Installation & finishing
Drywall hanging, taping, and finish work for new construction, additions, and remodels.
View service detailsFort Bragg, CaliforniaCA License #904466
Serving the coast since 2007
Walls readyfor what’s next.
Drywall installation, repair, finishing, and texture matching for homes and businesses in Fort Bragg and along the Mendocino Coast.
Start with a brief discovery call. Then text the project address to schedule a site visit and free estimate.
Call or text Preston at (707) 813-8069.
Try the room cost calculator
Illustrative imageEstablished
2007
Based in
Fort Bragg
Work includes
Residential + commercial
Drywall services
Repair the damage.
Finish the space.
Repairs & patching
Repairs for holes, cracks, damaged sections, and ceilings—with attention to a clean transition.
View service detailsTexture matching
Smooth wall, knockdown, and orange-peel texture work assessed against the existing finish.
View service detailsCeiling work
Ceiling repairs and popcorn-texture removal for residential and commercial spaces.
View service detailsBefore you decide to DIY
Drywall mistakes get expensive after the board goes up.
Hanging looks simple until sheet layout, ceiling lifts, cutouts, screw depth, butt joints, corners, taping, sanding, and texture all have to work together. Correcting uneven sheets or poorly placed seams can erase the savings a homeowner expected from doing it themselves.
Preston’s rule
“Do it right the first time.”
Compare the complete installed result—not just the retail price of the sheets—because correcting drywall mistakes can cost more than getting the work right from the start.
A crew sized for the work
Preston can bring enough experienced hands to move, hang, tape, and finish efficiently—without turning one room into a weeks-long homeowner project.
A calendar you can build around
A defined scope, scheduled crew, and coordinated finish sequence help keep painters, cabinets, flooring, and move-in plans from waiting on drywall.
A cleaner occupied jobsite
Professional prep, dust control, daily organization, and cleanup matter when the project is happening inside your home or operating business.
Smarter material purchasing
A contractor can order the right sheet lengths, use trade or volume pricing when available, and reduce costly retail runs, wrong materials, and avoidable waste.
Already getting contractor bids?
Let Preston competitively bid the same written scope.
Compare the same surfaces, board type, finish level, protection, disposal, cleanup, and schedule so the lowest-looking number does not hide missing work.
Room cost calculator
Build a realistic starting range.
Enter the room dimensions and work you are considering. This calculates gross drywall surface area—not floor area. Doors and windows stay in the sheet count because the board still has to be bought and cut; finished openings add a bead and trim-work allowance.
These planning rates are rounded from recent Preston Murphy Drywall estimate line items for sizeable new-work scopes. They are examples—not fixed menu prices or a promise of final cost. Small rooms can have a higher effective square-foot price because setup, masking, mobilization, and cleanup do not shrink in proportion to room size. Preston’s free on-site estimate is based on the actual property and agreed scope.
What to expect
A clear way
to get started.
- 01
Discovery call
Call Preston for a brief conversation about the job, timing, and general location.
- 02
Text the address
Text the project address to (707) 813-8069. Photos of the wall or ceiling are helpful when available.
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Site visit
Choose a time for Preston to see the work in person and confirm the scope, access, and finish.
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Free estimate
After the site visit, Preston prepares a free estimate for the agreed scope of work.
Protect the project
Check the license before work starts.
California says a contractor license is required when a project needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or totals $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials. A quick CSLB check helps confirm the business name, current status, trade classification, bond, and workers’ compensation information.
Read the two-minute homeowner guide
Mendocino Coast service area
Fort Bragg +
the coast.
Serving Fort Bragg, Mendocino, Albion, Elk, Comptche, Inglenook, and nearby communities. The map is a quick orientation—not a fixed coverage boundary—so call to confirm availability for your address.
Call (707) 813-8069Service-area guide
ApproximateIllustrative coast image and schematic map. Call to confirm the current service radius.
Local recommendations
Recommended by
Mendocino Coast neighbors.
“We’ve used Preston Drywall in Fort Bragg and would highly recommend his and his crew.”
“Preston Murphy. Good guy and good work.”
Common questions
Before you call.
How do I get a free estimate?
Start with a brief discovery call with Preston. Then text the project address—and photos when helpful—to schedule an on-site visit. After Preston sees the work and confirms the scope, he will prepare a free estimate.
How much does professional drywall cost per square foot?
Recent Preston Murphy Drywall estimates price flat or standard new finished work around $3.00–$3.50 per square foot of drywall surface, faux-plaster finishes around $3.25–$3.50, and Level 5 smooth work around $4.00–$4.25. Materials, specialty panels, bead, difficult access, small-project mobilization, and corrective work may be separate or raise the effective rate. Preston confirms the actual price with a free on-site estimate.
Do you take small repair jobs?
Yes. Start with a brief discovery call, then text the project address and a few photos when available. Preston can quickly tell you whether the job is a fit and arrange a site visit.
Can an existing texture be matched?
Texture matching is available. The existing surface, age, paint, and lighting all affect the final match, so the area is assessed before work begins.
Do you work on residential and commercial projects?
Yes. Services include homes, remodels, new construction, and commercial interiors.