How I bid drywall!

Biding dywall can be nerve recking if you are just starting off. Here is some pointers that I use to help me crank out the bids without shooting myself in the foot. Nobody wants to shoot themselve in the foot.

[jlcfinishcarpentry]

Great video. You nailed all of the key components in a very straight forward manner.

-efficiency, time is money
-show up, answer your phone
-know your worth
-pain is gain

SOLID!!! Thank you.

[strokerace]

Not getting a job is not the worst. Working for free is the worst!

[MolloRelax]

If you are drywalling duplexes, townhouses, or any multi-apartments buildings.... make sure to calculate the surplus boards required for fire code applications.A 20x8 wall that separates two adjacent units will have to be doubled up in thickness, with fire code 5/8 thick too...., therefore adding quite a bit to the final estimate.

[coloradocabinguy]

I'm not mad at the ridiculous idiots who slap mud on walls and call themselves drywallers either bro. I just feel bad for the negative experience the homeowner gets and our names being marred. Keep up the videos bro! I love the articulate content.

[endoalley]

I measure every wall. Typically I get a pdf of the floor plan. I mark up the wall heights on the floor plan pdf, or printed floor plan. And then use specialized measuring software to measure the job. Unless it is a remodel where there are no relevant plans. Then I measure with a laser distance tool all walls and ceilings. I charge per window wrap. I charge extra labor for anything over 9 or 10 feet in elevation. I measure and charge for linear feet for Fry Reglit. I charge extra for round walls, etc.

[wansfordpaul]

you seem like an honest person, and that goes a long way with me rather than a fast and/ or smooth talker, I had a guy shamoo me once with all the fanciest terminology the trade had to offer, I was intimidated by his eloquent rhetoric and how fast his hands were working as he talked, I didn't want to seem like i wasn't as savvy as he was, so I hands him a blank check and the keys to my new pick-up for the materials, but when he doesn't show back up by that evening, I goes in to ask my wife had she heard from this guy, got a call or something, and low and behold SHE'S GONE TOO! well I says to myself as I grabs me head in my two hands " I been BAMBOOZLED'!

[dutchcreek]

Love the sincerity and commitment. I learned a lot.

[Ocanadakiter]

I do times 4 for 9ft ceilings. I'm also around the same price as you. Thanks for the vid

[isaacdeleon]

I agree with you!! time is money, BUT this works pretty well when you are giving a rough price or a true price. But you could also waste money if you don't look at the finish schedule on the plans for each ceiling and walls and you end up over price or you do get the contract and not every wall or ceilings get drywall and you sent the material regardless, extra material on site its also a waste of money. this is mainly for custom homes or custom commercial in this days . I used the 3.5 rule and does work, but I feel confident to used it to provide rough prices.

thank you for this video though good stuff

[levihollis]

Just starting to branch out on my own doing drywall, and just finished my first job solo. I’m moving onto my second solo job, and the biggest obstacle I have run into is how to properly bid and getting correct amount of material. Any and all advice and tips are appreciated!

[RickYelley]

I would just be worried that the square footage someone tells you is wrong. At least a quick site visit could verify that.
Great video !!

[JustDvoh]

Greatvideo. Couldnt help but notice the two lightening bolts on inside of arm.

[MusicThatSuitesMe]

You da man. Appreciate your perspective

[stocksbt]

Excellent video breakdown. What would you charge to sheetrock, tape and mud a 2100 sq ft house? Based on your experience what is a competitive price & what price is highest robbery?

[galvanjose]

Thanks for the advice, very helpful for start ups.

[sawanlather]

Sir thanks for your video.
Could you make a video on how to estimate steel frame and how the payment process works when you get the contract, how we determine that from the start day of work when I will get money to run business expenses at the running project.

[nftguyna]

Question??? A hurricane just hit florida. I just ran a great flood demo gig. Went great. I’ve done drywall for a year as employee. I want to run my own business, LLC and insured ect. Can I get away with charging $20k an average size house. Just to sum it up and move on?

[Ocanadakiter]

Can you do a video on board count? Thxs

[andrometer]

In NH and Mass they are only paying 1.50 per sq ft smooth ceilings

[flacoloops]

Hi @1mandrywallarmytv Could I request your help? My father recently had a stroke and became very ill. He ran a small Drywall business where he would give bids. I am trying to bid while he is recovering but I am not too sure how to interpret his past bids. I keep seeing the number (4.8) where you have your (3) in his notebooks which reminds me of your rule of 3's. Do you have any idea what that could signify?