A finished basement adds living space, rental income potential, and real value to your Calgary home. But the drywall phase is where visible quality is made or broken. Crooked seams, unmatched texture, and moisture problems show up fast below grade — especially in Alberta, where clay soil holds water and basements deal with humidity year-round. If you're planning a basement development, you need a drywall crew that knows how to work below grade. That's what we do.
Signs You Need Basement Drywall Work
If your basement is unfinished — exposed studs, bare concrete, insulation visible — you're leaving usable space on the table. Alberta's long winters make indoor living space valuable, and a finished basement is one of the best returns on a home improvement dollar. If your basement was previously finished but the drywall is damaged — peeling, bubbling, water stains, or mould — it likely needs to be stripped and replaced with the right board type. Many older basements in Calgary were drywalled with standard board instead of moisture-resistant board, and the problems show up within a few years. If you're adding a secondary suite, you'll need fire-rated board between units and proper finishing to pass inspection. Don't wait until the other trades are done and then scramble for a drywaller — book early so the project stays on track.
Our Basement Development Drywall Services
We handle the full drywall scope for basement developments. That starts with the right board for each area. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, and utility spaces get moisture-resistant board to handle Calgary's below-grade humidity. Living areas, bedrooms, and hallways get standard 1/2" or 5/8" board depending on code requirements. Fire-rated assemblies are installed between secondary suites and main living spaces.
Once the board is hung, we tape, mud, and finish to a Level 4 standard — which is the right finish level for most painted basement walls. If you want a smoother surface for accent walls or media rooms, we offer Drywall Finishing up to Level 5.
We coordinate with your framing, electrical, and plumbing schedule so the drywall phase doesn't create delays. If your basement project also includes Drywall Installation for new partition walls, we handle that as part of the same scope. And if the project is part of a larger Home Renovations effort, we can coordinate the drywall across all levels of the home.
Basement Development for Calgary Homes
Basement development is one of the most popular home improvement projects in Calgary. Long winters make extra indoor space valuable, and Alberta's secondary suite rules have driven a wave of legal basement suites across the city. In newer communities like Evanston, Citadel, Hamptons, and Arbour Lake, many homes are sold with unfinished basements that homeowners complete within the first few years. In established neighbourhoods, older basements often need re-drywalling after water damage or to replace aging board. Calgary's clay-heavy soil holds moisture, which means below-grade drywall needs to be the right type — not just the cheapest option. We know these conditions because we work in Calgary basements every week.
What to Expect
Call us and we'll discuss your basement project scope. We schedule an on-site visit — usually within the same week — to measure, review the framing, and provide a written quote. We'll recommend the right board types for each area and confirm finish levels before we start. Most basement drywall projects take three to five days depending on the size and complexity. We coordinate with your other trades so there are no scheduling conflicts. You'll know the cost, timeline, and process before we begin.
Why Choose Us for Basement Development
We specialize in below-grade drywall — the conditions are different from above-grade work and we treat them that way. Every job is done to Alberta Building Code standards, with the right board types, fire ratings, and fastening patterns. We carry full WCB Alberta coverage and liability insurance. Our quotes are free, written, and include no trip charge. We show up on time, coordinate with your other trades, and deliver a paint-ready finish.
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