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New Braunfels Drywall Repair Pros

Drywall Installation in New Braunfels, TX

Drywall installation in New Braunfels, TX for additions, remodels, and full rooms. Hung, taped, and texture-finished. Free estimates.

  • 15+ Years local experience
  • 500+ Projects completed
  • Licensed & Insured

Serving New Braunfels and nearby communities.

Repair is one thing. A whole new room or addition is another. New Braunfels Drywall Repair Pros also handles full drywall installation for additions, remodels, and rooms that need a complete redo.

This is a bigger scope than patch work, so we plan it out properly, from hanging sheets to the final texture coat.

What's included

What's included with Drywall Installation

  • Hanging sheets — cut and secured to framing
  • Taping and mudding — multiple coats across all seams
  • Sanding — smoothed to a paint-ready surface
  • Texture application — knockdown, orange peel, smooth, or matched to adjoining rooms
  • Optional — ceiling drywall installation alongside walls
  • Customer prep — clearing the room of furniture and belongings ahead of the install date

How it works

How our Drywall Installation process works

  1. Drywall Installation Measure and order board photo
    Step 1

    Site visit and measurements

    framing checked, sheet counts calculated

  2. Protect the space photo
    Step 2

    Free estimate

    quoted based on square footage and finish type

  3. Hang the board photo
    Step 3

    Hanging

    sheets cut and screwed to framing

  4. Tape the seams photo
    Step 4

    Taping

    seams taped and first coat applied

  5. Apply fill and finish coats photo
    Step 5

    Mud coats

    two to three additional coats, sanded between each

  6. Sand smooth photo
    Step 6

    Texture application

    matched to the rest of the home or chosen fresh for a new space

  7. Texture and blend photo
    Step 7

    Final sand and inspect

    checked under light for smoothness

  8. Final walkthrough photo
    Step 8

    Cleanup

    debris and dust cleared from the site

Cost

What does a Drywall Installation cost in New Braunfels?

Every project's different, so a free estimate is the fastest way to a real number.

Project typeTypical rangeWhat’s included
Small room or closet$1,200–$2,500hang, tape, texture, paint-ready
Standard bedroom or office addition$2,500–$5,000full walls and ceiling
Larger room or open-concept space$5,000–$9,000+more square footage, more labor
Ceiling-only installation$3–$6per square foot — depends on height and access

These are typical local ballparks — final cost depends on scope, materials, and site conditions. A free estimate gives you an accurate, itemized number for your home.

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Materials

Materials and methods we use

  • Drywall Installation materials photo

    1/2-inch standard drywall for walls

    standard thickness for most residential framing

  • Mold-resistant paperless board photo

    5/8-inch fire-rated board where required

    used in garages or shared walls per code

  • Setting-type joint compound photo

    Moisture-resistant board for bathrooms and laundry rooms

    holds up better in higher-humidity spaces

  • Metal corner bead photo

    Setting-type compound for first coat

    cures hard and reduces shrinkage on new seams

  • Paper tape for flat seams, mesh for angles photo

    All-purpose finishing compound

    smooth final coats

  • Level-5 skim coat photo

    Texture sprayer

    applied to match existing home finishes or as a fresh choice for new spaces

Timeline

How long does a Drywall Installation take?

  1. 01

    Measurements and quote

    same day
  2. 02

    Hanging

    1–2 days

    depending on room size

  3. 03

    Taping and first mud coat

    1 day
  4. 04

    Dry time between coats

    24 hours

    each

  5. 05

    Sanding and texture

    1–2 days
  6. 06

    Paint-ready finish

    5–10 days

    total for a standard room

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Codes & permits

Permits and codes for Drywall Installation

New additions typically need a permit from the city or county even though the drywall itself is just the finishing step.

Typically needs a permitOften no permit
New construction or room additionsReplacing drywall within existing framing with no structural change
Garage conversions or structural remodelsInterior finish work on an already-permitted addition
Any work tied to an inspected remodel project

DIY vs pro

DIY vs hiring a pro for Drywall Installation

DIYHire a pro
A very small closet or utility space with basic finish needsFull rooms or additions
Anything requiring texture matching to adjoining spaces
Ceiling installation, since overhead work is harder to do solo

When to call

When to call for Drywall Installation

Get your project scoped with a free estimate before framing goes too far ahead of the drywall plan.

  • You're finishing an addition or converted space
  • An older room needs a full drywall replacement instead of another round of patches
  • You want new construction and existing rooms to match smoothly

Before & after

Before and after Drywall Installation

  • Drywall Installation photo
    Before
  • Drywall Installation photo
    After

FAQs

Drywall Installation FAQs

Is it cheaper to patch drywall or replace the whole sheet?

For existing damage, patching is almost always cheaper. Full installation only applies to new construction, additions, or rooms being completely redone.

Do New Braunfels or Comal County require a permit for drywall installation?

New additions or structural remodels typically do. Standard finish work inside already-framed, existing spaces usually doesn't.

How much does drywall installation cost for a full room?

Standard bedroom-size rooms typically run $2,500–$5,000 depending on square footage and texture complexity.

How long does drywall installation take for an addition?

Most standard rooms take 5–10 days from hanging through paint-ready finish, accounting for dry time between coats.

Can I DIY a full drywall installation?

For a full room, it's a bigger undertaking than most homeowners expect, especially getting seams and texture to look professional. A small closet is more realistic.

Next step

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