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Install Furring cost in Memphis

How Much Does Install Furring Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?

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 Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $1.39 to $3.71 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 Furring in Memphis, Tennessee

$1.39 – $3.71

per sq ft

Prices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for install furring.

National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.18 – $3.16 per sq ft

    Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, screwed to the substrate, shimmed at obvious low spots

  • Standard

    $1.39 – $3.71 per sq ft

    Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, screwed at each bearing point, shimmed and string-lined flat

  • Premium

    $1.74 – $4.64 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

Cost Breakdown in Memphis

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.65 – $1.72sq ft
Laborlabor$0.45 – $1.22sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.17 – $0.47sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.12 – $0.31sq ft
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.68-$1.79 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.52-$1.40 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.18-$0.49 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.12-$0.32 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg

Material costs in Memphis run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.

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