For drywall, framing & ceiling contractors

Estimate drywall and partitions by the square foot

Drop the manual spreadsheet. OneEstimate builds drywall estimates with square-foot takeoff for board, framing and insulation, ready assemblies for hanging and finishing, and material prices you can update in one click.

Create your first estimate free

No credit card · Free plan · Runs in your browser

Drywall estimating has its own headaches

It all lives in the square footage, board yield and labor. Here is what OneEstimate fixes.

Counting sheets, studs and screws by hand

Working out how many sheets, feet of track and screws per square foot is tedious. With per-sf assemblies the material is calculated automatically from yield.

Measuring walls and ceilings on a PDF

Pulling partition and ceiling areas by hand is slow. Measure the surfaces on the plan and the quantities flow into your line items.

Yields that change by wall type

A single-layer, double-layer or fire-rated wall yields differently. With editable assemblies per wall type you bid consistently and defensibly.

Bids that don’t look professional

A branded PDF with a per-room breakdown and total square footage wins more work than a thrown-together spreadsheet.

Built for drywall

Everything a drywall and ceiling contractor needs to bid fast and win the job.

Drywall assemblies by the square foot

Standard, moisture-resistant and fire-rated board, metal framing, insulation, screws, tape and mud — with material, labor and productivity, and fully editable.

On-screen takeoff from plans

Upload the plan as a PDF or image, calibrate the scale once, and measure partition and ceiling areas. Every square foot feeds its line item.

Material prices you control

Board, framing, insulation and mud: update the price in your database and every estimate uses the new value.

AI that identifies line items

Describe the scope ("2,000 sf office build-out with drop ceiling") and the AI proposes line items and quantities so you don’t start from scratch.

Breakdown by room or wall type

Organize the estimate the way you work: by room, by floor or by wall type. Total clarity for you and the client.

Export branded PDF & Excel

Send a professional proposal with your logo in one click, or export to Excel if the client asks.

From plan to proposal in 4 steps

The same workflow contractors use after dropping the spreadsheet.

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1. Upload the plan

Load the architectural plan as a PDF or image and calibrate the scale once.

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2. Measure surfaces

Trace partition and ceiling areas directly on the drawing.

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3. Build the estimate

Square footage drops into ready assemblies; adjust board yield and material prices.

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4. Send the proposal

Export a professional branded PDF with a per-room breakdown. Ready to win.

Drywall line items ready out of the box

You start from a base built for drywall and ceilings, not from scratch.

Board & framing

  • Standard gypsum board
  • Moisture-resistant board
  • Fire-rated board
  • Metal stud framing
  • Thermal & acoustic insulation

Hanging

  • Wall framing
  • Board installation
  • Suspended ceilings
  • Screws & fasteners
  • Blocking & openings

Finishing

  • Joint taping
  • Mud application
  • Sanding
  • Level-5 finish
  • Perimeter caulking

Frequently asked questions

Can I estimate only drywall?
Yes. Although OneEstimate covers all construction, you can work only with drywall line items: board, framing, insulation, hanging and finishing, with editable per-sf assemblies.
Does it calculate sheets and studs for me?
Yes. You set the yield per square foot and the system calculates sheets, feet of framing, screws and mud from the measured area.
Can I measure walls and ceilings on the plan?
Yes. Upload the plan as a PDF or image, calibrate the scale, then measure partition and ceiling areas. Quantities flow into the line items.
How much does it cost?
There is a permanent free plan for your first estimate. Paid plans are accessible and scale with you.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs 100% in the browser on Windows, Mac or tablet, with automatic backup.

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Create your first drywall estimate free, with per-square-foot assemblies and prices you control.

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No credit card · Free plan · Runs in your browser