Most of Gladstone’s homes were built in the 1950s through the 1970s, and many are getting their first big updates now.
Kansas City Drywall Pros helps Gladstone homeowners and businesses with walls, ceilings, repairs, and refreshes that match the rest of the house.

A homeowner near Oak Grove Park wanted the popcorn texture gone from her living room, hallway, and bedrooms. After a lab test came back negative for asbestos, we sealed off the rooms, removed the texture, skim-coated the ceilings smooth, and primed them for paint. She loved how open and bright the space felt afterward. Bringing new life to a home is one of the small joys of this job.

A couple with two kids were getting ready to sell their split-level near Central Park. They had a house full of door-knob holes, nail holes, and wall dings from a decade of living there. They wanted it all fixed up before the real estate photographer came out. We patched and textured everything in two days so the painters could follow. They were relieved that we were able to meet their schedule. We checked later and the house sold within 30 days. Patting ourselves on the back for that one.
Gladstone’s homes went up mostly from the 1950s to the 1970s. Its main business corridors are due for renewal. Both shape how we help here.
About 64% of Gladstone homes were built before 1980. Testing older ceiling textures comes first. After that, we take the popcorn down and give you a smooth, updated ceiling.
Selling a 1950s or 1960s Gladstone house? Dents, holes, and cracks show up in listing photos. We repair them so your walls look clean when buyers start scrolling.
The city’s vision calls for revitalized corridors on North Oak and Antioch Road. Shops and offices there need interior updates to match. We’re ready to build them.
Mid-century walls and ceilings have textures that new patches must blend into. That’s especially true in older areas like the former town of Linden. We match them so the repair stays hidden.
Many 1960s and 1970s ranches and split-levels have lower levels ready for more living space. We can finish yours into a den, office, or playroom.
We also offer Residential Drywall Installation & Hanging, Drywall Finishing, Water Damage Drywall Restoration, Ceiling Replacement & Repair, Fire Rated Drywall, Garage Drywall, and Bathroom Drywall.
Gladstone took its name from the Gladstone Telephone Exchange when it incorporated in 1952, and the new city took in all of the 1880s town of Linden, between North Troost and North Oak from 68th Terrace to 72nd Street. The 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median year built at 1973, with about 5,240 homes, roughly 42%, built in the 1950s and 1960s, and about 64% built before 1980. Homes from that era often have popcorn ceilings, so we recommend testing before any removal.
Gladstone counted 27,063 residents in the 2020 Census. With so many homes from the 1950s through the 1970s, we see a steady mix of first-time buyers updating older houses and longtime owners preparing to sell. Popcorn removal, patching, and pre-listing repairs make up much of our Gladstone work.
The city’s vision calls for a vibrant commercial center with revitalized corridors at North Oak and Antioch Road. As shops and offices along those corridors change hands and remodel, they need partitions, patches, and paint-ready walls on a tight timeline, which is the kind of commercial work we do.
Gladstone’s freeze-thaw winters and humid summers move older framing, which shows up as cracks around doors, windows, and ceiling joints. In basements, we check for seepage and past water before replacing drywall. We fix the cause first so the repair lasts.
Gladstone’s Code Enforcement Division enforces the 2021 International Building and Residential Codes, in effect since January 1, 2022. Check with the city before a basement finish or remodel to confirm which permits and inspections apply.
We work in neighborhoods across Gladstone, from Hamilton Heights west of North Oak and Bolling Heights east of it to homes near Central Park and the Community Center at NE 69th Street and North Holmes, Oak Grove Park at NE 76th Street and North Troost, Happy Rock Park at NE 76th Street and North Antioch Road, and the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum on NE Pleasant Valley Road.
Yes, if your home was built before 1980, as about 64% of Gladstone homes were. If testing finds asbestos, a qualified abatement professional should handle it. If it’s clear, we can remove the texture and finish the ceiling smooth.
It depends on square footage, ceiling height, and how smooth you want the finish. Removing texture from several rooms often runs $2,000 to $4,500. We give you a free quote with upfront pricing.
Gladstone’s Code Enforcement Division enforces the 2021 International Building and Residential Codes, in effect since January 1, 2022.
Yes. We patch holes, fix nail pops and cracks, and match textures quickly so your walls are ready for paint and listing photos.
Yes. We hang and finish partitions, repair damaged walls, and prepare commercial spaces for paint on your schedule.
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