Drywall installation & repair in Kalama, WA
Kalama, WA sits along the Columbia River between Portland and Longview — a quiet town of about 3,000 people where most homes have been lived in for decades. When those homes need drywall work, AvilaCo Drywall drives up I-5 to handle it. We're a drywall contractor that treats Kalama, WA with the same care we bring to every project, because in a river town this size, the quality of your walls is something your neighbors will notice.
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Updating the walls and ceilings in Kalama's older homes
Many homes in Kalama, WA were built between the 1950s and 1990s — ranch-style houses near the river, split-levels along the bluffs, and single-story homes on the streets closer to town. After decades of settling, moisture exposure from Pacific Northwest winters, and everyday wear, the drywall inside these homes starts showing its age. AvilaCo Drywall specializes in bringing these older walls and ceilings back to life without gutting the character that makes them worth keeping.
Popcorn ceiling removal in Kalama, WA
If your Kalama, WA home was built in the 1970s or 80s, there's a good chance your ceilings have that bumpy popcorn texture. It collects dust, yellows over time, and makes every room feel dated. We scrape it off carefully, skim-coat the ceiling to a smooth surface, and finish with primer so it's ready for paint. It's one of the single fastest ways to modernize a room in an older home.
We see a lot of popcorn ceiling removal requests in Kalama, WA from homeowners who are updating one room at a time. A bedroom here, the living room there. Each ceiling we smooth makes the next room's popcorn that much harder to ignore. We're happy to do it room by room or tackle the whole house at once.
Learn more about popcorn removalFixing decades of wear in Kalama, WA homes
River towns get rain. Kalama, WA homes sit along the Columbia and deal with decades of Pacific Northwest moisture working its way through rooflines, window seals, and bathroom walls. Water damage is probably the most common repair we see here: stained drywall around windows, soft spots near bathtubs, and ceiling discoloration from slow roof leaks that went unnoticed for too long.
Beyond water damage, older Kalama, WA homes develop settling cracks — hairline fractures that run along ceiling corners and above doorframes where the house has shifted over the years. We cut out the damaged sections, replace the drywall, retape the seams, and retexture to match. The goal is always the same: make the repair invisible.
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Matching the textures already on your walls
Older homes in Kalama, WA have textures that were common when they were built but aren't always easy to replicate: heavy orange peel from the 1980s, hand-swirled patterns from the 1970s, light knockdown that's been painted over a dozen times. The original texture tells you something about when the house was built and what the builders were doing at the time.
When we repair drywall in a Kalama, WA home, matching the surrounding texture is where we spend the most time. We hand-apply every texture (no spray rigs) so we can control the pattern, thickness, and spread. The edges get feathered into the existing wall so there's no visible line between old and new. If you've ever had a repair that stuck out, you know why this matters.
Learn more about hand textureEvery drywall service we bring to Kalama, WA
From scraping popcorn ceilings to installing fresh drywall in a room addition, here's the complete list of services available to Kalama, WA homeowners. Every service is performed by our own crew — no subcontractors.
Drywall Installation
Complete drywall installation for room additions, garage conversions, and home renovations in Kalama, WA. We measure, hang, tape, mud, and texture every surface. One crew from start to finish, no subcontractors.
Drywall Repair
Settling cracks along ceilings, water stains from roof leaks, holes from doorknobs or furniture. We patch, blend, and retexture so repairs vanish into the surrounding wall. We drive to Kalama, WA for jobs of any size.
Hand Texture
Knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel, and smooth finish — every texture hand-applied for better control and consistency. We specialize in matching older textures found in Kalama, WA homes built in the 1960s through 1990s.
Fresco Harmony
A decorative finishing technique that brings depth and visual warmth to accent walls, fireplace surrounds, and range hoods. An upgrade that adds character to any room in your Kalama, WA home.
Decorative Plaster
Decorative plaster layered directly over existing tile, drywall, or other surfaces without demolition. A clean approach to refreshing bathrooms and accent walls in older Kalama, WA homes.
Interior Painting
We paint after the drywall work is done so everything matches. One crew for drywall and paint means fewer delays and a more consistent finish from wall to ceiling.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
That textured ceiling from the 1970s and 80s dates every room it touches. We scrape it off, skim-coat to a smooth surface, and give your ceilings a clean, modern look. Common in older Kalama, WA homes.
Insulation
Batt, blown-in cellulose, and Rockwool — installed before the drywall goes up. Proper insulation is critical in older Kalama, WA homes that predate modern energy codes and feel drafty in winter.
Recent drywall projects near Kalama, WA
Popcorn removal, ceiling finishing, decorative surfaces, and repair work from recent projects across our service area. Every project shown here was completed by our crew with no subcontractors.
A Columbia River town that deserves good contractors
The drywall challenges in Kalama, WA homes
Kalama, WA sits right on the Columbia River, and that proximity to water affects homes over time. Moisture works through older rooflines, single-pane windows, and bathroom vents that weren't up to modern standards. The result is water-stained ceilings, soft drywall around windows, and mold concerns behind walls that haven't been opened in decades.
We've worked on enough river-area homes to know the signs. When we come out for an estimate in Kalama, WA, we check for underlying moisture issues before recommending drywall repair. There's no point patching a ceiling if the leak above it hasn't been fixed. We'll tell you what we see honestly so you're not paying to fix the same spot twice.
Beyond repairs, many Kalama, WA homeowners are updating interiors that haven't been touched in 30 years: removing popcorn ceilings, repainting after drywall work, and finishing garages or bonus rooms that were left as bare studs when the house was built.
Why we don't treat Kalama, WA as an afterthought
Some contractors won't drive to a town of 3,000 people for anything less than a full-house job. We don't think that way. AvilaCo was built on the idea that every homeowner deserves a contractor who shows up on time, does clean work, and stands behind the result — whether the house is in downtown Vancouver, WA or on a quiet street in Kalama, WA.
We're already driving through Kalama, WA regularly on our way to projects in Longview, WA and Kelso, WA. It's not a special trip — it's part of the territory we serve. And in a town this size, word spreads fast. Every job we complete in Kalama, WA is a direct reflection of who we are as a company.
Ready to talk about your Kalama, WA drywall project? Call us at (360) 904-3878 or reach out through our contact page.
What Kalama, WA homeowners call us for most
Every town has its patterns. In Kalama, WA, we see a lot of ceiling work — popcorn removal, water damage repair on ceilings, and updating older textures. We also get calls to finish garages and spare rooms that were framed decades ago but never got their drywall. Here are the two most common project types.
Ceiling repairs and updates in Kalama, WA
Ceilings take the most abuse in older homes. Roof leaks stain them from above, settling cracks web across them, and decades of popcorn texture make them look like they belong in a different era. In Kalama, WA, ceiling work accounts for a large share of our projects. Whether it's removing popcorn texture, patching water damage, or re-skimming an entire ceiling that's seen better days, we handle it from start to finish.
Ceiling work requires a different touch than walls. Gravity works against you, the light catches every imperfection, and texture inconsistencies are more visible overhead. Our crew applies joint compound and texture by hand, controlling the thickness and pattern so the ceiling looks uniform from every angle. If your Kalama, WA home has ceilings that bother you every time you look up, call us.
Finishing unfinished spaces in Kalama, WA
A lot of Kalama, WA homes have a garage, a spare room above the garage, or a bonus area that was framed and insulated when the house was built but never received drywall. After years of looking at bare studs and pink insulation, these spaces are ready to become something: a home office, a guest room, a workshop with proper walls, or a garage that actually looks finished.
We handle these projects from insulation (if it's missing or needs upgrading) through finished, textured, and painted walls. Having one crew manage the full scope keeps your project on schedule and means you're not coordinating between an insulation installer, a drywall crew, and a painter. We bring everything together in one clean process.
What makes AvilaCo the right drywall contractor for Kalama, WA
No project is too small for Kalama, WA
We've driven to Kalama, WA for a single ceiling patch and we've driven there for a multi-room renovation. We don't have minimums. If you have drywall that needs work, we want to hear about it. A small repair done right is just as important to us as a big installation — especially in a community where the next referral is your neighbor.
We know what to look for in older homes
Many of the homes in Kalama, WA are 30 to 60 years old. We understand the construction methods used in those decades: the plaster-over-lath in the oldest homes, the drywall and textures from the 70s and 80s, and the materials from 90s-era builds. We know how these homes age and what to expect when we open up a wall or ceiling.
Honest estimates, no surprises
We come out to your Kalama, WA home, look at the project in person, and give you a written estimate. If we see something unexpected (like moisture behind a wall), we tell you before we start. No hidden costs, no scope creep. The price we quote is the price you pay unless you ask us to add something.
Licensed, bonded & insured
AvilaCo Drywall is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington state. Every drywall project in Kalama, WA is backed by general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. We'll provide proof of insurance before the project starts if you need it.
Kalama, WA drywall FAQ
Questions we hear from Kalama, WA homeowners. If yours isn't listed here, call us at (360) 904-3878 or reach out through our contact page.
Do you actually come out to Kalama, WA? It's a pretty small town.
Yes, and we're happy to. Kalama, WA is right along I-5, and we're already working in the Cowlitz County, WA area regularly. Whether your home is in town near the marina or up one of the side roads, we'll come out and give you a free estimate. Small towns deserve the same quality of work that bigger cities get.
How far are you from Kalama, WA?
We're based in Battle Ground, WA. Kalama, WA is about 30 to 35 minutes up I-5 from us. We drive through Woodland, WA and up to Longview, WA and Kelso, WA regularly for projects, and Kalama, WA is right on that route. The drive is easy and we don't charge extra for it.
Is there a minimum project size to come to Kalama, WA?
No. We've done single-room drywall repairs in small towns and full-house installations. If you need drywall work in Kalama, WA, we want to hear about it. We're not going to skip your project because it's a patch job instead of a whole house.
Can you match the texture on my existing walls?
Yes, and this is something we take seriously. Texture matching is the hardest part of drywall repair. Get it wrong and the patch is visible forever. We identify your existing texture (knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel, smooth, etc.), match the pattern and thickness, and blend the edges so the repair disappears into the surrounding wall.
What if I need drywall and painting done together?
That's actually the best way to do it. We handle both drywall installation and interior painting, so you get one crew managing the whole process instead of coordinating between two separate contractors. The drywall gets finished, primed, and painted by the same people who hung it.
Are you licensed and insured?
AvilaCo Drywall is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington state. We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. We're happy to provide proof of insurance before any project starts.
How do I get a free estimate for my Kalama, WA project?
Call us at (360) 904-3878 or submit a request through our contact page. We'll set up a time to come look at your project in person and give you a written estimate. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Need drywall work in Kalama, WA?
We're already working in the area. Tell us about your project and we'll come out for a free estimate. No pressure, no sales pitch, just an honest price from a local crew that does the work ourselves.