Drywall installation, taping and repair in Kanata

From a single patch to a full basement

Most drywall calls in Kanata fall into two groups. The first is repair: a doorknob hole, water staining after a leak, cracked corner beads, popped screws along a ceiling, or the ragged openings left behind when a wall is opened up for plumbing or electrical work. We cut back to solid board, block behind the opening so the patch cannot flex, then tape, coat and sand it so the repair disappears under paint instead of showing as a shiny square.

The second is new work: framing a finished basement, an addition, a garage conversion or a commercial fit-up. There we measure and hang the panels, keep the sheets tight and the seams staggered, screw to proper spacing, install corner bead, then tape and apply the compound coats. Ceilings, bulkheads, soffits and closets get the same attention as the main walls, because that is where uneven joints usually show once the lights go on.

What changes the cost of drywall work in Kanata

Quantity is only part of it. The size and number of repairs, the height of the ceiling, whether we are working over stairs or in a tight mechanical room, and how much furniture has to be moved and protected all affect the labour. Matching an existing textured or stippled ceiling takes longer than finishing a flat surface, and repairs tied to a leak need the source fixed and the area dry before we close it up. Access matters too: a walk-out basement is quicker to load sheets into than a third-floor condo with an elevator booking.

Timing is driven by drying. Taping is done in coats, and each coat needs to dry before the next one goes on, so a finished room is usually a few short visits rather than one long day. A small patch can often be coated and sanded across two visits; a full basement takes longer. We set up dust control, sand carefully and vacuum up, and we will tell you the realistic sequence before we start so you can plan paint, flooring and trim around it.

Quotes are free and answered within 24 hours. You can reach us by phone at (613) 702-5525, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.

A local team that shows up and cleans up

Painting & Drywall Experts is a local team specializing in drywall, plaster repair and painting for homeowners and businesses across Ottawa and the surrounding communities, including Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orléans and Gloucester. We are based on Pictou Crescent in Stittsville, so Kanata jobs are close to home and easy to service, including small repairs that other trades would rather skip.

With 10+ years of experience, 506+ happy customers and a 5.0 Google rating, what we care about most is straightforward: showing up when we say we will, protecting your floors and furniture, and leaving joints and patches that stay invisible after the paint dries. If you also want the room painted, see our interior painting services, or browse finished work in our project gallery.