“The popcorn ceiling removal was unbelievable. They told us their dustless process was the real deal and they weren't kidding — we lived in the house through the whole job and not a speck of plaster on the floor. Smooth ceiling, paint-ready, done in two days.”
Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Drywall Repair in Scarborough
Scarborough drywall — pre-1980 popcorn removal across Birchcliff and Bendale, basement legal suites, water damage repair. Free estimates.
Response time: Same-week scheduling
Drywall Issues in Scarborough? Fast Help Is Available
We've spent 22 years on GTA homes and condos. These are the four issues that drive most calls — and they're the four we specialize in.
Damaged or cracked drywall
Holes, dents, nail pops, hairline cracks, and settling damage — the kind that keeps coming back if you only paint over it.
Pre-1980 popcorn ceilings
Many older GTA homes contain asbestos in the popcorn texture. Removing them safely requires testing, containment, and HEPA filtration.
Water-damaged drywall
Ceiling sag, staining, and mold risk from upstairs leaks, burst pipes, or spring thaw. Insurance wants documentation; you need it fixed fast.
Basement finishing gaps
Unfinished or poorly finished basements that fail inspection — missing Type X separation, wrong drywall type, or substandard finish.
Our Drywall Services
From a single drywall patch to a full custom-home build, our specialist crew handles every drywall scope.
Drywall Installation
Panel hanging, taping, and finishing as one continuous workflow for new builds, additions, and renovations across Toronto.
Learn moreDrywall Repair
Patching holes, cracks, dents, and general wall and ceiling damage with invisible feathered finishes.
Learn morePopcorn Ceiling Removal
Dustless removal of popcorn (stipple) and asbestos-era ceilings, leaving a smooth, paint-ready surface.
Learn moreWater Damage Drywall Repair
Full water-damage restoration: assessment, removal of compromised panels, mold check, and invisible re-finish.
Learn moreDrywall Taping, Mudding & Finishing
Taping, mudding, sanding, and Level 3/4/5 finishing for builders and homeowners with drywall already hung.
Learn moreDrywall for Basement Finishing
Moisture-resistant drywall installation for below-grade Toronto basement living spaces, with vapor-barrier coordination.
Learn moreHow We Work in 3 Simple Steps
One crew handles every step. No waiting on a separate finisher, no finger-pointing if something needs revisiting.
Free On-Site Estimate
We show up with a tape measure and a clipboard, walk the space, and quote line-item on the spot or within 24 hours.
Framing & Prep
Steel-stud or wood framing, vapor-barrier coordination, fire-rated and moisture-resistant panel selection per Ontario code.
Panel Hanging
Standard 1/2", 5/8" Type X, Green Board, or acoustic-rated panels — installed by the same crew that finishes.
Taping & Mudding
Mesh or paper tape at seams, three coats of all-purpose and topping compound, sanding between coats.
Dustless HEPA Sanding
99.97% airborne particle capture — your home stays clean, you stay in it during the job.
Level 4 or Level 5 Handoff
Walk-through under raking light, touch-ups where needed, paint-ready handover on the day we said we would.
Ready for Your Free Drywall Estimate?
Same-week scheduling — Licensed, bonded, and $2M insured. Free on-site estimate with line-item pricing.
Why Customers Trust Us
We've spent 22 years answering the same homeowner question: what makes a drywall job actually last? Here's what we've built around.
Single-Crew Workflow
Framing, hanging, taping, sanding, and finishing all run by our in-house crew. No subcontractor handoffs, no finger-pointing.
Dustless HEPA Process
99.97% airborne particle capture during sanding and popcorn-ceiling removal. You can stay in the home while we work.
Level 4 & Level 5 Finishing
Standard Level 4 paint-ready, or full Level 5 skim coat for raked-light walls and gloss-paint accent applications.
Licensed, Bonded, $2M Insured
Fully WSIB-compliant with $2M general liability. Certificates of insurance available on request for condo boards and PMs.
Ontario Code Specialists
Type X fire-rated assemblies, basement-stair separations, and party walls installed to Ontario Building Code spec.
Transparent Pricing
Free on-site estimate with line-item pricing. No surprise charges. We tell you up front when a patch is enough and when it isn't.
What Scarborough Clients Say
“Burst pipe behind the kitchen wall on a Saturday. They came out Monday morning, documented everything for our insurance, removed the wet panels, and had it back to paint-ready by Friday. Honestly the easiest part of the whole insurance claim.”
“We had three contractors quote our basement. Toronto Drywall Pro was the only one who showed up with a tape measure, walked the whole space, and explained the difference between Green Board and Purple Board. Final job came in exactly at quote.”
Local Knowledge of Scarborough Properties
Scarborough's deep concentration of 1960s-80s suburban detached stock means pre-1980 popcorn ceilings are common throughout Birchcliff, Bendale, and Agincourt. The asbestos-test conversion rate in these areas is among the highest we see across the GTA.
We handle basement legal-suite finishing with Green Board moisture protection and 5/8" Type X at the stair separation — coordinating vapor-barrier prep and Scarborough Building Division inspections for a smooth permit process.
Spring thaw events push water into basement and ground-floor drywall across low-lying parts of Malvern and Highland Creek. We respond within 24-48 hours, document for insurance, and replace compromised panels after dry-out is verified.
Landmarks & Access in Scarborough
Accessible via Highway 401 and Kingston Road, with TTC service at Kennedy and Scarborough RT stations and GO Train access on the Stouffville and Lakeshore East lines.
Key Landmarks
- Scarborough Town Centre
- University of Toronto Scarborough
- Scarborough Bluffs Park
- Rouge National Urban Park
- Toronto East Health Network
- Agincourt Mall
Getting Here
Highways
Highway 401, Kingston Road, Don Valley Parkway
Transit
TTC Bloor-Danforth line (Kennedy, Scarborough RT); GO Train Stouffville line; GO Train Lakeshore East
Scarborough — Our Coverage Zone
Scarborough Drywall Questions Answered
How common is asbestos in Scarborough popcorn ceilings?
Very common — Scarborough's 1960s-80s suburban housing stock has one of the highest asbestos-test conversion rates we see. We test every pre-1980 ceiling before scraping. If positive, we route to a licensed abatement partner or recommend cover-up over removal.
Can you finish a basement legal suite in Bendale or Malvern?
Yes. We handle basement legal-suite drywall with Green Board moisture protection and 5/8" Type X at the stair separation. We coordinate vapor-barrier prep with your insulation contractor and inspection timing with Scarborough Building Division.
Do you handle spring-thaw water damage repair in Scarborough?
Yes — spring thaw events often saturate Scarborough basement and ground-floor drywall. We respond within 24-48 hours, document for insurance, and replace compromised panels after dry-out is verified to prevent mold.
Do you serve Agincourt and Wexford in Scarborough?
Yes — Agincourt and Wexford are within our same-week scheduling zone. Agincourt's 1970s-80s detached stock is a common source of popcorn ceiling removal and settling crack repairs. We provide free on-site estimates for all Scarborough neighbourhoods.
Do you handle water damage claims after a spring flood?
Yes. Spring thaw events often push water into basement and ground-floor walls across Scarborough. We respond within 24-48 hours via Highway 401, document the full damage scope for your insurer, and restore compromised drywall to paint-ready finish after dry-out is confirmed.
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