How to Invoice as a Drywall Installer: Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to invoicing as a drywall installer: what to include, the 3 line items most drywall installers use, Net 14 payment terms, 25% deposit norms, and licensing rules.

Avg invoice
$2,100
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
25%
Line items
3
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1. What every drywall installer invoice must include

A compliant drywall installer invoice has eight parts: your business name and contact info, a unique invoice number, issue date, payment due date, the customer's name and address, an itemized list of work, the total amount due, and accepted payment methods. If you're collecting sales tax, that line is required too.

2. Set your line items

Most drywall installers structure invoices around these 3 categories:

  • Hanging — per sqft — billed by sqft at a ~$1.5 default.
  • Finishing — per sqft — billed by sqft at a ~$1.25 default.
  • Materials — billed by itemized.

3. Set payment terms

The standard for drywall installers is Net 14 — payment due within 14 days of the invoice date. Most drywall installers also require a 25% deposit upfront before starting work. Spell out late-fee terms (most states cap monthly late fees around 1.5%) and accepted payment methods on the invoice itself.

4. Licensing & legal disclosures

General contractor license required in most states for jobs over a state-set threshold.

5. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work is completed (or upon milestone for larger projects). Use software that tracks opens and lets the customer pay by card or bank transfer in one click — the average drywall installer-class invoice gets paid 2× faster when the customer can pay online without leaving their inbox.

Average invoice
$2,100
Standard terms
Net 14
Typical deposit
25%
BLS code
47-2081

State-by-state drywall installer invoicing guides

State rules differ on sales tax, statutory late fees, and contractor disclosure requirements. Pick your state for a guide tuned to local law.

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