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Top-Rated Drywall pros in Rancho Santa Fe - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Dunn Drywall
Dunn Drywall
4.9(
149
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent. Rob is very personable, conscientious and hardworking, who provides expert service. quality work. We will use him again without any hesitation and highly recommend. He did drywall and finish work that the painters we used very also very impressed with."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jack Hofstee Drywall Inc.
4.9(
27
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jack was great to work with. We had to have all new drywall installed in my kitchen, which the drywall and texture need to match up to the existing drywall in the family room. We needed several holes patched after electrical work was done. When Jack and his team was completed you could not even tell there were patches. He was able to match the textures very well. Jack was very professional and had great communication. It was a great pleasure to work with him and will hire again for some future work."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boss Drywall & Painting
4.9(
45
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel Razo did an excellent job. Had a flood in the unit. He replaced drywall, texturized, and painted. Daniel is professsional, good pricing, plus on time, and works efficiently. We have several units and would use him again and also highly recommend him. Margaret Foltyn, La Jolla,, CA"
Kitchen cabinets stain
Bath remodel
Stucco damage
Kitchen water damage
Water damage cut out drywall

+90

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Gabe's Drywall
Gabe's Drywall
4.7(
111
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Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well organized and efficient work crew. Project was a new sound isolating ceiling, patch and refinish all electrician wall holes to match existing drywall finish, and, refinish fireplace bricks to match and blend into existing adjacent connecting drywall finish. Family company that delivered star professional results. Special acknowledgement, this was my first time contracting with them, and, after starting them for a day and a half I had to leave on business mid-way into their part of the project, however, all work jobs were performed and completed on time as discussed and according to specifications with great looking results. I look forward to working with them again on any future projects."
 another one well done!
archway
archway
Cowbella
Cowbella

+29

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Drywall
4.2(
77
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with the drywall repair that J Drywall did for us. They were very professional and I appreciated how well they contained the mess and disposed of it. They did such a good job that no one can even tell that we used to have a fairly large hole in the ceiling and part-way down 1 wall. I would definitely recommend J Drywall."
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair

+23

Recommended by62%of homeowners
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1st Choice Drywall, Inc.
4.9(
28
)
Drywall - Install

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The quality of drywall and texturing work was excellent and the price was very reasonable. I called on a Friday afternoon and the work was performed the following Monday, just three days later, even though it was on a holiday (Memorial Day)! 1st Choice Drywall, Inc. will be my first choice for any future drywall needs. Greg P."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Six Seven Resilient Drywall
5.0(
12
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fernando is amazing. Customer service and follow up - outstanding. Straight on task. No wasted time. Willingness to work hard until job is done. Quality is on a TOP level. Iâ m keeping contacts of his company for all my future drywall needs."
Response time10 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
Avatar for Coast Imperial Drywall, Inc.
Coast Imperial Drywall, Inc.
5.0(
3
)
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Rancho Santa Fe, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you're looking for a top-notch drywall contractor in Escondido, look no further than Ricardo Ramirez Santana. This guy's the real deal. From the moment he stepped into my office, I could tell I was in good hands. I called him up to replace the old plaster walls in my office, and right away, he was responsive. He got me a fair, honest estimate, and explained everything in a way that made me feel comfortable—no gimmicks, no pushy sales tactics. Just straight talk. Scheduling was a breeze, and when the day came to get the job done, you better believe he was there on time, ready to work. I’m a local real estate broker and I've seen a lot of contractors in my day, but Ricardo and his crew, they’re something special. The work? Flawless. I’m talking about smooth, even seams here. And the finish? Perfect. Thankfully, he didn’t cut corners. Every detail was taken care of. And when it was all done, they cleaned up like they'd never even been there."
Metal framing, San
ceiling drywall
drywall installation
drywall
drywall installation

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

New plaster must be fully dry and cured before painting. The drying time for plaster ranges from 1 to 4 hours, but the curing process can take more than five days, depending on various factors, including humidity levels, temperature, the amount of plaster used, and airflow in the area. You should always apply primer before painting plaster.

Both plaster and drywall are durable wall finishes, but they differ significantly in installation, cost, performance, and aesthetics.

Installation & Cost: Drywall installation is faster and more affordable, typically costing $1.50 to $3 per square foot. It uses premade sheets, making it a more accessible DIY project. Plastering is a labor-intensive craft that requires specialized skills, pushing costs to $2 to $10 per square foot. It involves applying a wet paste over a lath framework.

Durability & Performance: Plaster is generally more durable, longer-lasting, and provides superior soundproofing. It is also a better insulator, which can help reduce energy costs. Drywall is easier to remove for future renovations.

Aesthetics: Drywall provides a smooth, uniform surface ready for paint or texture. Plaster offers a high-end, naturally textured look that can hide imperfections and is often preferred for achieving a classic or historic aesthetic.

Which is better? The choice depends on your priorities. Drywall is ideal for those prioritizing a lower upfront cost, faster installation, and DIY potential. Plaster is the better option for a higher-end project where durability, soundproofing, and a unique, premium finish are more important than the initial cost.

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

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