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Install Furring cost in Portland

How Much Does Install Furring Cost in Portland, Maine?

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 Portland, Maine typically costs $1.47 to $3.92 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 Portland, Maine

$1.47 – $3.92

per sq ft

Prices in Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for install furring.

National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.25 – $3.33 per sq ft

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

  • Standard

    $1.47 – $3.92 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

    $1.84 – $4.90 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 Portland

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.66 – $1.74sq ft
Laborlabor$0.52 – $1.40sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.17 – $0.48sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.12 – $0.31sq ft
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Portland, Maine

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 costs3.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average

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