One Reliable Drywall Crew for Every Unit You Manage
Toronto Drywall Pro is a licensed, bonded, and insured drywall contractor based in Toronto, handling turnover repairs, water damage restoration, and common-area maintenance for landlords, property management companies, and condo corporations across the GTA. We have been operating since 2002, with 2,000+ residential, commercial, and condo projects completed.
A property manager does not need the flashiest drywall crew in Toronto. They need a reliable one: shows up when scheduled, invoices clearly, documents damage before touching anything, and produces repairs that hold up between tenants.
That is the standard we deliver to every property manager in our portfolio - same-week scheduling, photo documentation included, and one consistent quality level across every unit regardless of building, from purpose-built rental towers to condo suites, basement apartments, and older walk-ups.
Property Management Drywall Pricing in Toronto (2026)
- Standard turnover repair (2-BR unit): $300 to $500
- Extensive tenant damage (per room): $300 to $700
- Water damage ceiling and wall repair: $400 to $900
- Volume pricing: available for 3+ unit portfolios
What Is Property Management Drywall?
Property management drywall is the ongoing repair, maintenance, and turnover preparation of drywall in rental properties - typically carried out between tenants, after water events, or as part of regular building maintenance. The key difference from standard residential repair is the documentation requirement (before-and-after photos for tenant deduction records) and the scheduling requirement (repairs must fit within turnover timelines so vacancy days are minimised).
What Does a Turnover Repair Include?
- Same-week scheduling for turnover repairs
- Damage assessment and photo documentation before any work begins
- USG Durabond base coat on all patch repairs - no spackle
- Drywall taping on any replaced board, then two all-purpose finish coats, sanded smooth and primed
- Texture matched to existing wall surface
- Moisture-resistant board in bathrooms and Type X fire-rated board where a wall is part of a suite fire separation
- Before-and-after photos with every invoice
- Itemised scope for tenant deduction records
- Volume pricing for 3+ unit portfolios
How Much Does a Rental Unit Drywall Repair Cost?
Turnover repairs per unit run $150 to $400 at 2026 rates. Extensive tenant damage per room runs $300 to $700. Water damage ceiling and wall repair runs $400 to $900. Volume pricing is available for portfolios of 3 or more units. On-site estimates are free for new property manager accounts.
Who Needs Property Management Drywall Service?
Toronto landlords with multiple rental units who want one crew across their portfolio. Property management companies co-ordinating trades for building turnover. Building managers handling maintenance across multi-unit residential or commercial properties. Any landlord dealing with tenant damage who needs documented repairs for deduction or LTB purposes.
What Toronto Property Managers Need From a Drywall Crew
Fast turnover repairs between tenancies. The window between a tenant vacating and the new tenancy starting is usually 1 to 2 weeks. Drywall patching - doorknob holes, shelf anchor damage, hairline cracks from normal use - needs to happen in that window without delaying the painters or flooring crew. We turn small-to-medium patch scopes within 2 business days.
Consistent quality across multiple units. Property managers running a portfolio of units need the same finish standard across every repair, not results that vary by who was available. The Toronto Drywall Pro crew assigned to each regular property management client stays the same, and we document the finish level for each building.
Water damage response. Pipe leaks, HVAC condensation issues, and tenant-caused flooding all require immediate response to prevent mold development behind closed walls. We respond to water damage calls within 24 hours for regular property management accounts, perform controlled demolition to the moisture extent, and coordinate with the restoration company on dry-out. Replacement board in bathrooms and kitchens is moisture-resistant drywall, not standard board.
End-of-tenancy documentation repairs. When a landlord needs drywall damage documented for a deposit claim, we provide a written scope with per-item pricing that can be used as supporting evidence in a Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) application.
Suite-to-suite common repairs. Shared walls between units, elevator lobbies, and common corridors all require periodic drywall maintenance. Many of these walls are fire separations under the Ontario Building Code, so we rebuild them with Type X board to match the original rated assembly, and we replace acoustic insulation in demising walls when it has been removed or soaked. We schedule these repairs during low-traffic periods and coordinate with building management on elevator access.
Managing Drywall Across a Multi-Unit GTA Portfolio
Property managers running portfolios across Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton deal with a consistent set of drywall issues that accumulate across units: doorknob holes, shelf anchor tear-outs, water stains from HVAC drip pans, and settling cracks in older buildings. North York is a good example: the condo towers along the Yonge Street corridor generate a steady stream of suite leak and ceiling repairs, while the older rental apartment buildings nearby need settling-crack and patch work at almost every turnover.
The inefficiency in most property management repair workflows comes from using a different contractor for every job - inconsistent quality, inconsistent pricing, and no institutional knowledge of what was done in each unit. We maintain a repair history for each client’s portfolio and carry forward finish notes (texture type, level, board type) for each building. When a unit needs repair, we already know what we’re matching. When a unit renovation calls for more than patching, the same crew handles full drywall installation, from new partition walls to complete board replacement after a flood.
We offer a portfolio rate for property managers with 5 or more units under regular maintenance: fixed pricing for standard repairs, priority scheduling within 48 hours, and a single invoice per billing period rather than per job.
Shortcuts That Cost Landlords the Next Tenancy
We won’t patch over wet drywall, board over active mold, or close a wall that has an uninspected plumbing or electrical rough-in. These shortcuts show up in the next tenancy as a bigger problem - a recurring stain, mold behind freshly painted walls, or a permit deficiency during a subsequent renovation.
Property managers who need work done fast are sometimes tempted to skip dry-out waiting periods or close walls before the restoration contractor has cleared the moisture readings. We understand the scheduling pressure, but the cost of redoing the repair in 12 months exceeds the cost of the delay. We’ll give you an honest timeline, coordinate with the restoration company on the dry-out schedule, and sequence our work to close as quickly as the conditions allow.
How We Compare
| Feature | Typical Provider | Toronto Drywall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | Loose arrival times, frequent rebooking | Confirmed 24 hours ahead with a 2-hour arrival window |
| Damage documentation | Photos on request, if at all | Before-and-after photos with every invoice as standard |
| Patch method | Spackle, unprimed | USG Durabond base coat, two finish coats, sealer prime |
| Crew | Whoever is available that day | Same assigned crew for every regular account |
| Invoicing | Per job, billed to whoever calls | Itemised, direct to the property manager, single billing-period invoice on portfolio accounts |
| Credentials | Varies | Licensed, bonded, WSIB-compliant, $2M insured, operating since 2002 |
Rental Buildings We Service Across Toronto and the GTA
Property management drywall in Toronto and across the GTA. Regular accounts in North York, Scarborough, and Etobicoke apartment buildings, plus rental portfolios in Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, and Markham. Looking for a property management drywall crew near you? Call 647-933-7780 for a free on-site estimate.
