Basic
$1.36 – $3.23 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 Charleston, West Virginia typically costs $1.60 to $3.80 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 Charleston are 5.0% lower than the national average for furring channel.
National average: $1.69 – $4 per sq ft
$1.36 – $3.23 per sq ft
25-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened with fasteners matched to the substrate
$1.60 – $3.80 per sq ft
20-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened and shimmed flat
$2.01 – $4.75 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 | $0.73 – $1.73 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.55 – $1.30 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.19 – $0.46 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.13 – $0.31 | sq ft |
Connect with local furring channel contractors in Charleston for personalized quotes based on your specific project.