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Jerry Kenworthy

Drywall

About us

Drywall is the trade, I've been doing this for 35 years. Owner and operator.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Drywall

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.831 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
3%
3
6%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 31 reviews

laura S.
09/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
beautiful work done right
Description of Work: Drywall repair. Jerry is one of the rare tradesmen that are out there who would come when they say the will - 7.30 -8 am, get the job done very well and ask for a fair pay. I would recommend him to all my friends.

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

Donald B.
11/2015
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Dry walled up a couple of holes in my down stairs 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
$150

Andrew K.
10/2015
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I have 2 doorways that have been framed closed, 1 doorway that has drywall hung, and some mudding / patching around a window to do. Additionally I have some cracks in the ceiling of the kitchen that I wanted repaired, and a 6 x 15 area that would need drywall hung, taped, textured, etc. This isnt the first time that I have had drywall work done in my home. He came back with a quote of $4,750 for the work. Under 150 SQ ft of drywall. Easily done in 2 days tops. When he showed up he said that he had been unable to work due to a leg injury, and was anxious to perform the work. So I can only assume that he was trying to swindle me thinking that I didn't know what was going on. Buyer beware and make sure you get multiple quotes before using this provider.
Description of Work: He showed up to give me a quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0

$4,750

Jasmin G.
06/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Very punctual and efficient. Jerry is a great guy to work with and always timely in returning calls. Quality of work is awesome as well.
Description of Work: Hanging, mudding, taping, spraying drywall in a basement finish.

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
$2,200

Stacey K.
05/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The ceiling in my living and dining area was 'pillowing' and we didn't know exactly why. I consulted with many contractors and Jerry was the first one that took the time to figure out why - we cut a small hole in the ceiling and found the drywall to be undersized and not up to modern code, therefore, it was 'drooping' from the weight of the blown insulation above. We discussed a few different options to resolve it and he was the first one to come up with the idea to instead of removing and replacing the entire ceiling, thereby having to deal with the insulation removal and replacement, to cut the pillowed panels down the middle so they would have room to compress while putting up a new ceiling right over the old one. The end result is the ceiling is flawless and at 1/4 the cost of a tear-down and replacement and it's impossible to notice there's an old ceiling behind the new one. Jerry was always professional, punctual, conscientious and he works like a sled dog to get the job done quickly. He hung a 950 square foot ceiling and did an entire bedroom, complete with texture, in 3 days. Drywall is a messy job and I'm not going to say the house was as clean as when he arrived, but he sealed every doorway and covered all the floors to control the dust as best as possible. He even said the job comes with a 100-year guarantee...now watch it fail on 100 years and 1 day :) I'm not sure one could ask for a better man to put on the job.
Description of Work: Hang and texture new ceiling in living room, dining room and hallway. Hang new drywall (including ceiling) in a bedroom. Miscellaneous other drywall repairs.

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
$3,500

Carole M.
04/2014
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I called jerry and set up an appointment for the next day.he did not show up iand did not bother to call.i will not use him again
Description of Work: nothing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


J S.
03/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry was awesome! We needed drywall hung in our lower level bedroom. We called many drywall companies to come and give an estimate. Many did not call back! Two came out to give an estimate and out of those two, one did not respond with a bid and the others bid was extremely high. I'm not sure why it is so hard to find a good contractor but after searching Angies List I called Jerry. Very nice man! He not only gave me a bid on the drywall but completed the room within 2 days of me calling him. He knew we were having trouble finding someone to drywall the room which put us behind schedule so he fit us in and got the room done. Great work, on time, respectful, cleaned up after himself and the price was very reasonable. I will ALWAYS call Jerry for any drywall needs from here on out.
Description of Work: Drywalled lower level bedroom.

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

Cathie M.
01/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry repaired the drywall in an entire condo, which took about 3 days. He is the best!
Description of Work: He did a drywall repair.

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

Russell & Ginny C.
01/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
It went very very well. Very good
Description of Work: Repair 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

Heidi Y.
08/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I had 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms that needed texturing re-done. The first company I hired did a horrendous job even after 3-4 tries. Jerry came, took a look and agreed it did not look the way it should and was confident he could do a better job. He was honest, understanding, reasonably priced and did a great job. The first round of texture did not turn out quite right (mostly due to the previous companies mishaps). He came out right way to look again and fixed it. Looks great. I had the bathrooms faux painted vs retextured in hindsight I should have had him retexture the bathrooms those too.
Description of Work: Texturing of drywall

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

$400

Mark L.
08/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We made the mistake of hiring a contractor off of Craigslist to remove our old tile back splash and repair the drywall afterwards in our kitchen. The contractor was not professional at all and did more damage than good. Even broke our fridge and left us with a disaster of a mess. When I tried to call him to give him a chance to make it right he hung up on me. Jerry saved us! Jerry showed up to give us an estimate at exactly the time he said he would. He was able (in this case) to start the work the next morning. He again showed up exactly when he said he would. While he worked it was obvious he was a professional. His workmanship and attention to detail was awesome. Even though the wall was to be prepared for tile we could have easily just painted the beautiful surface Jerry left us with. On top of the excellent work, Jerry made sure everything was protected before starting work and everything was cleaned better than he found it upon completing the work. Then to top it off.. he charge us a little less than originally quoted as the project turned out to be a little easier than he expected (who does that?). My wife and I are thrilled with our new kitchen and it would not have been possible if Jerry hadn't saved the day for us! Thank you so much! PS. I few days later Jerry actually called us just to see how we made out with the rest of the project. If every contractor was like Jerry we wouldn't need Angie's List.
Description of Work: Fixed the drywall for our back splash 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
$300

Judy W.
07/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry was excellent to work with, he took the time to explain what he would be doing and how long it would take. The drywall finishing took two days to complete and Jerry was very punctual and professional all the way through the project. Jerry has an eye for detail and his work shows how he cares for what he does. When finished Jerry cleaned the work area leaving it in an outstanding condition. We really appreicate his effort and will not hesitate to call him again for any drywalling needs. Thanks Jerry!
Description of Work: Jerry did the finishing work on the drywall for my basement bathroom project.

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
$625

Trevor H.
05/2013
3.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Actually, he was kind of hard to work with. He said he would do a couple of things then when he actually got into it; he didn't end up doing those. There was some work on the existing part of the ceiling that he said he was going to fix and he didn't end up fixing it.
Description of Work: I used Jerry Kenworthy to finish some drywall for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0


Mark G.
04/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I had a hole in my wall that my plumbers left during remodeling and needed it patched quickly. I called Jerry and he was there the next day, gave me an estimate and finished the work that same day. Jerry has over 30 years experience and he was very professional, courteous and did a great job. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Repaired hole in wall at my restaurant

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
$380

Matt B.
04/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The project went great. I had previously considered doing it myself, but what would have taken me weeks was done in 5 days. Jerry subcontracted the hanging of the drywall, and the texturing, but did the taping/mudding/sanding himself. The drywall delivery company was great. The Hangers were great (they were in and done in about 6 hours, without a flaw) The quality of the work was great on all levels. Jerry was able to hide all the imperfections in my 60 year old walls and ceilings. The texturing looks great as well, with a light orange peel on the walls, and executive on the ceiling. Jerry even patched in and skim coated a couple areas where the new drywall meets the original plaster walls, and I cannot even tell where one starts and the other begins. The workers all cleaned up after themselves, and everyone was courteous and proffessional. Could not ask for more, Thanks Jerry!
Description of Work: I called Jerry to get an estimate for a drywall project in my upstairs remodel. My upstairs is about 600 sq feet with a bedroom, bathroom, office area, and hallway/steps. Previous to calling Jerry I had removed all old drywall and had it re-wired, and I re-insulated the area. Jerry provided me with a fast and fair estimate for the amount of work being done. The area was a previous attic addition, so there were lots of weird angles, with plenty of weird nooks and crannys. Jerry advised that they could have it done in about 5 days, including finishing with textureing.

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

Nanette L.
01/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry followed up a few weeks later to see if I needed any additional drywall work done. I had previously mentioned that I may have another project for him and he was wanting to make sure I was pleased with his work and was touching base for any follow up work. It was great to work with Jerry as he showed up when he said he would and I felt I could rely on him for future projects.
Description of Work: After looking for a drywaller on Angie's list, I contacted Jerry. He was polite, informational and offered to come to my condo that day to give me an estimate on drywall I needed to have done on a living room wall. He was responsive and returned the following morning to complete the job. The charges were fair, completed the job and even did a little extra work after he realized a few places needed touched up on opposite walls. Not sure of exact date work was performed but it was late 2012.

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
$100

matthew O.
12/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry is a great guy and does a great job! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for drywall work.
Description of Work: Drywall repair: cracks and other blemishes.

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
$275

Mark V.
11/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry's work and service was excellent. I called him late on a Friday afternoon, and he came and looked at the damage early Saturday morning. He took very thorough notes, and answered all questions I had. He then returned Monday morning finishing all of the work by early afternoon. The work was very high quality and my ceiling now looks brand new again. He is very efficient, and cleaned all of the areas he was in very thoroughly to the point that they are now cleaner than before he arrived. I highly recommend him to anyone and would definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: We had a large hole in our laundry room ceiling from a previous water leak. Jerry put in new drywall, textured (the whole ceiling, so the pattern would match), and also touched up where a little water had left a spot in the ceiling over the garage.

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
$400

Susan C.
11/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry's communication was superb. He had great follow up, and was there on time every time he said he would be. He farmed the the hanging and spraying out. This was explained up front. The hanging crew was new to him and left a few issues. Jerry personally fixed those issues. You will never be able to tell where they are. So to me as a customer, that was all that mattered. (In my previous experience, the hangers always miss a box or two) Bottom Line - He was prompt, friendly, did fantastic work, and the price was very resonable. (I had budgeted more) This was not my first basement finish, so had an idea of what to expect. I felt he was of the old school where good high quality work and doing as promised really mattered to him. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Drywall a basement finish project. Order Drywall. Hang Drywall Tape and Mud Spray texture Cleanup along the way He made sure can lights, vents, and wall sockets were covered as needed. Made sure furnace was shut off at critical times (HIgh dust times, and texture spraying.)

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
$2,750

Gabriel J.
10/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry did an excellent job throughout this project. I called to setup an appointment for an estimate and he made himself available in the evening to take a look at my project and give me an estimate. He worked with me to get the project started that week. On Friday he had some guys come and hang the drywall. Monday and Tuesday Jerry taped, muded, and finished the drywall. Wednesday he had some other guys do the texturing. Every evening Jerry called to explain what work he finished that day and what was planned for the next. He was always prompt in the morning so that I could get to work on time. I have been priming and painting the basement and he has called several times to find out how it is going and if I am still happy with the work. I will recommend Jerry to anyone needing drywall work done.
Description of Work: I had Jerry hang and finish drywall in my basement. The basement is approximately 400 square feet.

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
$1,400

tom G.
10/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry did a terrific job. He came over within an hour of contact and had an estimate to me that evening and the work was scheduled to begin in a couple days. He showed up early and completed the work a day early and for less than his estimate. When has a tradesman finished early and charged less? The work is excellent. Jerry also pointed out some previous substandard work and fixed that. Jerry was professional in all his dealings. Phase 2 of the work is pending some warmer weather and phase 3 will follow when additional carpentry is completed. I won't hesitate to use Jerry for all my drywall needs in the future.
Description of Work: I had several areas of damaged drywall. This was the 1st phase of repair. Jerry made drywall repairs on all 3 levels of the house.

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

Thomas B.
10/2012
3.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Did an okay job. I had several questions about corners, ceilings and some various wall patches prior to finish work being done. I was assured that it would look perfect. Everything looked good initially. We were promised and guaranteed follow up touchups if needed. We just had the basement painted. Prior to having the basement painted I called Jerry on a few occasions to have touchup work done. I did not receive a call back. After paint, you can see the imperfections more clearly. Additionally, the finishers broke some lights which weren't cheap but didn't break the bank either. We still have some touchup work that needs to get done and will likely do that ourselves given that we have not heard back. All in all, we paid good money to not be totally satisfied. Ok work, but not to my expectations.
Description of Work: Drywall Delivery, Installation and Finish Work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$2,700

tim H.
07/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry came out the next day after calling him and gave me a bid for the work. He was able to complete the work later in the week. He brought helpers to hang the sheetrock and worked about 2 days, until the job was finished. His work is exceptional. He pointed out some of the things he does that make his work better than some other drywall contractors: using better mesh tape and durbond to set the tape and corners so they don't crack later. The texture/spray was done the way I asked and looked good. I was happy with his work and timeliness.
Description of Work: Hung 10 sheets of drywall in office-warehouse. Taped and finished those 10 sheets and additional an additional area: about 800 sq ft of taping and spraying.

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
$1,100

Sashank G.
12/2011
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Jerry is a thorough professional. He was diligent, prompt, honest and forthcoming throughout the course of my interaction with him. The job was needed on a very tight schedule and a lot of things needed to be coordinated. Jerry took the time to help me plan, referring to others as needed, was very flexible to any adjustments needed on the days of work and above all - PROMPT. Everything showed up at the promised time and Jerry made sure the communication was crystal clear and up to date. He was always reachable and forthcoming with any and all information - he even shared some tips and ideas borrowed from his long professional experience. At the end of the day, when I look back - I have a pretty well finished project where a LOT of things fell in place in a very short time and Jerry was an excellent excellent bet to take on such a major task in the plan.
Description of Work: Hang and finish drywall in 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
$2,500

Jane B.
02/2011
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Excellent. He came over to give me an estimate, and charged exactly that amount upon completion. The quality of his work was excellent. One area he did was a correction from poor drywall repair work done in years previous by someone else. Jerry repaired it the way it should've been done by the other guy. Very professional with excellent clean-up.
Description of Work: Various drywall repairs needed on walls & ceilings throughout the house.

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
$375
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Contact information

1218 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Drywall

FAQ

Jerry Kenworthy is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Jerry Kenworthy accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Jerry Kenworthy offers free project estimates.
No, Jerry Kenworthy does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Jerry Kenworthy does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Jerry Kenworthy offers emergency services.
Yes, Jerry Kenworthy offers warranties.
Jerry Kenworthy offers the following services: Drywall

Contact information

1218 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315


Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day