Drywall, Carpentry & Painting in Bristol, RI
Drywall of RI is a registered Rhode Island drywall, plaster, carpentry, and painting contractor (RI Reg. GC-46139) serving Bristol since 2017. From the Hope Street corridor and downtown colonials to Ferry and Mount Hope neighborhoods, we repair plaster, finish bay-adjacent rooms, and paint across the East Bay peninsula.
Working in Bristol
Bristol is an East Bay peninsula town with deep maritime roots and a dense historic core — colonial and Federal homes along Hope Street stepping down to the harbor, plus residential streets inland and toward Mount Hope. Plaster walls and bay humidity show up together more often than not. Student and rental housing near Roger Williams University adds turnover work to the mix. Registered in Rhode Island (Reg. GC-46139), serving Bristol since 2017.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Downtown / Hope Street
- Ferry
- Mount Hope
What to know for Bristol projects
Historic, water-adjacent housing makes plaster repair and preservation-minded work the norm downtown, with moisture-resistant board in baths and basements near the harbor. Newer pockets and rentals need clean finishing and durable repaint more than museum-grade conservation.
Our services in Bristol
Plaster & drywall repair
Repairing original plaster and blending new drywall into old walls in Bristol’s historic homes.
Moisture-resistant drywall
Moisture-resistant board in basements and baths for water-adjacent Bristol properties.
Carpentry & rental-ready finishes
Trim, door, and partition work, plus durable patch-and-paint for rental units near campus and downtown.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you repair plaster in Bristol’s historic homes?
- Yes. Much of downtown and Hope Street is older plaster-walled housing. We skim and patch to preserve character rather than defaulting to tear-out.
- My house is near the harbor — does that change materials?
- It can. Near Narragansett Bay we use moisture-resistant board in basements and baths so finishes survive damp coastal air.
- Do you work around Roger Williams University-area housing too?
- Yes. Student and rental units near campus get the same careful patch-and-paint approach we use on multi-families elsewhere in the East Bay.
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Registered Rhode Island contractor (Reg. GC-46139). Serving Bristol and the surrounding area since 2017.