Basic
$1.39 – $3.29 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 Fargo, North Dakota typically costs $1.63 to $3.87 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 Fargo are 3.0% lower than the national average for furring channel.
National average: $1.69 – $4 per sq ft
$1.39 – $3.29 per sq ft
25-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened with fasteners matched to the substrate
$1.63 – $3.87 per sq ft
20-gauge galvanized 7/8 in. hat channel at 16 in. on center, fastened and shimmed flat
$2.04 – $4.84 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 | $0.58 – $1.37 | 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 Fargo for personalized quotes based on your specific project.