When a room gets framed, wired, and insulated, the drywall is what turns it into a space you can live in. We hang and finish remodels, basement conversions, attic and garage conversions, additions, and ADUs across Bellingham. New work has to pass a City of Bellingham or Whatcom County framing and insulation inspection before anything gets covered, so we hang to that sequence, not around it. Screws at the right spacing, sheets run to break joints over openings, and the right board for each room.
Finishing is where a hang earns its money. We tape every joint, run three coats of compound, and sand to the finish level you specify. Level 4 is the standard for most walls under flat or matte paint. Level 5 adds a full skim coat for walls under glossy paint or strong raking light, where every seam would otherwise show. Either way we hand off a flat, primed-ready surface so the painter can prime and go.
What it actually costs.
Drywall hanging & finishing $2.25 to $4.50 / sq ft of board
Board & finish5/8" and Type X cost more than 1/2"; Level 5 adds a full skim coat
Ceiling heightTall and vaulted ceilings take staging and more labor
Square footageBigger jobs price better per foot than a single small room
CoordinationHanging to inspection timing and around trades adds scheduling
Our four-step process.
Free walkthrough & written quote
We measure the board, confirm the finish level you need, and hand you a line-item quote.
Hang to the inspection
We hang after your framing and insulation pass inspection, with the right board and screw spacing for each room.
Tape, three coats, sand
Every joint taped, three coats of compound, sanded to your Level 4 or Level 5 finish with dust control.
Texture or smooth, then walkthrough
We texture to match or leave it smooth, then walk it with you under raking light before the painter arrives.
Why hire a real drywall crew.
Hang, tape, and finish for remodels, basements, additions, and ADUs
Right board for the room: 1/2", 5/8", Type X, moisture-resistant
Finished to Level 4 or Level 5, primed-ready for paint
Hung to the City of Bellingham or Whatcom County inspection sequence
Dust contained and the site cleaned up daily
Frequently asked questions.
How much does drywall installation cost in Bellingham?
Hanging and finishing in Bellingham runs about $2.25 to $4.50 per square foot of board in 2026. Board type, finish level, and ceiling height drive it: 5/8" and Type X cost more than 1/2", and a Level 5 skim coat adds to a standard Level 4. A typical basement or addition lands in the low thousands; we give you a measured, line-item quote.
How long does it take to hang and finish a room?
A single room is often three to five days including mud dry time, which runs longer in our damp climate. A basement or whole-floor remodel can take one to two weeks. We schedule the hang after your framing and insulation inspection passes and give you a specific timeline.
What is the difference between Level 4 and Level 5?
Level 4 is the standard finish for most walls and ceilings under flat or matte paint: taped joints, three coats, sanded smooth. Level 5 adds a thin skim coat over the whole surface, used for walls under glossy paint or strong raking light where seams would otherwise telegraph. We finish to whichever your project needs.
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