Priced the way Drywall & Finishing work is billed
A drywall patch / repair and a ceiling repair don't get quoted the same way, so why would every trade? SideWRK prices Drywall & Finishing the way the work is really billed: per square foot — about $2.50 a square foot. Tap the work, put in the numbers, and the line prices itself — no napkin math, no undercharging a job because you rushed the quote.
What moves a Drywall & Finishing price
Two Drywall & Finishing jobs that look the same on paper can be a hundred dollars apart once you're on site. Here's what actually changes the number — the things to size up before you quote:
- Finish level — a level-5 smooth wall for gloss paint is far more work than a level-3 headed for texture.
- Texture match — blending a patch into orange peel or knockdown is the part that quietly eats your time.
- Height and access — cathedral ceilings and stairwells need staging, and staging is time you should charge for.
What a Drywall & Finishing job puts on the record
Every trade documents something different, and Drywall & Finishing is no exception. SideWRK captures the scope — hang, tape and finish, texture, or patch and the rest of what your work needs on the record — the details that protect you and make the invoice stand up:
- the scope — hang, tape and finish, texture, or patch
- a pre-1978 flag
- silica joint-compound dust, pre-1980 asbestos compound, and lead disclosures
Example note on a job: "Level 4 finish — texture and lighting may show minor variation."
How to price a Drywall & Finishing job in SideWRK
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Start the job and add your work
Open a Drywall & Finishing job and tap a suggestion like "Drywall patch / repair" or "Hang & finish" — the common work is already loaded, so you tap instead of type.
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Price it per square foot
Enter the numbers and the line prices itself, per square foot — about $2.50 a square foot. Put parts on at your cost so what you clear is real profit, not just the Drywall & Finishing ticket total.
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Note the details
Add a plain-English note — for example, "Level 4 finish — texture and lighting may show minor variation." — and a photo of the work.
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Log what the job needs
Capture the Drywall & Finishing-specific records: the scope — hang, tape and finish, texture, or patch, and a pre-1978 flag.
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Send it and get paid
Send the Drywall & Finishing estimate for approval. Your customer approves from their phone, the invoice goes out, and you get paid — card, Apple Pay, or straight to Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.
Staying on the right side of the rules
SideWRK documents your Drywall & Finishing work — it doesn't make you licensed, and it says so plainly. What to know: silica and nuisance-dust protection (N95/P100), the pre-1980 asbestos-compound rule, and EPA lead-safe work on pre-1978 homes. The app flags the permit and license triggers so they never surprise you mid-job.
Drywall & Finishing pricing — common questions
How do I price a Drywall & Finishing job in SideWRK?
You bill per square foot — about $2.50 a square foot. Add the work — Drywall patch / repair, Hang & finish, Texture match — enter the numbers, and each line prices itself. Parts go on at your cost, so you see real profit and not just the total.
What does SideWRK document on a Drywall & Finishing job?
The records Drywall & Finishing work actually needs: the scope — hang, tape and finish, texture, or patch; a pre-1978 flag; silica joint-compound dust, pre-1980 asbestos compound, and lead disclosures. It rides on the estimate and invoice, so your paper trail is built as you work instead of reconstructed later.
Do I need a license to do Drywall & Finishing work?
That depends on your state and the job, but here's the shape of it: silica and nuisance-dust protection (N95/P100), the pre-1980 asbestos-compound rule, and EPA lead-safe work on pre-1978 homes. SideWRK documents the work; it doesn't certify you, and it flags the permit and license triggers so nothing sneaks up on you.
Does SideWRK work for trades other than Drywall & Finishing?
Yes — it runs all 42 trades, each priced and documented its own way. If you run more than one, the Multi-Trade plan unlocks them all and switches between them in a tap.