Commercial and residential drywall installation across New Westminster and the Historic Downtown New Westminster & Quayside area. Hanging, taping, mudding, Level 1 through Level 5 finish. Fire-rated assemblies. No subcontracts. Fast mobilization.
SteelStud.ca provides full-scope drywall services across New Westminster — from board supply and hang through to tape, mud, and final finish. Our crews work on commercial tenant improvements, new residential builds, basement developments, and renovation projects throughout the Historic Downtown New Westminster & Quayside area and surrounding New Westminster communities.
We self-perform all drywall work. No subcontracting means consistent quality, accountability, and a single point of contact for your entire New Westminster drywall scope. Whether your project requires basic utility-grade finish or premium Level 5 for painted feature walls, our crews deliver the specified finish level on time and on budget.
The drywall industry uses a standardized finish level system (GA-214) that defines the degree of finishing required for different applications. Specifying the correct finish level for your New Westminster project is critical — under-specifying leads to visible imperfections under paint, over-specifying adds unnecessary cost.
Our New Westminster drywall crews are trained and equipped for all five finish levels. For most residential projects in New Westminster — painted walls with standard sheen — Level 4 is the appropriate specification. Level 5 is increasingly specified for high-end residential renovations in Heritage Commercial, Mid-Rise & Waterfront Residential buildings and premium commercial spaces across the Historic Downtown New Westminster & Quayside area.
Drywall work in New Westminster typically does not require a standalone trade permit — the drywall installation is captured under the building permit for the overall project. However, there are important exceptions and compliance requirements that affect every New Westminster drywall project.
Office: New Westminster City Hall Planning & Development
Address: 511 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9
Fire-rated drywall assemblies in New Westminster must match the tested ULC assembly — board type, thickness, fastener pattern, and joint treatment all affect the assembly rating. Any substitution from the tested assembly can invalidate the fire rating, which will be identified at inspection. Our New Westminster drywall crews maintain current knowledge of ULC-rated assemblies and install them correctly every time.
WorkSafeBC requirements govern drywall work on all New Westminster job sites. This includes stilts regulations for ceiling work, dust control for sanding operations, and proper handling procedures for Type X gypsum board. Our crews maintain full WorkSafeBC compliance on every project.
Our primary drywall service area covers all of New Westminster including the Historic Downtown New Westminster & Quayside district. We also serve neighbouring Lower Mainland communities with the same crew and the same quality standard.