NAICS Code 23831 — Drywall and Insulation Contractors

NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.

Code23831
TitleDrywall and Insulation Contractors
LevelNAICS Industry (5-digit)
EditionNAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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

This national industry shares the official Census description of 238310.

Where 23831 sits in the hierarchy

LevelCodeTitle
Sector23Construction
Subsector238Specialty Trade Contractors
Industry Group2383Building Finishing Contractors
NAICS Industry23831Drywall and Insulation Contractors

Codes under 23831

CodeTitle
238310Drywall and Insulation Contractors

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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.