McCloskey Drywall Inc

Drywall, Plaster, General Remodeling

About us

Specializing in installation and repacement, McCloskey Drywall Inc is a family-owned, local drywall contracting business and has had continued growth since 2005. My name is Matt McCloskey and I was born and raised in Minneapolis. I found early in life while working in the union on large commercial projects that drywall was a good career. I rapidly became a journeyman drywall finisher during the economic boom and went on to learn the plastering and stucco trade to add to my skills. While the recession caused the union to run out of work and large commercial projects, I found that people were still remodeling their homes and needed drywall help. I started McCloskey Drywall with just the tools in my truck and slowly hired help as I needed. I have always hired and kept employees that I know personally or have been referred from a close associate. I am always eager to help out with my client's needs and at the end of the day all I truly care about is making sure people are happy. Hopefully karma will pay off one day, but for now I just want to be surrounded by good people, satisfied customers and happy employees. *Fastest way to schedule a free estimate is to call 612-770-2153 directly. PLEASE call us for the fastest service* If you do choose to use the Angie's List message center or email please provide me with your timetable, project description, and the city. Minimum project price of $1500.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Complete drywall installation, wallboard install, taping, skim coating, popcorn ceiling removal, texturing (knock-down texture, splatter, custom texture), patching, plastering, plaster repair, priming of new sanded drywall

Services we don't offer

Demo/framing, finish painting, door/window install, insulation, or repairs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8311 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
6%
3
2%
2
3%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 176-200 of 311 reviews

Pete N.
05/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They came for the estimate when they said they would be there. Always punctual and informative about when they would be coming back (the work spanned four days due to drying time). I'd asked that one "post" that I had dry rocked be kept as square as possible when they did the metal edging due to it being a tie-in for cabinets and the job they did was perfect. There was some unevenness between the old ceiling drywall and the new and they took care of that and it is now unnoticeable. I would not think twice about using them again. No issues and great work.
Description of Work: Taped new drywall in remodeled area. Applied knock-down ceiling texture in remodeled area. Skim coated existing drywall were we had removed wall paper and it had damaged the underlying drywall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$830

Kevin V.
05/2013
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
Workers were prompt on first day, but since Matt was out of the country the first week of work, the work spilled into the following week even though it was to take only 5 days, but it still met our timeframe. Only surprise was that plaster ceiling with sand texture needs painting and we thought it would be similar to popcorn ceiling.
Description of Work: Had new sheetrock installed and had a cove installed with plaster. Ceiling got replastered/textured where cove existed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Jayne M.
05/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
McCloskey Drywall Inc gave us quick estimates and did the job fast and they were pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: We had McCloskey Drywall Inc do a couple of jobs for us. Put in new dry wall in our kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Leslie S.
04/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They were great. The work was exceptional. They were really good. It was a difficult drywalling job and their normal people were not as good so they actually pulled in a specialist. They realized it was out of their realm and it ended up being a really good job. It was a really big job. The walls were uneven and they were not straight so it was a challenging job. A previous drywaller had done a poor job so there was a lot of teardown and redoing.
Description of Work: We used McCloskey Drywall for drywall work for an entire basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Brian B.
03/2013
3.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I called up for an estimate, giving them a detailed description of the work I wanted completed. I told them what the budget constraints were with the project and that if they couldn't compete, then let's not waste either of our time. They came out to do an estimate and were ridiculously over estimating the project given the scope of work as I explained it and the budget constraints. What was really frustrating is that the estimate they prepared for me didn't even follow the scope of work that I laid out. I ended up going another route to get the work complete. Was I being unrealistic? I don't think so since I work in the construction industry and know what the going rates are. I'm pretty disappointed because they seemed like a good company to work with. Would I discourage other customers from calling them up? Absolutely not ... I would just throw caution to obtain multiple budgets and be very specific in your scope of work. I "might" give them another try for my next project.
Description of Work: The scope of work was to do some ceiling repair/replacement in my basement. I did not hire them to do the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0


Deon T.
03/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I would definitely have him do it again if needed.
Description of Work: He was extremely busy, but set me up with the employee who does work in the evening. He was on time and the work was done.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

ann Z.
02/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
McCloskey Drywall were good. They were on time, courteous, professional, and they did a good job.
Description of Work: We used McCloskey Drywall to put drywall up inside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Troy K.
02/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Called and talked to Matt to get a bid. He came out the next day and bid the job. I had his crew install sound channel in the ceiling, sheetrock, mud, tape, and prime all the walls and ceilings. The guys did a great job. Any questions Matt would e-mail or call. At the end of the day, basement was cleaned up as much as could be expected. The results are great! It really looks good, I will call them for my next drywall project.
Description of Work: Sheetrock Basement
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,650

SHARON J.
02/2013
5.0
drywall, remodeling
  + 0 more
It was perfect. They came in, did the job, and it was good work.
Description of Work: I have used McCloskey Drywall. They replaced a ceiling for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark M.
01/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I found this company on Angie's, called them for an estimate. I thought the price sounded good, so was of course worried about how good they would be. I had a bedroom that had water damage a year ago. The drywall had been removed 2ft up around the perimeter of the room, closet and into the hallway. Their carpenters got the new sheetrock up in a few hours, and their drywall guy made three trips to do the mud and sanding work. Very efficiently done. I would use them again?the price seemed really reasonable and they did good work.
Description of Work: Great Job at a good price
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Daniel S.
01/2013
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I called Matt to setup an appointment in advance for an estimate and also sent him an email. He confirmed with an email that he "will be there" on the date. He called a couple minutes before he was to be at the site saying he couldn't get to my house in time. He suggested later that day. He did not show up or call. I called another drywall professional on Angie's list and he responded and now has the job.
Description of Work: Estimate to drywall a large office with a closet and seven by seven bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you are happy with the work done on your home. Thanks, Matt

Natalie V.
01/2013
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I contacted the company via Angie's list to set up a time to take a look at our hallway drywall repair project. Matt was very quick to get back to me- we set up an appt. for Wednesday the 9th at 12:30. I heard back soon after and we adjusted the time to 12:00. The day of the appt, I received a phone call within the hour they were supposed to arrive. Something came up with Matt's other jobs and he had to move the time to later in the day. We set it up for 3pm. I have a young child and I set aside first 12:00 --made sure I was home, waited around, then agreed to a NEW time but then they NEVER called back to say 3pm would not work---3:15, 330, 3:45, 4:00. No phone call to cancel or explain. No email in the subsequent days to apologize. I wasted a huge chunk of my day waiting around for my estimate and it never happened. Unbelievable. I was excited to see the positive reviews about this company but there is NO way I am going to go with a company that doesn't follow thru and keep their word about an estimate.
Description of Work: We set up time for a free estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, We are very sorry for inconveniencing you. As a parent, I realize how hard it can be to make time around busy schedules. We hope you are happy with the work you get done at your home. We regret that our lack of communication precludes us from being apart of your project. Thank you, Matt

Paul K.
01/2013
2.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Not well, went with someone else.
Description of Work: I needed some drywall repairs performed on one wall. And I needed it performed quickly. I believe I left a phone and email message with McCloskey on a Monday. He contacted me the next day and we set the work day the next Monday. The next day, due to repair changes on my end, I decided I wanted to change what McCloskey had to perform and get another estimate. I left an email message that night for him to contact me. The next day no answer and I left 2 phone messages. Four days went by without an answer. I then contacted another drywall company to perform my repairs. After I sent McCloskey a text message informing that I had decided to use someone else, I received a text back stating that he had to buy a new phone. To me, that is no excuse for not contacting me either via email, phone or text for 4 days. He knew I needed the repair performed quickly. I guess my repair was just too small of a job. He may do good work as most reviews show, but I give him an F for communicating which, for me is not professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
We apologize for the poor communication and hope you realize that the problem on our end was not foreseeable. We hope you are happy with the work that was done on your home. Thanks, Matt

Bryan H.
01/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Matt came out to give me the quote. He showed up at the scheduled time and gave me a quote on the spot. The project started on time, finished on time and the price for the project did not change from the quote I was given. Matt?s team did a great job cleaning up after themselves and we were very happy with the work.
Description of Work: Basement remodel. All new drywall on basement walls & ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, We are so happy to hear that we were able to provide exactly what you wanted in the completion of your basement. Thank you for taking the time to write a response. We look forward to hearing from you on any of your future projects. Thanks, Matt

Laura P.
01/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
He listened to exactly what we needed, and gave an estimate almost immediately with each of the projects itemized as to cost. Seems like he is a responsible small-business owner/operator that will do well for himself because he is willing to work hard and provide quality services. Will be using him again.
Description of Work: Hung drywall for a large wall in the garage. Due to the weather, we agreed that he would return to finish the mud/tape.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
It's great to hear you liked the work and you'd use us again. We can't ask for anything more than that! Thank you for using McCloskey Drywall and taking the time to write a response. We look forward to hearing from you in the future. Thank you, Matt

Jennifer S.
12/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
After called, quick in getting estimate and job completed. Was courteous and cleaned up after themselves. Reasonably priced and did excellent work.
Description of Work: Drywall taping and prep for painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$630

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
We're happy to hear we provided such a high level of service, our ultimate goal. Thank you for taking the time to write a response. We hope to hear from you in the future. Thanks, Matt

Terri S.
12/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The crew showed up on time, clean and professional. They did a great job and I would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: Drywall finish and texture knockdown ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Thank you so much for your response. We would welcome the chance to complete any future drywall needs you have. Thanks, Matt

Craig P.
12/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Matt was timely in getting out to look at the work I wanted done, was extremely easy to work with, and very professional. The crew that came out to do the work were equally as professional, timely, and did their best to keep the work site clean and safe. The job was completed on time w/ no surprises or cost overruns. CON: Found out SOUND BREAK doesn't really perform to the manufacturer's standard. Do your reasearch when you attempt to soundproof a large/common area. PROS: Matt's crew did an amazing job. And - Although my neighbor's laminate floor still creates sounds issues, they have rented to a tenant who's as quiet as a librarian and has NO DOG... ;o) I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND McCloskey Drywall. You won't be disappointed.
Description of Work: Drywall replaced in: Kitchen (1 wall), Stairwell (both floors), behind the stairs, and 1 master bdrm closet (4x8 wall), using a product called SOUND BREAK. Cost incldued demo, materials, replacement, taping, mudding, and sanding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of the work we did in your home. We are happy to hear that you like the work even though the Sound Break product wasn't what you hoped for. We look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks, Matt

Derek H.
11/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Excellent job overall. The walls were incredibly smooth. They fixed several framing issues to straighten out framing around ductwork. I requested that they caulk some return vents to prevent air leaking. (This something that my heating/cooling contractor suggested.) Although it is a less frequent request, they gladly caulked the return vents as they put up the drywall. I requested the special mold resistant drywall near a drain and they did that. They also patched some old drywall in the stairwell going to the basement and had been beat up over the years. On the third day, I thought I had caught them accidentally drywalling over an outlet. Turns out that I had insulated over it and they couldn't see it! They graciously removed the piece of drywall so that I could point out where the outlet was and then put it back on. (A big Thanks!) Each day, they came around 7 to 8 a.m. and left by around 5 p.m. They covered the floors going to the basement to reduce the potential for any damage and to make cleanup easier. At the end of the project, they swept and vacuumed the floors and vacuumed out the outlets and light switches. Interestingly enough, the majority of the dust came from hanging the drywall - not the sanding of the mud. They did a great job reducing the dust.
Description of Work: We are finishing off our basement and they drywalled and mudded 1 long room, a smaller media room and a bathroom. They also applied V channel to the ceiling to help reduce noise from the hardwood floors above.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, Thank you for choosing McCloskey Drywall and taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear that the work done at your house was to your liking. We are always willing to accommodate a special request by our customers whenever possible. We hope you will consider using us again on future projects. Thanks, Matt

David D.
10/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
The service went quite well. We had no problems and they did a great job.
Description of Work: I had a ceiling repaired, they painted the ceiling, and they scraped popcorn off the ceiling in the bedroom and repaint that. They also repaired some water damage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your time and your business. We're happy to hear that you liked the work in your home and hope you'll consider using us in the future. Thanks, Matt

Elizabeth F.
10/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The service went fine. They were available quickly when I needed them.
Description of Work: They dry walled the ceiling for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience. We're sorry you were not completely satisfied with the work done at your home. We hope you will consider using us in the future. Thanks, Matt

Bonita W.
10/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
The service went great. They did very good work.
Description of Work: They redid my kitchen ceiling. They filled in some holes where old light fixtures were. They also repainted it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$540

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We hope you will consider using McCloskey drywall in the future. Thanks, Matt

SALLY S.
10/2012
4.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They did good work. They did not clean up after themselves very much. There were some fingerprints that were left that I wish had been cleaned up.
Description of Work: They did some drywall in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't perfect. We want our customers to be satisfied with the work from start to finish. We hope that you will consider using McCloskey Drywall in the future. Thanks, Matt

ann Z.
10/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
They did a good job. He was very nice. They came out twice because it did not look right the first. They were very professional.
Description of Work: They redid a ceiling for me. They took down a popcorn ceiling and put up a knockdown finish and repainted it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, Thank you for using McCloskey Drywall and taking the time to write a review of your experience. We strive for professionalism and satisfied customers with perfect walls. We hope you will consider using us again. Thanks, Matt

Donald Y.
09/2012
1.0
plastering
  + -1 more
I had made a phone call to McCloskey's asking for a call back so I could explain my requirements. I never received a call back.
Description of Work: I had a water leak in my family room ceiling. I had cleaned up the mess, dried out the area and replaced the sheet rock. I need someone to do the plastering.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from McCloskey Drywall Inc
Member, We're sorry we did not return your call. We have no record of your message and believe there must have been a technical error on our end. We do hope you will consider using us on your future projects. Thanks, Matt

Contact information

9441 Irving Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55444

http://www.mcdrywallinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
BC595587
Trade License Locale
MN
Trade License Authority
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Drywall,
Plaster,
General Remodeling

FAQ

McCloskey Drywall Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

McCloskey Drywall Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, McCloskey Drywall Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, McCloskey Drywall Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, McCloskey Drywall Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, McCloskey Drywall Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, McCloskey Drywall Inc offers warranties.
McCloskey Drywall Inc offers the following services: Complete drywall installation, wallboard install, taping, skim coating, popcorn ceiling removal, texturing (knock-down texture, splatter, custom texture), patching, plastering, plaster repair, priming of new sanded drywall
Demo/framing, finish painting, door/window install, insulation, or repairs.

Contact information

9441 Irving Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55444

http://www.mcdrywallinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed