Every smooth, gallery-perfect wall you've ever admired started the same way: someone hung the board right. Richmond Drywall provides complete drywall installation across Richmond and the Greater Richmond region — from a single basement wall to whole-home new construction — and we handle every step: material delivery, hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and texture, all the way to a paint-ready surface.
Drywall Installation Projects We Handle
- Basement finishing — Richmond-area basements need moisture-aware installation: proper standoff from concrete, mold-resistant board where it counts, and clean details around ductwork and beams.
- Additions & remodels — new board blended seamlessly into existing walls and ceilings, so you can't see where the old house ends and the new one begins.
- New construction — full-house hanging and finishing for builders and owner-builders, on schedule and to spec.
- Garages & workshops — including fire-rated (Type X) board where code requires it between garage and living space.
- Commercial build-outs — offices, retail, and light commercial spaces, often over metal stud framing.
- Ceilings — flat, sag-free ceilings using proper ceiling board and fastening schedules, not wall board turned sideways.
The Right Board for the Right Room
Drywall isn't one product. We select board for how each room actually gets used: standard 1/2" for most walls, 5/8" Type X for fire-rated assemblies, moisture- and mold-resistant board for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and Richmond's humid basements, and sag-resistant ceiling board overhead. In older homes near the Fan or Northside, we often hang 3/8" board over existing plaster to save demolition while delivering a flat, modern wall.
What a Quality Installation Looks Like
The difference between a good drywall job and a bad one shows up at 5 PM, when low evening light rakes across the wall. Our process is built to pass that test:
- Inspection first. We check framing for bowed or proud studs and fix problems before board goes up — drywall can't hide crooked framing.
- Smart layout. Sheets run perpendicular to framing with staggered seams and as few butt joints as possible; fewer joints mean flatter walls.
- Proper fastening. Screws set just below the surface without breaking paper — overdriven screws are tomorrow's screw pops.
- Three-coat finishing. Tape coat, fill coat, and finish coat, each sanded and feathered, to a standard Level 4 finish — or a Level 5 skim coat where you want dead-flat walls under gloss paint or strong side light.
How Much Does Drywall Installation Cost in Richmond?
For most Richmond-area projects, installed and finished drywall runs roughly $2.00–$3.50 per square foot of board, depending on ceiling height, room complexity, finish level, and access. A typical 12×12 bedroom usually lands in the $1,500–$2,500 range including finishing; full basements vary widely with layout. You can get an instant ballpark with our drywall cost calculator, and every job gets a firm written quote after a free on-site visit — no surprises after the fact.
Installation, Then a Flawless Finish
Hanging is only half the job. If you already have board up — from a builder, a previous contractor, or your own weekend work — our finishing and texturing service can take it from rough to paint-ready. And if your project is starting from bare studs (or no studs at all), our framing crew builds the straight, square skeleton a great wall needs.
Get Your Free Installation Estimate
Tell us about your project — a basement, an addition, a whole house — and we'll give you a clear, written price and a realistic schedule. Call (804) 660-8925 or request your free estimate online today.