9 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Drywall Contractor in Ottawa

Not all drywall contractors are the same. Some leave behind dust, uneven seams, or even disappear mid-job. At R&G Walls, we’ve been called in many times to fix poor work from other companies—and every time, the homeowner says the same thing:

So here are 9 smart questions you should ask before you hire a drywall contractor in Ottawa—and how we answer each one at R&G Walls.

1. ❓ How Long Have You Been in Business?

Why it matters: Experience means better techniques, smoother finishes, and fewer problems down the road.

✅ Our answer: Over 20 years in residential and commercial drywall, framing, taping, priming, and full renovations.

2. ❓ Are You Fully Insured?

Why it matters: You want protection in case of accidents or property damage.

✅ Our answer: Yes. R&G Walls is fully insured and follows all local health and safety standards in Ottawa and Ontario.

3. ❓ Can You Provide Local References or Photos?

Why it matters: A trustworthy contractor should have real examples of past work.

✅ Our answer: Absolutely. We have a full photo gallery and client reviews from homeowners across Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, and Nepean.

4. ❓ What’s Included in the Quote?

Why it matters: Some contractors skip prep, cleanup, or charge for “extras” later.

✅ Our answer: We provide clear, itemized quotes with labor, materials, and optional add-ons like painting or trim. No surprises.

5. ❓ Do You Use Dust Protection?

Why it matters: Drywall sanding creates fine dust that gets everywhere.

✅ Our answer: Yes. We use drop sheets, plastic barriers, and vacuum-assisted sanding when needed. Clean work is our standard.

6. ❓ How Many Coats Do You Apply?

Why it matters: Some contractors try to finish a job with only 1 or 2 coats, which leads to visible seams or poor durability.

✅ Our answer: Always a minimum of three coats for taping jobs, with drying and sanding between each step.

7. ❓ What Happens if There’s a Problem?

Why it matters: You want someone who takes accountability.

✅ Our answer: If there’s ever an issue with our work, we come back and make it right. No hassle, no runaround.

8. ❓ Do You Offer Painting, Trim, or Full Finishing?

Why it matters: If you want one company to handle everything, this saves time and stress.

✅ Our answer: Yes! We offer complete drywall, painting, baseboards, trim, flooring, framing, and full basement renovation services.

9. ❓ Will You Be On the Job, or Sending Someone Else?

Why it matters: Some companies subcontract everything and never show up.

✅ Our answer: At R&G Walls, we’re hands-on. You’ll speak directly with us—and we stay involved start to finish.

🧱 Hire With Confidence

When you ask the right questions, you avoid poor results and stressful surprises. At R&G Walls, we pride ourselves on professionalism, communication, and consistently excellent finishes.

📞 Call or text 613-869-7391📍 Serving Ottawa, Orleans, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven & beyond✔ Reliable. Local. Experienced. No B.S.