Portland Metro · Oregon
New Construction Drywall in Portland, OR
Residential new-construction drywall — hanging, taping, Level 4 and Level 5 finishing.
Residential new construction is our primary expertise. We offer drywall installation, hanging, taping, Level 4 and Level 5 finishing, smooth finishes and texture work for custom homes, additions and ADUs. Send your location, plans and proposed scope to request a quote; Oregon projects are considered individually.
What new construction drywall really involves
Our new-construction scope is full-home: hang all interior drywall, tape and three-coat mud to Level 4 (Level 5 in accent-lit great rooms), texture per plan (usually knockdown, orange peel or smooth), and finish with primer plus two coats of paint. Ceilings are always corner-to-corner. Garages get 5/8" Type X to code.
We coordinate tight with framers, electricians, HVAC, plumbers and insulators. Every job starts with a walk-through against the plans so any missing blocking, wonky framing or forgotten penetrations get addressed before we hang. This helps identify scope and coordination issues before installation.
Owner-operated drywall subcontracting services. Additional labor or crews can be coordinated based on project scope, schedule, and availability. Level 4 and Level 5 finishing are available; each project's size, finish requirements and schedule are evaluated individually.
What we cover under new construction drywall
Single-family new construction
Full-house rock, tape, texture and paint from close-in through punch.
New ADU drywall
Full-scope drywall and paint on detached and attached ADUs — see the ADU services page for details.
Small multi-family (2–8 units)
Duplex, triplex, fourplex and small apartment drywall with code-required sound and fire assemblies.
Custom home Level 5 great rooms
Level 5 finish on accent-lit great room and lobby walls.
Residential builder projects
Residential builder scopes reviewed individually; staffing and schedule depend on the agreed requirements.
Owner-builder support
Owner-builders coordinated tight — clear scope, itemized pricing, honest schedule.
Framing coordination and correction
Framing issues flagged and corrected before rock instead of shimmed after.
Our process
The same repeatable process on every new construction drywall job — no surprises, no hand-offs.
- 01
Plan review
Rock plan reviewed against architectural set — blocking, penetrations, texture notes verified.
- 02
Framing walk
Walk with framer / GC to flag any issues before we hang.
- 03
Hang
Full-home rock — 1/2" walls, 5/8" ceilings and Type X where required, adhesive plus screws.
- 04
Tape and three-coat mud
Paper tape, three coats, sanded to Level 4 — Level 5 in accent-lit areas.
- 05
Texture
Knockdown, orange peel, smooth or hand — per plan spec, matched throughout.
- 06
Prime and paint
Primer plus two topcoats — ceiling paint, wall paint and trim scope per plan.
- 07
Punch
Punch-list walk with GC before final.
Why choose Aesthetic Construction
We hang new-construction drywall on custom builds across Bull Mountain, South Cooper Mountain, West Linn, Bethany, Happy Valley, Damascus and outer Hillsboro — plus ADUs and small multi-family across close-in Portland. Owner-builder projects across the metro on request.
- Framing walk before rock — issues fixed at framing, not shimmed under mud.
- Level 5 finish for accent-lit great rooms and lobbies.
- Drywall installation, taping and finishing for residential new construction.
- Type X on every code-rated assembly, not just garages.
- Painting coordinated with drywall finishing where included in the scope.
- Licensed, bonded, insured — Oregon CCB #252320.
What you get
- New home reads flat under raking light and daylight.
- Drywall scope and proposed sequence reviewed before scheduling.
- One accountable trade for rock, tape, texture and paint.
- Level 4 and Level 5 finishing for residential new builds.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with GCs on new construction?
Residential builders and owner-builders can send their plans and proposed scope for an individual drywall quote.
Do you do Level 5 finish?
Yes — Level 5 is standard in our great-room, lobby and accent-lit scope. Called out on the estimate before it's built into the price.
How is new-construction drywall priced?
Priced per square foot of drywall installed, with adders for Level 5, higher ceilings, Type X and complex texture. Free itemized estimate against your plan set.
How do you review residential builder projects?
Send the number of homes, location and proposed sequence so scope, staffing and scheduling can be reviewed. Additional help is hired as needed. Small commercial work is limited to 20,000 square feet and 20 feet in height, subject to individual project review; school and hospital projects are excluded.
Do you install Type X in ADUs and garages?
Yes — always, per Oregon code. See our Fire-Rated Drywall Installation page for details.
How long does full-house drywall take?
Typical 2,500 sq ft single-family runs 3–5 weeks from first day of rock through final paint. Larger custom homes take longer.
Do you paint interior trim?
Yes — trim, doors and cabinets paint scope handled on request; usually bundled with wall paint.
Related services
Drywall Remodeling
Kitchen, bath, basement and whole-home remodels — old-to-new drywall finishing and texture matching.
View detailsADU Drywall Services
Detached, attached and garage-conversion ADUs — code-correct fire and sound assemblies, finish, paint.
View detailsCommercial Drywall
Residential-first drywall contractor considering select small commercial scopes.
View detailsFire-Rated Drywall Installation
Type X and Type C 5/8" on garage walls, ADU separations, multi-family and commercial assemblies.
View detailsFor Builders & General Contractors
Drywall subcontracting for new construction and small commercial projects
Hanging, taping, mudding, Level 4 and Level 5 finishing, texture and interior painting — with reliable scheduling, professional communication and clean jobsites. Licensed, bonded and insured · Oregon CCB #252320.
COI and W-9 available on request.
Discuss your drywall subcontracting project
Written, itemized and no obligation. We respond to estimate inquiries received during business hours the same business day. Written-estimate timing depends on project scope and any required assessment.
Oregon CCB #252320. Fully insured on every project. Certificates on request.
Available across the Portland metro
New Construction Drywall is available in every city we serve.