Ceiling Contractors costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Tray ceiling cost | $3 – $7 | tray ceiling cost per square foot |
| Tray ceiling cost | $700 – $1,600 | total cost to install in 15'x15' room |
| Stretch ceiling cost | $6 – $15 | cost per square foot installed |
| Stretch ceiling cost | $860 – $2,200 | total cost (12'x12' room) |
| Stretch ceiling cost | $9,000 – $22,500 | total cost (1,500 square feet) |
| Drywall ceiling cost | $2 – $4 | cost per square foot installed |
| Drywall ceiling cost | $300 – $600 | cost to install in a 12'x12' room |
| Drywall ceiling cost | $3,000 – $6,500 | cost to replace in a 1,500 SF house |
| Tongue and groove ceiling cost | $4 – $10 | cost per square foot |
| Tongue and groove ceiling cost | $400 – $2,000 | total installation cost (100 to 200 SF) |
| Ceiling installation or replacement cost | $2 – $4 | cost per square foot installed (drywall ceiling) |
| Ceiling installation or replacement cost | $300 – $600 | ceiling replacement cost (12×12 room) |
| Ceiling installation or replacement cost | $4,000 – $10,000 | ceiling installation cost (2,000 – 2,500 SF house) |
| Vaulted ceiling cost | $40 – $70 | vaulted ceiling cost per square foot |
| Vaulted ceiling cost | $16,000 – $28,000 | total cost to raise a ceiling (20'x20') |
Related BidPDX cost guides
- Tray ceiling cost
- Stretch ceiling cost
- Drywall ceiling cost
- Tongue and groove ceiling cost
- Ceiling installation or replacement cost
- Vaulted ceiling cost
Explore the related BidPDX guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
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Material cost
No separate material-only purchase range was verified for this collection. Ask for an itemized allowance with quantities, product specifications and delivery; do not infer it by subtracting unrelated ranges.