Drywall daily report template
Drywall closes the building, so it is where cover-up approvals and other trades' unfinished work collide. A drywall daily report should show hang and finish progress by area, confirm walls were cleared to close, and note conditions that affect finishing.
Who fills it out
Drywall foreman for hangers and tapers, reviewed by the general contractor's superintendent.
Every report covers
- Date, project, location and report author
- Weather (morning and afternoon) and its impact on work
- Manpower and hours by company and role
- Work completed by area or location
- Delays, issues and hours lost
- Deliveries and equipment on site
- Inspections and visitors
- Safety notes (safety meeting held, incidents, near misses)
- Photos with captions
- Foreman sign-off
Drywall fields to add
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Board hung by area and wall type | Square feet or sheets by level and area, with assembly type. |
| Rated assemblies | Fire rated walls and ceilings installed, with the assembly reference the plans call for. |
| Finishing progress and level of finish | Tape, coats and sanding by area, and the level of finish specified (Gypsum Association GA-214 defines Levels 0 to 5). |
| Cover-up approval | Who cleared each area to close (MEP inspections passed, general contractor walk). The most important line on this report. |
| Temperature and ventilation | Joint compound and board manufacturers set minimum temperatures for finishing. Record conditions in the work area. |
| Damage by others | Holes, impacts and water damage after hang or finish, with photos. |
| Material deliveries and stocking | Board stocked by floor and any access issues. |
Inspections and tests to log
- Cover-up clearance after MEP rough-in inspections
- Screw or nail inspection where the building department requires it
- Rated assembly inspection where required
- Finish walk before paint
Weather
Interior conditions matter more than outdoor weather. Record temperature, heat source and any water intrusion in the work area.
Disputes this record helps settle
- Walls closed before MEP inspection
- Repairs needed after other trades cut in
- Finishing delays from cold or wet conditions
- Level of finish disagreements before paint
Sample entry
Sample entry (illustrative, not a real project)
SAMPLE ENTRY (illustrative). Hangers 6, tapers 4, 8 hours. L2 units 201 to 206 hung, 5/8 in Type X on corridor walls per rated assembly on plans. The general contractor's super cleared 207 to 210 to close after electrical and plumbing inspections passed. Tapers on second coat L1. Work area 52F with temporary heat running. Electrician cut 3 openings in finished corridor wall at 104, photos attached.
Or text it in
6 hangers 4 tapers 8 hrs. L2 201-206 hung, type X on corridor. Super cleared 207-210 to close. Tapers on 2nd coat L1. 52 degrees with heat on. Electrician cut 3 holes in finished wall at 104, pics.
Superintendents and foremen text their day and Cascade Technology turns it into the daily report. Subcontractor access is free.
Print it
A blank one-page drywall daily report with every field above. Free, no email needed. For the full PDF and Excel version, get the free daily report template.
Frequently asked questions
Why should drywall foremen record cover-up approvals?
Closing a wall before MEP inspections pass leads to tear-outs. Writing down who cleared each area and when protects the drywall contractor and keeps the sequence honest.
How should damage by other trades be documented?
Location, what was damaged, when it was found, and photos. Send it the same day so the general contractor can assign the repair.