Basic
$0.73 – $1.96 per sq ft
Drywall torn out to the framing, debris bagged and hauled away
How Much Does Remove Wallboard Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Tear out drywall or gypsum wallboard from walls or ceilings, pull fasteners and dispose of debris; framing left in place.
Remove Wallboard in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $0.86 to $2.30 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Remove Wallboard in Chicago, Illinois
$0.86 – $2.30
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for remove wallboard.
National average: $0.75 – $2 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$0.86 – $2.30 per sq ft
Drywall removed, screws and nails pulled from studs, wiring and plumbing protected, floors covered, debris hauled
Premium
$1.08 – $2.88 per sq ft
Dust containment, drywall removed, studs cleared of fasteners and paper, HEPA vacuum cleanup, debris hauled
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.36 – $0.96 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.34 – $0.91 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.10 – $0.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.06 – $0.17 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.34-$0.90 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.26-$0.70 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.09-$0.24 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.06-$0.16 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
- Drywall Removal Cost per Square Foot, waterdamagerepair.tech, 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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