Basic
$1.65 – $3.91 per sq ft
25-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened with fasteners matched to the substrate
How Much Does Furring Channel Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
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 Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1.94 to $4.60 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Furring Channel in Chicago, Illinois
$1.94 – $4.60
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for furring channel.
National average: $1.69 – $4 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.94 – $4.60 per sq ft
20-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened and shimmed flat
Premium
$2.43 – $5.75 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
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.81 – $1.93 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.77 – $1.82 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.21 – $0.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.15 – $0.34 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.76-$1.80 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.59-$1.40 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.69-$4.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.69-$4.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Unit Rate AI: Hat channel furring, unitrate.ai, retrieved Nov 2026
- OAF Construction: Basement Soundproofing Costs (2026), oafconstruction.ca, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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