Drywall Demolition in Austin, TX
Drywall Company Austin provides contained, coordinated drywall demolition for remodels, renovations, gut jobs, water damage remediation, and selective demo for trade access. We remove panels without damaging framing or utilities, contain dust to the work zone, haul all debris, and coordinate timing with your electricians, plumbers, and HVAC contractors. $500 labor minimum.
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We serve Austin and the full metro: Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Manor, Bastrop, and Elgin — no travel fees within this service area.
Demolition Services
Full-Room and Whole-Home Demo
Complete drywall removal from walls and ceilings in a room or entire structure. Board scored at seams and stud lines and pulled in controlled sections — not hammered through randomly, which drives debris into utility cavities and damages framing. Debris hauled within 24–48 hours of completion.
Selective Demo for Trade Access
Plumber needs a reroute. Electrician needs panel access. HVAC needs a chase opened. We cut clean openings to spec at stud centers so new board lands on solid backing.
Water-Damaged Drywall Removal
After a leak, affected board is removed completely back to dry material. We check framing moisture with a pin meter, treat any mold on framing with Concrobium, and document removal with photos before any new work begins.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn applied before 1978 may contain asbestos — testing required before removal. For confirmed asbestos-free surfaces, we wet the popcorn, scrape with 10″–12″ knives, and dispose of material. Surface then skim-coated to Level 4 or 5 before painting.
Demolition Process
1 — Pre-Demo Site Walk
We identify what stays, where utilities run, what adjacent surfaces need protection, and where debris will stage. We walk this with the owner or GC before any panel is touched.
2 — Utility Mark-Out and Dust Containment
Stud finders and voltage detectors on every demo wall. 6-mil polyethylene barriers at all doorways. Negative air pressure fans exhausted to exterior in occupied homes. HVAC vents in the demo zone taped closed.
3 — Controlled Removal and Haul
Boards scored at seams with a utility knife, pulled in controlled sections. Cut lines at stud and joist centers where possible. All debris staged and hauled within 24 hours.
Austin Context
Asbestos in pre-1978 homes. Hyde Park (78756), Allandale (78757), Crestview (78757), Rosedale (78756), and Travis Heights (78704) have high concentrations of pre-1978 construction. Popcorn ceilings and joint compound from that era may contain asbestos. We require a test before scraping popcorn or large-scale demo in pre-1978 homes. Austin-area labs turn results around in 24–48 hours.
Plaster over lath in Central Austin. 1920s–1950s Central Austin homes frequently have original plaster over wood lath. Plaster demo is heavier, dustier, and requires different technique. We assess whether to hang over the lath or demo to framing and present both options.
Pricing Reference — Austin Metro (2026)
Labor minimum: $500. Asbestos testing arranged separately. Mold-affected material disposal priced separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you haul away the debris?
Yes. All drywall debris is hauled within 24 hours of demo completion unless project scheduling requires otherwise.
Will demo damage the framing?
No — controlled drywall demo does not harm framing, wiring, or plumbing. We score panels at seams and pull in sections. We use stud finders and voltage detectors before any cut.
Do I need an asbestos test first?
For homes built before 1978, yes — specifically for popcorn ceilings and large-scale demo. Tests are typically $30–$60 per sample with 24–48 hour turnaround from Austin-area labs.
Do you install new drywall after demo?
Yes. Demo and reinstall is a common combined scope — we demo, allow time for any trade work, then hang and finish new drywall. Single-contractor responsibility eliminates handoff delays.