3 Easily Avoidable Drywall Disasters

If drywall repair were easy, New Ceilings wouldn’t be a name in Central Florida home repairs. Despite what weekend warriors and DIY blogging divas might have you think, drywall repair and other similar home updates require a certain finesse and sense of professionalism to achieve that smooth, never-been-damaged look. And while finding the right drywall repair company is a lot easier than tackling the job yourself, the selection process does require some due diligence.

The team at New Ceilings has been called in to fix some serious home repair nightmares over the years – all of which could have been easily avoided. In an effort to help keep you from making the same mistakes, here are 3 easily avoidable drywall disasters:

• Three days later, you see the same crack show up again. This is a case of a team cutting corners by using subpar materials for your drywall repair job. How are you supposed to avoid something like this? We don’t expect you to inspect all the materials your team brings to the site, but similar stories of bad craftsmanship or cheap materials will emerge on review sites. Pay close attention to what other customers have said about your selected team – it could save you time and money.

• Your wall looks as good as new – but your plumbing or electric suddenly doesn’t work right. Uh oh – looks like someone’s patched over a pretty serious problem. Everything that makes your house work is hidden behind your walls, so it’s extremely important that you select a team with an in-house plumber or electrician. At the very least, make sure your team is properly licensed, bonded and insured!

• Finding a lot more 0’s on the bill than you expected. So this isn’t exactly a problem with your drywall itself, but if you choose a team without having them do a full walkthrough, you might find yourself face to face with a not-so-pleasant surprise. Never settle for a cost estimate over the phone. Your selected team (or a representative of the team) should show up in person to do a walkthrough and give you a realistic quote for the job.

As easy as these problems are to avoid, you’d be surprised how many times we see them arise. Performing your own due diligence is key to ensuring you’re not left high and dry when your drywall repair team packs up and leaves. To learn more or to schedule your free consultation, call New Ceilings at 407-378-6040 today.