Rehearsal Studio Room Expansion Soundhouse Studios, Mount Pleasant
A soundproof partition wall removed to turn two spaces into one larger room for one of Vancouver's best-known rehearsal studios, with electrical relocated and the bulkhead patched ready for paint, in about a week.
- Soundproof wall removal
- Electrical relocation
- Bulkhead drywall patch
- Paint preparation
- Disposal and cleaning
Project story
A bigger room for a busy Mount Pleasant rehearsal studio
Soundhouse Studios runs rehearsal rooms for bands, musicians and performers on West 8th Avenue in Mount Pleasant. The studio wanted to turn two smaller spaces into one larger room, which meant taking out a soundproof partition wall between them.
QUAY demolished the soundproof wall and took the materials away for recycling and disposal. We relocated two light switches and a receptacle that were on the old wall, patched the drywall at the bulkhead and columns where the wall had been, and prepared every patched surface for paint. A final clean left the room ready for the studio's own painting and finishes.
It was a small, focused job: the wall came out on day one and the work was finished within about a week in March 2024.
What we did
- Soundproof partition wall demolished
- Recycling and disposal of demolition materials
- Two switches and a receptacle relocated
- Drywall patched at the bulkhead and columns
- Patched surfaces prepared for paint
- Final construction cleaning
Painting and epoxy flooring were handled separately by the studio.
About the client
Soundhouse Studios
Soundhouse calls itself Vancouver's premiere rehearsal space, and it's a favourite with local bands. It offers acoustically designed rehearsal rooms with quality gear and rentals for bands, artists and performers, plus music-based team building workshops for companies large and small.
It was a pleasure to help the studio make more room for its community. If you need a place to rehearse, record or bring your team together in Vancouver, take a look at soundhousestudios.com.
- Rehearsal studios in Mount Pleasant
- Acoustically designed rooms with gear included
- Equipment rentals
- Music team building workshops
The work
Where the wall came out
These photos were taken when our work was complete. The soundproof wall is gone and the two spaces now read as one long room. The patched drywall at the bulkhead and columns shows where the old wall met the ceiling and structure, sanded and prepared for the studio's paint.
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FAQ
Studio wall removal questions
Common questions from studio and small business owners planning to open up a space.
How much did this room expansion cost?
The work fell in the $5,000 to $10,000 range before GST. That covered demolition and disposal of the soundproof wall, relocating two switches and a receptacle, patching the bulkhead and columns, paint preparation and cleaning.
How long did it take?
About one week. The wall was removed on the first day, followed by the electrical relocation, drywall patching and cleaning.
Can any interior wall in a commercial space be removed?
Not always. This partition was non-structural. If a wall carries load or contains fire separations, plumbing or ventilation, removing it may need an engineer and a permit, so QUAY checks the wall before pricing the work.
What happens to the switches and outlets on a removed wall?
They are relocated to a remaining wall by an electrician, so the room still has lighting control and power where it is needed.
Does QUAY take on small commercial jobs?
Yes. QUAY handles small commercial renovations like this one as well as full tenant improvements, and plans the work around your business.
Next step
Need to open up or rework your space?
Tell us about your business and what you want to change. We'll look at the space, check what's behind the walls and give you a detailed fixed-price proposal.