Best Drywall Installer in Kansas City
Kansas City Drywall Pros | Installation & Finishing Contractor for Residential & Commercial in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Drywall Pros is a family owned drywall contractor founded in 2018. Our owner Ruben has 27 years in drywall. Him and his team of Pros have helped hundreds of homeowners and businesses hang new sheetrock, tape and mud drywall, finish and texture match walls and ceilings, and patch drywall damage.
Our Pros know the terrain cold, because they live it. We’re actively working 4 to 6 jobs any given month across Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, and Cass County. Different neighborhoods, different building codes, different structural demands from a Midwestern climate that never stops moving.
You want value? Value isn't the cheapest bid. Value is not having to call someone back in six months to fix what should've been done right the first time. We earn trust by delivering quality work, fast. Our Pros like Pepe, who has 9 years of drywall experience, are completing projects within 7 to 10 days on average.
Whether you're a homeowner finishing a basement, a property manager looking to get rid of old popcorn ceilings, or a general contractor preparing for a full-scale office build-out, we welcome the opportunity to deliver best in class work for your project!
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We work around your family, not the other way around. Kids, pets, and work-from-home schedules are part of the job. Where possible, we keep your space usable.
We understand Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties specifically, including local codes and how a shifting Midwestern climate affects structural requirements.
Certainty starts with our FREE quote. We offer upfront pricing guarantees with no hidden fees & no surprises. We believe trust is built on transparency, not fine print.
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Our Residential Drywall Services
Drywall Installation
Kansas City Drywall Pros installs drywall in new homes, basements being finished, rooms being added, and spaces being remodeled. We deliver professional results that end with smooth, flawless walls and ceilings. Our belief is that every beautiful home starts with great walls. We carefully measure, cut, hang, and finish each sheet to minimize seams and create a clean appearance that's ready for paint and built to last. Our crews know the right screws, adhesives, and board thickness for each application. Be it 1/4 inch board for curved walls or 5/8 inch for fire-rated and sound-dampening assemblies, we account for framing spacing and structural requirements before hanging any panel.
Drywall Finishing
Our guys finish walls like nobody's business. We take that hung panel and apply joint tape and compound to create a wall that looks like it's always been there. Typical walls get three coats, with sanding between each layer. We use corner bead on outside corners to protect edges and maintain straight lines. Seams magically disappear as we apply each coat progressively wider than the last. Sanding gets rid of ridges and imperfections, leaving a surface ready for primer and paint. We wrap up by using a raking light to catch flaws before calling a finish complete. Our finishing work follows standard drywall finish levels, from Level 1 (fire-taped only) through Level 5 (full skim coat for high-sheen paint or critical lighting conditions).
Drywall Texture Matching
The art to drywall work is in textures. Our Pros can match existing wall texture during repairs so patched areas blend into surrounding surfaces. Here's the ones we see most: (1) orange peel, which uses sprayed compound with a light stipple, (2) knockdown, which is sprayed then flattened with a knife, (3) popcorn, which is sprayed with an aggregate additive, and (4) smooth, which is achieved through a skim coated, sanded finish. Before we get to it, we test the texture to match on a sample board or inconspicuous area. Our crew will match spray pattern, compound consistency, and application pressure along with paint sheen differences because those all affect how closely the new texture matches the old.
Basement Finishing
There's something magical about transforming an unused basement into livable space. Man caves, exercise rooms, home theaters, or just an extra bathroom... our crews install drywall in basements to bring your dreams to life through with perfectly placed walls. We know the tricks to basements. Humidity and the threat of water below grade demands moisture-resistant drywall. We also check for moisture issues up front and make sure insulation is properly installed. Then there's obstacles like support posts, utility lines, and low clearance areas to frame around. And basement ceilings are generally lower than upper floors. We plan layouts to consider how soffits or bulkheads will look once finished. Our goal is for you to have a beautiful new space and a smile on your face.
Ceiling Replacement & Repair
Ceiling damage is hard not to notice. Don't let that sagging, cracked, or stained ceiling linger. We'll get it back to a clean, solid condition. Our ceiling repair specialists restore damaged ceilings caused by water leaks, settling, or accidental impacts. We swap out damaged drywall, repair structural issues, and even match existing textures for a look that suits your taste. Whether it's a full replacement or just a patch job, our team delivers a smooth, durable, paint-ready finish that improves the safety, appearance, and overall feel of your space.
Drywall Repair & Hole Patching
Every house has walls with small nail holes and dents. Some have larger cracks, holes, and other wall damage. Our drywall repair services restore your walls and ceilings to like-new condition. We repair nail pops, settlement cracks, impact damage, and everyday wear using professional techniques and high-quality materials that blend into the surrounding surface. By addressing drywall damage early, we help prevent more costly repairs while improving the appearance, strength, and value of your home. For many minor repairs, we can use fast-setting compounds to complete patching, finishing, and sanding in a single visit, saving you time and minimizing disruption.
Our Commercial Drywall Services
Commercial Drywall & Steel Framing
Need a commercial drywall contractor who can keep your project on schedule and built to code? Our commercial drywall services include metal stud framing, partition wall installation, and heavy-duty drywall systems, including 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall for offices, retail stores, restaurants, medical facilities, warehouses, and tenant improvements. We're no stranger to commercial construction jobs. Our team will deliver clean, professional results that stand up to daily use and meet building code requirements. Let us help create a space your employees, tenants, and customers will be proud to walk into.
Commercial Ceiling Installation
We install suspended ceilings, drywall grid systems, and specialty ceiling assemblies for commercial spaces of all sizes. Our team accounts for lighting fixtures, HVAC access points, and sprinkler systems during layout and installation. We work with a range of ceiling types: suspended acoustic tile ceilings for offices and retail, drywall grid ceilings for a seamless, finished look, coffered and tray ceilings for lobbies and conference rooms, and moisture-resistant panels for kitchens, restrooms, and mechanical rooms. We coordinate with electricians and HVAC contractors on-site to keep the project on schedule, and every ceiling we install meets local building codes and fire-rating requirements where applicable.
Acoustical Soundproofing
If you're building a hotel, an apartment complex, a conference room, or even a podcast studio, you know that blocking sound between rooms is a priority. Our soundproofing technicians install resilient channel systems, double-layer drywall assemblies, mass-damping viscoelastic panels, isolation clips, and acoustic sealants to significantly reduce sound transmission between rooms. By improving sound transmission class (STC) ratings from a typical 35 up to 55+, we can reduce perceived noise transfer by as much as 75%, creating noticeably quieter, more comfortable spaces where you can work, relax, and live without distraction. We'll help give you and your guests a little privacy.
Our Specialty Drywall Services
Water Damage Drywall Restoration
Water damage on drywall can be stressful and overwhelming. Stains spread. moisture hides. Mold forms. But there's no need for sleepless nights worrying. Our water damage drywall repair pros respond quickly by mapping moisture boundaries, removing compromised gypsum board, and thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the affected wall cavities once the source of the leak has been addressed. We take the pressure off your shoulders by handling the messy, technical work from start to finish. The result is a dry, safe, and fully restored wall system that protects your home from further damage and restores your peace of mind.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Modernization
Did you know homes built before 1979 can carry a 50% to 80% chance of containing asbestos in older acoustic ceiling textures? Our ceiling texture removal specialists safely remove outdated popcorn and acoustic ceilings by following strict containment procedures, testing for potential hazards, and carefully managing every step of the process. We saturate and scrape away old texture, prep the surface, and re-skim ceilings smooth to create a clean, modern finish. The result is a safer space and a dramatically updated interior that instantly improves the brightness, appearance, and value of your home.
Premium Level 5 Skim Coating
Ever notice how some walls look flawless in normal light but suddenly show every imperfection under bright or angled lighting? Our Level 5 drywall finishing specialists apply an ultra-thin, uniform skim coat of joint compound across the entire surface of the wallboard using wide trowels or spray-applied systems. This advanced finishing process eliminates visible seams, microscopic texture differences, and uneven paint absorption. That wall ends up perfectly smooth from edge to edge. While a Level 4 finish is standard, a Level 5 finish is the premium choice for spaces with critical or parallel lighting where every detail matters. Ask us how we can create a truly flawless, high-end appearance.
Why You Should Call Kansas City Drywall Pros Right Now, Not Tomorrow?
Stop scrolling. Right now, put down the phone after you read this, and call Kansas City Drywall Pros. Here's why:
You've got a problem. A crack, a hole, a water stain, a wall that needs to come together before your project stalls out. Every day you wait is a day that problem gets a little worse and a little more expensive to fix. That's not pressure talking, that's just math.
Here's what you're actually buying when you call. Eight years of knowing exactly how Kansas City homes are built and how they age. Texture matching so seamless you won't be able to find the repair yourself. Workmanship backed by real standards, that meets codes, all handled, so nothing comes back to bite you later.
You want the cheap guy who ghosts you halfway through? Or the crew that shows up, does it right, and stands behind it?
You already know the answer. Pick up the phone. Call Kansas City Drywall Pros right now. Not tomorrow. Now.
Our Kansas City Drywall Pros Process
Step 1: Request Your Free Estimate
Give us a call or fill out our online form and tell us about your project. We'll ask a few questions about the type of drywall work needed, the size of the area, and any existing damage or concerns. Photos are always helpful, but not required. From there, we'll schedule a convenient time to evaluate the project in person.
Step 2: On-Site Evaluation & Written Quote
One of our drywall specialists will visit your property to inspect the work area, take measurements, assess any damage, and identify the best repair or installation approach. We'll discuss texture options, project timelines, and any code or moisture-related concerns that may affect the work. After the inspection, you'll receive a detailed written quote with clear pricing and no hidden costs.
Step 3: Schedule Your Project
Once you approve the estimate, we'll schedule the project and coordinate all the details. We'll explain what areas need to be cleared, what furniture should be moved, and how we'll protect floors, trim, and nearby surfaces. Our goal is to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible before work begins.
Step 4: Professional Installation or Repair
Our team arrives on time and gets to work preparing the area, hanging drywall panels, completing drywall repairs, taping seams, applying joint compound, sanding surfaces, matching textures, and performing any necessary finishing work. Depending on the project, we may also install corner bead, repair ceilings, remove damaged materials, or apply specialty finishes. Throughout the process, we keep you informed and treat your home with care and respect.
Step 5: Final Walkthrough & Cleanup
Before we leave, we carefully inspect the finished work to ensure everything meets our quality standards. We vacuum the work area, remove debris, wipe down surfaces, and perform a final walkthrough with you to answer any questions. We don't consider the job complete until you're satisfied with the finished result and your home is left clean and ready to enjoy.
Considerations for Kansas City Walls
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Residential and Commercial Drywall FAQs
Drywall costs in Kansas City vary depending on the size of the project, the type of drywall being installed, and the level of finish required. Most homeowners can expect to pay around $2 to $3 per square foot for new drywall installation, while drywall repairs typically range from $150 to $1,500+ depending on the extent of the damage. Larger projects, such as basement finishing, often fall between $10,000 and $30,000 based on square footage, ceiling height, and project complexity. Factors that affect pricing include moisture-resistant or fire-rated drywall, texture matching, ceiling work, demolition of damaged materials, accessibility, and whether a standard or premium Level 5 finish is desired. Because every project is unique, we provide detailed, upfront estimates with transparent pricing so you know exactly what to expect before work begins. Our estimates include both labor and materials, and every project is backed by a workmanship warranty for added peace of mind.
Project timelines depend on the size of the job, the scope of damage, and the materials needed, and we’ll walk you through all of that during your estimate so you know exactly what to expect. For smaller drywall repairs, we can often complete everything in a single visit. Our goal is always to give you a clear timeline upfront and deliver high-quality results with as little disruption to your home as possible.
Drywall cracking and joint separation are highly common issues in the Kansas City region, primarily driven by our distinct geography and dramatic seasonal climate shifts. Kansas City sits on highly expansive clay soils that naturally expand when saturated with spring rainwater and contract during dry summer spells. This cyclical movement causes residential and commercial foundations to shift slightly. Furthermore, our humid continental climate brings extreme temperature swings—ranging from sub-zero winters to 90°F+ summers. These temperature changes cause wood framing members behind your walls to expand and contract. When the structural wood shifts, it exerts immense stress on the rigid drywall panels, focusing the energy on the weakest points: the joints. If the original contractor used subpar joint compound, skipped the mechanical fastening steps, or failed to pre-fill framing gaps, the joint tape will inevitably buckle, crack, or peel away. We resolve this by using premium high-flex compounds and advanced fiberglass or structural paper tapes engineered to withstand standard structural deflection.
For standard cosmetic drywall repairs—such as patching a doorknob hole, repairing minor water damage, or fixing stress cracks—the Kansas City, Missouri City Planning & Development Department does not require a formal building permit. These activities fall under standard property maintenance. However, if your project involves structural modifications—such as tearing down an existing wall, building a new partition wall to create a bedroom, finishing a previously unfinished basement, or executing a large-scale commercial build-out—a municipal building permit is mandatory. These permits ensure that structural modifications, electrical routing behind the walls, and localized fire blocks comply fully with the International Residential Code (IRC) or International Building Code (IBC).
Yes, our team specializes in invisible texture matching, which is a rare skill set in the modern drywall market. Matching an existing texture requires deep historical trade knowledge, an understanding of aggregate materials, and precise control over application equipment. Wall textures vary dramatically across different eras of Kansas City architecture—ranging from heavy commercial knockdown and classic orange peel to traditional acoustic popcorn, stomp textures, and hand-applied skip-trowel finishes. Our master craftsmen evaluate the precise depth, pattern density, and directional flow of your existing wall texture. We then calibrate our professional spray rigs, adjust air pressure settings, and select specific aggregate compounds to replicate that pattern flawlessly. Once our patch is textured, primed, and painted, it blends seamlessly into the surrounding wall, making the original damage entirely undetectable.
We take immense pride in our workmanship and back every residential and commercial project with our ironclad workmanship warranty. Our warranty explicitly protects your completed surfaces against future joint cracking, drywall sagging, nail or screw pops, or joint tape separation resulting from installation errors. We utilize heavy-duty mechanical fasteners, premium high-bond adhesives, and industry-leading compounding formulations to ensure our work holds up over the long term. If a structural issue related to our installation arises within the warranty coverage window, our team will return to your property promptly to execute full repairs at absolutely zero cost to you.
The best type of drywall depends on your space, how it's being used, and any local code requirements. During our evaluation, we'll recommend the right materials for your project, whether that's standard drywall, moisture-resistant drywall, fire-rated drywall, or another specialty product. Our goal is to help you choose an option that provides the best performance, durability, and value for your home.
We proudly serve homeowners and businesses throughout the entire Kansas City metro area on both the Missouri and Kansas sides. This includes Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS as well as surrounding communities like Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Prairie Village, Leawood, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Independence, Gladstone, and Liberty.
Kansas City's Trusted Drywall Contractor
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