Renovations, water damage and mould all start the same way: the old drywall has to come down. Controlled removal protects the rest of your home and leaves framing ready for what comes next.
Tearing out drywall is easy; tearing it out without damaging what stays, and without filling the house with dust, is the job. We remove board, plaster and lath with containment, and dispose of the material as part of the scope.
Floors and finishes that stay get protected, doorways are contained, and board comes down in sections rather than clouds of dust. Utilities in the wall are identified before anything is opened.
In occupied homes, containment and daily cleanup matter as much as the demolition itself. Confirm the protection plan in your written scope.
Many older Ottawa homes have plaster over wood lath, which is heavier, messier and slower to remove than modern board. It also changes wall thickness at trim and openings — details to plan before replacement.
If the home predates the 1990s, materials like textured coatings or joint compounds may need testing before disturbance. Have suspect material tested first; we do not disturb material that has not been cleared.
Open framing is the cheapest moment for wiring, insulation, vapour control and blocking. Plan those trades before new board goes up.
We can stop at clean, open framing or continue through to new drywall and finishing — the scope is yours to define.
Clear expectations. A considered plan.
A finish that brings the room together.
A close-up and a wider shot of each area, plus what caused it if you know — a leak, a door handle, settling or old plumbing work.
We confirm whether each spot can be patched or needs a section cut out, and note any moisture issue that must be fixed first.
Damaged board is cut back or backed, taped and filled in several thin coats, with drying time and sanding between each.
The repair is feathered into the surrounding wall or ceiling and checked under normal light so it is ready for primer and paint.
A closer look at each type of project. See all projects.
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Yes, disposal is included as a line item in your written scope so you know exactly what is covered.
It is dusty work, which is why containment and protection are planned before anything comes down. In occupied homes we discuss how the rest of the house is sealed off.
Yes. Selective removal is common for water damage, access or partial renovations. The edges are left ready for the new board to blend in.
Yes. Plaster and lath removal is slower and heavier than board removal, and we plan disposal and wall-thickness details accordingly.
Tell us what you have in mind. Let’s talk about your drywall project.
