Basic
$2.25 – $2.72 per sq ft
1/2-in. ceiling-rated drywall screwed to joists, taped and finished to level 3 with a knockdown texture
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How Much Does Install Ceiling Drywall Cost in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
Install Ceiling Drywall: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Ceiling Drywall in Colorado Springs, Colorado typically costs $2.65 to $3.19 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Ceiling Drywall in Colorado Springs, Colorado
$2.65 – $3.19
per sq ftPrices in Colorado Springs are 4.0% lower than the national average for install ceiling drywall.
National average: $2.77 – $3.34 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.65 – $3.19 per sq ft
1/2-in. sag-resistant ceiling drywall, screwed to joists, taped and finished to level 4 smooth, ready for flat paint
Premium
$3.31 – $3.99 per sq ft
5/8-in. sag-resistant drywall glued and screwed, finished to level 5 with a full skim coat for a smooth, seam-free ceiling
Cost Breakdown in Colorado Springs
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.20 – $1.44 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.92 – $1.11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.32 – $0.38 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.21 – $0.26 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Colorado Springs local market conditions.
Install Ceiling Drywall photo examples
Close-up of a knockdown-textured drywall ceiling
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Cost Factors in Colorado Springs, Colorado
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.25-$1.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.97-$1.17 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.77-$3.34 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.77-$3.34 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs5.0% below avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Ceiling Drywall, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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