Drywall Ceiling Installation in Greenville, SC
Drywall ceiling installation in Greenville, SC costs $1.80 to $4.00 per square foot — about 15% to 30% more than wall drywall — because ceilings require lifts, more screws to fight gravity, and more careful finishing. We install standard 8-foot ceilings, vaulted and cathedral ceilings, coffered ceilings, and 12-foot+ commercial ceilings.
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What Is Ceiling Installation?
Drywall ceiling installation uses 1/2-inch standard drywall in most rooms and 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall above attached garages and in commercial applications (per code). Ceilings require a panel lift (or two installers) to position 4x8 or 4x12 sheets overhead, and screws every 8 inches into ceiling joists or trusses. Vaulted and cathedral ceilings need scaffolding. Knockdown texture is the most common Greenville ceiling finish; smooth Level 5 is becoming more popular in modern builds. Most ceiling cracks come from truss uplift in winter, not bad install.
Ceiling Installation Cost in Greenville, SC
Drywall ceiling installation in Greenville averages $1.80 to $4.00 per square foot installed and finished. Standard 8-foot ceilings are at the low end. Add 15% for 9–10 foot ceilings, 25% for 12-foot, and up to 50% for vaulted or cathedral ceilings requiring scaffolding. Coffered ceilings are quoted by design.
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard 8-foot ceiling | $1.80 – $2.60 / sqft |
| 9–10 foot ceiling | $2.10 – $3.00 / sqft |
| 12-foot ceiling | $2.40 – $3.40 / sqft |
| Vaulted / cathedral | $2.80 – $4.00+ / sqft |
| Coffered ceiling | Quoted by design |
Our Ceiling Installation Process
- 1Verify joist or truss spacing and locate framing.
- 2Position panel lift; hang 4x12 sheets perpendicular to joists.
- 3Screw every 8 inches into framing, edges and field.
- 4Tape, three-coat Level 4 finish.
- 5Apply knockdown or smooth texture per spec.
- 6Walk and warranty.
Why Choose Professional Ceiling Installation in Greenville?
Ceilings are unforgiving — every imperfection shows under afternoon light, and gravity makes finishing harder. Our crews carry panel lifts and scaffolding for vaulted work, screw to spec to prevent screw pops, and finish ceilings as carefully as walls.
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