Drywall Finishing in Lenexa, KS
Kansas City Drywall Pros finishes drywall, repairs walls, and builds out commercial space across Lenexa, KS.
Lenexa is one of the newer cities we serve, with neighborhoods that have filled in since the 1990s and a downtown built in the last decade.
- Free quotes with upfront pricing
- Serving the Kansas City metro since 2018
- Family-friendly, bilingual crews (English and Spanish)
- Owner Ruben brings 27 years of hands-on experience
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Recent Drywall Projects in Lenexa
Finished Basement in a Newer Home Near Black Hoof Park
A young family in a home built in the 2010s wanted their unfinished basement turned into a family room, plus bathroom and guest bedroom. After the framing, electrical, and plumbing passed inspection, we hung, taped, and finished about 1,000 square feet of walls and ceilings, boxed the ductwork into clean soffits, and kept the shutoffs reachable with access panels. They said the basement felt like a new floor of the house, not an afterthought.
Office Suite Near Lenexa City Center
A small professional firm leasing space on 87th Street needed two private offices and a conference room carved out of an open suite. We hung and finished the new partitions, patched the existing walls, and finished to Level 4 so the painters could follow right behind us. The office manager said we finished earlier than she expected.
Settling Cracks and Nail Pops in a 1990s Two-Story
Homeowners in a two-story built in the 1990s had nail pops across the upstairs hallway and cracks above several door frames and the ceiling. We reset the loose fasteners, reinforced the cracked joints with new tape, and matched the orange-peel texture before priming. They were all smiles when we showed them the results.
Drywall Services We Handle Most in Lenexa
Lenexa is mostly newer homes with a growing downtown. Our work here is more about finishing new space than restoring old walls.
Basement Drywall Finishing
Lenexa’s median year built is 1992. About 5,440 homes have gone up since 2010. Many still have basements waiting to be finished. We’ll turn yours into a family room, office, or guest space.
Commercial Drywall
Lenexa City Center is a 200-acre downtown along I-435. Offices and shops move in and out. Every build-out needs partitions and clean ceilings. We build them on your timeline.
Drywall Repair & Hole Patching
Homes from the 1990s and 2000s are now old enough for nail pops and settling cracks. They tend to show up along hallways and door frames. We reset the fasteners and patch the cracks smooth.
Drywall Finishing
Open floor plans and tall walls show every seam. A smooth, even finish matters before paint goes on. Our Pros tape, coat, and sand until your walls are ready.
Fire Rated Drywall
Mixed-use buildings put offices, shops, and homes under one roof. They can call for fire-rated walls between spaces. We install rated drywall to match the plans.
We also offer Residential Drywall Installation & Hanging, Drywall Texture Matching, Water Damage Drywall Restoration, Ceiling Replacement & Repair, Popcorn Ceiling Removal, Garage Drywall, and Bathroom Drywall.
How Lenexa Homes Shape Our Drywall Work
Housing Age and What It Means for Your Walls
Lenexa was platted in 1869, incorporated in 1907, and was known in the 1930s as the “Spinach Capital of the World.” Most of its homes are far newer. The 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the city’s median year built at 1992, with about 5,440 housing units built in 2010 or later. Only about 28% of Lenexa homes predate 1980, though roughly 5,150 of those went up in the 1970s. So we see both newer construction and solid 1970s homes ready for updates.
How the Housing Market Shapes the Projects We See
Lenexa counted 57,434 residents in the 2020 Census across 34.5 square miles, and its growth has left a lot of homes with unfinished basements. Finishing those basements is our most common Lenexa job. Homes built in the 1990s and 2000s are also reaching the age when nail pops, settling cracks, and worn textures need attention, often right before a sale.
Commercial Drywall in Lenexa
Lenexa City Center, the city’s 200-acre downtown at 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard along I-435, mixes offices, shops, restaurants, and homes. The City Hall, Lenexa Public Market, and Lenexa Rec Center campus that opened there in 2017 anchors the district. Office and retail build-outs there need partitions, ceiling patches, and clean finishes on a tight schedule, which is the kind of commercial work we do.
Basements, Moisture, and Freeze-Thaw
Lenexa averages about 37 inches of rain a year, according to the city’s Rain to Recreation stormwater program, and its creeks feed Mill Creek on the way to the Kansas River. Below-grade walls stay cool, so humid summer air can condense on them. Before we hang board in a basement, we check for seepage, efflorescence, and damp floor-wall joints, and we hold the drywall off the slab.
Permits and Local Codes
Lenexa’s adopted codes include the 2018 International Residential Code and the 2017 National Electrical Code, and the Department of Community Development answers permit questions. The city endorses the Johnson County Building Officials’ basement finish and remodeling guidelines, so a basement bedroom will need a code-compliant egress window. We time our drywall so walls stay open until the required inspections pass.
Neighborhoods and Landmarks We Work Around
We work in neighborhoods across the city, from the historic rail depot area near Santa Fe Trail Drive and Pflumm Road to homes near Black Hoof Park on Monticello Road, whose 35-acre Lake Lenexa is part of the city’s stormwater program, and the newer streets around Lenexa City Center.
Frequently Asked Questions About Drywall in Lenexa
How much does it cost to finish a basement in Lenexa?
Many Lenexa basement finishes fall between $7,000 and $14,000 for drywall, depending on square footage, ceiling height, soffits, and finish level. We give you a free quote with upfront pricing.
What permits apply to a Lenexa basement finish?
New walls, bedrooms, and electrical work can require building permits and inspections. Confirm with Lenexa’s Department of Community Development before starting. A basement bedroom also needs an emergency escape opening.
Why does my newer Lenexa home have nail pops?
Framing lumber dries and shifts during a home’s first years, which can push fasteners out. We reset or replace the fasteners, refinish the spots, and match the surrounding texture.
Do you handle commercial build-outs near Lenexa City Center?
Yes. We hang and finish partitions, patch ceilings, and prepare walls for paint in offices and retail spaces, scheduled around your move-in date.
How do you keep basement drywall from getting damp?
We check the walls for moisture first, recommend fixing any leaks or drainage problems, hold the board off the concrete floor, and use moisture-resistant board where it makes sense.