Dense grid of older bungalows north of downtown: popcorn-ceiling removal, plaster patching, and small remodel hanging in 1910s to 1940s homes are the bread and butter.
Columbia is one of Bellingham's oldest neighborhoods, a tight grid of narrow tree-lined streets northwest of downtown where most homes were built between 1910 and 1950. It's Craftsman bungalow country, covered front porches and gable trim, with larger stately homes bordering Elizabeth Park, Whatcom County's first official park, and the Eldridge Historical District along the southern edge.
These homes mix early plaster with the drywall that came later in remodels and additions, so we see all of it here. Plaster cracks and patches in the older bungalows, popcorn and acoustic ceilings from mid-century updates that owners want gone, and small remodel hangs when a Columbia kitchen or back room gets opened up. Popcorn removal is a steady call, and on any home from before about 1980 we test the ceiling for asbestos before a scraper touches it. We match the orange-peel and smooth finishes common in the neighborhood so a repair or a refinished ceiling blends with the rest of the house.
In Columbia, a single small patch starts around $150 and most drywall repairs run $200 to $1,200, while a full hang and finish is priced by the square foot of board, usually $2.25 to $4.50. Plaster repair on older Columbia walls runs from about $600 for a few cracks up to $6,000 for a full re-key or skim coat. The exact number depends on the size of the job, the texture to match, and the board the room needs. We give you a free, line-item quote before any work starts.
Do you do drywall and plaster in Columbia?
Yes. Columbia is one of our core service areas and our crew works here regularly. We know the local housing, plaster and early drywall, and what holds up in our damp climate, so we bring the right board and the right texture for the job. Free estimates, fast callback.
What drywall services do you offer in Columbia?
Drywall repair and patching, drywall hanging and finishing, texture matching and application, popcorn ceiling removal, plaster repair and skim coating, water-damage and mold-resistant drywall, and garage and basement drywall throughout Columbia and the greater Bellingham area.
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