Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drywall, plaster work, and building insulation work. Plaster work includes applying plain or ornamental plaster, and installation of lath to receive plaster. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Establishments primarily engaged in providing firestop services are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Acoustical ceiling tile and panel installation
Lathing contractors
Drop ceiling installation
Plastering (i.e., ornamental, plain) contractors
Drywall contractors
Soundproofing contractors
Firestop contractors
Fresco (i.e., decorative plaster finishing) contractors
Taping and finishing drywall
Gypsum board installation
Wall cavity and attic space insulation installation
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238310 - Drywall and Insulation Contractors are:
- Blown-in insulation (e.g., cellulose, vermiculite) installation
- Taping and finishing drywall
- Fresco (i.e., decorative plaster finishing) contractors
- Lathing contractors
- Gypsum board installation
- Drywall finishing (e.g., sanding, spackling, stippling, taping, texturing)
- Glass fiber insulation installation
- Drop ceiling installation
- Foam insulation installation
- Finishing drywall contractors
- Fabric wall system, noise insulating, installation
- Polystyrene board insulation installation
- Building fireproofing contractors
- Soundproofing contractors
- Attic space insulating
- Cellulosic fiber insulation installation
- Acoustical foam (i.e., sound barrier) installation
- Ceiling tile installation
- Fireproof flooring installation
- Urethane foam insulation application
- Building insulation contractors
- Mineral wool insulation installation
- Drywall installation
- Suspended ceiling installation
- Wall cavity and attic space insulation installation
- Firestop contractors
- Panel or rigid board insulation installation
- Acoustical ceiling tile and panel installation
- Drywall contractors
- Styrofoam insulation installation
- Drywall hanging
- Roof insulation contractor
- Fireproofing buildings
- Insulation contractors
- Exterior insulation finish system installation
- Plastering (i.e., ornamental, plain) contractors
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Drywall & Insulation Installers in the US (23831)
Revenue 2025
$122.2bn
Growth 2025
1.67%
Key Trends
Industry profit has remained steady due to volatile demand
COVID-19 reduced the need for commercial space and drywall and insulation installers
An increasing the cost of borrowing will cool down construction activity
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238310 - Drywall and Insulation Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Applying stucco--are classified in Industry 238140, Masonry Contractors; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Insulating pipes and boilers--are classified in Industry 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors.
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NAICS Hierarchy 238310 - Drywall and Insulation Contractors
NAICS Code 238310 - Drywall and Insulation Contractors sits in the 2-digit Drywall and Insulation Contractors sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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