The drywall panel itself is rarely the issue. It is the joint compound, a textured finish coat, or an older plaster system that can contain asbestos in homes built before the 1990s. Testing the specific finish material tells us exactly how much needs to come off before your renovation continues.
We sample the actual joint compound, texture, or plaster finish rather than assuming the whole wall system needs to come out.
Drywall joint compound and textured wall or ceiling finishes are common sources of asbestos in older homes.
Plaster wall systems in pre-1990s homes sometimes used asbestos-containing components in the finish coat.
Once cleared, your renovation contractor can proceed with new drywall or plaster repair.
We sample the joint compound, texture coating, or plaster finish before any wall work begins.
The room is sealed off before any wall or ceiling material is disturbed.
Confirmed material is removed using controlled wet methods.
The space is cleared and ready for your drywall or plaster contractor.
Compound, texture, or plaster sampled directly.
Often just the finish layer, not the whole wall.
Sealed off before any material is disturbed.
Clean handoff once cleared.
Pricing reflects the area affected and whether the whole wall system needs removal or just a compound/texture layer.
$10 – $15 per sq ft
Covers joint compound, texture coating, or plaster finish removal
Actual pricing depends on area and wall system
Usually it's the joint compound, a textured finish coat, or an older plaster system rather than the drywall panel itself, which is why we test the specific finish material before recommending removal.
Often just the compound, texture, or plaster finish layer needs to come off, not the entire wall system – we scope this during the on-site assessment.
Yes. This is commonly done as the first step before drywall replacement, painting, or a larger room renovation.