Hire a Drywall Contractor in Toronto & the GTA
Drywall looks simple until you're staring at seams that telegraph through the paint, or a ceiling patch that will never quite disappear. BuildBridge connects Toronto and GTA homeowners with drywall contractors for repairs, basement finishing, popcorn ceiling removal, and full installs — quoted on your actual walls, not a guess over the phone.
Post one job with photos of the space or damage and your postal code, and drywall pros who serve your neighbourhood quote on the same scope. You compare real per-job and per-square-foot numbers for the same finish level.
How It Works
1. Post your job — free
Describe the work in a couple of minutes — room dimensions, repair size, or the finish level you want. Add photos, your budget range, and your postal code. Drywall pros quote far more accurately when they can see the walls, and your contact details stay private until you choose who to talk to.
2. Local pros send you quotes
We notify local drywall contractors who serve your part of Toronto or the GTA. Pros on BuildBridge are checked, and those who submit their WSIB and insurance details carry the Verified badge.
3. Compare, chat, and hire
Line the quotes up side by side, message pros directly in the platform, check reviews, and hire the one that fits. You're never obligated to hire anyone — the job post costs you nothing either way.
Popular Drywall Jobs & Typical GTA Prices (2026)
A quick sense of what drywall work costs locally. Your quote depends on square footage, ceiling height, and finish level — that's exactly what the quotes are for.
| Job | Typical Cost (GTA) |
|---|---|
| Hang + tape + mud (labour) | $1.75–$2.75 / sq ft |
| Full install, paint-ready (materials + labour) | $2.50–$4.50 / sq ft |
| Small hole patch (doorknob size) | $150–$250 |
| Medium patch (1–4 sq ft) | $250–$450 |
| Popcorn ceiling removal | $2–$4 / sq ft |
| Basement drywall (1,000 sq ft floor) | $4,000–$9,000 |
Why Homeowners Post on BuildBridge
- It's free, and it's fast. One short job post replaces calling around for a trade many homeowners don't know how to find.
- Real quotes, not ballparks. Pros quote on YOUR walls — your photos, your square footage, your postal code — so the numbers you compare describe the same finish level.
- Verified pros. Licence and insurance checks, with a Verified badge for pros who document them.
- Your privacy holds. Your phone number and email stay hidden until a pro has quoted and you decide to engage.
- Canadian and local. BuildBridge is built for the GTA — no foreign call centres, no leads resold across four platforms.
Repairs, Basements, and Full Installs
Most drywall posts on BuildBridge fall into three buckets: repairs (patches, water damage, cracked ceilings), basement and renovation work (hanging, taping, and finishing new rooms), and texture work (popcorn ceiling removal and skim-coating). One caution for older Toronto homes: popcorn ceilings from before the mid-1980s can contain asbestos — a reputable pro will recommend testing before removal, and that step protects everyone in the house.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a drywall contractor through BuildBridge?
Posting your job is completely free, and there's no fee when you hire. You pay only the contractor you choose, at the price you agreed — full paint-ready installation typically runs $2.50–$4.50 per sq ft including materials, and small patches start around $150–$250.
How long does drywall work take?
A single room usually takes 2–4 days across hanging, taping, and mudding — mud needs drying time between coats, so calendar time is longer than labour time. A patched hole is often a same-day or two-visit job.
How bad is the dust, really?
Drywall sanding creates fine dust — a good contractor seals the work area with plastic, uses dust-control sanding where possible, and cleans up before leaving. Ask about it in your post; the answer tells you a lot about the pro.
Should drywall go in before or after flooring?
Almost always before finished flooring — hanging and mudding will scuff, drip, and dust everything below. If your floors are already in, say so in your post so the pro plans protection.
Ready When You Are
Post your drywall job now and let local pros come to you with quotes. Free for homeowners and businesses, takes about 2 minutes.
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