What You Pay for Drywall in Arkansas — Average Prices & Breakdown

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In Arkansas, drywall installation tends to run from $2,394 to $9,335 per job, with a mid-market job near $4,727.

Costs differ from one Arkansas metro to the next, largely because travel distance and local demand change. The city list below shows the spread.

Typical cost at a glance

United States planning figures, per job
LevelPrice
Low~$2,394
Typical~$4,727
High~$9,335

Cost by type

TypeLowTypicalHigh
Complete drywall at standard grade~$2,394~$5,865~$9,335
Single-issue patch or repair~$431~$1,896~$3,361
Assessment visit with written scope~$72.00~$316~$560
Upgraded materials or custom finish~$3,711~$11,658~$19,604
Weekend, holiday or rush callout~$3,064~$9,094~$15,123

All figures per job.

Timing your drywall installation

Urgent drywall installation work is priced for speed: overtime, priority materials and squeezed schedules all add cost. Planning a few weeks ahead is often the simplest way to stay near $4,727.

How drywall installation pricing varies around Arkansas

Arkansas is not one market for drywall installation. Neighbourhood access, parking and building age can each shift the quote, even for identical work.

What Drywall typically costs

Drywall does not carry one published price. Across Arkansas, most jobs fall between $2,394 and $9,335 per job, and the number in between, about $4,727, is the fairest single figure to plan around.

What moves the price of drywall installation

The scope you agree drives most of the cost of drywall installation. Every extra task, upgraded material or access complication adds labour and risk, and the provider prices that risk into the quote.

How to compare quotes for drywall installation

For drywall installation, a fair comparison means identical scope. If one quote includes permits and cleanup and another does not, the cheaper total may not be cheaper at all.

Frequently asked questions

How much does drywall installation cost?
Most drywall installation falls between $2,394 and $9,335, with a typical figure near $4,727 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. It is worth testing that against a couple of quotes in Arkansas.
What affects the price of drywall installation?
The honest answer is that it depends on the specifics. Compare the written scope first, then the price. Local providers in Arkansas can confirm how that applies to your area.
Is Drywall cheaper in smaller cities?
Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. In Arkansas, that is worth confirming with a local provider before you commit.
How many quotes should I get for drywall installation?
Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. The answer can shift with the Arkansas market, so check locally.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.