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Best Drywall Contractors in Lakeside, CA (2026)

40 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lakeside: Gabe's Drywall, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): San Diego Drywall Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: ZION Drywall Services, 195 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

40 Lakeside drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 40 rated businesses.

Top 10 drywall contractors in Lakeside at a glance

Top 10 drywall contractors in Lakeside at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Gabe's Drywall835.0★ (15)Escondido, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2San Diego Drywall Services834.9★ (84)San Diego, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
3ZION Drywall Services825.0★ (195)La Mesa, 8 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Tarantino Drywall813.9★ (10)Lakeside24/7—
5Simple Construct Craft Plaster805.0★ (10)Spring Valley, 10 mi away——
6AJ Drywall And Handyman Services775.0★ (4)Alpine, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7North County Plaster and Stucco765.0★ (14)Encinitas, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8BOSS DRYWALL & PAINTING INC.765.0★ (41)Bonita, 12 mi awaySat—
9Custom Pool Plastering764.2★ (5)El Cajon, 4 mi away24/7—
10Standard Drywall Inc.744.7★ (17)Lakeside——

The 40 best drywall contractors in Lakeside, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lakeside

    #1 Gabe's Drywall

    Based in Escondido, 4 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Gabe's Drywall(760) 532-9941

  3. #3 ZION Drywall Services

    Based in La Mesa, 8 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 195 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (195).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5575 Lake Park Way #100-16, La Mesa, CA 91942
    View profile for ZION Drywall Services(619) 547-2043

  4. #4 Tarantino Drywall

    Based in Lakeside

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11671 Valle Vista Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
    View profile for Tarantino Drywall(619) 414-2752

  9. #9 Custom Pool Plastering

    Based in El Cajon, 4 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8047 Wing Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Custom Pool Plastering(619) 258-8560

  10. #10 Standard Drywall Inc.

    Based in Lakeside

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9831 Channel Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
    View profile for Standard Drywall Inc.(619) 443-7034

  12. #12 SD Plastering Company

    Based in El Cajon, 4 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stucco contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1110 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
    View profile for SD Plastering Company(619) 599-3943

  13. #13 Lego Drywall

    Based in Carlsbad, 12 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Lego Drywall(760) 415-6041

  14. #14 EWR Drywall Inc

    Based in Spring Valley, 11 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9518 Jamacha Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    View profile for EWR Drywall Inc(619) 314-2609

  15. #15 Cruz Painting, Painting Service in vistaCA, Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Drywall Service in Palavista CA

    Based in Camp Pendleton South, 11 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Cruz Painting, Painting Service in vistaCA, Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Drywall Service in Palavista CA(760) 575-2882

  19. #19 West Coast Drywall

    Based in El Cajon, 6 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    538 Front St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for West Coast Drywall(619) 588-4884

  20. #20 4 Brothers Drywall Inc

    Based in Ramona, 12 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1241 Barnett Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
    View profile for 4 Brothers Drywall Inc(619) 642-1941

  21. #21 Demaria Pool Plastering

    Based in Spring Valley, 10 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2845 Bancroft Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    View profile for Demaria Pool Plastering(619) 561-6300

  22. #22 Ramona Drywall Inc.

    Based in Ramona, 8 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Ramona Drywall Inc.(760) 213-4657

  23. #23 S G Plastering

    Based in El Cajon, 3 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14475 Olde Hwy 80 Suite A, El Cajon, CA 92021
    View profile for S G Plastering(619) 390-7023

  24. #24 Bryen MacIntyre Drywall

    Based in Escondido, 12 mi away

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Bryen MacIntyre Drywall(760) 445-5256

  25. #25 Dumas Drywall

    Based in San Diego, 13 mi away

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7276 Farmdale St, San Diego, CA 92114
    View profile for Dumas Drywall(619) 642-8026

All 40 drywall contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

drywall contractors in Lakeside, ranks 26 to 40
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Six Seven Resilient Drywall695.0★ (12)11 mi
27AMG Drywall, Inc695.0★ (12)12 mi
28Coss Drywall683.7★ (3)4 mi
29Patchmaster Drywall685.0★ (3)12 mi
30A.C. DRYWALL684.0★ (4)15 mi
31MR. STUCCO MAN, INC674.7★ (17)8 mi
32Cutting Edge Drywall672.9★ (12)14 mi
33J. Floyd Lath & Plaster665.0★ (5)12 mi
34Great Western Drywall665.0★ (6)13 mi
35R Coss Drywall665.0★ (3)10 mi
36Compass Drywall San Diego655.0★ (3)11 mi
37CV Painting & Drywall654.3★ (6)11 mi
38Gilbert's Drywall Service642.3★ (3)12 mi
39Harts Drywall Repair LLC645.0★ (5)14 mi
40So Cal Drywall643.7★ (3)12 mi

Also serving Lakeside

20 more drywall contractors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked drywall contractors serving Lakeside
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AAS Services CorporationIn Lakeside
Access Gates and Doors, Oceanside5.0★ (2)14 mi
E L Hobbs Inc4.5★ (4)In Lakeside
E R Drywall5.0★ (2)9 mi
Gabe's Drywall5.0★ (1)4 mi
Hardesty Drywall Inc5.0★ (2)10 mi
Hofstee Drywall Inc5.0★ (2)8 mi
Jk drywall5.0★ (2)11 mi
Johnson, Finch, & McClure Construction, Inc.4.1★ (10)In Lakeside
Krugh Custom Services3.0★ (2)In Lakeside
New Creation Plastering Inc.3.5★ (2)12 mi
New Era Drywall5.0★ (2)11 mi
Nexus Home Improvements.In Lakeside
Patriot Drywall IncIn Lakeside
Perfection Drywall & Painting San Diego5.0★ (2)12 mi
Pritchard Drywall Inc5.0★ (2)14 mi
Salazar Drywall Co5.0★ (1)10 mi
Stucco & Plastering Plus5.0★ (2)12 mi
Towne Drywall Inc5.0★ (1)4 mi
Vargas Drywall Construction3.5★ (2)10 mi

How much do drywall contractors cost in Lakeside?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lakeside. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do drywall contractors cost in Lakeside?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Drywall repair$296$613$930Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Lakeside drywall contractors

We scored 40 Lakeside drywall contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lakeside data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Drywall contractors in Lakeside: frequently asked questions

Who is the best drywall contractor in Lakeside?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked drywall contractor in Lakeside, CA is Gabe's Drywall with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. San Diego Drywall Services (#2) and ZION Drywall Services (#3) follow. We ranked 40 drywall contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many drywall contractors are there in Lakeside?

ContractorsRanked ranks 40 drywall contractors serving Lakeside, CA. 2 of them are based in Lakeside; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which drywall contractors in Lakeside are open 24/7?

7 ranked drywall contractors in Lakeside post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gabe's Drywall (#1), San Diego Drywall Services (#2) and Tarantino Drywall (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which drywall contractors in Lakeside work on weekends?

19 of 40 ranked drywall contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gabe's Drywall (#1), San Diego Drywall Services (#2) and ZION Drywall Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Lakeside?

Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Lakeside. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Lakeside drywall contractors have?

The median Google rating among 40 rated drywall contractors in Lakeside is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. ZION Drywall Services has the most, 195 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank drywall contractors?

Each drywall contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do drywall contractors outside Lakeside count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Lakeside city center, our service radius for drywall contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Lakeside

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 40 drywall contractors serving Lakeside.
  2. October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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