"Joe was strait forward and honest. i had water damage to the ceiling.holes had to be cut in order to fine and repair the leaks.the ceiling has a low profile texture to it. other drywall pros wanted to skim coat the ceiling i did not . Joe showed me how he was going to repair the holes and made a sample of what it was going to look like when it was finish.end result i was very happy and have him back again. you need drywall pro call Joe"
"Mr. Medrano and his associate did amazing work in a short period of time. Their attention to detail and professionalism is far superior to others I have dealt with in this industry. I would highly recommend them for all drywall projects."
"I had a basement storm door replaced Basement damaged drywall repaired and a huge crack in my living room ceiling 2 smaller ones and 1 huge one they worked all day from the time they got there til the early evening they did a great job would recommend to anyone"
"I hired them to drywall my entire upstairs ceiling. They did good work in a reasonable amount of time for a good price. Communicated well. All in all an excellent experience, and I would hire them again."
"The work is great, excellent customer service and they will consider and work with your budget. I am so glad I can there are companies that still hold a work ethic in high regard."
"My basement retaining wall was rapidly collapsing due to mud pressure, DJD restorers did a great job replacing it. Very clean work, and respectful people."
"I cannot say enough good things about the work Marc did.
I needed new closet doors installed for our bedroom. After going through many big box offers and not having a return call, nor my down payment returned, I found Marc.
He told me when he could be at my house and kept his word.
We talked about options and he sent me his prices.
On the day of installation he came in and got the job done. Neatly! He even made friends with my dog 😁.
I highly recommend him to anyone!!"
While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.
If you only have tiny holes in your drywall (for example, dents or nail marks), you probably won’t need a patch kit. Instead, you can plug the hole with a small amount of spackle. Once the spackle dries, you can sand the area and paint over it—just like you would in the steps outlined above.
In many cases, installing new drywall will boost your home value. Replacing old, damaged, cracked, or wavy drywall is a great way to improve the look and feel of your home, as new drywall installed by a professional shouldn’t have any imperfections. Additionally, removing old drywall means you’ll have open walls, so you can install new insulation and address exposed issues with plumbing and electrical systems running behind the walls. All of these fixes will also add to your home’s value.
Metal corners, often referred to as corner beads for square corners, are used on drywall installations to provide structural reinforcement to vulnerable outside corners. Their usage safeguards against chipping, denting, or other forms of damage, enhancing the overall durability of the wall. Metal corners also offer a precise and straight edge that facilitates sharp and clean lines, crucial for achieving a polished and professional finish.
You can take a few steps to save money on drywall installation, even when hiring a professional to do the bulk of the work for you. These ideas include the following:
Buy the drywall and other materials yourself to avoid product markup and delivery fees
Ask about discounts if you use the same company to tape, spackle, and paint
Hire drywall professionals in the winter when demand is the lowest
DIY as many parts of the project as possible, like replacing insulation and painting
The Posen, IL homeowners’ guide to drywall services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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