Goodmudders

My husband served as the architect and G.C. of our remodeled home on the south-side slopes in Pittsburgh. I have to admit that Goodmudders was no where close to the lowest bid  but their work is worth every penny.  As my husband says "it astounds me that people will build a half million dollar home and finish it with the cheapest crew that will bid the drywall work". Our home is done in the modern, open style so the walls are everything.  My husbands crew hung the drywall and found numerous errors and mistakes done by the rough out framers. Goodmudders finished the whole house to level 5 smooth finish. No where in the house are the rough out framing errors evident to the naked eye.  We even used up lighting and reflected light on the ceilings and walls, everything is perfect! They showed up every day on-time and even worked weekends. Donnie and Mark were very professional, straight forward,did an amazing job and cleaned up afterwards. My husband say's he will never let another company touch the finished walls of any other of his projects. If you live in Pittsburgh and surrounding area, want a top tier finish on your drywall / plaster job you need these guys.  Keep in mind the extra few dollars you may pay for Goodmudders will be there for your satisfaction for the life-time of your home.

Good mudders did a great job on our project & worked with us on a tight deadline.  The crew was very professional & cleaned up well after finishing.

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Donny and his business partner Mark care about their final product and their reputation.  We gave them a pretty good framework to work on (is any framing really perfect?) and they put in the time and effort to make it perfect.  Great attention to detail, no seems showing, straightened out minor bends in long runs.  We gave them many 45* angle challenges, smooth untextured ceilings, and some odd window recesses and they took their time and got them right. They are masters of their craft.  Courteous, friendly, and a pleasure to work with.  They clean up daily and left the workspace they way they found it.  They are very upfront with what to expect (it's drywall, expect dust) and completed our job a day ahead of schedule.  They are very busy (good contractors stay busy), but be patient... it's worth the wait. 



Also, they can recommend and excellent electrician if you need any electrical work done before buttoning up the walls.

GoodMudders were fantastic.  We have used a number of contractors for our fixer-upper home and rarely pass along recommendations to friends - GoodMudders was an exception.  Excellent communication with Donny the owner, punctual, great work (smooth walls, good corners, really precise cuts around the recessed lights (Donny is a whiz with the cuts - watch him!)
GoodMudders was also just a great group of guys.  They worked fast and got done ahead of time, but were always laughing and joking and having a good time together.  Small thing, but they all wore matching shirts, so they looked put together.  Donny is super nice too.
I recommended them to my neighbors here in Shadyside for a small patch job from a water leak and they loved GoodMudders too.

One day I was in my attic, which had a few plywood planks laid down there by the previous owner to walk around on.  There was a shadow behind a big box we had put up there for storage, making me think there was a plywood plank there.  There wasn't.
I called Goodmudder's primarily to fix the hole in my ceiling, but also to lay down plywood throughout my attic, so that we would 1.) have a lot more storage space, and 2.) never have a hole in the ceiling again.  While they were here, I decided to get them to fix a small hole in my garage wall 2'x2' big.  It took a little while to get Donald from Goodmudder's to respond, but out of the numerous companies I called to help, he was one of only two that actually bothered to call back.  His quote was slightly higher, but that was because he actually came to my house to look at the job requirements, and I felt by his reputation that it would be well worth it.  
We set a specific date and time for them to do the work, and they showed up very promptly.  They built a scaffold to reach the 20' ceiling, and fixed it promptly.  They also did a great job matching the texture of the old ceiling to the new repair.  In the meantime, Donald and his team worked very hard for 1.5 full days in my cold attic laying down plywood and nailing it in place, around all the vents and electrical cables that were laying there.  That part took much more time and energy than I expected, but they did a fantastic job in the end.
The day they arrived, I also asked out of the blue if they could help take care of a small nagging problem with my entertainment center -- that part turned out to be more complicated than I originally thought, but they handled it with ease, making sure to maintain a complex custom paint job in the process.
The only problem was of my creation -- I tried paying with online bill pay, but instead of taking 2 days or so it apparently took my bank a full week.  I'll always pay service providers by check from here on in.
They cleaned up after themselves more thoroughly than I would have cleaned my own house, and were courteous and professional the entire time.  These guys are great, and I will definitely call upon them in the future.

They were AWESOME!  They were here when they said they would be and the finished product is amazing.  We had a lower bid from someone else, but my gut told me these were the people to do this type of work, and I'm glad I paid the extra to have it done right.  The workers were all super friendly and cleaned up real nicely.  I was very impressed.

We were so incredibly impressed with Goodmudders, their professionalism and the quality of their work.  We had gotten several bids for finishing the drywall in our addition and they were the only ones that followed up after providing the bid. While they were not the absolute lowest price out of the all of our bids, we have learned throughout our experience of outsourced home projects, that you get what you pay for.  We have dealt with other contractors that continuously lied about when they would be coming to do more work and projects always took at least 3 times longer than promised as well as costing more than said.  We had come to expect that this was how the construction world is and we couldn't do anything about it.  
Goodmudders definitely changed our thinking and we saw that there actually are contractors that do as they promise and do things in a timely manner.  Again, even though they weren't the lowest price, we couldn't be happier paying a little more for the quality work they provided and the timeliness of the job.  They stuck with the schedule they had given us, showed up on time, and actually put in a full days work each day until the job was complete.
They were courteous, cleaned up after themselves, and again we can't stress enough how quality their work is.  We will definitely be using them for any future projects as we now know what it means to work with a caring and professional contractor. 
More contractors need to be like Goodmudders and care about the people that give them business.

I want to start by saying Donny and Stan from Goodmudders worked wonders on my project and I really couldn't be any happier.
A spare bedroom of mine that I use as an office had a splatter paint effect done by a previous owner.  Latex paint was used and it appeared to be flung onto the walls and ceiling (and many other surfaces in the room) by just loading paint brushes and whipping them across the room.  This created heavy paint streaks everywhere that were nearly impossible to cover.  I didn't want to do a texture paint effect to try to hide the splatter, and I didn't want to wallpaper the room either; I was looking to get the walls back to as close to flat as possible.  There was no way a few coats of paint would cover it.  Since it was latex paint, sanding was pretty much out of the question.  And with drywall, a heat gun to loosen an scrape away the paint wasn't really an option either.
After having several friends, extended friends of the family, and finally, professional contractors out to look at the room and offer suggestions, I was basically down to two options: tear down the existing drywall to the studs and re-drywall the entire room (including ceiling), or try to find an expert that could skim coat the entire room to level out the walls and cover the mess that was made with the splatter effect.
I had gone through at least half a dozen contractors that I either felt wouldn't do the job justice or were incredibly expensive.  Granted, this job was probably out-of-the-ordinary for most contractors, but I didn't get a good feeling from anyone early on.  Had I chosen to re-drywall the entire room, not only would it have been invasive, but also very expensive.  Then along came Donny Stefanovich from Goodmudders.  I followed Donny's suggestions in his profile on Angie's List that emailing him was the best way to reach him, and within a day of my initial email, he had responded back with a time that he could come out to give me an estimate.  He re-worked his schedule a bit to fit me in and when he saw the room, he was confident that he could make my room look like new with the skim coat technique.  This was much less time intensive, required very little demolition, and was much more reasonably priced than completely re-drywalling the entire room.
The original estimate was that it would take 2-3 days.  Since my job was relatively minor in comparison to other jobs Donny and Stan do and because it was at a busy time of year for them, he asked if I could be flexible with my schedule because that would allow them to fit me in between other jobs and therefore get my job completed earlier.  My employer allowed me that flexibility, so all I needed was a few days notice.  After a few emails over the following two weeks ironing out the details of the job, we settled on some final decisions, and then I just needed to wait for Donny to be able to fit me in.  He thought it would be a couple of weeks, which I was fine with.  Well, within a few days of our last email, Donny emailed back to let me know he could fit me in the following week.  This was only about three weeks after our initial correspondence, which I was thrilled with because I was really looking forward to having the job done before the holidays.  Donny and Stan came out on Monday of Thanksgiving week to start the job.  They laid drop cloths over the entire room and down all hallways where they would be walking to and from their truck, and they set to work.
By the end of day one, I could already see the improvements.  The splatter paint was nearly unnoticeable, and I was getting excited for my "new" room.  When Tuesday morning rolled around, I unfortunately came down with a stomach illness, but I knew it was too late in the morning to ask Donny and Stan to reschedule.  This was also a day when the weather forecasters were calling for several inches of snow turning into an ice storm by the afternoon.  Despite the travel difficulties caused by the weather, Donny and Stan showed up as scheduled and set to work while I laid on the couch feeling nauseated.  Throughout that second day, they were very respectful of my not feeling well and kept working to get the job done.  Luckily, the ice storm turned into just a rain event, and Donny and Stan were able to complete the job in two days.  They actually stayed both days until about 6:30-7:00 PM to make sure they got the job done right.  In fact, I thought they had nearly finished by about 4:00 PM on the second day but then I saw them starting to mix up another batch of the drywall mud.  When we did the final walk-through, they explained that the ceiling wasn't up to their standards (at 4:00 PM) so they worked at it some more until they were happy with it.  I had looked at the room at 4:00 PM and I didn't notice any flaws, but I appreciated the extra effort they made to ensure it was done right.
Because the splatter paint was on pretty much every surface (including the trim, window sill, and closet door), I also had Goodmudders replace the trim around the door, which was done quickly and looks great, too.  The walls and ceiling are completely flat now and the splatter paint is now just a memory.  The final cost of the job was exactly what we had discussed during our emails, so there were no surprises there.
I am completely satisfied with the work that Donny and Stan did.  They were absolute professionals throughout the entire process, and they cleaned up so well after they left that it was hard to tell drywall contractors had even been to my house.  All of our communication was done through email and Donny is clear in his Angie's List description that that is the best way to get in contact with him.  So, if anyone is looking to have drywall work done, I would strongly recommend emailing Donny at Goodmudders.  You will not be disappointed with the work they do.

I had a leak in my great room ceiling.  It ruined the dry wall and a contractor attempted to match the texture.  It was a disaster.  Goodmudders came in and were extremely professional.  They took extra special care of our furniture and used plastic to cover everything.  They put ram board down to protect our floors. They scraped the existing texture, fixed the patches and retextured.  They then painted everything to make it easy on the family.  The guys were awesome to me and my family and made sure we had access to whatever we needed while they worked.  I will definitely use these guys when I have drywall work that needs done.  Top notch!  And they do what they say they are going to do.

When I called, the voicemail was Donald himself and he said that the quickest response would be to contact him by e-mail, which I found peculiar.  I e-mailed anyway and I'm glad that I did, because Donald responded very promptly (within 5 minutes) and we exchanged a few e-mails rather quickly.  He was prepared to come check out my basement the same day at 5:30 and seemed willing to do the work I needed within the week.  Then for personal reasons I ended up not using his services, but my experience with the company was overall very positive and I would definitely use this company again in the future.

Never gave me the courtesy of returning a call or text or email Cannot believe that this company is listed first on your list of drywaller's. Makes me wonder.

All worked preformed was excellent. Two owners and helper were all qualified professionals.I'm sure that they could do just about anything needed.Did an outstanding job in a timely manner and left area neat and clean.They were all pleasant to work with.What more could you ask?

My wife and I bought my grandmothers 100 year old farm house about a year and a half ago. After completely demoing, restructuring and changing the floor plan we were ready for drywall. After deciding the project was too large for my father and me to tackle, I had several contractors out to bid the job. This process had me quite discouraged as most of the contractors walked through the house quickly, told me they would get back to me in a few days and I never heard from them again. A few others walked through the house, pointed out all the imperfections in the original balloon construction and proceeded to tell me that there was no way the drywall would look good in those spots. It was at this time that my wife signed us up on Angie?s List and we came
across Donnie and the Goodmudders.
After two email conversations, Donnie met me at the house and we thoroughly looked over the entire 2400 sq. foot property. Instead of making preemptive excuses about the difficult areas in the house, he took the time to explain what his guys and he would do in order to rectify the situation. After meeting for an hour I knew the Goodmudders were right for the job. In the next few days we came to terms and decided on a start date.
I was very happy with the efficiency in which they hung the 5/8? drywall that I had decided to use on all of the walls and ceilings
throughout the house. But, the true craftsmanship started when they began finishing the drywall. Donnie, Mark and Stan spent countless hours applying layers of mud to straighten out wavy walls, bowed corners and imperfect knee wall angles. After about 3 weeks of taping, mudding, re-mudding, mudding again and sanding, the job was done to perfection. My wife and I could not be happier with the results.
It is not often said about contractors, but the Goodmudders were awesome to work with. They show up early, they work late, were always respectful and most importantly are outstanding drywall finishers - truecraftsman.
If you have a drywall project, you would be amiss if you did not contact the Goodmudders!

Called and left two messages and never received a call back.

The project was a success.  Not only were the crew members pleasant, they were professional.  The quality of the work is second to none.  Donny, the owner, pays close attention to detail and has a great handle on his crew. 

Their quote was dead on. They recommended some insulation, and installed it for a cheap rate. The quality of the work was exceptional. They were very nice, and I could even leave them there while I was gone. You could trust them in your house, which is rare nowadays. Very professional.

We left a phone and email message for Donny, explaining our work and timing requirements.
We did not hear from him for about 10 days but then he called and made an appointment to give an estimate.
His estimate was in line with others we received and he told us when the work could be done. We asked if he could start a few days earlier than scheduled (we had a carpet delivery date we needed to meet) and he said he would try to accommodate.
Goodmudders started working several days earlier than initially estimated. They were courteous and professional throughout and kept us apprised of estimated completion date. The work was completed ahead of the original schedule and to our great satisfaction. We highly recommend them for drywall and/or painting work.

The guys were all excellent!  They were very respectful and careful to clean up everything each day after they finished.  I would call them again in a heartbeat.

I would love to give a review,but---having called them on at least 6 seperate occations leaving name and contact number they never returned my calls.

Donnie and crew from Goodmudders did a great job. They were always easy to communicate with and provided a very detailed proposal.  Most importantly is that their work looks excellent. We updated a family room which had old wood paneling. We did the demolition, and they hung and finished all of the drywall. The finished result was perfect.

Would gladly recommend Goodmudder's to my friends and family and would also use them on my next drywalling project.

We were very pleased with the work Goodmudders did for us on our remodeling project. This project included two bedrooms and a bath and had multiple angled ceilings. The final product looks great, even better than we had hoped. We recommend Goodmudders without hesitation.  They even let us use their large ladder and scaffolding so we could finish painting. They were friendly and very professional and completed the project on schedule. Thank you Goodmudders for a job well done.

Very professional.  They tried very hard to not make too much of a mess and cleaned up after themselves.  Beautiful job.  Only problem was I waited several months for them to come.  They are extremely busy.

Donald always responded quickly to my emails and phone calls. His crew were on time and thorough. They laid down pads to protect my carpets and removed furniture and fixtures as needed to ensure that there was no mess after the job. I think the prices were fair for the 3 or 4 things they did for me. Drywall repair and basement ceiling drywall were the big jobs, but they also did some painting for me. I am very pleased with Goodmudders work quality, timeliness and price. They even worked me in for short notice rush job and still the quality & price were very good. I will use Goodmudders in the future anytime I need drywall or painting.