What board thickness do you use in Cityscape basement installations?

Standard basement walls in Cityscape get 1/2” drywall. Exterior foundation walls get moisture-resistant board. If the basement includes a legal suite, the ceiling above the suite gets 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. We confirm the spec at the on-site quote — no guessing on board type.

Do you supply the drywall for Cityscape jobs?

Yes — we supply and install. We select the right board type and quantity for the Cityscape job at the on-site assessment. The board cost is included in the fixed price we give you before we start.

Do you do boarding only, or taping as well in Cityscape?

We do both. Many Cityscape homeowners book us for boarding and taping as a complete package. If you have a separate taping crew, we leave the installation ready for them to start the day after boarding is complete — no rework needed.

How do you handle bulkheads and soffits in Cityscape basements?

Bulkheads and soffits are part of every basement boarding job in Cityscape. We wrap all mechanical bulkheads, cut around chases cleanly and frame corners so the taper has a clean surface to work on. Bulkhead and soffit complexity is factored into the fixed price at the on-site quote.

Drywall Installation Cityscape Calgary

Drywall installation in Cityscape — right board, right spec, ready to tape

We install drywall in Cityscape homes for basement developments, room additions, renovation re-boards and new construction. We select the right board type for every surface, hang it to the correct screw pattern, land all seams on framing and leave the installation ready for the taping crew without rework. Cityscape is one of NE Calgary’s newer communities with homes built from the 2010s onward. New basement developments and builder-grade finish upgrades are the primary drywall calls from this area. We cover Cityscape, Skyview Ranch, Cornerstone and Saddle Ridge and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Basement drywall boarding in Cityscape — ceiling first, walls second
Moisture-resistant board on exterior foundation walls and wet areas
Fire-rated 5/8” Type X on suite ceilings where required
STC soundproof board on party walls for legal suites
Renovation reboarding — removing old board, installing new to current spec
Room additions, garage conversions and flex room boarding in Cityscape
Left ready for taper — no rework needed

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Cityscape in Calgary?

Square footage, ceiling height and board type in Cityscape

The cost of drywall installation in Cityscape comes down to four things: total square footage of wall and ceiling, ceiling height (standard 8-foot vs. higher in newer Cityscape builds), board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof are all different costs), and the number and complexity of bulkheads, soffits and mechanical chases. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Legal suite board specification in Cityscape

A legal secondary suite installation in Cityscape requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the suite ceiling, STC soundproof board on party walls, and moisture-resistant board in all wet areas and on exterior walls. We confirm the spec before we start — not after the inspection catches a shortcut.

Our drywall installation process in Cityscape in Calgary

Board selection and layout planning in Cityscape

Before we pull the first sheet, we map the space in your Cityscape home — which surfaces need moisture-resistant board, where fire-rated is required, how the ceiling runs and where the bulkheads land. We select board thickness to match adjacent surfaces in renovation work and confirm the framing is square before we start.

Hanging, edge details and leaving ready to tape in Cityscape

Ceiling board goes up first — always. Then the walls. All seams land on framing or blocking. Outside corners get metal corner bead. Fastener heads are dimpled correctly for the board type. When we leave your Cityscape project, the taping crew can start without touching our work.

Types of drywall installation work in Cityscape in Calgary

Basement and suite boarding in Cityscape

The most common boarding call in Cityscape is a full basement installation — ceiling board first, then walls, with moisture-resistant board on all exterior foundation walls and wherever the spec requires. We wrap all mechanical bulkheads and cut around chases cleanly. The taper walks into a job-ready space.

Renovation reboarding and room additions in Cityscape

Renovation reboarding in Cityscape homes means pulling the damaged or outdated board, assessing the framing and installing new board to current spec. Room additions and garage conversions follow the same process — we assess the framing first, select the right board and leave the installation ready for taping.

Drywall installation work we do in Cityscape in Calgary

New development boarding in Cityscape — basement and flex rooms

Cityscape homeowners finishing new development basements call us to do the boarding before the taping crew. We hang ceiling board first, wall board second, with moisture-resistant on exterior foundation walls and any wall adjacent to plumbing rough-in. We cut bulkheads cleanly, use the correct screw pattern throughout and leave the space ready for taping. No rework — the taper can start the day after we finish.

Legal suite boarding to spec in Cityscape

With strong rental demand, secondary suite boarding calls are among the most consistent installation jobs we do in Cityscape. We board to the Calgary spec — 5/8” Type X fire-rated on the suite ceiling, STC soundproof on party walls, moisture-resistant in wet areas — and leave an inspection-ready installation. Fixed price, specified at the on-site quote.

Why Cityscape homeowners call Emplastrum for drywall installation in Calgary

Right board, right spec, left ready to tape in Cityscape

We do not guess on board spec in Cityscape homes. We assess the surface, confirm what is required and select the board before we start. The installation is left in a state where the taping crew can start without rework. That is the standard on every Cityscape boarding job we do.

Fixed price, same-day reply, 7 days a week — Cityscape and Skyview Ranch, Cornerstone and Saddle Ridge

We cover Cityscape, Skyview Ranch, Cornerstone and Saddle Ridge and surrounding communities, seven days a week. Free on-site quotes and a fixed price before we start.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule

Free quote

We come out, take a look, and give you a real price. No guessing after.

Book a day

We pick a date that works for you and show up when we say.

The work

We keep the dust down and tidy up before we head out.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've looked it over and you're happy.

FAQ — Drywall Installation Cityscape

Drywall Installation Cityscape: your questions answered

Do you install drywall in Cityscape?›: Yes — Cityscape is part of our regular service area. We cover Cityscape, Skyview Ranch, Cornerstone and Saddle Ridge and surrounding communities, 7 days a week. Free on-site quotes, fixed prices, same-day reply.
What board thickness do you use in Cityscape basement installations?›: Standard basement walls in Cityscape get 1/2” drywall. Exterior foundation walls get moisture-resistant board. If the basement includes a legal suite, the ceiling above the suite gets 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. We confirm the spec at the on-site quote — no guessing on board type.
Do you supply the drywall for Cityscape jobs?›: Yes — we supply and install. We select the right board type and quantity for the Cityscape job at the on-site assessment. The board cost is included in the fixed price we give you before we start.
Do you do boarding only, or taping as well in Cityscape?›: We do both. Many Cityscape homeowners book us for boarding and taping as a complete package. If you have a separate taping crew, we leave the installation ready for them to start the day after boarding is complete — no rework needed.
How do you handle bulkheads and soffits in Cityscape basements?›: Bulkheads and soffits are part of every basement boarding job in Cityscape. We wrap all mechanical bulkheads, cut around chases cleanly and frame corners so the taper has a clean surface to work on. Bulkhead and soffit complexity is factored into the fixed price at the on-site quote.

Get a free quote — Drywall Installation Cityscape

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Drywall Installation Cityscape

Drywall installation in Cityscape — right board, right spec, ready to tape