A crack that keeps coming back, a stain spreading across the ceiling, a wall that looks wavy under morning light. Silva Construction Pro is a drywall contractor in Saugus, MA that repairs, restores and installs both modern drywall and traditional plaster, so the fix blends in and stays fixed. Request a free estimate below, or call (978) 239-4443.
Licensed in Massachusetts: HIC #213421 · CSL #123919 | Fully licensed and insured | 20+ years of experience | Rated 5.0 on Google
Build more than walls. Create spaces that feel alive.
A crack that keeps coming back, a stain spreading across the ceiling, a wall that looks wavy under morning light. Silva Construction Pro is a drywall contractor in Saugus, MA that repairs, restores and installs both modern drywall and traditional plaster, so the fix blends in and stays fixed. Request a free estimate below, or call (978) 239-4443.
Licensed in Massachusetts: HIC #213421 · CSL #123919 | Fully licensed and insured | 20+ years of experience | Rated 5.0 on Google
Build more than walls. Create spaces that feel alive.
Often you need someone who can do both. Many older New England homes have plaster walls and ceilings, while newer homes and renovated rooms use drywall, also called sheetrock or gypsum board. The two behave differently. Drywall is quick to install and cost-effective. Plaster goes on in several coats over lath, is more durable and blocks more sound, but it takes more skill and time to repair.
Silva Construction Pro works with both, which matters on a house that has been renovated over the decades. One wall may be original plaster, the next a 1990s drywall patch. A drywall contractor in Saugus who understands both can match the finish so the repair disappears.
What kind of wall damage are you looking at?
Not every crack means the same thing, and the right repair depends on the cause. Here is how we read the most common problems:
- Hairline cracks: usually seasonal movement or settling. Patched, skim coated and painted, they stay quiet for years.
- Cracks that return or widen: a sign the wall or framing is still moving. The repair has to address the cause before the surface.
- Stains, bubbling or soft spots: water. The leak comes first, then the damaged drywall is cut out, the area is dried, treated for mold if necessary and replaced.
- Loose or bulging plaster: the plaster has let go of the lath. It can often be reattached or patched, but it should not be ignored.
- Uneven, textured or damaged surfaces: skim coating can make a whole wall or ceiling smooth and uniform again.
If you are not sure which one you have, send us a photo or describe it when you call. We will tell you what we see before you commit to anything.
Drywall and plaster services we provide
As a drywall contractor, our work covers the full range of wall and ceiling surfaces:
- Drywall installation and repair, including new partitions when a room is reconfigured.
- Plaster repair and restoration: patching cracks and holes and matching the existing texture.
- Skim coating over textured, damaged or old plaster walls.
- Water-damaged drywall repair and replacement.
- Wall preparation and finishing: taping, sanding, priming and a dust-free surface ready for paint.
- Textured surface updates, to modernize dated ceilings and walls.
- Soundproofing and insulation layers when a room needs them.
Drywall and plaster rarely travel alone. If the room is also getting new floors, tile or paint, a drywall contractor who also coordinates the other trades can plan the order of the work in one estimate, so the dust-heavy step happens before the finishing steps, not after.
If your home was built before the 1980s, old joint compound and textured ceiling coatings can contain asbestos, and paint from before 1978 can contain lead. Both are a problem only when they are disturbed, which is exactly what sanding and scraping do. Before you, or any drywall contractor, starts sanding, tell us the age of the house. In Massachusetts, renovation work that disturbs suspect material is regulated, and the right first step is to find out what is on the wall.
- You found cracks or uneven areas while preparing to paint.
- A leak, flood or spill damaged a wall or ceiling.
- You are remodeling and need to add, remove or reshape walls.
- You want quieter rooms, through added insulation or soundproofing.
- You are getting ready to sell and want the walls to look their best.
How a drywall contractor works on walls and ceilings
- Wall preparation: we remove damaged or uneven material.
- Installation: we secure the framing and hang quality drywall boards.
- Plastering and finishing: we apply smooth coats for a professional finish.
- Sanding: we sand joints and seams until the surface is flawless.
- Priming and insulation: we prime new or repaired areas and add soundproofing or thermal layers when needed.
Because the finish decides how the paint looks, a good drywall contractor treats this as the most important step, not a detail. When you want the walls painted right after, our painting team can take over once the surface is ready.
What a drywall contractor charges depends on a few things: how large the area is, whether the job is a small patch or a full wall or ceiling, the condition of what is underneath, and how many coats and how much prep the finish requires. Water damage also adds steps, because the wall must be dry and sound before it is closed up.
A free estimate is the fastest way to a real number. Tell us what you see, and we will price that work for you. Request your quote online or call (978) 239-4443.
Our office is at 96 Main St in Saugus, and as a drywall contractor we work on homes across the North Shore, Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire. Find your town on our service areas page.
Massachusetts: Saugus, Lynn, Peabody, Revere, Malden, Danvers, Beverly, Salem, Boston, Haverhill, Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury.
New Hampshire: Salem, Nashua and Manchester.
What is the difference between drywall and plaster?
Drywall is gypsum between paper layers, quick and cost-effective to install. Plaster is applied in coats over lath, lasts longer and blocks more sound. Many older New England homes have plaster walls.
Can you repair plaster walls in older homes?
Yes. We specialize in plaster repair for older Massachusetts homes: patching cracks, repairing holes, skim coating and matching the texture so repairs blend in.
Do you handle water-damaged drywall?
Yes. We remove the damaged sections, make sure the area is dry, treat for mold if necessary and install new drywall with a seamless finish. Fix the water source first.
What is skim coating and when is it needed?
It is a thin layer of joint compound over a whole wall or ceiling, for a smooth, uniform surface. It repairs textured walls, hides flaws and prepares old plaster for paint.
How do you prepare drywall for painting?
We sand joints and seams smooth, prime new or repaired areas and leave the surface clean and dust-free. Good prep is what gives paint a flawless look.
Do I need to worry about asbestos or lead in an older home?
They can be present in homes built before the 1980s and 1978 respectively, and matter when disturbed. Tell us the age of your home before any sanding.
How much does it cost to repair a wall or ceiling?
It depends on size, damage, what is underneath and the finish. A free estimate gives you a real number. Call (978) 239-4443.
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Silva Construction Pro · 96 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906 · Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM