Drywall and Skim Coating in Fort Lauderdale
New walls hung and finished, old texture and popcorn ceilings smoothed, and every opened wall from a remodel patched so no seam shows. Level 5 skim coat finishes for paint that looks right in daylight. Serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
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Why Walls Look Bad in South Florida Light
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South Florida homes get hard, low-angle sun through big windows and sliders. That light rakes across walls and shows every joint, every roller stipple, and every patch that was “close enough.” Standard drywall finishing stops at the seams and screw heads. A skim coat covers the entire surface with a thin layer of compound, sanded flat, so the wall reads as one plane under any light. DR Home Solutions skim coats by default on remodel work and on any wall that will get a flat or eggshell paint.
We also hang new drywall for layout changes, remove popcorn and knockdown texture, and repair water damage and old patch jobs. Because the same crew does the framing, electrical, and plumbing, walls get opened and closed in one sequence with no gaps between trades.
Level 5 Finish
Full-surface skim coat, sanded flat, primed. No joints or patches visible under raking light.
Popcorn and Texture Removal
Ceilings and walls scraped, skimmed, and smoothed, with dust containment throughout.
Same Crew, Every Step
Framing, drywall, electrical, and plumbing sequenced together so a moved wall is closed and finished without waiting.
Drywall Work We Do
From a single patch to a full house of new walls, the finish standard is the same. Common projects include:
- New drywall installation. Hanging, taping, and finishing for new walls, closed-off openings, and layout changes during a remodel.
- Skim coating and Level 5 finishes. Full-surface skim over new or existing walls and ceilings for a flat, paint-ready surface.
- Popcorn ceiling removal. Scraped, skimmed, and finished smooth. Testing for asbestos in pre-1980s ceilings arranged before work starts.
- Texture smoothing. Knockdown, orange peel, and swirl textures skimmed flat on walls and ceilings.
- Water damage repair. Damaged board cut out, cause verified, new board hung, and the patch blended into the surrounding wall.
- Patching after electrical and plumbing. Openings from new wiring, moved outlets, or rerouted pipes closed and finished invisibly.
- Ceiling repair. Sagging, cracked, or stained ceilings repaired and refinished.
- Moisture-resistant board. Green board and cement board where bathrooms and laundry rooms require it.
How a Drywall Project Works With Us
Hang, tape, skim, sand, prime. We do not skip the middle three.
Free In-Home Estimate
We look at the walls in daylight, check for moisture or old repairs, and talk through the finish you want.
Design and Written Scope
Areas covered, finish level, containment plan, and a schedule with a projected completion date.
We Build, You Walk Through
Board hung or repaired, taped and skimmed, sanded, primed, then a final check of every wall with a raking light before paint.
What Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Say
Real reviews from real projects across Broward County. Read more on our Google Business Profile.
We hired this remodeling company for bathroom renovation and window replacement, and the experience was excellent. The work was done professionally, on schedule, and the results completely transformed our home. Everything looks clean, modern, and high quality. Highly recommend them for any remodeling project!

DR home solutions group LLC provided reliable and professional service. The team was efficient, friendly, and delivered quality results on time.

I hired them for a full bathroom remodelling and bath renovation, and they handled everything professionally while also offering general home services, making the whole process smoother and the final results looked amazing. They stayed and communicated clearly and made sure every detail was done right.

Dr. Home solution you are the best. My bathroom is beautiful even than before I love the results.

Thank you for replace my kitchen and use best equipment. I love your team so much!
Drywall and Skim Coating Questions
Answers to the questions Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask most before a kitchen remodel.
A Level 5 finish is the highest drywall finish standard. After the seams and screws are taped and finished, the entire wall or ceiling is covered with a thin skim coat of joint compound and sanded flat. The result is a uniform surface with no visible joints, patches, or texture differences under paint. DR Home Solutions recommends Level 5 for walls that get flat or eggshell paint and for any room with strong window light, which covers most Fort Lauderdale homes.
Yes. DR Home Solutions removes popcorn ceilings throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. The ceiling is scraped, skim coated, sanded, and primed for a smooth finish. Homes built before the mid-1980s may have asbestos in the texture, so a sample is tested before work begins. If asbestos is present, a licensed abatement contractor removes the material first. Rooms are sealed with plastic and dust collection is used throughout.
Skim coating a single room typically takes three to four days: one day to apply the first coat, a second coat the next day, sanding and priming on the third, with drying time between coats. Ceilings and rooms with texture removal take longer. A full house is scheduled room by room. Humidity in Fort Lauderdale slows drying, so DR Home Solutions uses fans and dehumidifiers to keep the schedule on track.
Yes. DR Home Solutions cuts out the damaged area, adds backing, hangs new board, tapes the seams, and skim coats a wide area around the patch so the repair blends into the wall. On textured walls, the texture is matched or the whole wall is skimmed smooth. After priming and painting the full wall, the repair is not visible. Painting only the patch area almost always shows, so a full wall repaint is recommended.
Yes. DR Home Solutions repairs water-damaged drywall and ceilings in Fort Lauderdale homes, but the source of the water is verified first. Damaged board is removed, framing is checked for moisture and mold, and new board is hung once the area is dry. Moisture-resistant board is used in bathrooms and laundry rooms. If the leak is from plumbing, the same crew repairs the plumbing before closing the wall.
Recent Drywall and Ceiling Projects in Broward County
A few of our recent kitchens. Every one was designed, built, and finished by our own crew.
Electrical Installation
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Installing Drain Pipe
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Roofing Renovation
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Home Maintenance
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Drywall and Skim Coating Across Broward County
We hang, repair, and skim coat drywall in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Davie, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Weston, Sunrise, Tamarac, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Wilton Manors. Popcorn ceiling removal is a frequent request in the older neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Plantation.
DR Home Solutions – Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling
14 SE 25th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 444-6715
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