Drywall Installation in Greenville, SC
Drywall installation in Greenville, SC costs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot installed and typically takes 1 to 2 days for a single room or 3 to 7 days for a full house. Greenville Drywall Contractors handles every step in-house — measuring, hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and texturing — using USG Sheetrock, National Gypsum, and CertainTeed materials.
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What Is Drywall Installation?
Drywall installation is the process of hanging gypsum board panels onto wood or metal stud framing, taping the seams, applying joint compound, sanding, and finishing the wall to a paint-ready surface. Most Greenville homes use 1/2-inch standard drywall on interior walls and 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall on garages and ceilings. Wet areas like bathrooms get moisture-resistant green board, and basements often get mold-resistant purple board because of South Carolina's humidity. We hang panels horizontally on most walls to minimize seams, then tape and finish to your specified level — Level 4 for almost all painted walls, Level 5 for glossy finishes or accent walls in luxury homes.
Drywall Installation Cost in Greenville, SC
Drywall installation in Greenville averages $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot all-in, with labor running $1.00 to $2.70 per square foot and materials adding $0.50 to $0.80 per square foot. Expect to pay more for vaulted ceilings (add 15–30%), tight remodel access, or Level 5 finishes. USG Sheetrock panels run $12 to $20 each at local Greenville suppliers — anyone quoting a price built on cheaper imported board is cutting corners.
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Single room (12x12) | $580 – $1,800 |
| Master bedroom or living room | $850 – $3,100 |
| Garage drywall (2-car) | $1,000 – $3,900 |
| Basement drywall (1,000 sqft) | $1,500 – $7,000 |
| Full house (2,000 sqft) | $8,000 – $20,000 |
Our Drywall Installation Process
- 1On-site measurement and free written estimate — same-day response.
- 2Material delivery: USG, National Gypsum, or CertainTeed panels staged on site.
- 3Hang drywall horizontally to minimize seams, screwed every 12 inches.
- 4Tape and apply first coat of joint compound to all seams and corners.
- 5Apply second and third coats with sanding between, true to your finish level.
- 6Texture (orange peel, knockdown, smooth) and final inspection walk-through.
Why Choose Professional Drywall Installation in Greenville?
Hanging drywall is straightforward; finishing it well is not. Bad seams, visible screw pops, and uneven mud show under every paint job and lower the resale value of a Greenville home. Our crews are full-time drywall specialists — not framers or painters who picked it up on the side. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance on every job, deliver Level 1 through Level 5 finishes, and back our work in writing.
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