NAICS 238310: Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Drywall and Insulation Contractors is NAICS code 238310. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $19 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $6.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 80%
- Small businesses registered
- 4,413
What NAICS 238310 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 238310:
- Acoustical ceiling tile and panel installation
- Acoustical foam (i.e., sound barrier) installation
- Attic space insulating
- Blown-in insulation (e.g., cellulose, vermiculite) installation
- Building fireproofing contractors
- Building insulation contractors
- Ceiling tile installation
- Cellulosic fiber insulation installation
- Drop ceiling installation
- Drywall contractors
- Drywall finishing (e.g., sanding, spackling, stippling, taping, texturing)
- Drywall hanging
- Drywall installation
- Exterior insulation finish system installation
The index lists 36 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 238310
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 238310, your business must have $19 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys drywall and insulation contractors
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 238310 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $4.6 million |
| Department of the Army | $4.4 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.3 million |
| Department of State | $1.2 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $770,826 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $404,492 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $385,148 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $344,960 |
Your competition
4,413 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 238310, most of them in Florida (523), Texas (495), California (329), Georgia (225) and Maryland (211). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 238310 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $5.6 million |
| FY2025 | $6.3 million |
| FY2026 | $4.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
- 238330 Flooring Contractors
- 238340 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
- 238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors
- 238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 238310?
238310 is the 2022 NAICS code for Drywall and Insulation Contractors. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as acoustical ceiling tile and panel installation, acoustical foam (i.e., sound barrier) installation, attic space insulating under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238310?
$19 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for drywall and insulation contractors?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 238310 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
Keep going
- Government construction contracts, across every related code
- Search other NAICS codes by keyword or company
- How to choose NAICS codes for government contracts
- NAICS codes with the most open federal contracts
FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.