35 years. 2,480 projects. One family crew across Dane County — same number on the truck as day one.35 years. 2,480 projects. One family crew that hangs, tapes, and sweeps up before they leave. Homes and businesses across Dane County, same number on the truck as the day we started.
Drywall is the whole shop. Every crew member does this work every day, all day: hanging, finishing, repair, texture match.
New constructionPrecision hanging for new homes, additions, garages, and basement build-outs. We hang board so finishing goes faster and cleaner.
Level 3 – Level 5Taping, mudding, and sanding to paint-ready surfaces. We match finish level to lighting and paint sheen so walls look right under every condition.
Same-week turnaroundHoles, cracks, settlement, impact damage, and water damage. Texture match so repairs disappear into the wall. No telltale patches.
Madison · Since 1990
2,480 projects · Dane County born & raised
Every crew member has hung, finished, and matched texture thousands of times. Thirty-five years in, we still show up early, sweep before we leave, and leave walls that hold up under raking light.
In-house crews
No rotating subs. The same people hang, tape, and finish your walls, from first board to final sand.
Fixed written quotes
We scope the real work up front. If something changes, we tell you before we invoice, never after.
Before-and-after pairs and full video walk-throughs from real Dane County projects. Click any tile to play the tour.
If you're within an hour of the Capitol, we're likely already booking work near you. We travel farther for larger commercial projects, ask.
Samaniego Drywall is a licensed, insured, family-owned drywall contractor based in Madison, Wisconsin, serving Madison and all of Dane County since 1990. In 35+ years we've completed 2,480 drywall projects with in-house crews — no subcontractors — and we provide free written estimates, usually within 24 hours. We work in English and Spanish.
Serving Madison & Dane County. See all service areas.
Still stuck? Call us. The phone actually rings to a person between 7 and 6.
(608) 228-9276Costs, timelines, and how-to from a licensed Dane County crew — the same questions we answer on the phone every week.
To hire a drywall contractor in Dane County, confirm they're licensed and insured, use in-house crews (not subs), and give a free written quote that names the finish level and dust-control plan. Repairs run $75–$400; installation runs $1.50–$3.50/sq ft. Get everything in writing before work starts.
Read the guideOrange peel is a fine sprayed texture that hides minor flaws and is easiest to clean; knockdown is a bolder flattened pattern that masks bigger imperfections; smooth is the premium modern look. As a texture adder, expect roughly $0.50–$1.50/sq ft on top of finishing — get a free written estimate.
Read the guideIf drywall stayed wet under 24–48 hours, dried fast, and shows no sagging or mold, it can often be repaired (roughly $75–$400). Once it sags, crumbles, hides wet insulation, or sat past 48 hours, replace it — usually $1.50–$3.50/sq ft installed. Document everything before you cut.
Read the guideTell us about your project. Free on-site estimate, written quote within one business day, no obligation, and no sales pressure.
