Licensed & Insured · CSLB #1051640 · 25+ Years
Serving Oakland homeowners and contractors with expert drywall installation, lath-and-plaster repairs, and Level 5 finishes just 20 minutes from our base.
🚚 About 15 miles / 20-30 minutes from our Castro Valley shop
Serving the Bay Area — pick your area
From historic Victorians in West Oakland to hillside custom homes in Montclair, New Line Drywall Inc. delivers top-tier drywall services across Oakland. With over 25 years of Bay Area trade experience, our licensed team handles everything from minor water damage repairs and acoustic popcorn ceiling removal to full sheetrock installation for home additions. We specialize in seamless texture matching, modern Level 5 smooth finishes, and steel framing for both residential and commercial properties.
Whether you are updating a classic craftsman home near Grand Lake or building a new accessory dwelling unit in Temescal, we provide structured, efficient service without shortcutting the craft. We handle every phase of drywall work, including framing, hanging, taping, and hand-applied textures. As a licensed CSLB #1051640 contractor located just down I-580 in Castro Valley, we bring reliable, clean, professional workmanship directly to your Oakland job site.
Every service above is available in Oakland. Not sure which finish level you need? Ask us — the estimate is free.
Oakland’s architecture spans over a century, presenting distinct drywall and wallboard challenges across different topography. In older neighborhoods like Rockridge and Adams Point, aging lath-and-plaster walls suffer from stress cracks, requiring specialized patching or complete drywall overlays. Hillside properties in Montclair and Piedmont Pines often experience foundation settlement, leading to recurring corner bead separation and diagonal wall fractures. Additionally, modern garage conversions and ADUs require fire-rated Type X drywall installation to satisfy city building codes. Our team understands how Oakland’s diverse housing eras and microclimates affect wall stability and drywall mud drying times.
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Call, text or send photos on WhatsApp. We answer 24 hours and give you a clear written price.
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.
Located in nearby Castro Valley, New Line Drywall Inc. is situated just 15 miles down I-580, allowing us to reach Oakland job sites in 20 to 30 minutes. As a licensed, fully insured CSLB #1051640 contractor with 25+ years of experience, we provide honest estimates, punctual scheduling, and dust-controlled job sites. We treat your property with respect, using containment barriers and proper ventilation. When you need dependable drywall repair, Level 5 smooth finishes, or framing, our proximity ensures prompt service and dedicated project management from start to finish.
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For major structural repairs, commercial framing, or ADU drywall installations, projects must comply with the City of Oakland Planning & Building Department code standards, including fire-rated Type X assemblies. We ensure all drywall work and garage conversions meet local building code specifications and pass inspection seamlessly.
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We evaluate whether the plaster is detaching from the wood lath underneath. Minor cracks are stabilized and taped using high-strength mesh and setting compound, while severe damage may require removing loose plaster and installing fresh drywall flush with the existing wall.
Yes, Oakland building codes require fire-rated 5/8-inch Type X drywall on walls adjacent to the primary residence and garage ceilings. We install code-compliant assemblies properly taped and sealed to pass city building inspections.
AZbsolutely. We offer popcorn ceiling removal and full skimming to achieve a Level 5 smooth finish, which is highly popular in modern Oakland home remodels. We test for lead and asbestos safety when working on older ceiling textures before abatement or scraping.
Small repair jobs usually take one to two days, including drying time between mud coats and texturing. Complete room additions or garage conversions typically take three to five days depending on square footage, framing complexity, and inspection schedules.
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 East Bay: Castro Valley, Hayward, Fremont, all of the East Bay.