Interiors & Finishes
Insulation, Drywall & Texture
Insulation, spray foam, drywall and texture, installed by specialist trade partners, inspected before walls close and finished to suit your space.
Overview
Insulation and drywall are the point where a building’s hidden systems disappear from view. Before the first sheet goes up, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and low-voltage rough-ins need to be inspected and complete, insulation needs to be installed and inspected, and blocking for cabinets, grab bars and televisions needs to be in place.
Specialist trade partners install the insulation, hang and finish the drywall and apply texture under our supervision. We run the pre-close walk-through, confirm the insulation meets the energy code and the plans, choose the right board for each location, and inspect the finish under real lighting before paint.
In Florida’s climate, insulation choices also affect humidity control and where condensation can form, so they are coordinated with the HVAC design rather than chosen on their own.
Who it’s for
- New homes, additions and commercial buildings ready to close walls
- Renovations where walls and ceilings have been opened
- Owners converting an attic to an unvented, sealed attic with spray foam
- Homes with hot rooms, high cooling bills or thin attic insulation
- Repair after leaks, repiping or electrical work
- Owners who want a smooth wall finish instead of an existing texture
What’s included
Typically included
- Pre-close walk-through to confirm rough-ins, blocking and inspections are complete
- Batt, blown-in or spray foam insulation in walls, ceilings and attics as specified
- Open-cell or closed-cell spray foam, coordinated with the HVAC contractor where an attic becomes unvented
- Insulation inspection where the local building department requires it
- Moisture- and mold-resistant board in bathrooms, laundry rooms and other damp areas
- Fire-rated assemblies where required, such as garage-to-house walls and commercial demising walls
- Hanging, taping and finishing to the specified level of finish
- Texture application or matching – smooth, orange peel or knockdown
- Inspection under raking light before primer and paint
Common exclusions
- Cement board and waterproofing behind tile, which are part of the tile scope
- Painting, unless combined with the interior painting scope
- Removal of existing insulation or contaminated materials, which is scoped separately
- Acoustical ceilings and commercial partitions, which have their own scope
- Mold remediation, which requires a separate assessment
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Insulation and drywall are priced by the square foot of wall and ceiling area, with insulation and drywall measured separately. The estimate is built from the plans or a field measurement, the insulation type and thickness, the board type in each area, the level of finish and the texture.
Patch-and-repair work in occupied spaces is often priced as a project rather than by area because setup, protection and texture matching drive the effort more than size.
What changes the cost
- Insulation type and required thickness or rating
- Ceiling heights, vaulted ceilings, soffits and tray details
- Board type: standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated or sound-rated
- Level of finish and type of texture
- Number of corners, openings and architectural details
- Patching and texture matching in occupied spaces
- Access, protection and cleanup requirements
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Pre-close walk-through
We confirm rough-in inspections, blocking, device locations and any last changes before anything is covered.
Insulation and inspection
Insulation is installed and, where required, inspected by the building department.
Hanging
Board is hung with the correct type in each area and fastened to the required pattern.
Taping and finishing
Joints are taped and finished in coats, with drying time between each.
Texture and inspection
Texture is applied or matched and the surface is inspected under raking light before paint.
What affects the schedule
- Completion and inspection of all rough-ins before insulation
- Insulation inspection timing with the local building department
- Humidity and temperature, which affect how quickly joint compound dries
- Higher levels of finish, which require more coats and drying
- Whether the building is dried in and conditioned
Questions & answers
Is spray foam right for my attic?
It can be. Spraying the underside of the roof deck brings the attic inside the conditioned space, which can help when ductwork runs through the attic. It changes how the attic must be ventilated and conditioned, so the decision is made together with the HVAC contractor.
What does level of finish mean?
Drywall finishing is described in levels from basic taping to a full skim coat. Most painted walls use a standard finish, while smooth walls under strong side lighting or with glossy paint benefit from a full skim coat.
Can you match my existing texture?
In most cases, yes. Texture is matched with test areas, and the patch is primed and painted with the surrounding wall so it blends in.
Why does drywall work depend on the weather?
Joint compound dries more slowly in humid conditions. Running the air conditioning once the building is dried in helps the finish cure properly and reduces the chance of cracking or shrinkage.
Start here
Planning insulation, drywall & texture?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.