A drywall subcontractor agreement is a legally binding agreement between contractors and subcontractors hired to perform drywall services such as repairs, insulations, and patching on a construction project.
When to Use
A drywall subcontractor agreement is used when a general contractor hires a drywall subcontractor to help with a construction project that requires residential or commercial drywall work.
Drywall services include:
- Drywall supply and installation as per builder and code requirements
- Full insulation spectrum supply and installation
- Patching
- All taping and finishing, including all types of beads, trims, ceiling and wall finishes
- Ceiling texturing and painting
- Completing sanding and touch-up services
Hiring Drywall Subcontractors
A drywall subcontractor can be hired to apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings and apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound.
As the general contractor, some things should be considered when hiring your subcontractors.
Licensing
Different licensing requirements have been set depending on the type of projects a drywall subcontractor works on, whether residential or commercial. The following are two lists of the states that require licensing for drywall professionals or hangers as of the date of this page.
Residential:
| State | Fees | Education | Experience | Exams | Min. Age |
| Alabama | $350 | None | None | 0 | 0 |
| Alaska | $350 | None | None | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona | $546 | None | None | 2 | 18 |
| Arkansas | $50 | None | None | 0 | 0 |
Commercial:
| State | Fees | Education | Experience | Exams | Min. Age |
| Alabama | $492 | None | 3 jobs, contractors | 2 | 0 |
| Alaska | $350 | None | None | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona | $546 | None | None | 2 | 18 |
| Arkansas | $180 | None | 1 years | 1 | 0 |
The state requirements for obtaining a drywall license might also include background checks, credit reports, fingerprinting, the legal right to work in the country, work references, proof of liability insurance, proof of work such as videos or photos of completed projects, and other requirements.
Why Hire Drywall Subcontractors
There are many benefits to hiring a specialist, even if you and your team can technically handle drywall in construction projects. Drywall subcontractors will arrive with all of the tools necessary to apply drywall and will have years of experience behind their work.
Hiring a drywall subcontractor also ensures that your team can focus on other aspects of the job and that the quality reaches a high standard because you have hired a specialized professional.
High-quality drywall tools can be a big expense to keep long-term. Knowing which to use and the proper technique comes with experience. Sparing time and money to purchase these tools and hiring a professional instead is beneficial for your construction project.
What to Include
A drywall subcontractor agreement should include all relevant details of the work in order to provide the best security and accountability for both parties. It should all fit upon a page or two. However, if any description of the work goes over that limit, you can always add an exhibit that will be attached to the agreement. Other elements include:
- Parties involved. The names, addresses, and signatures of both general contractor and subcontractor
- Service description. A full description of the drywall services the subcontractor is expected to perform
- Compensation. A full breakdown of compensation, including the amount and when it is to be paid
- Estimate. A total estimate of the material and labor costs of the drywall work
- Period. The length of the agreement, typically until the end of the project
Drywall Subcontractor Agreement Sample
Download your drywall subcontractor agreement template in PDF or Word.
