Drywall Installation San Diego
Full-service residential drywall — planning, material, hanging, taping, texture, and a clean job site. Built for homeowners, owner-builders, custom homes, and ADUs across San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO ARTISANS
Large enough to scale. Small enough to stay personal.
Drywall installation is more than hanging sheets.
A clean drywall job starts before the first sheet goes up. Sheet counts, material ordering, stocking, protection, hanging, inspection support, taping, texture, sanding, cleanup, and debris disposal — we manage the whole scope, not just the board.
More than hanging sheets. We run the whole scope — plan to cleanup.
SGP Drywall is a residential drywall installation company built for homeowners, owner-builders, custom homes, ADUs, and remodels — the projects that need planning and communication, not just production speed.
SGP was built by a drywall contractor who came up through the trade — a third-generation background, years in the field, and time running jobs as a foreman before starting the company. That field experience is why residential work runs the way it does here: clear estimates, organized scheduling, and straight answers before the work starts. A business degree from SDSU keeps the planning and communication side as sharp as the field side.
Good drywall is planned before it’s taped.
Owner-builders need more than hangers. They need a plan.
You’re managing a construction timeline, coordinating inspections, and making decisions most production crews never have to deal with. Drywall needs to fit around that — not the other way around.
We’ve worked with enough owner-builders to know that clear scope and direct communication matter more than low per-sheet bids.
Owner-builders need clarity, not vague pricing.
Send your plans
We review drawings or photos and give you a clear drywall scope and sheet count.
Know what’s included
Material, hanging, beads, taping, finish level, texture, and cleanup — spelled out up front.
Work around inspections
We coordinate hanging, nail/screw inspection, and finish scheduling around your timeline.
Talk to a real person
Direct communication and problem-solving — not a change-order-first production mindset.
Full-Service · What’s Included
From sheet count to final cleanup.
Drywall installation isn’t one task — it’s a managed scope. Here’s what we plan, coordinate, and handle on a typical residential job.
One crew, the whole scope.
Stocking, straight edging, beads, inspection, finish, cleanup — part of the job, not surprise add-ons.
Want a rough number before a formal estimate? Our drywall calculator helps you ballpark a sheet count — then send plans or photos for a real scope. Labor-only or full material + labor, your call.
Project Types · Residential
Built for the projects that need a real crew.
From a single-room addition to a full custom home, we size the crew and scope to the job — across San Diego County.
ADUs
Detached and attached ADUs hung and finished to current code — a steady part of our schedule throughout the year.
Custom & Spec Homes
High-detail residential drywall — high ceilings, custom edges, and finish levels that hold up to natural light.
Home Additions
New square footage tied cleanly into the existing home — matched transitions, beads, and texture.
Remodels
Kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodels — coordinated around other trades and your inspection timeline.
Garage Conversions
Turning garages into living space — insulation, fire-rated assemblies, and finished walls.
Multifamily Units
Larger residential projects where crew size, sound assemblies, and schedule all matter.
High & Vaulted Ceilings
Scaffolding, safe access, and flat results on tall and vaulted ceilings.
New Construction
Ground-up residential drywall — planned, stocked, hung, and finished with the right crew size.
Crew Capacity · Right-Sized
The right crew size for the job.
We don’t lock you into a fixed crew. Smaller remodels and full custom homes need different approaches — we staff accordingly.
- Smaller jobs (under ~200 sheets): around a 5-man crew
- Typical jobs (~300 sheets): around a 9-man crew
- Multifamily & larger: up to 15-man crews when needed
- Crew size set by schedule, access & deadline
Custom Finishes · Details
Custom homes need a crew that understands details.
Finish level matters when the light hits the wall. We work to Level 4, Level 5, and every texture in between.
- Level 4, Level 5 & smooth-wall finishes
- Orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel & imperfect smooth
- Bullnose, square bead, zip & reveal beads
- Black-window returns, niches & clean transitions
- Soundproofing: RC channel, Green Glue, rockwool
- Moisture-resistant board for wet areas
Drywall we've hung and finished.
A few recent residential jobs across San Diego County — hung, taped, textured, and cleaned up.
A small sample — more available on request.
Three easy ways to get a number.
No commitment required. Start however is easiest for you — we reply with real numbers.
Send Your Plans
Upload a PDF, screenshot, or rough sketch — we review and send back a real number.
Send Plans or PhotosText Photos & Dimensions
A few room photos and rough dimensions get us most of the way there — no plans needed.
Text UsUse the Calculator
Get a rough sheet count yourself, then send it over and we’ll confirm with a real scope.
Open Drywall CalculatorKnowledge · FAQ
Drywall installation, answered.
How much does drywall installation cost?
Residential drywall installation typically ranges from $1.50–$3.50 per square foot installed, depending on finish level, ceiling height, board type, and crew size. ADUs and custom homes with high ceilings or Level 5 finishes run toward the higher end. Send us plans or photos — we'll reply with a real estimate based on your actual scope. See our cost guide.
How many sheets will my project need?
Sheet count depends on square footage, ceiling height, and how much cutting is involved. A typical room adds roughly 10–15% waste factor on top of net wall area. Our drywall calculator can give you a ballpark — or send us plans and we'll figure it out as part of the estimate process.
What's included in an estimate?
Our estimates cover material (board, screws, compound, tape, bead) and labor — hanging, finishing, and cleanup. We'll flag any scope questions upfront: insulation, scaffolding, framing corrections, or inspection coordination. No surprise add-ons after the fact.
Do you provide materials?
Yes — we handle material purchase and delivery as part of a full-scope job and stock it inside the job site. If you prefer labor-only with owner-supplied material, that's an option too. Just let us know upfront so we can price it correctly.
Can you install insulation?
Yes. Batt insulation is part of our scope when it's needed before the board goes up. We coordinate it as part of the hanging phase so you don't need a separate insulation contractor on smaller jobs.
Do you install 5/8" Type X, moisture-resistant board, or soundproofing assemblies?
Yes to all three. 5/8" Type X is standard for garages, ADUs, and fire-rated assemblies. Moisture-resistant board goes in bathrooms and wet areas. For soundproofing we install RC channel, resilient clips, Green Glue, and rockwool where the assembly calls for it. More on soundproofing.
Do you work from plans?
Yes. We prefer plans when they're available — they let us give you a more accurate estimate and catch scope questions before the job starts. If you don't have formal plans, photos and rough dimensions work fine for most residential jobs.
Do you handle nail/screw inspections?
Yes. On jobs that require an inspection before taping, we coordinate with your inspector and schedule the taping crew accordingly. We've done enough residential projects to know how to sequence around inspection timelines without losing days.
How quickly can you schedule?
Availability depends on what's on the schedule. Smaller jobs sometimes move faster; larger custom homes are usually booked a few weeks out. Reach out with your timeline — we'll be straightforward about when we can start.
What finish levels do you offer?
We finish to Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5. Level 4 is standard for most painted residential walls. Level 5 — a skim coat over the entire surface — is the right call for high-gloss paint, strong sidelighting, or high-end custom homes. We also do orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, and imperfect smooth textures.
Do you work on ADUs, additions, and custom homes?
Yes — these are a consistent part of our schedule. ADUs have specific fire-rating requirements we know well. Home additions need careful transition work where new drywall meets existing surfaces. Custom homes often have high ceilings, custom bead details, and Level 5 finishes — all things we handle regularly. See our ADU drywall page.
Send plans or photos — we'll take it from there.
No commitment, no pressure — send whatever you have and we'll respond with a real number.
Prefer to send it over? Photos work great.
Text or email a few photos of the space (or your plans). We'll reply with a sheet count and a real scope — usually the same day.
Text Plans or Photos Call (619) 806-2169We can usually give guidance from photos first — no pressure.