Licensed & Insured · CSLB #1051640 · 25+ Years
Professional drywall installation, Level 5 smooth finishes, and precision repairs across San Rafael and Marin County.
🚚 About 45 miles / 50–60 minutes from our Castro Valley shop
Serving the Bay Area — pick your area
New Line Drywall Inc. brings over 25 years of specialized drywall craftsmanship to San Rafael homes and commercial properties. Whether you are updating a mid-century home in Terra Linda or converting a garage into an ADU in Gerstle Park, our team delivers flawless wall and ceiling solutions. We specialize in everything from water damage repair to complete interior framing and drywall installation, ensuring smooth surfaces and durable results built for Marin County living.
Working across San Rafael requires a deep understanding of local architecture and building standards. We handle popcorn ceiling removal, acoustic textures, Level 4 and Level 5 smooth finishes, and metal stud framing for commercial projects. As a fully licensed drywall contractor (CSLB #1051640), we focus on clean work sites, honest communication, and tight schedule execution, helping homeowners and general contractors complete their projects seamlessly without unexpected delays.
Every service above is available in San Rafael. Not sure which finish level you need? Ask us — the estimate is free.
San Rafael features a diverse architectural landscape, ranging from historic Victorians in Gerstle Park to Joseph Eichler mid-century modern homes in Terra Linda and hillside retreats off San Pedro Road. Eichler homes present unique challenges with post-and-beam construction, requiring expert drywall blending around exposed wood tongue-and-groove ceilings and radiantly heated walls. Meanwhile, hillside properties frequently experience structural settling that manifests as diagonal drywall cracks above door frames and window corners. Additionally, homes near San Rafael Creek and the bayfront deal with higher humidity, necessitating moisture-resistant drywall and precise taping to prevent mold and seam separation over time.
Neighborhoods we work in:
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We confirm scope, finish level and schedule on site — no surprises added later.
Clean, protected jobsite. Hanging, taping, texture and finish done by our own crew, never subcontracted.
We inspect under raking light with you. If a seam or texture match is off, we fix it before we leave.
While New Line Drywall is headquartered in Castro Valley, our crew regularly serves San Rafael and central Marin County. Located roughly 45 miles across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, we maintain a reliable response time of 50 to 60 minutes for site visits, walk-throughs, and project starts. San Rafael property owners choose us because we combine top-tier drywall finishing—including high-end Level 5 smooth walls—with licensed reliability (CSLB #1051640) and 25 years of Bay Area trade experience.
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Major drywall installations, structural alterations, and ADU conversions require building permits from the San Rafael Community Development Department or Marin County Community Development Agency. We work alongside homeowners and general contractors to ensure all drywall and fire-rated assemblies comply with current California Building Codes.
New Line Drywall Inc. — California State License Board #1051640. Licensed, bonded and insured. Verify us at cslb.ca.gov.
Eichler homes in areas like Terra Linda feature exposed post-and-beam timber and tongue-and-groove ceilings. We carefully mask and protect all original architectural woodwork while installing or patching drywall, creating clean trim lines and smooth transitions without damaging historic design elements.
Yes, we handle complete popcorn ceiling removal and surface preparation. For homes built prior to 1979, we recommend testing for asbestos before disturbing material, followed by skim coating to achieve a modern Level 4 or Level 5 smooth surface.
Hillside homes in San Rafael often experience minor structural movement over time. We inspect the underlying framing, apply heavy-duty fiberglass or mesh taping compounds, and re-tape stress joints before applying a seamless finish to prevent recurrent cracking.
Yes, we regularly cross the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to take on both residential repairs and large-scale projects in San Rafael. Our scheduled appointments account for Bay Area traffic, ensuring punctual site visits and clear project timelines.
Call (415) 756-9502, message us on WhatsApp or send the form. Licensed, insured and backed by more than 25 years of Bay Area drywall work — we answer every request.
Also serving nearby in the North Bay: Mill Valley, Petaluma, Sonoma, all of Marin County.