Drywall, taping, and ceilings across the North Shore
Boarding, taping, and finishing since 2014
North Vancouver, since 2014
What we do
Karsan & Philip Wall and Ceiling is a drywall contractor based in North Vancouver, working across the North Shore and Greater Vancouver since 2014. We board, tape, and finish walls and ceilings for homeowners, builders, and general contractors. That covers houses, condos, multi-unit buildings, and commercial interiors. Steel stud framing, Level 4 and Level 5 finishing, textured and T-bar ceilings, fire taping, and repair work on ceilings another trade has opened up. If you are not sure what your job needs, send a photo and we will tell you.
How the work goes
1 / Frame and insulate
Studs set, insulation and vapour barrier in. Everything that is going to be wrong later is decided here.
2 / Board and tape
Board hung, seams taped, coats built up and sanded between passes.
3 / Finish
Level 4 or Level 5, primed and ready for the painter. Flat light across the wall is the test.
Before you call anyone
What is a Level 5 finish, and do I need one?
Level 4 is the standard for walls that get a flat paint colour. Level 5 adds a thin skim coat over the whole surface. You need it when the wall takes gloss or semi-gloss paint, or when strong side light runs across it, because those show every seam and screw. It costs more and takes longer. If your job does not need it, we will say so.
Can you patch it, or does the whole ceiling come down?
Usually we can patch. A patch is faster and cheaper, and if the texture is matched properly you will not find it afterwards. Full replacement is for board that is soaked, sagging, or damaged across too many seams to blend. We will tell you which one you are looking at when we see it.
Why do two quotes for the same room differ by thousands?
Almost always finish level, or what is included. One quote is Level 4 with the painter handling prep, the other is Level 5 with priming. Ask both quotes to state the finish level and who primes. Then they are comparable.
How a quote works
1 / Send the details
Address, what needs doing, and when. Photos help. Two minutes of your time.
2 / We come look
We measure, check the existing condition, and tell you what the job actually needs.
3 / Written price
Scope, finish level, and timeline in writing. Nothing starts until you say so.
Recent jobs
Kitchens, bathrooms, stairwells, garages, and multi-unit corridors across North Vancouver and Greater Vancouver. Every photo on this site is a real job, not stock.
What clients say
Rated 5.0 on Google across 12 reviews.
Jazmin F., Google review
"We've had him in three separate times over the past few years for ceiling and drywall projects. We could not be happier with the quality of work and professionalism. An honest contractor that is always looking out for the client and making sure the scope stays within budget."
Carmanah Counselling, Google review
"He was collaborative and a great communicator through every step of the way. He was able to work within my budget and we worked really well together to manage timelines, permits, licensing. The work was very well done and completed within his estimated timeframe."
OTE Print, Google review
"Karsan & Philip did excellent work on a demolition and drywall repair job for our shop. Top notch site protection for the demo phase and great quality on the repairs and a rebuild of a bulkhead."
Paul A., Google review
"The first time he restored most of my ceilings which were worn, sagging and showing tape damage. Then, several months later I had a roof leak which resulted in damage to two areas of the newly restored work. In both situations he did a wonderful job. He is a true master of his trade."
Common questions
What areas do you serve?
North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, and Coquitlam.
Do you work for general contractors as a subtrade?
Yes. We work directly for homeowners and as a drywall subtrade for general contractors and builders, on houses, condos, and commercial interiors.
How big a job do you take?
From a single patched ceiling through to whole buildings. Recent work includes basement suites, condo renovations, and multi-unit corridors.