Free drywall proposal template
A proposal needs six parts. This template has all six, filled in with a sample drywall job so you can see how it reads. Download it, or write your own from a few typed notes.
What is in it
Typed by the drywall contractor: "hang and finish 2 car garage, 5/8 on ceiling 1/2 on walls, level 4 finish, orange peel texture, no paint, haul scraps"
- Hang and finish a 2-car garage.
- 5/8-inch board on the ceiling, 1/2-inch on the walls.
- Level 4 finish, orange peel texture.
- No paint.
- Haul scraps.
Warranty: 1 year on workmanship
Deposit at signing: $1,325
Signature block: typed name, date, and the E-SIGN Act line.
Or fill it in from your notes
Type the job the way you would text it. It comes out in this format in about five seconds. No account needed.
30 days free, then $29 a month. No card to start.
Finished drywall estimates to copy from
- Drywall patch and texture estimate example, $425, 2 visits over 2 days
- Garage hang and finish estimate example, $2,650, 3 days
- Ceiling water damage repair estimate example, $780, 3 visits over 4 days
How to use it
Replace the company block with yours, keep the structure, and write the scope as a short list of what you will do, one item per line. Put one total price on it. Add a timeline and payment terms every time. Date it and give it an expiry, usually 30 days.
The parts most drywall contractors leave out
- Payment terms. "50% upfront, 50% on completion" on the proposal means it is never a conversation at the end of the job.
- A valid-through date. Prices move. Without one, an old bid can be accepted months later.
- A way to accept on the spot. A printed PDF has to be signed, scanned, and emailed back, and plenty of customers put that off. A link they can tap and type their name on takes a minute.
What to fill in on a drywall proposal
- Finish level, and whether texture and paint are included
- Sheet count or square footage, and the thickness
- Whether you match an existing texture or the customer accepts a close match
- Dust control, floor protection, and cleanup
The argument on a drywall job is almost always about paint. Say in plain words whether the wall leaves primed, painted, or just finished.
Questions about drywall estimates
What should a contractor estimate include?
Six parts: who it is from and who it is for, the scope of work as a short list, one total price, a timeline, payment terms with any deposit, and a way for the customer to accept. A warranty line and a valid-through date keep it from being argued over later.
Is an estimate legally binding?
Once the customer accepts it in writing, yes, for the scope and price on it. A typed name and e-signature on a phone counts under the E-SIGN Act. A number texted back and forth is much harder to hold anyone to.
Can I use this template as is?
Yes. Download the PDF, replace the company block with yours, and keep the structure. Or type your own job below and it is laid out for you in a few seconds.
Can I say the texture match is "close, not exact"?
Yes. Type it in your notes and it shows on the estimate word for word. It is the line that keeps a repair from becoming a repaint.
Do I need to itemize board, mud, and labor?
No. One price with the scope spelled out reads better and gets signed faster.
Or skip the template
BidWriter Pro turns notes like "hang and finish 2 car garage, 5/8 on ceiling 1/2 on walls, level 4 finish, orange peel texture, no paint, haul scraps" into this proposal, sends it by text or email, collects the deposit by card when the customer accepts, and follows up if they go quiet. Free for 30 days, no card. See how it works for drywall contractors or open the sample your customer would see.
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