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Install Furring cost in Salt Lake City

How Much Does Install Furring Cost in Salt Lake City, Utah?

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 Salt Lake City, Utah typically costs $1.43 to $3.81 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 Salt Lake City, Utah

$1.43 – $3.81

per sq ft

Prices in Salt Lake City are 5.0% lower than the national average for install furring.

National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.22 – $3.24 per sq ft

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

  • Standard

    $1.43 – $3.81 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

    $1.79 – $4.77 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 Salt Lake City

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.65 – $1.72sq ft
Laborlabor$0.49 – $1.32sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.17 – $0.47sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.12 – $0.31sq ft
Prices adjusted for Salt Lake City local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Salt Lake City, Utah

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 costs6.0% below avg

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