Drywall Installation & Repair in Myrtle Beach, SC
Full-Service Drywall Work — From the Hang to the Final Finish
Most people don't call a drywall contractor until something is broken or a project forces their hand.
A hole in the hallway wall.
A crack running along the ceiling.
A renovation that's opened up half the living room.
When that call comes, what you actually need is someone who can do the whole job — hang the board, tape the seams, mud it flat, and finish it so cleanly that you forget anyone touched the wall at all.
That's what we do at Myrtle Beach Elite Drywall.
We handle every phase of drywall work for homeowners, builders, and remodelers across the Grand Strand — from full sheetrock installs to single-patch repairs on a Wednesday afternoon.
Our Drywall Installation & Repair Services
Drywall Installation
New construction, room additions, garage conversions, basement finishes — any time you need walls built from scratch, the drywall phase is where the space starts to look like a real room.
We hang sheetrock to manufacturer specs and local code requirements. That means proper fastener patterns, correct board orientation, staggered seams on multi-layer assemblies, and the right board thickness for the application.
What's included:
- Sheetrock installation on walls and ceilings
- Correct board selection — standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated, or impact-resistant
- Fastener scheduling to framing layout
- Cutouts for electrical boxes, HVAC vents, plumbing penetrations
We don't rush the hang. A properly hung board makes every step after it easier. Poorly hung drywall shows in the finished wall whether you're looking for it or not.
Drywall Hanging
Hanging is a physically demanding, precision-sensitive part of the job. Ceiling work especially. Getting 4x12 sheets overhead, properly fastened, and level isn't a one-person job — and doing it wrong creates problems downstream.
We've worked on everything from standard 8-foot residential walls to vaulted ceilings in beachfront homes along Ocean Boulevard. When the scope is large, we crew up to keep the schedule moving.
For builders and general contractors: we understand production timelines. We show up when we say we will, and we hit our milestones so the next trade isn't waiting on us.
Drywall Repair
This is where most residential calls come from. Everyday life damages walls. Kids, doorknobs, furniture moves, plumbing repairs, pest inspections — walls take hits. Most repairs are more straightforward than homeowners expect.
Common repair situations we handle:
- Drywall hole repair — doorknob punctures, impact damage, access cuts for plumbing or electrical
- Drywall crack repair — stress cracks, settlement cracks, corner bead separations
- Drywall patch — replacing sections after water intrusion, mold remediation, or structural work
One call we get fairly regularly is from homeowners who tried a DIY patch with a premixed compound kit from the hardware store. The patch looked okay at first, then three weeks later it cracked or sank. The issue usually isn't the product — it's the prep. If the damaged area has soft or contaminated board behind it, or if the patch wasn't feathered out wide enough, it won't hold. We fix those right the first time.
Ceiling Repair
Ceilings take a lot of abuse that homeowners don't always notice until it gets bad. Nail pops push through the texture. Water damage softens the board and leaves brown rings. Sagging sections develop in older homes where the fasteners have let go.
We handle all of it — small repairs, section replacements, and full ceiling reinstalls when the damage is too widespread to patch.
Ceiling repairs are also some of the most visible work in the house. When the light hits a ceiling at an angle — especially in rooms with natural light — every imperfection shows. We treat ceiling work with extra attention because of that.
Drywall Finishing
Finishing is where good drywall work separates itself from mediocre work.
The finishing process — taping, mudding, and sanding — is what turns raw board and seams into a smooth, paint-ready surface. Done properly, you can't see where one board ends and another begins. Done poorly, every seam telegraphs through the paint.
We finish to the level the job requires:
- Level 3 — textured surfaces where minor tool marks are acceptable
- Level 4 — standard painted walls, most residential applications
- Level 5 — skim coat finish for high-sheen paints, critical lighting situations, or high-end residential
Most homeowners don't know what level they need. We'll walk you through the options and explain what makes sense for your specific walls and paint choice.
Drywall Taping & Mudding
Taping and mudding is a multi-coat process. There's no shortcut. Joint compound needs time to dry between coats, and the number of coats depends on the finish level required.
We use paper tape on most seams — it's stronger than mesh tape and holds better long-term, especially in environments with seasonal humidity shifts like the Myrtle Beach area. Mesh tape has its place, but paper tape on butt joints and angles is the right call more often than not.
The mudding stages:
- Tape coat — embedding the tape and filling fastener dimples
- Filler coat — building out the joint to blend with the board surface
- Finish coat — feathering the edges, final skim before sanding
We don't rush drying time. That's where a lot of problems start.
Knockdown Texture
Knockdown is one of the most common wall and ceiling textures in Myrtle Beach area homes. It's durable, it hides minor surface imperfections, and it's easier to maintain than smooth walls. But matching existing knockdown on a repair is genuinely difficult.
The knockdown pattern is created by applying joint compound and then "knocking down" the peaks with a blade before it dries fully. The timing, pressure, and motion all affect the final result. Getting a repair patch to match the surrounding texture — in terms of size, density, and height — takes practice.
We've matched knockdown patterns on repairs where the patch was invisible after paint. That's the standard we hold ourselves to.
What Does Drywall Installation and Repair Cost
in Myrtle Beach?
Pricing depends on scope, board type, and finish level required.
General ranges:
- Small repairs (holes, cracks, single patches) — typically $150–$400 depending on size and location
- Room-level drywall installation — priced per square foot based on ceiling height, board type, and finish requirements
- Full-house or new construction hangs — typically bid as a complete project based on total board count and finishing scope
These are rough reference points. An accurate estimate requires seeing the job. We offer free estimates — call us or fill out the form and we'll get out to you.
Serving Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
We work throughout Horry County and the surrounding coastal communities:
Myrtle Beach · North Myrtle Beach · Conway · Surfside Beach · Murrells Inlet · Garden City Beach · Pawleys Island · Socastee · Carolina Forest · Little River · Loris