Do you board for legal suites in Starling?

Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Starling requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the ceiling separating the suite from the floor above, and STC soundproof board on the party walls. Moisture-resistant in all wet areas. That spec is how Starling suites board and pass inspection.

What board do you use on Starling exterior basement walls?

Moisture-resistant board on all Starling exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Starling home.

How long does drywall installation take in a Starling home?

A standard basement in a Starling home typically takes one to two days to board. New construction or a big reno in Starling runs a longer schedule. The Starling timeline you get at the quote is realistic, not optimistic. In Starling, finishing usually begins the day after boarding wraps.

Is drywall installation in Starling a fixed price?

Yes. We assess the job on site, confirm the scope and give you a fixed price before we start. The number does not change after we begin.

How long does drywall installation take in a Edmonton home?

A standard open basement in a Edmonton new build typically takes one to two days to board. A full renovation or larger new build takes longer depending on scope. Honest scheduling in Starling: the quoted timeline is the real one. The taping crew can usually start the next day.

What board do you use for exterior basement walls in Starling?

Every Starling foundation-facing wall, plus plumbing and laundry, gets moisture-resistant board. Starling interior walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” board. Starling suite spec: Type X 5/8” fire-rated ceiling, soundproof party walls. The correct board per Starling surface is set at the on-site quote.

Drywall Installation Starling Edmonton | Board & Tape

Drywall installation hung straight and screwed off right

A good Starling finish starts with good boarding. In Starling the board goes up level, correctly screwed, seams on framing, clean cuts at mechanical and corners. Starling is one of West Henday’s newest communities — most homes have framed, unfinished basements ready for boarding. We cover Starling, East Hills, Applewood and Edmonton and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Fire-rated plus soundproof board on Starling suite separations
Starling coverage — we come to you
STC soundproof board on party walls for legal suites
Starling board hung on the correct screw pattern, seams on framing
Tape-ready Starling boarding, nothing for the taping crew to fix
Correct screw pattern throughout — all seams on framing
Correct screw pattern throughout Starling — all seams on framing

Drywall installation work we do across Edmonton in Edmonton

Basement development boarding in Edmonton — new builds and existing homes

The most common boarding call across Edmonton is full basement development. In newer Edmonton communities — Breckenridge Greens, Edgemont, Glastonbury — the builder framed the basement and the homeowner is ready to develop it. We board ceiling first, then the walls, with moisture-resistant on every exterior foundation wall. In older Edmonton communities — Breckenridge Greens, Edgemont, Glastonbury — the call is often a legal suite conversion with fire-rated and soundproof board to spec.

Renovation boarding and room additions in established Edmonton communities

Established Edmonton homeowners renovating their main floors call us for boarding after walls come down. Kitchen open-ups, room additions, bathroom relocations — all require new board hung to match the adjacent surfaces. We assess the framing, select the right board thickness, hang level and leave the newly boarded walls ready for taping. No visible seam between old and new.

The number we quote is the number you pay

Priced on site, then fixed

An install price that moves halfway through is the most common complaint we hear about the trade. We quote Starling homeowners a fixed price at the on-site quote and the number does not change.

The standard we hang to, across Starling and Breckenridge Greens, Edgemont, Glastonbury

Every joint taped to Level 4, every texture matched precisely, and the walls left paint-ready rather than left for the painter to make good. Free on-site quotes, same-day reply, 7 days a week, throughout Starling, Breckenridge Greens, Edgemont, Glastonbury and surrounding communities. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . '.

Drywall installation work we do in Starling in Edmonton

Basement development and new builds

Basement development boarding is a common call — ceiling first, then walls, with moisture-resistant board on every exterior foundation wall.

Renovation boarding and additions

We also board after walls come down for kitchen open-ups, additions and bathroom relocations in Starling, matching thickness and plane to the adjacent surfaces so there is no visible seam once finished.

Gapping at the floor and around openings

Board should not touch

A small gap at the slab or subfloor keeps board from wicking moisture and gives the building room to move.

Around windows and doors

Joints are kept away from the corners of openings, because a joint that lines up with a corner is exactly where an Starling house concentrates movement and where cracks appear first. It costs an offcut and saves a callback.

Handling the sheets without damaging them

Damage happens before it goes up

Board stored on edge, dragged, or left where it can take moisture arrives at the wall already compromised, and a crushed edge or a damp corner never finishes well.

On our sites

Stacked flat and dry, carried rather than dragged, and damaged sheets set aside for offcuts rather than hung in an Starling room where they will show through the finish.

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Starling in Edmonton?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity

The cost of drywall installation in Starling comes down to the total square footage, the board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof price differently), and whether the job is a new development or a renovation around existing trades. We measure on site and give a fixed price before we start.

Board spec in Starling

The work here usually calls for settling cracks, nail pops and tired texture. The Starling quote maps each surface to its correct board — no inspection surprises.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in Starling Edmonton

Free quote

We come out to your Starling Edmonton property, take a real look at the drywall installation, and hand you a fixed price on the spot — no guessing, no vague ballpark. Every drywall installation quote in Starling Edmonton starts with an honest, on-site assessment.

Book a day

We pick a day that works for your schedule and show up on time, ready to start the drywall installation in Starling Edmonton. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Starling Edmonton home while we finish the drywall installation to a clean, paint-ready standard. Floors covered, doors sealed off, and the site left tidy at the end of every day.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've walked the finished drywall installation with us and you're happy with the result in Starling Edmonton. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

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FAQ — Drywall Installation Starling Edmonton

Drywall Installation Starling Edmonton: your questions answered

Do you board for legal suites in Starling?: Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Starling requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the ceiling separating the suite from the floor above, and STC soundproof board on the party walls. Moisture-resistant in all wet areas. That spec is how Starling suites board and pass inspection.
What board do you use on Starling exterior basement walls?: Moisture-resistant board on all Starling exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Starling home.
How long does drywall installation take in a Starling home in Edmonton?: A standard basement in a Starling home typically takes one to two days to board. New construction or a big reno in Starling runs a longer schedule. The Starling timeline you get at the quote is realistic, not optimistic. In Starling, finishing usually begins the day after boarding wraps.
Is drywall installation in Starling a fixed price in Edmonton?: Yes. We assess the job on site, confirm the scope and give you a fixed price before we start. The number does not change after we begin.
How long does drywall installation take in a Edmonton home in Edmonton?: A standard open basement in a Edmonton new build typically takes one to two days to board. A full renovation or larger new build takes longer depending on scope. Honest scheduling in Starling: the quoted timeline is the real one. The taping crew can usually start the next day.
What board do you use for exterior basement walls in Starling?: Every Starling foundation-facing wall, plus plumbing and laundry, gets moisture-resistant board. Starling interior walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” board. Starling suite spec: Type X 5/8” fire-rated ceiling, soundproof party walls. The correct board per Starling surface is set at the on-site quote.

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