture Match | $75 – $400 per patch | Size, height, and texture style affect price |
| Water Damage Repair | $400 – $1,500 | Quoted after moisture mapping; source must be repaired first |
| Commercial Drywall (TI) | Custom quote | Office, retail, medical, restaurant — bid by scope |
| Soundproofing Drywall Add-On | + $2.50 – $5.00 / sq ft | QuietRock, Green Glue, resilient channel, clip systems |
| Skim Coat over Existing Walls | $1.25 – $2.50 / sq ft | Used to modernize textured walls or repair plaster |
How We Build Your Estimate
Every drywall estimate from Macon Drywall Contractors follows the same five-step process. First we measure the project area — wall and ceiling square footage, ceiling height, number of corners and openings. Second we identify the scope: new hang vs. repair vs. skim coat, type of finish (Level 3, 4, or 5), and any texture style. Third we account for accessibility — second-floor work, tight stairwells, or vaulted ceilings all add labor time. Fourth we account for materials and finish type, including any moisture-resistant or fire-rated board. Fifth we add cleanup and the cost of pulling permits when Bibb, Houston, or another local jurisdiction requires one.
What's Always Included
Every Macon Drywall Contractors quote includes the same baseline: licensed and insured labor, all materials, three coats of joint compound on flat seams, two on screws, sanding, primer-ready surfaces, basic texture (orange peel or knockdown), site cleanup, and our written 15-year workmanship warranty. We don't bill for "trip charges," "fuel surcharges," or other nuisance fees. The number we quote is the number you pay unless you change the scope.
What Drives Price Up or Down
The biggest factors that move drywall pricing in Macon are ceiling height (anything over 9' requires staging or stilts), finish level (Level 5 adds 30–50% over Level 4), texture style (hand textures cost 2–3× spray textures), and scope of demolition. Older homes with plaster, lath, or popcorn ceilings cost more to prep than new framing. Tight access, narrow stairwells, and second-floor work also add time. On the other hand, large open spaces with 8' ceilings and standard textures land at the low end of every range.
How We Compare to Competitors
You'll see drywall bids in Macon all over the map. The cheap end ($0.75 / sq ft installation) almost always cuts corners — fewer mud coats, no real Level 4, no warranty, no insurance, no permit. The high end ($4+ / sq ft) is often Atlanta-based contractors charging Atlanta rates. We sit in the middle: real Level 4 finish, real materials, real warranty, and pricing that reflects Macon's labor market — not Atlanta's, and not the lowball "two guys and a truck" market.
Why a Written Estimate Matters
Every drywall job over $500 should come with a written, itemized estimate that spells out the finish level, texture type, scope of cleanup, warranty terms, and payment schedule. We give you that on every quote. If a contractor won't put their numbers in writing, walk away — verbal quotes are how change orders and disputes happen.
Payment Terms
Jobs under $2,000: paid in full on completion. Jobs $2,000–$10,000: 25% deposit to schedule, balance on completion. Larger projects: progress payments tied to defined milestones (hang complete, finish complete, etc.). We accept cash, check, all major credit cards, and ACH transfer. No deposit is required for repairs under $500.
Ready for a Real Estimate?
Pricing on this page is honest — but every Macon project is a little different. The only way to know your actual cost is a free, no-pressure in-home estimate. Most take 20–30 minutes. We answer most quote requests within 2 hours during business hours.