Question 1

How much does drywall cost in Longview, TX?

Accepted Answer

Installed drywall in Longview runs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot — including materials, hanging, taping, three-coat mud, sanding to Level 4, texture, and primer. Patches run $150 to $1,200 depending on size and texture complexity.

Question 2

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes — fully licensed Texas contractor with $2M general liability and workers' comp on every crew member. Certificates of insurance are available on request before any work begins.

Question 3

Do you offer free estimates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every estimate is free, in-person, and obligation-free. We deliver a written, itemized quote within 1-2 business days of the on-site visit.

Question 4

How long does drywall installation take?

Accepted Answer

A single room runs 3-5 days from hang to final coat. A whole 2,500 sqft home runs 12-15 working days. Mud drying time is the binding constraint and can't be safely compressed.

Question 5

Can you match existing texture?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We carry hoppers and tips for orange peel (light, medium, heavy), knockdown, skip trowel, hand textures, and popcorn. Patches blend invisibly under normal lighting.

Question 6

Do you handle popcorn ceiling asbestos?

Accepted Answer

Homes built before 1978 may have asbestos in popcorn ceilings. Texas law requires testing before removal. We coordinate with certified asbestos labs and proceed with abatement only after clearance.

Question 7

Do you work on commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes — offices, medical, retail, restaurants, and church buildouts across East Texas. We're experienced with Type X assemblies, STC sound walls, metal stud framing, and Longview/Gregg/Harrison/Smith County permitting.

Question 8

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Longview (home base), Marshall, Kilgore, Henderson, White Oak, Hallsville, Carthage, Gladewater, Lindale, Tyler, Diana, and Jefferson. Larger commercial projects travel further across East Texas.

Question 9

Do you offer a warranty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — two years on all workmanship against cracking, nail pops, and finish defects under normal conditions. Manufacturer warranties on materials pass through to the homeowner.

Question 10

What's the difference between Level 4 and Level 5?

Accepted Answer

Level 4 finishes joints, fasteners, and corners with three coats of mud. Level 5 adds a continuous skim coat across the entire wall surface. Level 5 is required for semi-gloss/gloss paint, critical-light walls, and high-end modern finishes.

Question 11

Do I need a permit for a garage conversion?

Accepted Answer

Almost always yes. Conversion changes the structure's use classification and triggers fire-separation, electrical, HVAC, and egress code. We coordinate permits with the appropriate Longview, Gregg, Harrison, or Smith County jurisdiction.

Question 12

Why is 5/8 Type X required in garages?

Accepted Answer

Texas Residential Code R302.6 requires 5/8" Type X fire-rated drywall on any wall or ceiling separating an attached garage from living space. It provides a 1-hour fire rating. Standard 1/2" drywall does not meet this requirement and will fail inspection.

Question 13

Can you fix water-damaged drywall?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We respond same-day for water emergencies in the Longview area. Moisture testing, controlled removal, mold prevention, and full rebuild back to a painted finish.

Question 14

What if my drywall has mold?

Accepted Answer

Drywall with visible mold cannot be cleaned — it has to be removed and disposed of as contaminated material. For mold areas over 10 square feet, Texas law requires a licensed remediator; we coordinate with vetted East Texas partners.

Question 15

Do you handle whole-house drywall for new construction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We've done thousands of new-construction homes from 1,500 to 6,000+ sqft across the Longview, Tyler, and Marshall markets, including production builder work and custom homes.

Question 16

How fast can you start a project?

Accepted Answer

Emergency stabilization same/next day. Standard estimates within 2-4 business days. Jobs typically start within 1-3 weeks of contract signing depending on season — fall is our busiest period.

Question 17

Do you take credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover, ACH, and checks. A 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments over $5,000.

Question 18

What's your payment schedule?

Accepted Answer

10% deposit at contract signing, progress payments tied to milestones (typically hang complete, mud complete), and 10% holdback until punch list is complete and the homeowner signs off.

Question 19

Do you clean up after the job?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every day. Daily debris removal, final job-site cleanup, and vacuum-sanded surfaces (we use vacuum-attached sanders to capture about 95% of drywall dust before it settles).

Question 20

Can I get an estimate without an on-site visit?

Accepted Answer

For very small repairs (single nail pops, hairline cracks) we can sometimes quote from photos. For anything larger, an on-site visit is required for an accurate quote — we don't quote sight-unseen on full installs or renovations.

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