✦ MIAMI-DADE DRYWALL SPECIALISTS

Drywall Contractor in Coral Gables, FL

Drywall and plaster repair, remodels, ceilings, stucco and painting for Coral Gables homes and businesses. Magic City Drywall works across Coral Gables, from the historic homes of the original 1920s city to newer homes and offices, and plans every job around the city’s rules on work hours, design review and permits.

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Our Drywall Services in Coral Gables

Drywall and Plaster Repair

Cracks, holes, water damage and nail pops repaired and blended in. Many older Coral Gables homes have plaster walls and ceilings rather than drywall, so we assess what is actually on your walls before choosing the repair. Drywall Repair Miami

Remodels and New Walls

Kitchen, bathroom and whole-home remodels, additions and room changes, hung and finished to a paint-ready surface. Drywall Installation Miami

Ceiling Repair

Water-stained, cracked and sagging ceilings repaired, including older plaster ceilings that are pulling away from their lath. Ceiling Repair Miami

Smooth Walls and Texture Matching

Level 5 smooth finishes for renovated interiors, and texture matching on repairs. Drywall Finishing Drywall Texture

Stucco Repair

Cracked and damaged stucco repaired and matched. On many Coral Gables homes, stucco is part of the original Mediterranean design, so matching the finish and color carefully matters. Stucco Services

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Dated popcorn ceilings removed after testing, then finished smooth. Popcorn Ceiling Removal Miami

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings and trim painted after drywall or plaster work. Interior Painting Miami

Commercial Drywall

Offices, retail spaces and restaurants in downtown Coral Gables and along the business districts. [CONFIRM: types of Coral Gables commercial work completed.] Commercial Drywall

What Makes Drywall Work in Coral Gables Different

Strict Construction Hours, With a Saturday Rule

Coral Gables sets firm limits on when construction can happen. According to the City of Coral Gables:

Day	Allowed hours
Monday to Friday	7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, interior work (commercial and residential)	9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, exterior work	Prohibited in residential areas or within 100 feet of residential zones
Sundays and city-recognized federal holidays	All construction prohibited

What this means for your project: interior drywall and painting can continue on Saturdays, but exterior stucco work near homes cannot. When a city holiday falls on a Saturday, the Friday before is treated as the holiday, and when it falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is. Work outside these hours requires a special request to the city. We schedule interior and exterior work around these rules.

Board of Architects Review for Exterior Changes

Coral Gables has its own Board of Architects. According to the city, the Board reviews applications against the design standards in Section 5-100 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, including the compatibility of color, materials, fenestration and proportion. For a typical building permit, the review involves a preliminary and a final Board approval before the permit is issued. The Board meets every Thursday.

The city also publishes pre-approved exterior paint color lists from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams.

What this means for your project: interior drywall work does not change how your home looks from outside, but exterior stucco changes, new openings and color changes may need Board review. Repairs that match the existing finish and approved color are simpler. [CONFIRM: experience with Board of Architects submittals.]

Historic Homes

Coral Gables was planned in the 1920s by George Merrick, and many homes from that era are Mediterranean Revival style, with masonry walls and stucco finishes. The city has a Historic Preservation Board and a local register of historic places. For designated properties, most exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit can be issued. If your home is historic, contact the city’s Historic Preservation Division before planning exterior work.

Inside older homes:

Plaster walls and ceilings are common in homes built before drywall became standard. Many can be repaired rather than replaced. Ceiling Repair Miami
Lead paint is possible in homes built before 1978, and EPA lead-safe rules apply to paid work that disturbs paint.
Asbestos may be present in older textured finishes, so testing comes before sanding or scraping.

Residential Drywall

Permits for Drywall Work in Coral Gables

Coral Gables Development Services handles building permits. Since July 1, 2026, a new Florida law (HB 803) allows a permit exemption for certain work on single-family homes, and Coral Gables processes it through a Residential Permit Exemption Review. According to the city’s form:

It applies only to single-family dwelling work valued at less than $7,500
The project cannot include electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work
Structural work includes any part of the building envelope, such as roofing, doors, windows and anything outside that must resist wind or impact loads

So a small interior drywall repair in a single-family home may qualify, but drywall work tied to plumbing or electrical repairs, larger remodels, and condo or commercial work generally need a permit. Exempt work must still meet the Florida Building Code. We confirm the requirements for your address before work starts. Drywall Repair Miami [CONFIRM: who pulls permits on Coral Gables jobs.]

Coral Gables Neighborhoods We Serve

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Area	Neighborhoods
North and Central Gables	Downtown and Miracle Mile, Granada, Country Club of Coral Gables, Biltmore area
South Gables	Riviera, Snapper Creek, Hammock Lakes, Old Cutler area
Waterfront	Cocoplum, Gables Estates, Gables by the Sea
Business districts	Downtown Coral Gables, Merrick Park area

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What Drywall Work Costs in Coral Gables

Every project is priced after we see it. Thumbtack’s Coral Gables drywall pages list:

Repair	Reported cost
Typical drywall repair (national average range)	$210 to $300
Minimum service fee, even for small jobs	$100 to $150
Repair a 4 x 8 foot section of wall	About $225
Repair a 3-foot ceiling crack	About $150

Older Coral Gables homes can cost more to repair when plaster, historic finishes or lead-safe work practices are involved, and exterior stucco may need Board of Architects review. These are included in your written estimate.

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Recent Coral Gables Projects

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What Coral Gables Customers Say

Historic home repair
They repaired plaster cracks in our 1940s Gables home and matched the old finish — respectful of the house’s character.
Margaret E., Coral Gables
Historic home repair
Kitchen remodel
Our Gables kitchen remodel needed new drywall and a perfect finish. One crew, one contract, beautiful result.
Jorge C., Coral Gables
Kitchen remodel

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Why Coral Gables Homeowners Choose Magic City Drywall

We know the city’s rules. Work hours, Saturday restrictions, Board of Architects review and historic approvals are part of every plan.
Plaster and drywall. Repairs suited to both historic and newer homes.
Careful matching. Textures, plaster and stucco finishes blended into the original.
Drywall, ceilings, stucco and paint from one crew.
Respect for your home. Protected floors and furniture, and a clean site.

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Coral Gables Drywall FAQs

Interior construction is allowed on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exterior construction on Saturdays is prohibited in residential areas or within 100 feet of residential zones. All construction is prohibited on Sundays and city-recognized holidays.

Interior drywall work generally does not change a home’s exterior design. The Board of Architects reviews exterior design elements such as color, materials, windows and proportion, so exterior stucco changes, new openings or color changes may need review.

It may be. Coral Gables offers a Residential Permit Exemption Review for single-family dwelling work valued under $7,500 that does not involve electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or gas work. Condo, commercial and larger projects generally need a permit.

Often, yes. Plaster that is cracked or has separated from its lath can often be re-secured and refinished. Badly damaged areas may be better replaced, either with new plaster or with drywall.

For designated historic properties, most exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit is issued. Interior work is usually simpler. Contact the city’s Historic Preservation Division before planning exterior changes.

Get a Drywall Estimate in Coral Gables

Tell us your neighborhood, the age of your home and what needs fixing, or send a few photos. We will explain the right repair, check the city’s rules and send a clear written estimate.