The right board in the right place
- Standard board for most walls and ceilings, with sag-resistant ceiling board where spans need it.
- Moisture-resistant board for basements and damp areas; cement board or a waterproofing system in showers.
- Fire-rated Type X where code calls for it, such as between an attached garage and the house.
- Sound-rated assemblies for bedrooms, offices and home theatres, with acoustic insulation behind.
What's included in an LR drywall quote
Supply and delivery of drywall, hanging and screwing to framing, taping all joints and corners, three coats of compound with proper drying time between each, sanding between coats, and a final Level 4 or Level 5 finish depending on spec.
Quoted separately: metal framing, insulation, primer and painting.
Drywall pricing in Halton
| Where your job lands | Per sq ft of surface | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Simple rooms | $2.50 – $3.50 | Standard 8–9′ ceilings, few corners |
| Typical home | $3.50 – $4.50 | A mix of standard and feature ceilings, bulkheads, more corners |
| Complex & luxury | $4.50 – $5.50 | Coffered and curved ceilings, tall walls, Level 5 finish |
| Basements | $2.50 – $5.50+ | Can run higher: bulkheads, soffits and corners mean more taping |
| Commercial & multi-unit | $2.50 – $4.00 | Long straight partitions, Level 4 finish |
Drywall and taping together, materials included: board, compound, tape, screws and corner bead, hung, taped in three coats with drying time, and sanded. Homes $2.50–$5.50; commercial $2.50–$4.00. Per square foot of wall and ceiling surface (not floor area). Framing, insulation, primer and paint quoted separately. Your on-site quote is exact.
Rule of thumb: the drywall (material) you need is roughly your floor area × 3.5 in square feet of board. Multiply that by our rate, or simply multiply your floor area by $8.75–$19.25 ($2.50–$5.50 × 3.5). Your free site visit measures it exactly and turns it into a written price. Get your exact number →
Drywall is priced on wall and ceiling surface, not floor area. A 3,000 sq ft home needs roughly 10,500 sq ft of drywall (floor area × 3.5). Beware very low quotes: they usually mean thinner board, fewer coats or skipped sanding, and redoing drywall after paint costs far more.
Local drywall crews
Commercial drywall
For GCs, landlords and tenants: fire-rated assemblies, Level 4 standard and schedules built around your trades.
Scope we cover
- Boarding: walls and ceilings in standard, Type X fire-rated, moisture- and mould-resistant, and abuse- or impact-resistant boards where specified.
- Fire-rated and acoustic assemblies: layers, fastener spacing, joint treatment and perimeter sealing per the listed design.
- Taping and finishing: from fire-taping in service spaces to Level 4 for most painted walls and Level 5 for critical light.
- Bulkheads, soffits and drywall ceilings, finished with the walls.
- Corner bead, reveals and trims, including shadow-line details.
Levels of finish, written into the quote
Most drywall disputes come from a finish level nobody wrote down. We put it on the quote, by area:
| Level | What it is | Where it's used |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape set in compound | Above ceilings, plenums, service areas |
| 2 | Tape plus one coat | Warehouses, tile backing |
| 3 | Two coats | Heavy texture finishes |
| 4 | Three coats, sanded smooth | Most painted commercial walls |
| 5 | Level 4 + full skim coat | Gloss paint, glass walls, raking light |
More on the top level in Level 5 drywall finish explained.
Commercial drywall pricing
LR's published 2026 range for commercial and multi-unit drywall is $2.50–$4.00 per sq ft of wall and ceiling surface, materials included (supply and install), with T-bar ceilings quoted separately. Fire-rated layers, height and finish level move the number. Here's the full table for context:
| Where your job lands | Per sq ft of surface | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Simple rooms | $2.50 – $3.50 | Standard 8–9′ ceilings, few corners |
| Typical home | $3.50 – $4.50 | A mix of standard and feature ceilings, bulkheads, more corners |
| Complex & luxury | $4.50 – $5.50 | Coffered and curved ceilings, tall walls, Level 5 finish |
| Basements | $2.50 – $5.50+ | Can run higher: bulkheads, soffits and corners mean more taping |
| Commercial & multi-unit | $2.50 – $4.00 | Long straight partitions, Level 4 finish |
Drywall and taping together, materials included: board, compound, tape, screws and corner bead, hung, taped in three coats with drying time, and sanded. Homes $2.50–$5.50; commercial $2.50–$4.00. Per square foot of wall and ceiling surface (not floor area). Framing, insulation, primer and paint quoted separately. Your on-site quote is exact.
Rule of thumb: the drywall (material) you need is roughly your floor area × 3.5 in square feet of board. Multiply that by our rate, or simply multiply your floor area by $8.75–$19.25 ($2.50–$5.50 × 3.5). Your free site visit measures it exactly and turns it into a written price. Get your exact number →
Why one sub for framing, board, tape and ceilings
When the same company frames and finishes, there's no finger-pointing over crooked studs causing ridged seams, or missing backing behind finished board. LR carries metal framing, drywall and taping, and T-bar ceilings on one schedule. How commercial work differs from residential: commercial vs residential drywall.
Common questions
How is drywall priced?
Per square foot of wall and ceiling surface, supply and install. In Halton in 2026 that's typically $2.50–$5.50 per sq ft depending on project type and finish level.
Do you supply the drywall?
Yes. Our quotes include supply and delivery of board, plus hanging, taping, three coats, sanding and final finish.
Do you do small jobs?
We take on projects of every scale. Tell us about yours and we'll let you know quickly if it's a fit.
What does commercial drywall cost per square foot?
LR's published 2026 range for commercial and multi-unit work is $2.50–$4.00 per sq ft of wall and ceiling surface, materials included, supply and install. T-bar ceilings are quoted separately.
Do you build fire-rated walls?
Yes. Fire-rated assemblies are built to the listed design on your drawings: board type, layers, fastening and sealing as specified.
What level of finish do you provide?
Whatever the spec calls for, written into the quote by area. Level 4 for most painted walls, Level 5 for gloss paint or critical lighting.
