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Dry Wall Contractor in Greater Toronto Area

Dry Wall Contractor in Greater Toronto Area

Drywall work covers a lot more than hanging sheets of gypsum board. It includes framing repairs, insulation checks, hanging boards, taping and mudding joints, sanding, and finishing to a level that's ready for paint or wallpaper. In the GTA, this trade shows up constantly: basement renovations, home additions, water or fire damage repair, popcorn ceiling removal, soundproofing between units in semis and condos, and commercial buildouts in office or retail space. We're tracking 125 drywall contractors across the region, from small two- or three-person crews to larger outfits that run multiple job sites at once.

The gap between a mediocre drywall job and a good one shows up in the finish, not the framing. Anyone can screw a sheet to a stud. Getting seams invisible under raking light, matching existing texture, and keeping corners straight over a long wall run takes real skill. When comparing contractors, look at how they handle taping levels (a level 5 finish for smooth walls under bright lighting is different from a level 4 finish behind a bookcase), whether they carry liability insurance, and how they price: by the square foot, by the room, or a flat job quote. Ask to see photos of finished walls in natural light, not just staged after-shots.

Our ranked guide at /best/dry-wall-contractor/ scores contractors on factors like review consistency, responsiveness, and the type of jobs they actually specialize in, so you're not just picking whoever ranks first on a search engine. Details on how we weigh those factors are on our methodology page.

[ {"q": "How much does drywall installation cost in the GTA?", "a": "Most contractors price by the square foot for new installation, often somewhere in the range of $2 to $4 per square foot including materials and labor, with repairs and small patch jobs sometimes quoted as a flat fee instead. Costs rise with ceiling height, complex angles, soundproofing requirements, or a higher finish level. Get a few quotes since pricing varies a lot by crew size and current demand."}, {"q": "How often does drywall need to be repaired or replaced?", "a": "Drywall itself can last decades if it stays dry and undamaged. Repairs usually come up after water leaks, impact damage, renovations that move walls or add outlets, or when removing old texture like popcorn ceilings. There's no fixed replacement schedule, it's driven by damage or renovation plans rather than age alone."}, {"q": "What should I expect during a drywall job?", "a": "For a full room, expect framing or furring first if needed, then boards hung and screwed in, followed by taping and at least two to three coats of mud with sanding between coats. Dust control matters a lot, ask how the crew plans to contain it, especially if other rooms are occupied. A finished job needs time to dry between coats, so a full room can take several days even though the hands-on labor is less than that."}, {"q": "How can I tell if a drywall finish is good quality?", "a": "Turn off overhead lights and shine a flashlight sideways across the wall, this raking light exposes seams, dips, and fastener pops that normal lighting hides. Check inside and outside corners for straightness, and look at how texture matches between old and new sections if it's a patch job. A good finish should be invisible once primed and painted."} ]

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All dry wall contractor, ranked by score and relevance

We found 288 businesses offering dry wall contractor; 26 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is dry wall contractor, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.

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Last updated 2026-08-08