Kitchener · Waterloo · Cambridge · Guelph

Drywall, Taping & Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Kitchener-Waterloo

Straight walls, smooth taping, and high-performance insulation for homes and businesses across Waterloo Region.

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  • Free, no-pressure estimates
  • Residential, commercial & custom builds
  • Dust control & cleanup included
Fully insuredLiability certificate on request
WSIB clearedClearance certificate available
Established 2016Founder-led on every job
Waterloo Region & beyondBased in Waterloo, ON
Core Services

What we do, in plain language

Professional trade execution backed by a proven process. We show up on time, contain the dust, and tape it right.

Drywall Boarding

Clean, durable, structurally plumb installation for partitions, bulkheads and complex layouts.

New walls and ceilings, hung straight and true.

Taping & Finishing

Flawless seams, razor-sharp corners and smooth Level 4 or Level 5 finishes, prepped for paint.

No visible joints, bumps or shadows once the light hits it.

Insulation Solutions

Thermal and acoustic insulation to optimize sound dampening and climate performance.

Warmer rooms, quieter walls, lower heating bills.

Decorative Ceilings

Custom ornamental features, coffered ceilings and tray detailing, built square and sharp.

The ceiling becomes the reason people look up.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Textured ceilings scraped, skimmed and refinished smooth. From $4 per square foot, asbestos testing arranged on older homes.

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Basement & Reno Finishing

Unfinished basements and gut renovations boarded, insulated, taped and finished into rooms you actually want to use.

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Drywall Repair

Water damage, cracked corners, doorknob holes and settling seams patched so the fix disappears into the wall.

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Most Requested

Textured Ceiling Removal

Say goodbye to outdated popcorn ceilings. Fast, clean removal starting at $4 / sq. ft. Containment, cleanup and a smooth, paint-ready finish are included.

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Where We Work

Tailored drywall systems for three environments

Same standard of finish, different priorities on site.

Residential

Homes, apartments and vacation properties. We reshape old rooms and build seamless new living spaces meant to bring family and friends together, with your floors covered and your dust contained.

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Commercial

Retail units and corporate offices. Proper acoustic and fire-rated assemblies, coordinated around your trades and your trading hours, to build inviting environments for clients and staff.

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Custom & Feature Builds

Temporary and permanent branded spaces, curves, arches, floating bulkheads and gallery walls. We turn imaginative architectural concepts into functional, stunning pieces.

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How It Works

From first message to finished wall

No mystery, no surprise invoices. Here is exactly what happens after you get in touch.

  1. Tell us about the space

    Send the form with rough dimensions, or just call. Photos help a lot, so email them over once your request is in.

  2. We get back to you

    A person reads every request and replies as soon as they can. Calling is the fastest route if you are on a deadline.

  3. On-site estimate

    We measure, check the substrate and talk through finish levels. You get a written, itemized quote, free and with no obligation.

  4. Clean execution

    Protection goes down before tools come out. We board, tape, sand and clean up, then hand over a paint-ready space.

About Monolith

Excellence meets craftsmanship

Established in 2016, Monolith Drywall has built a reputation for clean workmanship and honest service across the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

The company was founded by James Che, a formally trained drywall-finishing professional, and it still runs on his systematic approach: protect the space, prep properly, and do not call it finished until the light test says it is. No project is too intricate or too expansive.

We prioritize what you are actually trying to achieve, offering tailored solutions without ever compromising quality or precision. Our job is simple: deliver clean, structurally sound walls that are completely ready for paint.

No reviews on our site yet, and we are not going to invent any. We are asking every client from here on for an honest public review. Until then, judge us on what you can verify: our insurance certificate, our WSIB clearance, references from recent jobs, and a free on-site estimate that costs you nothing. Ask and we will send all four.

At a glance

  • Based in Waterloo, ON
    Serving Waterloo Region and beyond
  • Founded 2016
    Ten years of finishing work in the region
  • Formally trained leadership
    Founder-led, on site, on every project
  • Liability insured
    Certificate of insurance on request
  • WSIB registered
    Clearance certificate for GCs and property managers
  • Residential & commercial
    Plus custom and feature work
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Service Area

Waterloo Region & beyond

Based in Waterloo and working across the region. Larger projects further out are welcome, so just ask.

  • Waterloo
  • Kitchener
  • Cambridge
  • Guelph
  • Elmira
  • St. Jacobs
  • Baden
  • New Hamburg
  • Breslau
  • Ayr
  • Wellesley
  • Woolwich & Wilmot Townships
Questions

The things people ask before they call

Straight answers on cost, dust, asbestos and finish levels.

How much does drywall work cost?
Price depends on square footage, ceiling height, the finish level you need and how much prep or repair the space requires. Popcorn ceiling removal starts at $4 per square foot. Everything else is quoted after we see the space, so the number you get is the number you pay. Estimates are free.
Could my popcorn ceiling contain asbestos?
Possibly, if it went up before the mid-1980s. Textured coatings from that era can contain asbestos and it cannot be identified by eye. We arrange sampling and lab testing before any removal starts on an older ceiling. If it comes back positive we refer you to a licensed abatement contractor, then pick the job back up once the space is cleared. We will never scrape an untested vintage ceiling.
How much dust will this make, and who cleans up?
Sanding and ceiling removal are dusty by nature, so we plan for it: poly containment over doorways, floor and fixture protection, and vacuum-assisted sanding where the job suits it. Cleanup is included in the quote. We leave the space swept and paint-ready, not full of debris.
Are you insured and WSIB covered?
Yes to both. We carry liability insurance and are registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and we will send a certificate of insurance and a WSIB clearance certificate on request. That is usually what property managers and general contractors need before work starts.
What is a Level 4 or Level 5 finish?
They are the industry grades for how smooth a taped wall is. Level 4 is the normal finish for most homes and looks great under flat or matte paint. Level 5 adds a thin skim coat across the entire surface, which is what you want for gloss paint, dark colours or walls that catch strong side light. Those conditions show every imperfection. We will tell you which one your project actually needs rather than upselling by default.
How long will my project take?
Taping and finishing is a multi-day process because compound has to dry between coats. A single room is usually 3–5 days end to end; a basement is typically 1–2 weeks; a popcorn ceiling in one room can often be done in a couple of days. You get a realistic schedule in your written quote, not an optimistic one.
Do you paint as well?
We hand the surface over primer-ready and smooth, and we work alongside painters on most projects. If you do not have a painter lined up, say so and we will point you to trades we work with regularly.
Do I need to move out while you work?
Usually not. We seal off the work area so the rest of the home stays liveable, and we can sequence the job room by room. For whole-home ceiling removal it is more comfortable to be elsewhere for the scraping days, and we will tell you honestly which situation yours is.
What areas do you cover?
Waterloo Region and beyond: Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Elmira, St. Jacobs, Baden, New Hamburg and the surrounding townships, plus Guelph. Bigger projects further afield are worth a conversation.
How soon will I hear back?
A person reads every request and replies as soon as they can. We are a working trade, on site most of the day, so if your project is time sensitive please call (226) 339-8821. That is always the fastest route.
Free Estimate

Start your project

Tell us about the space and we will come back with a consultation and a written price. No cost, no obligation.

Best way to reach you

Have photos of the wall or ceiling? Email them to contact@monolithdrywall.com after you send this form. They often let us quote far more accurately before we ever visit.

We use your details to prepare your estimate and nothing else. No lists, no sharing, no follow-up spam.

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