Commercial Drywall Pricing in Longview, TX
Tenant improvements, fire-rated assemblies, and STC walls across East Texas — typical ranges and what drives them.
Commercial drywall is quoted per drawing set, not per estimate visit. Below are typical Longview-area commercial ranges through 2024. These numbers are budget-grade; firm pricing requires stamped architectural drawings, a takeoff, and confirmation of inspection-jurisdiction requirements.
| Scope | Typical Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Improvement (Standard) | $2.50 – $4.00 / sqft | Office buildouts, retail spaces, restaurants — Level 4 finish, standard 1/2" board, light texture. |
| Type X Fire-Rated Assembly | $3.50 – $5.50 / sqft | 1-hour and 2-hour rated walls, demising walls, corridor walls per IBC and UL assemblies. |
| STC Sound Walls (Medical/Office) | $4.00 – $6.50 / sqft | STC 45-55 walls with resilient channels, sound insulation, and acoustic sealant. Medical exam rooms, executive offices. |
| Impact-Resistant Board | +$0.50 – $1.00 / sqft | Abuse-resistant gypsum upgrade for corridors, schools, healthcare. Adds to base assembly cost. |
| Mold-Resistant / Paperless | +$0.40 – $0.75 / sqft | Glass-mat-faced board for medical wet areas, food service, locker rooms. |
| Metal Stud Framing (add) | $2.00 – $3.50 / sqft | 20-gauge to 16-gauge cold-formed steel framing, including track, bridging, deflection clips. |
| Demolition (selective) | $1.50 – $3.00 / sqft | Selective drywall demo in occupied tenant spaces with containment, protection, and debris removal. |
| After-Hours / Occupied Premium | +15% – 30% | Evening or weekend work in occupied buildings with negative-air containment and noise restrictions. |
What's Included
Every commercial bid includes: material (board, fasteners, tape, mud, corner bead, firestopping), labor for framing (if metal stud is in scope), hang, three-coat finish, sanding, texture or smooth finish per drawings, prime-ready handoff, daily cleanup, photo documentation of rated assemblies pre-close-in, and our two-year workmanship warranty.
What's Typically Excluded
- › Paint, flooring, ceiling grid, mechanical, electrical, plumbing
- › Architectural and engineering fees
- › Permit fees and impact fees (we coordinate; owner pays)
- › Testing and inspection fees (third-party special inspections)
- › Hazardous material abatement (asbestos, lead) — coordinated separately
Send Us Your Drawings
Email stamped architectural drawings (PDF preferred) to info@longviewdrywallpros.com for an itemized bid within 5-10 business days. For residential pricing, see our main pricing page.
Commercial FAQs
Have Commercial Drawings to Bid?
Send them over for an itemized takeoff and bid within 5-10 business days.