Basic
$1.36 – $3.63 per sq ft
Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, screwed to the substrate, shimmed at obvious low spots

Install wood or metal furring strips at 16 in. on center over masonry or framing to prepare a wall or ceiling for finish.
Install Furring in Fresno, California typically costs $1.60 to $4.27 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 Fresno are 8.0% higher than the national average for install furring.
National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft
$1.36 – $3.63 per sq ft
Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, screwed to the substrate, shimmed at obvious low spots
$1.60 – $4.27 per sq ft
Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, screwed at each bearing point, shimmed and string-lined flat
$2 – $5.34 per sq ft
Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, coated screws at each bearing point, laser-checked and shimmed flat
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.71 – $1.88 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.57 – $1.54 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.19 – $0.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.13 – $0.34 | sq ft |
Blue metal furring channels fastened across an attic ceiling over insulation
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Fresno run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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