Drywall Subcontractor for Builders

General contractors, home builders, remodelers and property developers.

Bids per job or per square foot of board hung and finished, paid in stages or on completion. Steady work from a few builders can keep a crew busy, but payment can be slow.

• Fast, consistent hanging and finishing
• Bidding jobs from plans
• Scheduling and supervising a crew
• Dealing with general contractors

• Builders often require a certificate of insurance and a signed subcontract before you start
• Worker classification: check IRS and state rules on employees versus independent contractors before paying crew members
• Late payments and retainage can strain cash flow, so check payment terms before bidding
• State license requirements often apply to larger jobs, so check with your state licensing board
• Dust, heavy lifting and working at height, so plan safety training and protective equipment

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your tools, vehicle, safety equipment and insurance. These are estimates, and your total may differ with the size of the crew and the kind of jobs you plan to bid.

Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on crew size and how many jobs you run at once. These are estimates. Late payments and retainage can strain cash flow, so check payment terms before bidding.

Builders often require a certificate of insurance and signed subcontract before you start. Check IRS and state rules on employees versus independent contractors before paying crew members, and ask your state licensing board about license requirements for larger jobs.