2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors

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--
  • Applying stucco--are classified in Industry 238140, Masonry Contractors; and
  • Insulating pipes and boilers--are classified in Industry 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors.
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NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
238310   238310   238310   Acoustical ceiling tile and panel installation
238310   238310   238310   Acoustical foam (i.e., sound barrier) installation
238310   238310   238310   Attic space insulating
238310   238310   238310   Blown-in insulation (e.g., cellulose, vermiculite) installation
238310   238310   238310   Building fireproofing contractors
238310   238310   238310   Building insulation contractors
238310   238310   238310   Ceiling tile installation
238310   238310   238310   Cellulosic fiber insulation installation
238310   238310   238310   Drop ceiling installation
238310   238310   238310   Drywall contractors
238310   238310   238310   Drywall finishing (e.g., sanding, spackling, stippling, taping, texturing)
238310   238310   238310   Drywall hanging
238310   238310   238310   Drywall installation
238310   238310   238310   Exterior insulation finish system installation
238310   238310   238310   Fabric wall system, noise insulating, installation
238310   238310   238310   Finishing drywall contractors
238330   238310   238310   Fireproof flooring installation
238190   238310   238310   Fireproofing buildings
238310   238310   238310   Firestop contractors
238310   238310   238310   Foam insulation installation
238310   238310   238310   Fresco (i.e., decorative plaster finishing) contractors
238310   238310   238310   Glass fiber insulation installation
238310   238310   238310   Gypsum board installation
238310   238310   238310   Insulation contractors
238310   238310   238310   Lathing contractors
238310   238310   238310   Mineral wool insulation installation
238310   238310   238310   Panel or rigid board insulation installation
238310   238310   238310   Plastering (i.e., ornamental, plain) contractors
238310   238310   238310   Polystyrene board insulation installation
238310   238310   238310   Roof insulation contractor
238310   238310   238310   Soundproofing contractors
238310   238310   238310   Styrofoam insulation installation
238310   238310   238310   Suspended ceiling installation
238310   238310   238310   Taping and finishing drywall
238310   238310   238310   Urethane foam insulation application
238310   238310   238310   Wall cavity and attic space insulation installation