Basic
$1.60 – $3.78 per sq ft
25-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened with fasteners matched to the substrate
Install metal hat (furring) channel at 16-24 inch centers on masonry, framing or ceilings to receive drywall, priced per sq ft of surface.
Furring Channel in Anchorage, Alaska typically costs $1.88 to $4.45 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Anchorage are 13.0% higher than the national average for furring channel.
National average: $1.69 – $4 per sq ft
$1.60 – $3.78 per sq ft
25-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened with fasteners matched to the substrate
$1.88 – $4.45 per sq ft
20-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened and shimmed flat
$2.35 – $5.56 per sq ft
20-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center shimmed to a flat plane, extra channel at board ends and openings
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.81 – $1.93 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.70 – $1.67 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.21 – $0.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.15 – $0.34 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Anchorage run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local furring channel contractors in Anchorage for personalized quotes based on your specific project.