The BH Drywall Metro Detroit Blog
Drywall guides for Metro Detroit.
Finish levels, repairs, basements, ceilings, and how to hire a drywall crew in Michigan.
Can You Repair a Popcorn Ceiling Without Removing It? A Metro Detroit Guide
A hole, a crack or a water stain in a popcorn ceiling does not always mean the whole ceiling has to come down. Here is when a patch works, when it will never blend, and the test to do first in an older Metro Detroit home.
Drywall or Drop Ceiling in a Basement With Pipes and Ducts? A Metro Detroit Guide
Finishing a basement this fall and the ceiling is full of pipes and ductwork? Here is when drywall works, when a drop ceiling is the better call, and what has to stay reachable in a Metro Detroit home.
Water-Damaged Ceiling After a Roof Leak: Can the Drywall Be Repaired, or Does It Need Replacing?
A stain, a bubble or a sag in the ceiling after the September storms? Here is how to tell whether water damaged ceiling drywall can be patched or has to come down, and what to do first in a Metro Detroit home.
Why Is My Ceiling Cracking Along the Drywall Seams? A Metro Detroit Heating Season Guide
Straight hairline cracks along ceiling seams usually show up when the furnace comes on. Here is what causes them in Metro Detroit homes, which ones to watch, and how a lasting repair is done.
Happy Sukkot 2026: Holiday Hours and a Wall Checklist for Busy Doorways
Chag Sameach! We are closed Saturday, Sept 26 and Sunday, Sept 27 for Sukkot and reopen Monday, Sept 28 at 9:00 AM. Plus a checklist for busy doorways.
Yom Kippur 2026: Holiday Hours and a Fall Wall Checklist
We are closed Sunday, Sept 20 and Monday, Sept 21 for Yom Kippur and reopen Tuesday, Sept 22 at 9:00 AM. Plus a fall checklist for your walls.
Happy Rosh Hashanah: Holiday Hours and a Wall Checklist
Shana Tova! We are closed Saturday, Sept 12 and Sunday, Sept 13 for Rosh Hashanah and reopen Monday, Sept 14 at 9:00 AM. Plus a new-year wall checklist.
Framing and Drywall in Metro Detroit: What the Studs Decide Before the Board Goes Up
Most drywall problems are framing problems nobody caught in time. Steel studs or wood, spacing, backing, and the checks worth doing before a single sheet gets hung in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb county.
Drywall and Plaster Repair in Metro Detroit: What Older Walls Actually Need
Homes across Farmington Hills, Livonia, and Detroit were built before drywall existed. How to tell whether your plaster wall needs a patch, a skim coat, or new board.
New Construction Drywall Phases: From First Board to Paint-Ready in Metro Detroit
Hang, tape, sand, texture — sequencing matters on new builds and major additions. BH Drywall Metro Detroit breaks down phases so trades and inspections stay on track.
How to Hire a Drywall Contractor in Michigan: Checklist Before You Sign
Licenses, insurance, scope clarity, and finish levels — use this BH Drywall Metro Detroit checklist so your next hang and finish job does not stall at inspection or paint.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Metro Detroit: Asbestos Era Homes and Modern Finishes
Textured ceilings date many Michigan ranches and split-levels. Learn testing, containment, skim options, and what BH Drywall Metro Detroit recommends before you scrape.
Commercial Tenant Drywall in Detroit: Build-Outs, Repairs, and Minimal Downtime
Retail, office, and medical tenant improvements need code-aware drywall, after-hours hang, and finishes that match your brand — across Metro Detroit corridors.
Water Damage and Flood Cuts: Drywall Steps After Michigan Basements and Burst Pipes
After leaks and floods, how high do you cut drywall? BH Drywall Metro Detroit explains drying, mold prevention, and rebuild sequencing for Metro Detroit properties.
Drywall Hole Repair vs. Large Patch: Size, Structure, and When to Replace a Section
Doorknob dents, plumbing access, and accident damage each need a different fix. Learn how BH Drywall Metro Detroit sizes repairs so patches never telegraph through paint.
Level 5 Smooth Walls for Michigan Homes: When Skim Coats Are Worth It
Raking light and bold paint colors expose every joint. Here is how a Level 5 skim coat changes the look of great rooms, stair halls, and open floor plans in Metro Detroit.
Basement Drywall Finishing in Metro Detroit: Moisture, Code, and a Clean Finish
Finished basements add living space across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties — but Michigan humidity and concrete walls demand the right board, insulation, and finishing sequence.
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For repairs and small patches we often book same-day or next-day when a crew is in your area. Larger hang and finish jobs are scheduled from a written scope. Call (313) 236-4558 with photos for the fastest answer.
Most rooms are Level 4 — taped joints, screws covered, ready for flat or eggshell paint. Rooms with big windows, gloss paint, or wallpaper need Level 5 (full skim). We note this in every written scope so your painter does not reject the walls on walkthrough.
Yes. We take a sample, test orange peel, knockdown, or skip trowel on a board, and blend repairs so the patch disappears after paint. Older Metro Detroit homes often mix smooth additions with textured main floors — we plan transitions so they are not visible at doorways.
The scope: square footage, ceiling height, finish level, texture, and access (occupied vs empty). Repairs depend on the size of the damage and the texture that has to be matched. Commercial work is bid from plans or a site walk with phased schedules for occupied buildings. Call (313) 236-4558 for a price on your job.
Yes. We sub hang/finish crews to GCs, handle tenant-improvement drywall, and invoice on net terms for repeat clients. W-9 available on request.
After drying is confirmed, we flood-cut, remove damaged board, hang replacement, finish, and texture-match. We document square footage and photos for adjusters. Do not close walls until moisture readings are in range — we can coordinate with your restoration company's timeline.
Drywall looks simple until corners, fire ratings, or occupied spaces are involved. Ask any contractor for a written scope that names the finish level, texture, cleanup, and schedule before work starts. BH Drywall Metro Detroitputs all of that in writing on every job.
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