Custom Installations is a North Vancouver-based contractor handling drywall installation and repair across the North Shore. We work in homes and condos throughout Lynn Valley, Lower Lonsdale, Deep Cove, Edgemont Village, and the surrounding area - which means no travel surcharges, no unfamiliar building types, and a crew that actually knows the neighbourhood.
Drywall is one of those trades that looks easy until the paint goes on. Seams that seemed flat, patches that looked flush, repairs that seemed smooth - they all show up under real lighting. We focus on the prep and finishing steps that prevent that: proper coats, adequate drying time, and clean feathering that holds up after paint. The goal is walls and ceilings that look like they were never touched.
Drywall Repair in North Vancouver
Most drywall repair calls start with a specific situation: a plumber opened a wall, a ceiling got water damage, a doorknob punched through, or an old repair never quite blended. Whatever the starting point, the goal is the same - a surface that looks clean and consistent once it's painted, with no visible patch lines or texture mismatches.
North Vancouver's wet coastal climate means moisture-related drywall damage is common, particularly in older homes and on exterior-adjacent walls. We assess what's behind the damage before patching - making sure there's no ongoing moisture issue that would just cause the same problem again - then repair cleanly and finish to match the surrounding surface.
Common repair scenarios we handle:
Send us a photo of the damage - it helps us give you a faster, more accurate quote.
Drywall Installation in North Vancouver
New drywall installation usually comes up in the middle of a larger project - a basement renovation, a kitchen or bathroom gut, a layout change, or a room addition. We handle the full scope: hanging, taping, mudding, finishing, and leaving you a paint-ready surface. No hand-offs between multiple trades for the drywall stage.
Finishing quality is where most drywall installations fall short. Rushed mudding, too few coats, or poor feathering produces ridges and waves that only become visible after painting - under side-lighting or in raking daylight. We work in staged coats with proper drying time between them, and we sand and inspect under real lighting conditions before we call a surface paint-ready.
For condo projects, we plan around strata requirements, elevator bookings, and noise hour restrictions from the start - so the project runs smoothly without last-minute scheduling problems.
Drywall Services in North Vancouver
From a single patch to a full installation, here's what we handle:
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Drywall patching & hole repair Clean patches for holes of any size - finished to match the surrounding wall and ceiling. |
Water damage drywall repair Remove and replace moisture-affected drywall, with assessment of the underlying cause before patching. |
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Ceiling repairs & finishing Cracks, water stains, pot light repairs, and texture matching for ceilings throughout your home. |
Full drywall installation Hanging, taping, mudding, and finishing for renovations, basements, room additions, and layout changes. |
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Taping, mudding & finishing Staged finishing work for a smooth, paint-ready surface - done properly, not rushed. |
Condo drywall (City & District) Experienced with strata rules, elevator access, and noise restrictions in North Vancouver buildings. |
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Drywall + interior painting Bundle drywall finishing with interior painting for a single point of contact and consistent final result. |
Texture matching Matching existing wall and ceiling textures so repairs blend seamlessly after painting. |
Most drywall problems aren't visible right away. A patch looks fine. The mud looks smooth. The repair seems flush. Then the paint goes on, and under a window or a ceiling light, the seam shows - a ridge, a shadow, a line where the patch meets the wall.
This happens because finishing drywall properly takes time. It requires multiple thin coats of compound, with real drying time between each one. It requires feathering edges over a wide enough area that the transition disappears. And it requires checking the surface under different light angles before signing off - not just looking straight at it under a work light.
We don't cut corners on drying time or skip coats. It's the part of the job that homeowners don't see while it's happening, but definitely see after painting. That's why we focus on it.
Why Choose Us?
We provide drywall installation and repair throughout the City and District of North Vancouver, including:
We also serve West Vancouver, Vancouver, and communities throughout the Lower Mainland. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call at 604-818-4053.
We are extremely happy with the work done by Custom Installations! They repaired the laminate flooring in our living room and installed new tiles in the entryway- we couldn’t be happier with the results. They were reliable, professional, and responded to all our inquiries promptly.
Small repairs - a single hole or a limited patch - typically start in the $150–$400 range depending on size and finish complexity. Larger repairs, water damage, or ceiling work with texture matching will vary based on scope. We provide quotes after seeing the job, either in person or from photos.
Yes. Texture matching is part of every repair job we do. Whether your walls are smooth, orange peel, or a custom finish, we work to blend the repaired area so it's consistent with the surrounding surface after painting.
Most small-to-mid repairs take one to two days on-site, but the real timeline includes drying time between coats - typically 24 hours per coat. Rushing this step is what causes patches to show up after painting. We'll give you a realistic schedule upfront.
Yes. We're experienced with condo drywall work in both the City and District of North Vancouver. We plan around strata requirements, elevator booking windows, and noise hour restrictions so the project runs without issues.
Yes, and it's usually the better approach. Bundling drywall finishing with interior painting means one crew, one schedule, and a more consistent final result - we can check the finish under paint conditions and touch up as needed without a separate trade handoff.
This is the most common drywall complaint, and it almost always comes down to finishing. Paint - especially with a sheen - reveals surface variations that look invisible on bare compound. The fix is proper staged finishing: enough coats, enough drying time, and feathering wide enough that the transition is gradual. We check surfaces under raking light before we consider them done.