Drywall Man

Good 4.3(10)
In high demand
  • 11 hires
  • Based in Norfolk, VA
  • 2 years in business
  • 4 employees
  • Background checked

About Drywall Man

My focus is quality It's always about doing a good job and making the customers happy

Reviews

Thumbtack customerSep 2026

I highly recommend! No complaints and 100 percent professional. He will get the job done RIGHT no matter what.

Thumbtack customerJul 2026

I contacted Fred, The Plaster Guy, to skim coat a large, multi-surfaced, and unattractive ceiling in my eat-in kitchen, which adjoins the family room as part of a spacious open floor plan. From our initial consultation through the completion of the project, Fred was professional, responsive, and punctual. His craftsmanship was exceptional, and his pricing was very fair and reasonable. The finished ceiling has completely transformed my home, creating a warm, seamless, and inviting space where family and friends naturally gather. The quality of his work exceeded my expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend Fred, The Plaster Guy, to anyone looking for high-quality plaster or skim-coating work.

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

hired this contractor for a full interior paint job along with several exterior repairs, including an awning repair, screen door wood repair, and painting exterior trim. The work was discussed during an in-person walkthrough and confirmed via text message. No written contract or detailed scope of work was provided. At the time of the walkthrough, three rooms and the hallway were already approximately 90% prepped. I had personally provided floor coverings, including plastic and paper, and completed most of the prep work in those areas, including taping and protecting surfaces. The remaining areas of the home, including the living room, bathroom, dining room, and kitchen, had not yet been prepped. During the walkthrough, it was clearly discussed that all trim was to be painted white and the walls were to be painted tan. The project quickly ran into several issues: Even in the areas where I had already completed prep and provided floor coverings (plastic and paper), those protections were not properly used or maintained. In several areas—especially at transitions between rooms and hallways—no adequate protection was applied, and paint was still left all over my hardwood floors. This occurred in multiple locations and required me to clean it up myself. I was also unexpectedly required to go purchase additional materials for the crew. Although I agreed to provide the paint, I was later told to supply items such as tape so they could continue working. This was never discussed during the estimate and is not typical for a professional painting service. The jobsite was left in poor condition. Tape, masking paper, used rags, and even food trash were left throughout the home. No cleanup was performed after the work. Paint was also left in my sink, and it appears that materials may have been washed down the drain, which is not acceptable for a residential job. The walls had significant bleed-through issues. The contractor stated that multiple coats of paint (three to four) had been applied, but the problem persisted. Although some stain-blocking primer was eventually used, it was not applied thoroughly, and bleed-through is still visible even after additional coats. As a result, my kitchen will need to be repainted. There was also a dispute regarding the scope of work. The contractor later claimed that painting the trim was not included in the scope, despite this being clearly discussed during the walkthrough and recorded on video. After reviewing the video, this was still contested. The exterior awning repair was not completed to an acceptable standard. Old wood was replaced, but the installation resulted in large visible gaps, uneven seams, and cuts that were not straight. The lack of straight cuts led to inconsistent gaps across multiple areas, leaving the repair visibly uneven and unfinished. The work was also not sealed or caulked, leaving it exposed to the elements. Additionally, I provided exterior paint for the awning, but interior paint was used instead, which is not appropriate for exterior surfaces. Overall, the project resulted in additional work for me, including cleanup, correcting paint issues, and addressing unfinished repairs. Based on my experience, the work performed was not of a professional it was a work of how done it once or twice before.

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

I would not recommend this painter based on the quality of work I received. Unfortunately, the paint job throughout my house was rushed and poorly finished. There were numerous areas where the lines between colors were uneven and sloppy, especially along trim, cabinets, and wall transitions. In multiple places you can clearly see where paint was smeared or brushed onto surfaces it shouldn’t have been on, including cabinets and trim. There were also visible patches and inconsistent coverage along the walls and ceiling lines. Another major issue was the lack of proper prep and cleanup. I found paint left on my floors after the job was completed, which I’ve had to scrape myself. Overall, the level of detail was far below what I expected when hiring someone to paint my home. I now have to spend additional time and money correcting these issues. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this company to carefully inspect their work before making final payment. I was rushed to head out as I had to take my kids to practice. I’ve attached just a few photos for reference.

Thumbtack customerMar 2026

Mr. Fred was super reliable and knowledgeable. He was responsive during the repairs and had great communication. He completed the work in a timely manner and everything came out great.

Thumbtack customerJan 2026

Very professional, kind, and knowledgeable of his work. Made sure I was 100% satisfied and went above and beyond. Will use his services any chance I am able.

Shianna a.Sep 2025

Love how my room came out. I started with just putting drywall up but ended up doing floors and painting as well. My room looks really good and will use again for future projects

Rebecca M.Jun 2025

This job was to remove wainscoting and replace with drywall. Upon adding Drywall Man as a potential contractor for this job, he contacted me via phone call that same night and came by the next day to quote. He started the job the day after he arrived and finished on day 2 to ensure that he had completely smoothed the wall out. I will definitely be using Drywall Man and his electrician in the future for more jobs.

Claude C.Jun 2025

Excellent technician. Would hire again and recommend to others.

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