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TAK Drywall Specialists Inc

Drywall, Unfinished Carpentry, Basement Remodeling,

About us

We are a full-service drywall contractor based out of Elburn, IL providing quality service to residential, industrial, and commercial clients in the Fox Valley and Tri-City area. From remodeling to new construction, from a living room in a historical property in St. Charles, IL to a high-tech office in Schaumburg, IL, our specialists will meet your needs. We also provide interior and exterior painting services. T.A.K. Drywall Specialists, Inc., will be celebrating 24 years in business in the Fox Valley. Our company is fully-insured and bonded. We pride ourselves in our craftsmanship based on the experience of our employees. Our employees have experience extending 30+ years in the drywall industry, each having served an apprenticeship. Many of our loyal employees have been with us ranging from 3 to 23 years. We credit this to the many benefits we offer to them as we use no sub-contracted labor. All our employees live locally. We try to hire local to help sustain the community.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings, Metal Stud Framing, Specialty Drywall, Trim-Tex Products, Remodeling, New Construction, & Light Commercial. We also offer interior and exterior painting.

Services we don't offer

Please ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0134 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 134 reviews

Michael C.
05/2018
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Great communication from Tom from start to finish in overseeing our project and excellent work performed by both Larry and Jeff in installing our new drywall and finishing it. We will definitely use again!
Description of Work: 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
$865

Chris R.
02/2018
5.0
drywall, remodeling
  + 0 more
Tom was great -- showed up promptly on time, got a quick understanding of what we were looking for and gave us a couple of options. He was friendly, but prompt and to the point, and didn't take more time than was necessary. He followed up with a written estimate via email. We have put the project on the backburner for some other work that needs to be completed, but will definitely be checking back with TAK when we're ready to hire someone for this work.
Description of Work: Put up new drywall for a ceiling with cracks showing at the seems

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Judith L.
12/2017
5.0
drywall, woodworking, interior painters
  + 1 more
Tom from TAK came to advise and consult on work to be done. His consultation was very helpful and inspired our confidence in TAK. He provided several estimates to give us flexibility on the work to be done while staying within a budget. The area was carefully prepared to protect what wasn't to be touched. All workers came promptly as schedules and we were kept up to date on scheduling. Tom came several times to assess work and our satisfaction. We had one area small area of trim we didn't care for and he adjusted it perfectly. The paint job was great, and we added to the original order to have another door and built in unit painted. We couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: After moving in to a new house with scary DIY textures, we needed a variety of surfaces stucco, faux brick, ship lathe, and paneled ceiling to be covered with drywall, and painted. Demo included removing baseboard and toe and replacing it. Also had four doors replaced which required special frames to extend beyond normal frame depth. Everything then needed painting.

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

Liz B.
11/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Great! I am a worry wart by nature but Tom made the process super simple. He was great with communicating what I needed to do to get ready, when they would be here, and what to expect. All the guys were really nice to my pesky (but adorable) dog, too! We are very happy!
Description of Work: We had our popcorn ceiling and a "bad" plaster wall dry-walled in our dining room. In addition, the 3 remaining plaster walls were skim-coated. They look absolutely beautiful now!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Monica L.
09/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
It went really well. Tom and TJ (who did the work) were super friendly. TJ went the extra mile to make it the cleanest job he could. I didn't have to dust afterwards! I would hire TAK again for any future work.
Description of Work: Our roof leaked, so we had ceiling and wall damage. We needed areas of new drywall/mudding.

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

Joseph S.
08/2017
5.0
drywall, interior painters, house painters
  + 1 more
Excellent! I would highly recommend Tom and his company.
Description of Work: Drywall in basement shop, interior and exterior painting

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
$7,600

Dirk R.
06/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Work was completed in a quality manner in the time frame specified. It was a pleasure to work with the owner and his employees. Everything was completed as agreed.
Description of Work: Replacing drywall in two rooms.

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
$3,400

Jon S.
04/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Tom, Jeff and the rest of the team were awesome. Work done very professionally. Will be my go to drywall contractor
Description of Work: Final finishing on newly hung drywall. Other misc. drywall repairs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mervin H.
03/2017
5.0
drywall, insulation, interior painters
  + 1 more
I was having problems with the drywall in both my living room and dining room ceiling. I was always getting cracks and holes in this drywall. I repaired these holes and cracks many times but the kept coming back. I finally requested around 6 quotes from different companies and only 3 of them came out and T.A.K. Drywall was the only company that actually gave a written quote and responded like a REAL company. Good thing that I did have someone replace this ceiling drywall because a soon as T.A.K. drywall started to remove old ceiling drywall, with a simple tug on the drywall the total ceiling drywall simply Collapsed. Turns out that the adhesive that was originally used to hold the ceiling drywall in place had failed and the drywall had separated from the rafters by a good 8 inches. I cannot state how IMPRESSED I am with the work that T.A.K. Drywall preformed. They were there when the said they would, they always left the house in clean condition at the end of each day. They even avoided getting drywall dust in any other part of our house. I have yet to find a flaw in the work that was performed. T.A.K. also arranged for excellent subcontractors for adding attic Insulation and also for completely repainting both living room and dining room. I was EXTREMLY IMPRESSED to find a contractor that did everything that they said they would, when they said they would.
Description of Work: Living room & dinning room ceiling drywall replaced, added new attic installation and repainted both rooms.

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
$8,000

olivia M.
03/2017
5.0
contractors, drywall, picture framing, insulation, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 6 more
Here’s what sets TAK apart: 1. Tom is a proactive, highly involved, patient, friendly, never condescending, always-trying-to-help-and-add-more-value type of guy. Tom is neither overly acquiescent nor standoffish. Other folks we dealt with either assumed they knew everything about our design preferences or, on the other extreme, nodded without giving any worthwhile feedback. Tom’s the golden mean. 2. Cost - TAK is affordable - prices not so low that you wonder about quality, but 100% fair. The price tag equals materials plus a justified price for labor. There’s no markup to cover a fancy logo or sleek marketing campaign (read: Geico). 3. Discipline, hard work, and respect for his crew - Tom and the TAK crew always showed up early and got the work done ahead of schedule. Tom will come around every day of your project, sometimes twice a day, and inspect his team’s work. Not a quick lookover - a full inspection with laser measurers, wall-tapping, visually scouring all the little nooks and crannies, and fixing minor mistakes on the spot. He’d make a top-notch 1st Sergeant. Dealing with you, the customer, he’ll always pick up his phone or return your call, and he emails you a revised quote when he says he will, complete with line-by-line breakdown. If you’re throwing around less than $100K, tough luck getting that treatment with another remodeling company. 4. Quality - You’re never getting second-rate work. TAK does work on par with any of the best. We’ve had zero problems. In sum, TAK does solid work at a fair price with a great customer service attitude.
Description of Work: Tom and his TAK crew recently completed a basement remodel for us. We moved into a 1971 ranch style home in St. Charles and wanted to finish the basement, changing it into a fitness studio for training clients. This involved substantial demo and drywall work, putting in vinyl flooring, rewiring the lights and outlets, adding new fixtures, replacing the bathroom vanity, installing a barnyard door, adding trim, refinishing the stairs, emplacing a reeded glass door at the top of them, and numerous other supporting jobs. The basement and stairs now look beautiful and the studio is up, running, busy with new clients who all give us compliments on the work.

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

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
thanks so much for all the kindness!

Kristen C.
02/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Tom, the owner, was very professional and communicated to me each day about who would be coming over, and when they would be there. TJ and Jeff did a great job with finishing our drywall and cleaning up the mess when finished. Overall we felt like the price for the job was fair, and were very happy with the result. Quality work, would use them again for sure.
Description of Work: tape and mud drywall that my husband hung in basement, hung acoustic ceiling 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
$3,440

Ben W.
12/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
It couldn't have gone more smoothly. Tom and his team communicated well and their work is fantastic. I would highly recommend them and will use them again for future projects.
Description of Work: Hung drywall, mud and taped.

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
$1,700

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Thanks for the kind words.....

Lyn K.
11/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Great, everyone was nice and professional and the workmanship excellent!
Description of Work: We had a large portion of the kitchen ceiling repaired after a water leak.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mervin H.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters, insulation
  + 1 more
Excellent in fact the best source that I have ever had and I'm pretty picky.
Description of Work: Replaced ceiling drywall in living & Dinning room. They also provided great sources for Installing additional insulation and painting.

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
$7,950

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Hi Merv, Actually hired the painter and provide that service now also!

Al M.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Tom (owner) was professional and consistent in his commitment to quality. The work was perfection; it is impossible to identify the repair. Great quality in matching paint to existing color. If quality is your priority, I strongly recommend T.A.K. for all drywall installation/repair needs.
Description of Work: Drywall ceiling repair & paint

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], appreciate the kind words

LYNN L.
10/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Good and timely communication , professional demeanor, organized & creative . Scheduled meeting & responded with quote quickly. Arrived on time, did excellent work , pleasant staff, cleaned up after themselves . When confronted with a construction challenge , came up with a creative and visually attractive solution.
Description of Work: Drywall & tape remainder of 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
$1,280

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thanks for the review!

Nancy W.
10/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Tom was very prompt in providing a revised quote, responding to changes in plans as some DIY projects we had going on didn't go as planned, and very accommodating to our needs. Jeff and the others who did the work showed up when they said they would, were friendly to us and our kids, and did excellent work. Although we were warned the project would be messy, it was much better than we anticipated. They cleaned up after themselves and gave regular updates as needed. It looks like a new house. The work was fast, and well done. If I could provide an A++ rating, I would.
Description of Work: Ceilings laminated in 2 rooms Walls skimcoated in 2 rooms, walls and ceilings skimcoated in 2 hallways Some drywall repairs in kitchen 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
$4,000

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Thanks for the kind words [Member Name Removed], and good luck!

Debbie B.
08/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Tom came and looked at what needed to be done, gave me a very detailed estimate of what would be done. He was great about keeping both my husband and me informed when there were any variations. The price was what he quoted. His team was very professional and did quality work. They were always there on time and the job was completed in the amount of time Tom estimated. I would highly recommend TAK!!!
Description of Work: Tore down old paneling in the basement and drywall end it.

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
$18,000

Robert G.
08/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Tom the owner and his crew arrived about 6:30 AM Friday morning. Delivered the dywall to the basement. By 4:30 PM the drywall was completely hung and the basement cleaned. Monday morning Tom's finishing crew was at the house for the first coat of mud. By Thursday afternoon all mudding and finish work was complete and the basement cleaned. Tom and his crew did a great job on the project. Tom explained exactly what his team was going to do and they completed everything that we had agreed upon. The quality of work was fantastic, I would hire T.A.K. again for any new projects.
Description of Work: Drywall, mud and finished approx 1000 sq.ft basement remodel

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
$7,000

Bill P.
07/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Project was completed on schedule. Quality of work and attention detail was excellent. Crew was respectful and courteous.
Description of Work: Fixed master bedroom drywall damage, replaced all casing and baseboard, painted ceiling and walls.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,680

Kent N.
06/2016
5.0
drywall, basement remodeling, interior painters, contractors
  + 2 more
This review is well overdue. We have used TAK for 2 projects and have been very happy both times. The first project was relatively small and included patching of our kitchen ceiling after some leak damage. This went very smoothly and we are very happy with the results. The second project was a bit larger and included replacing our basement drop ceiling with a drywall ceiling. Tom was very helpful in suggesting the changes and came through on everything he promised. The work was done on time and with high quality. This second project also included some custom work on a hidden bookcase door. The carpenter was excellent and wasn't annoyed because he had to fix some of my amateur attempts. This finished project is awesome!. Definitely will use TAK again.
Description of Work: Replaced basement drop ceiling with drywall. Painted basement. Designed and installed a bookcase hidden door.

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
$10,000

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Thanks for the kind words Dr.

Tom C.
12/2015
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The experience was excellent. The installers were prompt and added an extra piece around a light fixture to ensure the finished trim would compliment the ceiling. Tom, the owner, came out a few days later to do the final application of mud to the nail holes. Originally we needed to have someone come out ASAP because we were having family guests staying with us. They were able to get out and complete the work very quickly.
Description of Work: They installed new drywall and trim to a ceiling that had been insulated.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Hi [removed member's name], We did not provide spray foam insulation to your ceiling, we provided the drywall and trim.

Ian H.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
It went amazing. I could not be happier with TAK, originally I had a few companies out to bid my project and at first I had gone with another company. WORST mistake I could have made. I called Tom after a nightmare dealing with the other company and he said he was sorry I was put through all that, but they were able to get me on the schedule just a few days later. Day 1 I met one of the workers, we went over what needed to be done and he got to work. Over the course of the week, it was like I had little basement elves finishing the work in my basement. Even after the first coat, it looked awesome. I had hung all the drywall myself in the basement and I am no professional. And they were able to cover all of my imperfections. The only thing that could have been better was if I would have chosen TAK first and not dealt with all the headaches. Tom was very professional and answered all of my emails no matter how late or small. If you are looking for someone to come in and do the work right without headaches TAK is the place to go.
Description of Work: They taped and mudded all of our basement drywall as well as primed that 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
$3,300

Response from TAK Drywall Specialists Inc
Thanks for the kind words [Member name]!

Judi U.
10/2015
5.0
interior painters, drywall
  + 0 more
Tom Rothengass replied to my request right away and came out promptly to look over our project. He gave us good advice on what we should do before having him do any work. We will take his advise and talk to him again in the spring. He gave us different estimates based on some of the work we were looking at doing. He sent us a proposal right away also. Very personable and told us helpful information before starting this project. We like him very much and appreciated his honesty. We will look to Tom again when we get our part done and in the springtime when we can be working in the garage area. (garage is 3 1/2 car)
Description of Work: Gave an estimate on having the drywall in the garage taped, sanded, primed and painted and some drywall patch work (garage is 3 1/2 car) Hasn't done any work yet but we expect to use him in the spring.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,385

Phyllis B.
08/2015
5.0
interior painters, contractors, insulation, drywall
  + 2 more
It went very well and smoother than I thought it would. Everything was explained to us and each day followed through just as it was explained. Each day I received phone calls as to the time they would arrive. Tom was on top of everything and let me know what was happening. Each crew had different jobs. They were all pleasant, on time, did exactly what they said they would. They were very neat and cleaned up everything when the job was done. We are very pleased with the work they did. The ceiling and walls look beautiful!
Description of Work: Replace insulation in the attic. Tore out the old ceiling and replaced with new ply board. Taped, sanded and painted the entire ceiling and two walls. These repairs needed to be done all due to water damage from the roof.

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
$2,100

Contact information

707 Herra St Ut A, ELBURN, IL 60119

http://www.takdrywall.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Drywall,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Basement Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Insulation,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Framing,
Wallpaper Removal,
Electrical,
Plumbing

FAQ

TAK Drywall Specialists Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TAK Drywall Specialists Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, TAK Drywall Specialists Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, TAK Drywall Specialists Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, TAK Drywall Specialists Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, TAK Drywall Specialists Inc offers emergency services.
No, TAK Drywall Specialists Inc does not offer warranties.
TAK Drywall Specialists Inc offers the following services: Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings, Metal Stud Framing, Specialty Drywall, Trim-Tex Products, Remodeling, New Construction, & Light Commercial. We also offer interior and exterior painting.
Please ask for details.

Contact information

707 Herra St Ut A, ELBURN, IL 60119

http://www.takdrywall.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM