Drywall Contract / Agreement template and PDF guide (Drywall) |...

Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this before starting any drywall project over $2,000 or any job requiring specific...

When to use this template

Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this before starting any drywall project over $2,000 or any job requiring specific fire-rating, moisture-resistance, or finish level guarantees.

What to include

  • Legal names, contractor license number, insurance policy numbers, project address, and authorized contact for approvals and inspections.
  • Complete scope: total square footage, board type and thickness per room, finish level per room (Level 1 through 5), texture type, and number of mud coats included in the price.
  • Payment schedule tied to milestones: deposit at signing, progress payment after hanging is complete, progress payment after taping and finishing, and final payment after inspection and approval.
  • Warranty terms: workmanship warranty period (typically one to two years), what it covers (nail pops, cracking at seams, tape failure), and what it does not cover (settling cracks, homeowner-caused damage).
  • Change order process, inspection access for the customer or GC, cleanup responsibility, protection of existing surfaces (floors, trim, fixtures), and dispute resolution method.

Common questions

Can I edit this Drywall Contract / Agreement online before both parties sign?
Yes. Update scope, payment terms, and timeline clauses in-browser before locking the final text.
Can I save this Drywall Contract / Agreement as a reusable contract baseline?
Yes. With an account, save it and reuse the structure across projects while customizing client-specific terms.
Can I generate a sign-ready PDF from this Drywall Contract / Agreement?
Yes. Export a clean contract PDF suitable for e-sign workflows or manual signatures.
What should the warranty cover?
Warranty should cover nail pops, visible seams, and cracking at joints for 1 year. Exclude cracks caused by structural settling, plumbing leaks, or temperature extremes.
Should I include protection of existing surfaces?
Yes. State that you will lay drop cloths and mask trim, but that minor dust in adjacent rooms is unavoidable. Define what 'broom clean' means at completion.
Do I need separate contracts for hanging and finishing?
Not required, but break the scope into phases (hang, tape, mud, sand, texture/prime) with separate line items. This makes progress billing and scope adjustments much cleaner.
Should the contract specify the finish level (Level 1 through Level 5)?
Absolutely. State the GA-214 finish level for each area. Level 4 is standard for painted walls, Level 5 for high-gloss or raking-light areas. This single line prevents most drywall disputes.
Do I need a written contract for every job?
For any job over a few hundred dollars, yes. A written contract protects both sides and dramatically reduces payment disputes. Verbal agreements are nearly impossible to enforce.
What happens if the customer breaks the contract?
A signed contract gives you legal standing to collect payment for completed work and recover costs. Without one, you have very little recourse.
How do I handle a customer who refuses to sign?
Do not start work without a signed agreement. A customer who will not sign a fair contract is likely to be a problem customer. Protect yourself before tools come out of the truck.

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