Drywall Contractor in Grand Rapids, MI

Drywall Contractor Services in Grand Rapids

A drywall contractor hangs, tapes and finishes drywall on jobs too big for a patch. In Grand Rapids that means finished basements, remodels, new walls, garage drywall, full ceiling replacement and drywall replacement after water damage.

Call (616) 677-8849 to be connected with an independent drywall contractor who works across Grand Rapids and nearby Kent County cities.

• Hanging drywall. Full sheets on walls and ceilings, moisture-resistant drywall in bathrooms, fire-rated drywall where code calls for it.
• Taping and finishing. Joint tape, corner bead, and three or more coats of compound sanded smooth.
• Drywall texture. Knockdown, orange peel or smooth, matched to the rest of the house.
• Drywall replacement. Whole walls or rooms after a flood, a fire or mold.
• Commercial drywall repair. Offices, stores and rental buildings.

Basement Drywall in Grand Rapids

Basements are the most common large drywall job in the Grand Rapids area. Before any drywall goes up, three things should be settled.

1. Water. Fix any seepage first. Drywall that touches a damp foundation wall grows mold. Many contractors keep the bottom edge of basement drywall off the floor.
2. Inspection. In a remodel, the City of Grand Rapids requires an inspection before drywall covers new wiring, piping or insulation. Once the drywall is up, an inspector cannot see inside.
3. Egress and ceilings. Plan drywall around egress windows, ductwork and any access panels for shutoff valves.

A drywall contractor can also frame soffits around ducts and beams so the ceiling drywall looks clean.

Drywall in Older Grand Rapids Homes

Most of Grand Rapids was built long before modern drywall. About 59.5% of housing units in the city were built before 1960 and 37.5% in 1939 or earlier (American Community Survey 2020-2024). Remodels in these houses often mean joining new drywall to old plaster walls that are thicker and not always flat.

A good drywall contractor shims the new drywall to the plaster thickness, or skim coats the joint so the transition does not show. Pre-1978 houses may have lead paint, which brings the EPA lead-safe work rule into play once 6 square feet or more of painted surface is disturbed in a room. Ask about it before demolition starts.

How to Compare Drywall Contractor Quotes

Two drywall quotes are only comparable if they include the same things. Check each quote for:

• Hanging and finishing, or finishing only
• Drywall type and thickness (1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, moisture-resistant)
• Finish level and texture match
• Primer and paint, or paint-ready only
• Cleanup, dust control and haul-away of old drywall
• License and insurance

For bigger drywall jobs, HomeGuide reports some pros charge by the square foot, about $3 to $8 per square foot for materials and labor, while small drywall repairs are usually a flat fee. See the drywall repair cost page for more.

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