Drywall Installation in Houston, TX
New additions, interior buildouts, garage conversions, and full remodels need drywall that hangs flat, tapes tight, and paints clean. Our in-house drywall crew scores 1,200+ sheets a year across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties, from 1,500 sq ft ranches in Pearland to custom two-stories in The Woodlands. Priced by the sheet or the square foot, always with a 5-year workmanship warranty.
We build flat walls and clean corners with zero callbacks
Drywall installation is the phase where a framed shell starts to feel like a finished room. It is also the phase where shortcuts show up forever: wavy seams telegraph through flat paint, crown molding gaps because corners are out of square, and screw pops appear six months later when the sheetrock was over-driven. Our Houston drywall crew does this every week, not occasionally between other trades.
We work from stud to primed wall. That means we measure, hang, screw, tape, bed, block, skim, sand, and inspect every elevation before handing it off to paint. On new additions and second-story buildouts, we coordinate with framers so blocking is set before board goes up, and we stage humidity control during Houston's wet months so joint compound dries flat instead of cratered.
- Fastener spacing on 12-inch centers on ceilings, 16-inch on walls
- Paper or mesh tape per joint type, never mixed on the same wall
- Dust containment with HEPA filtration for lived-in remodels
- Texture match for patching into existing orange peel, knockdown, or smooth wall
Here are the drywall types we install in Houston homes
Standard 1/2-inch Gypsum
The workhorse sheet for bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways. We run 12-foot lengths where framing allows to cut butt joints in half. USG Sheetrock Brand and CertainTeed ProRoc are our two most-stocked mills.
Moisture-Resistant (Green Board & Purple)
For Houston bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchen backsplash walls. Green board works behind painted bath walls; paperless purple rock handles high-moisture zones near showers. Gulf Coast humidity punishes standard sheetrock, so we upgrade these rooms as a default.
Fire-Rated Type X & Type C
Required on garage-to-living-space walls, shared condo demising walls, and around furnace closets. 5/8-inch Type X is standard; Type C is used for one-hour rated ceilings. We pull the permit and pass City of Houston fire inspections on the first round.
Soundproof (QuietRock & SilentFX)
Laminated gypsum with viscoelastic polymer cores that cut airborne sound by 8 to 12 STC points. Popular for home theaters, nursery walls that back up to kitchens, and home offices that need Zoom-call quiet in busy Katy households.
Cement & Fiber Board Backer
For tile showers, tub surrounds, and kitchen backsplashes we set Durock, HardieBacker, or GoBoard. Thinset-compatible and waterproof when seams are taped with alkali-resistant mesh and treated with RedGard or Hydroban. Pairs directly with our tile installation service.
Why Houston Builders Hire Our Drywall Crew
In-House Hangers, Not Day Labor
Every hanger, taper, and finisher is W-2 staff under our $2M liability and workers' comp policy. No rotating subs mean consistent seams across every wall.
Weekly Production of 400+ Sheets
We hang and finish roughly 400 sheets a week across active jobs, which lets us keep small additions on a 3-day turnaround from hang to Level 4 ready.
Houston Humidity Management
We schedule mud coats around weather fronts, run dehumidifiers during summer rain, and use setting-type compound when drying times matter.
What do drywall finish levels mean?
The Gypsum Association defines five finish levels. The right one for your project depends on the final wall treatment and lighting.
- L1
Level 1 - Tape Only
Mud and tape on joints, nothing more. Used for attics, plenums, and areas behind paneling where nobody will ever see the wall.
- L2
Level 2 - Tile Backer
One skim coat over tape and screws. Used behind tile, in garages, and workshop spaces where a painted finish is not the endgame.
- L3
Level 3 - Heavy Texture Only
Two mud coats sufficient for heavy knockdown or slap-brush texture. Not suitable for flat paint. Older Houston homes often have this finish under orange peel.
- L4
Level 4 - Standard Paint Ready
Three coats, sanded flat, ready for orange peel, light knockdown, or flat paint. The default level for 90% of interior living spaces in our Houston builds.
- L5
Level 5 - Skim Coat
Full skim coat across the entire wall surface. Required for satin or gloss paint, raking light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and high-end homes in Memorial or River Oaks.
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Texture Application
Spray orange peel, knockdown, popcorn removal and re-spray, and smooth Venetian plaster. We match existing textures on additions so new walls disappear into old.
Which projects need new drywall?
Room Additions & Second Stories
New framing means new drywall. We hang ceilings first, walls second, and sequence taping around HVAC trim-out so your addition ties into the existing house without seams telegraphing through the paint.
Garage Conversions
Converting a garage into a bedroom, home office, or ADU requires 5/8-inch fire-rated board on shared walls plus insulation. We pull a permit, add a vapor retarder, and finish to Level 4 paint-ready.
Wall Removals & Open Concepts
When a load-bearing wall comes out, the replacement beam leaves a long ceiling patch plus wing walls to tie in. Done cleanly, the seam is invisible. Done poorly, you see the ghost of the wall every time sunlight hits it.
Post-Flood & Post-Storm Rebuilds
After Harvey, Beryl, and other storms, we re-drywalled hundreds of Houston homes from the slab up. We match existing textures, cut at four feet to keep a horizontal seam below trim, and upgrade to moisture-resistant board in flood-prone neighborhoods.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal + Re-Finish
Scraping popcorn leaves a raw surface that needs skim coating. We scrape, seal, float, sand, and re-texture or go smooth. Paired with fresh interior paint, it visually modernizes an entire home.
Planning a Hang Job?
Sheet-Count Estimate
We count openings, calculate sheet yield, and quote material plus labor line-by-line before we mobilize.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Texas-licensed, bonded, and carrying $2M general liability with full workers' comp for every crew member.
Here is what drywall installation costs in Houston
Priced per square foot installed, including hang, tape, finish, and standard texture.
Most Houston installs land between $2 and $3 per square foot installed for a Level 4 finish. A 400 sq ft addition typically runs $1,600 to $2,400 including material, hang, tape, three-coat finish, orange peel or knockdown texture, and cleanup. Level 5 skim coats, fire-rated board, soundproof sheets, and curved walls are priced on top.
Price Variables:
- Finish Level (L4 vs L5 Skim)
- Ceiling Height
- Board Type Upgrades
- Texture & Corners
Drywall Financing Options
0% APR for 18 months on addition drywall packages over $5,000. Low-rate installment plans available for whole-house re-drywall after flood or fire damage, subject to credit approval.
Get Your QuoteWe install drywall across Greater Houston
Hanging and finishing sheetrock in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties.
Questions homeowners ask about drywall installation
How long does drywall installation take?
A typical 400 sq ft bedroom or home office hangs in a day and finishes to Level 4 paint-ready in 3 to 5 working days. Whole-home re-drywall after flood damage on a 2,000 sq ft home runs 10 to 14 days including texture and primer. Humidity slows the mud cure time in summer, which we plan around.
What drywall thickness do you use?
1/2-inch is our default for walls on 16-inch stud spacing. Ceilings get 5/8-inch to prevent sag, especially in Houston where summer attic temperatures run above 130 degrees. Fire-rated garage walls and shared demising walls always get 5/8-inch Type X per the International Residential Code.
Can you match an existing texture?
Yes. Most Houston homes have orange peel or light knockdown. We test on a scrap sheet first, dial in the spray pattern and knockdown timing, and blend the patch into the surrounding wall so you cannot see a transition after paint. Smooth wall matches are done by skim coating the full elevation.
Do I need Level 5 drywall?
Only if you are painting with satin, semi-gloss, or gloss sheen, or if you have strong raking light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Level 4 finish paired with flat or matte paint looks smooth for the vast majority of builds. Level 5 runs about 30 to 40 percent more because of the added skim pass and extra sanding.
Do you handle the debris and old drywall haul-away?
Yes. Every quote includes demo hauling, scrap disposal, and a broom-clean finish. We stage a dumpster or use our own trailers depending on scope. Re-drywall jobs after water damage often include gypsum dust containment with plastic zip-walls and HEPA air scrubbers so the rest of your home stays clean.
Will drywall dust get into the rest of my house?
Not if containment is set up correctly. We build plastic zip-walls at doorways, tape off HVAC returns, lay floor protection, and run HEPA-filtered air scrubbers during sanding. For occupied homes we also schedule sanding days when families can be out of the house for a few hours.
Do you only install new drywall or can you repair too?
We do both. If your need is a patch over a door frame, a hole from a plumbing leak, or a crack at a ceiling corner, go straight to our drywall repair page. Installation is for new construction, additions, and full rooms.
