F I S H Painting & Drywall

Drywall, Interior Painting, Exterior Painting,

About us

We are a Christian drywall and painting business. We have a team of workers out in the field, and one office manager. We accept Visa, Master card, Discover, and American Express, as well as Paypal. You may also pay with check. We require 1/2 of the total cost prior to work getting started, but the remainder is not due until the project is complete. We offer free estimates. We will give honest estimates, which may be broken down into smaller increments to adjust to customers budget and time availability. No additional travel charges if within a 30 mile radius of Indianapolis. No hidden service charges. No extra charge for after hours service. No job is too big or too small. Our team has quality and integrity in their work and meet our high standards of expectation. We have over 30 years experience, OSHA training and certification. Angie's list Award winner since 2012.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We do Interior and exterior painting, paint cabinets and stairs, hang, finish, and texture drywall. For remodels, we can do the framing and/or move walls, (if not weight bearing walls) move cabinets, install doors, base and crown molding.

Services we don't offer

We do not do Electrical wiring, rewiring, carpet installation or flooring, nor plumbing. We do network with exceptional contracted businesses and owners for these services.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
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MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9141 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-100 of 141 reviews

Craig H.
09/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the work provided. Andy and crew were on time (actually early and waiting outside) each morning, and made sure everything was cleaned up at the end of the day also. Andy had great suggestions for some areas that we needed to figure out how to make the walls look as "clean" as we could in framing around some plumbing. Denny checked in each day to make sure everything was going well, and answer any questions I might have. Very happy with the work, and will likely use them again in the near future.
Description of Work: Provided Estimate and then did all framing for my basement of Approx 1000 Sq 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
$3,000

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks for acknowledging our efforts to provide quality work. This is what we strive for in all the phases of work we do. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future.

Barbra S.
09/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
I called and Dennie came out within 1 day and he gave us a quote less than what our insurance had quoted. He and his coworker came out within a week and performed the job noted above. It took them about 10-12 hours to complete and the job was done very well. They helped clean up and replaced items that were up on cabinets. Also helped put back furniture. I would certainly recommend his company and staff to my best friends and family. Job very well done.
Description of Work: Fixed nail pops, retextured ceiling, eradicated water damage stain, painted 2 coats on ceiling in 707 sq ft

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
$1,200

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks for letting me fit you in. With the change in my schedule, you were gracious in letting me come at a different time than originally planned. I enjoyed visiting with you and Barry. It was a pleasure doing business. Let us know if you have any other needs in the future. God's blessings!

rick R.
09/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Denny showed up on time and called before he left his house. He did an excellent job in repairing 4 spots on the ceiling of the kitchen. The work was done in under 2 hours. He made sure to set up his tarps so that there was no residual paint spatter on the cabinets or flooring. Denny was a pleasant individual and was easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend his services in the future
Description of Work: The provider repaired some ceiling issues in the 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
$94

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks for using our Deal on Angie's list. I was glad we were able to take care of everything in one trip since it took me an hour to travel there. The information you provided helped me to prepare for the job more efficiently making it easier to complete. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future. God's Blessings.

JEFF R.
09/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Exceptional experience!! Dennie came out and quoted me $1200 to repair water damage to my ceilings and a reasonable hourly rate to complete the odd drywall repairs around the house. He explained in detail the process that would occur and what I could expect. I was on a time crunch so he fit me in to do the major repairs. He came out as scheduled and setup plastic sheeting to repair the drywall and paint. When he was done for the day he would remove the plastic so it was like he hadn't been there. He was done on time and walked me through what he did and asked if I had any questions or concerns. A few days later he collected the balance on the job and again asked if I had any concerns. The big surprise was when he told me my balance was $214 less than expected. I asked him why it was lower and he said it took less time than what he originally quoted. Wow!! how often does that happen? Its been over three months since the job was done and the ceilings still look great! He also did a good job of matching the existing pattern on the ceilings. I will use him for the rest of my drywall needs and recommend him to anyone who will listen. Its hard to find someone who is pleasant to work with and good at his/her craft. Dennie has more than proven its not impossible. Thank you for your integrity, skill, and work ethic!
Description of Work: repaired ceiling in kitchen and 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
$986

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I look forward to doing business with you in the future. God's Blessings to you.

Ryan & Angela K.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Dennie and his crew did a great job with our drywall. We had a couple hiccups in scheduling, but all of that was worked out. The job turned out great and they are coming out for more work soon.
Description of Work: Drywall for an extensive kitchen/living room 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
$2,500

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. Thanks also for your understanding and flexibility with the scheduling. We are looking forward to continuing our work with you in the near future. God's Blessings!

Jeff U.
07/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
They did a great job and we were very pleased. The cost was under $1000 and I believe it included the materials and the labor.
Description of Work: We had a leak and they did drywall job for us. They also painted the ceiling because of the water leak.

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
$999

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks, [removed member name] ! It was a pleasure doing business with you. We look forward to working with you again in the future. God bless!

Jim J.
07/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Dennie and his team are unbelievably good. They came in and placed the drywall and had the majority of it muddled and taped in four hours. They came back two more times to finish mudding and taping. They did such a good job I did not even need to sand the drywall. They had it so tight all I needed to do was paint it. Oh, and by the way he left me his scaffolding to use when I painted the ceiling myself. The bottom line is that Dennie does what he says he's going to do and then some.
Description of Work: I had a three car garage that had a textured ceiling that was peeling. Rather than scrape it all off (which and others tried to do unsuccessfully) we had drywall placed over the top of the old drywall with a smooth texture and no texture.

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
$1,600

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
It was a pleasure servicing you! Thanks for your encouraging words of support. I'm glad to hear that you got the drywall painted right away, and the scaffolding was helpful. We look forward to doing more work for you in the future. God bless.

Edward M.
05/2014
1.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
I hired Denny based on the reviews on Angie's list and the fact that he based his company on christian beliefs but this was not the case once the work started. We negotiated a deal where he took $2,000 off his initial quote which was initially $28,000, most of the other companies I got quotes on were around $24,000 but I was going off the reviews on Angie's list that he was going to do an excellent job. I thought when I was hiring Denny that he would be out at our house every day doing the work and supervising his workers but he was rarely out at our house unless there was an issue which there were many. He subcontracted out the work to mexican workers which initially would have been fine if he would have been out at our house supervising them daily and his workers were skilled but they were not. I had several issues with the drywall hangers as far as them covering can lights and outlets and then the guys in the basement were urinating in my basement even though I had a porta potty right outside the house each day they were at my house, I told Denny about this and he came out to my house to "try" to clean up the mess and horrible smell, he should have fired them at that moment but he did not. Then another day I was outside in the back of my house and I saw another guy urinating on the side on my house and mentioned this to Denny. The guys in the basement did a horrible job hanging the drywall and the 1st and 2nd floors were not very good either. The guys hanging the drywall in the basement cut one of the HDMI cables in the wall and I told Denny about it and he was very unpleasant acting like since he took $2,000 off of his initial quote that he shouldn't have to pay to have it fixed and then after having to deal his with his attitude he finally agreed to pay to have it fixed. Also, Denny had to rent scaffolding to drywall our entry way which we obviously paid for, it was worked into the quote but he thought he would try to be nice and said that we could use it to paint those areas then when we were done take it a part and put it outside for the rental company to pick up so that's what we did but when the rental company got here there were a couple of small parts missing so Denny called me yelling at me saying it was my fault that it was missing and that the wasn't going to pay for it and I told him that we did not move it except for to take it a part and place it outside and it must have been his incompetent workers and finally even the guy that was picking up the scaffolding from the rental place said that it wasn't a big deal and that he wasn't going to charge him but again this is another example of how he acted towards me and my wife, very unpleasant and definitely not christian. Then the drywall finishers came in the house to start their work and their finish job was absolutely horrific, my wife and I have painted the whole house and we have had to repair several nail pops not just the usual because of settling, so far with the first and second floors and just starting in the basement I have fixed probably 40-50 nail pops and actually I had them use screws so that's even worse. Most of the drywall seams look horrible, you can either see the tape or the mud through the paint and be the way we used a very good primer before painting. Then the guys came in to texture the ceilings and left mud all over our floors, it took us days to clean off the floors before we could lay carpet or tile. Then are started smelling urine again in my basement and sure enough these guys were urinating in my basement again so I told Denny about it and of course he did nothing when he should have fired them. My wife and I has multiple times that we talked to Denny because all of the issues we were having with his subs and he would act irritated at us instead of dealing with the issues since we were paying him a lot of money and I can tell you he certainly did not act like a christian throughout our whole experience with him. We just started to paint the basement and the tape on the seams is pulling away in some areas from the drywall which he is trying to blame on the weather instead of taking responsibility for a horrible job his subs did. When you pay someone $26,000 to do a job, that person should stand behind it if they have any pride in the work they do instead of making up excuses and there should be some kind of warranty but Denny does not offer one, most competing companies offer a year to come back for free and make repairs. We trusted Denny with our dream house and drywall is a very important aesthetic aspect of a home but Denny let us down and let us down big with great regret in ever hiring him in the first place. I would not hire Denny and wish I had never been through that experience, my wife and I will be repairing their drywall mess for the rest of this year.
Description of Work: They hung all drywall, textured ceilings and finished all drywall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$26,000

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thank you for sharing your concerns and feelings. Building your dream home is a huge undertaking for anyone. The fact that you were the general contractors for the job must have made it even more stressful for you. I have no doubts that you had extremely high expectations for anyone who worked on your home. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet the “perfection” you demanded. We did our best to address each and every concern you had. Based on some of the information shared, I do feel the need to clarify some of your frustrations and accusations. First, you mention the price several times. For the size of your house and the amount of work required, this was a fair price. I do not advertise that I am the cheapest or the highest. It was fair. Regardless of price, my company strives to give the best quality possible under the conditions provided. Secondly, as the owner of the company, I am not able to be on every job 100% of the time. This depends greatly on how many other jobs are in progress and/or how large/small the various jobs are; how many days are involved, etc... I am sure as a home owner; you too found it difficult to have either yourself or your wife on the premises 100% of the time any of the various trade workers were there. This would be the reason for us not physically “seeing” each other. Therefore, you may not have been aware of who and when certain workers were present. Perhaps you were not aware of the fact that I was there every day except for the day I was in surgery. I did however come out the very NEXT day. Thus, having the assumption that I was only there if there was an issue is false and misleading. When there was an issue, I generally was there within 30 minutes of notification. Most of the issues, not all, were due to bad framing, not bad hanging of the sheetrock. In fact, I recall a time when you accused me of not hanging a column. Yet, after looking more closely at the framing, I showed you how this was not even framed for a column and therefore could not be hung. At which time, you agreed with this analysis. My hangers did cover up one can light, which we fixed prior to any finishers coming on the job. I do not recall any outlets. They also did nick a cable wire with a screw, which I offered to pay for a replacement wire without any talk of a “discount” in my price to my recollection. If offering to pay for the damage was unpleasant, than I’m not sure what you would consider to be “nice.” I also feel the need to address the inconsiderate worker who urinated in the basement sump pump. After I was made aware of his action, that particular worker NEVER stepped foot again on your premises, or any other job of ours, for that matter. I totally agree that it was unacceptable and should not be tolerated. I did clean up the best I could under the conditions provided. Most homes, not all, have running water by the time finishers are on the job. Thus, the longer there was no running water to the house, the longer the smell was still present. I apologized for this man’s actions, but beyond kicking him off the job and doing my best to clean up, I’m not sure what else I could have done. We were never called again regarding anyone outside the home urinating. Perhaps you have us confused with another trade worker. Next, the issue of the scaffolding; the scaffolding was part of the bid. I did allow you to keep this; because it was clear you had no way of getting up there to paint…nor did the electricians have any way to hang the chandelier. Seeing as how it was already there, it seemed appropriate to allow you to keep it longer to complete these jobs. Yes, I was upset about the missing piece. At this point, I was feeling your frustrations of being the general contractors, and I was also feeling that no matter what I did, it would never be good enough…I was unable to satisfy you. Fourth, you did not complain about my finishers until you began painting. At which time I came and fixed numerous nail pops and even other areas you did not see initially. In fact, I even fixed areas in all the baths where counter tops had not been installed and/or measured correctly. These were issues that were not created by any of my workers, but which I fixed at no extra charge. As far as the floors, we came out the very next day and cleaned it to your specs. Technically, the floors were cleaned twice; Once by the workers on their own, and once per your standards. We were given the impression you were happy and satisfied. I would also like to state that I DID agree to come back and take a look at the most recent issues you said were in the basement. I would be able to be there within 4 days due to our busy schedule. Your wife agreed to this. I asked her if you had primed the basement. She said, “We are doing it now.” This would be why she was just now seeing any problems. The basement had not been primed since September of 2013 when we finished. When you informed me you were painting the house yourselves to save money, I informed you to be sure to prime ALL the drywall as quickly as possible. New drywall requires at least a primer or flat paint be put on as quickly after the work is finished as possible. This prevents shrinkage and popping. She later sent me a text saying to NOT come over …that you would handle it yourselves. Finally, you repeatedly stated that you felt we were not Christian in our dealings. I am unclear as to what you mean or define as Christian. If you feel a Christian should be perfect, then I will be unable to meet that standard. Being a Christian does not mean that one is perfect. I will be the first to admit that I am far from perfect. …but then again…who is? (No one that I know) Therefore, we strive to do our best, forgive, and reconcile if possible. We are however, forgiven by grace. We live our lives with the assurance in the hope that lies in Jesus’ death and resurrection. I will say with complete confidence that you never heard me use the Lord’s name in vain, or any other foul language. I may have raised my voice in frustration, but if you ask any of the other workers on the job, they would not consider it “yelling and screaming.” I lent you my own personal scaffolding (not anything rented) for about a month after my portion was completed, to assist you with painting the high areas. I set up your airless and even taught you how to use it, all of which I did for no extra fees. When homeowners try to be the general contractor with no formal training, it is sure to be an overwhelming and horribly frustrating experience. I have yet to meet a homeowner with enough guts to build their dream home without the guidance of a licensed general contractor. The process is difficult enough without the added frustrations of the everyday common headaches and mishaps of construction in general. I am sorry that this was a bad experience for you, and will be praying that you find peace.

Joseph V.
04/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
These guys did an incredible job and finished ahead of schedule too. I am not the most trusting person and I trusted them to have a key to our house. They are great people who do great work at a great price. Will use and recommend them for every job they can do in the future.
Description of Work: Finished a storage room. Drywall/trim/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
$3,350

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Dear [member name removed], Thanks for kind words and vote of confidence. You had a difficult job in changing the stained base to a paint grade. It was a bit more work than I anticipated, but I'm glad you were happy with the results. We forward to working with you in the future.

Bob F.
04/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Dennie and his partner were punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable of the situation. They were honest in their assessment and did not propose any unnecessary work. They were not pushy, and they did the job without distraction. This team was A+ in every way you would want a contractor coming into your home to be. I will have no hesitations with recommending their services.
Description of Work: They patched drywall in our garage, textured and painted affected walls.

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
$1,300

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thank you both for your kind words. Although the weather wasn't cooperative, and it took longer than anticipated, your patience and understanding is appreciated. Thanks again. We hope to do more work for you in the future.

Gena V.
04/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We are DIYers completing a bathroom remodel. After hanging the drywall we realized we did not have the expertise to do the finish work. F I S H was able to quickly work us into their schedule so that we could complete our remodel in the time period we hoped. Andy completed the drywall work and he was very courteous and professional. We will hire F I S H again.
Description of Work: Finished taping, mudding and texturing drywall for small bathroom 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
$180

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
We are happy to hear that Andy was able to take care of you and fit you in. This is not always the case, but we do our best to accommodate. Thanks for the kind words. We look forward to working with you again.

Rebecca S.
04/2014
5.0
closet systems, drywall, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters
  + 3 more
Excellently! Note that while they are located in the Noblesville area, they were willing to come to Brownsburg to provide a free quote and complete the work. Please see additional information above.
Description of Work: First, they are extremely service focused -- Christian values. I cannot communicate that enough! Dennie and Andy arrived when they said they would and explained everything. Their work was of the highest quality and completed efficiently. They even came when we received a considerable snow. They added a full-length wall in my "craft room" to create a closet. Shelving was added to my specifications. Closet doors were painted added. They painted the entire room as well as the interior of the closet, both walls and trim. Why they are not yet among Angie's List's vendors is a mystery to me!

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

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
You were great to work with during all phases of the job. Thanks for your understanding in some of the tight places and issues we had to work around. Looking forward to working with you again. Your words are very encouraging...although I was wondering about the D in professionalism. It seems to conflict with your review. Please let us know what we can do to improve our professionalism. Thanks again.

Scott R.
03/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
These guy are great. They showed up when they said they would and were very professional. I would certainly use FISH again and would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Dennie and Andy repaired the following: Crack in drywall Installed missing piece of drywall in basement Fixed board in basement that had been destroyed by our dog Repaired nail pop-outs throughout the 2nd story

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
$325

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
It was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks for your encouraging words. It makes me feel good when someone else said a job couldn't be done, and I was not only able to complete it, but have a satisfied customer as well. Thanks you again. We look forward to working with you again. Dennie

Stephen S.
02/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
  + -1 more
Very prompt, courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Finished room 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

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks for your business. It was a pleasure. Let us know if we can service you in the future. God bless.

Janice M.
02/2014
4.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The team was quick and worked within our schedule. They were polite and cleaned after each stage in the process. There were a few flaws, but this was expected and easily repaired.
Description of Work: Drywall ceiling and walls in a family room (13x20)

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Dear [remove member name], Thanks for your business. You seemed very satisfied at the completion of the job. We strive to give the best quality work, so I'm not sure I understand the B rating in quality. But I also realize there is no perfect job or person. :-) Thanks again for your business. It was a pleasure. We look forward to working with you again.

Barry Y.
01/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
How my gosh! Where do I begin?! I called and left a voice message for this company to call me back so I can set up an estimate date. Dennie called me not long after and said he could come out on Sunday afternoon to give us a quote. He came out, gave us the quote. It was very reasonable. He explained in detail all the work that needed to be done, approx. how much materials would cost, etc... We had a plumber coming out on Wednesday to pre-plumb the garage for a water conditioner. The plumber needed to cut into the existing drywall. We explained that to Dennie and Dennie said he could come out on Wednesday evening to patch the hole around the pipes and then be out on Saturday to finish insulating and drywall the garage. When he showed up Wednesday, he and his foreman were ready to complete the job that day! We hadn't even finished taking shelves off the walls but Dennie and his foreman (please forgive me, I forgot your name) did it for us. The job was completed in 4 hours and it looks great! Dennie and his foreman are very gracious, kind and God Serving men. I am so glad I chose them. I will definitely use them in the future if we need drywall or painting done.
Description of Work: Hung drywall in our partially finished 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
$500

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
It's always a pleasure to work for others who appreciate good workers. Andy IS an asset to our business, and we are thankful for him. We look forward to doing more work for you. Thanks for all your kind words. God bless!

Joshua K.
01/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
This is a great company to work with. Everyone is extremely nice and easy going. They walked me through all of the steps of the project, and even came up with ways to save me money. They finished the project on time, and kept the mess to an absolute minimum. I would highly recommend FISH, and will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: FISH finished the drywall in my garage (taping, mud, and some sanding), and they also applied primer.

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
$1,525

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
We look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks for your encouraging words. God Bless!

charles H.
12/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
These guys were great! They provided very prompt, excellent service. The work they did was beautiful.
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
$1,500

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
We are glad we could service you. Thanks for your kind comments and encouragement. God's blessings to you.

Ryan G.
11/2013
4.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
We went with FISH because of their excellent reviews on Angie's List. Denny came and met with me and we discussed the project and he notified me that he would be having neck surgery around the time we were looking to get this done. I said that wouldn't be a problem as we weren't in a super big hurry and were flexible about letting people in to work. We agreed upon the scope of the project, the price, and put half down. Andy was the main worker and overall he did a great job. Very personable, he had a LOOOOONG drive to get to our house so the time he was arriving onsite wasn't consistent but that's not that big of a deal. He worked very hard at "squaring" up the walls as our basement foundation wasn't square to begin with. Andy had some creative ideas on how to work around several issues in our basement and we walked through them and with great detail. I agreed with his approach and we put those into the project. Andy worked quickly and was making good progress however there were some days he just wouldn't show up. While that's not a huge deal to me when I'm working from home, I'm usually not at home, so I could leave the back door open in the morning and nobody would have shown up to work. This prompted a call to the owner, Denny, asking what was up. Andy told me he would be there on a certain day, and he wouldn't show up. Turns out Andy was double-booked for the day and didn't make it to our place. Not really acceptable in my book, as there was no communication regarding this, which would have made ALL of the difference in the world. Denny finally apologized after a fairly strange discussion about communication and expectations. So, the project gets back on track and Andy is showing up regularly and working to get this done. Everything is going great until we do the final walk through and the painting was awful. The basement was sort of dark (electrician is doing lights next so the lighting isn't great) and it looked like my 2 year old painted some spots. I was a painter for 10 years, I've painted schools, houses, my own houses, etc. I know good paint and painting when I see it. I also know the opposite of that. I went around and put post-it notes everywhere there were issues and ended up putting around 50-60 notes up on the walls, many of them with multiple issues. This then warranted another talk with Denny about this project. He was very apologetic and wanted to make it right. So I told him to be at my house bright and early and I would be happy to show him the issues. He couldn't make it but Andy showed up. We went through the issues, from poorly painted door frames, to "non-square" joints, and strange drywall mud air bubbles, to dirty rollers and etc, etc. He agreed 100% with my assessment and vowed to make it good. I told Denny that they had until I got home at 4:30 to make everything good and I would be happy to cut them a check. I arrived home at 4:30 and we did a final walk through and I was impressed with how they had fixed everything up. I've since found a few small things however they worked hard to make sure their errors were fixed and I was happy. I wrote them a check for the difference and we called it a day. Looking back on the project here are some things they could have done better. 1) Communicate. Bottom line, if you're having issues let the customer know. I didn't like leaving my house open all day when nobody was coming. 2) Thoroughness of the project scope. I was quoted 3 doors for the basement. Nowhere on any piece of paper did they mention the doors wouldn't come with knobs. I kind of assumed doors came with knobs like cars come with tires. So I have to get knobs and put them on myself. To be fair they did tell me that if I got knobs they would put them on however that was on the last day and I didn't have time to go get them. 3) Their painter screwed them. Painters have two jobs. 1) To paint, but more importantly 2) They have to fix the dents, and knicks in the drywall that happens through the project. The gentleman they used did not do that and it ended up making things harder and costing them more money in labor and paint than was necessary. Overall I'm happy with the job, the finished product is good. The journey to get there was a bit more painful than I liked, however we did make it in one piece.
Description of Work: Framed, drywalled, and painted downstairs previously unfinished basement.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
[removed member name] We appreciate your comments and suggestions. Considering the circumstances under which we were trying to complete the work, we are glad you are satisfied overall. It does appear though that you don't appreciate all the extra care that was taken to ensure that the job was done to your satisfaction; like the squaring up of the improper framing, painting with improper lighting per your instructions (you requested the painting be completed prior to all the lights being installed) painting the stairwell completely, framing around the block wall, and other small items...all of which were not in the original bid. At the time we started this job, you had been informed that Dennie was finishing up 2 of 3 surgeries involving his cervical spine, and Andy was finishing up other jobs already underway. You stated you were not in that big of a hurry. For this reason, we agreed to take on your request. Under normal circumstances, this would not have been an issue. We have taken on 2-3 basements at a time before and completed them with no problems, but due to Dennie being unable to work, we were hesitant to take on your job from the beginning. Granted, there is always room for improvement. We apologize for not doing a better job of communication, and we will certainly continue to work on this. We always strive to do our best, and although the "journey was rocky," it appears we did complete the job to your satisfaction. Blessings to you and your family.

Roberta R.
10/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
They were excellent from start to finish! They had a real job on their hands, We had some walls that were in pretty bad shape. This was a two story foyer, The wall adjoining the staircase going up to the second floor was wavy and had large drywall lines. The opposite wall had problems as well. We had just had this repaired from another company and although it looked somewhat better, it still looked really bad, We called FISH and Denny and Andy knew where the problem was and why the other job looked so bad and they knew exactly how to fix the problem! The walls are absolutely perfect! The drywall crew was excellent, the walls are perfect. The painters did an excellent job as well. The walls look absolutely beautiful, no paint lines, no drywall lines. Just beautiful walls. It looks like brand new drywall. This team is very talented, they pay attention to detail, clean up after finishing and were very wonderful to work with. If you want a perfect job call FISH.
Description of Work: repaired drywall, painted

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Your words are very kind and gracious! Thanks! Your job was a bit more challenging, but certainly not impossible. We too are thankful for your understanding and patience with everything. Andy is a great superintendent who reflects our concern and passion for quality service and integrity. Quality work sometimes takes more time and effort, but it's always worth it in the end. Thanks again, it was a pleasure doing business with you. Please don't hesitate to call if you need our services in the future. God Bless!

JOEL & ANGIE B.
07/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were very professional. They called back and arrived when they said they were going to. It was a Saturday and they called back during business hours, and agreed to come out, look and do the quote. They were very courteous and professional when they arrived and did what they needed to do. The bid was a little high but it was because they are pretty far away from us and the job is pretty small, and that is why I think it was high. They were really good about being on time. I would probably not have them out again, it is strictly because of their location, and it has no reflection on them whatsoever. We are in Greensville and they are in Noblesville but it didn’t even dawn on me when we talked.
Description of Work: We got an estimate from F I S H Painting & Drywall for interior painting and dry walling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
We appreciate your comments. Sometimes gas expenses are figured into the estimates for drywall work, because of the amount of trips needed to complete the job, and also knowing that it will be an added expense for my workers. We try to keep our prices fair and competitive. It's good to get feedback so we know where we stand.

Judy and Peter B.
07/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Dennie was very prompt in giving us an estimate, was VERY flexible and understanding with our changing schedule and scope of the project, and kept us informed of the progress and the associated costs once it was started as it was bid on an hourly basis. He and Andy worked diligently every day to see the project finished as quickly as possible and, while doing quality work, took measures to save us as much time and money as possible. They were a pleasure to have in our home and were very respectful of our time and accommodating our needs.
Description of Work: Installed drywall where bulkheads and car siding had been removed, repaired several holes from light fixtures, repaired several damaged areas, prepared all work for painting, skim coated and textured kitchen ceiling, painted kitchen and family room ceilings.

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
$1,500

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks so much for your review! We enjoyed getting to know you and working with you. Please call us if you have any future needs. Blessings!

Jeff U.
06/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
I would highly reccommend FISH painting and drywall. We hired them to do repairs resulting from a plumbing leak. They were personable, professional and worked in a timely fashion. FISH held their work to a very high standard of quality. We felt there was a sense of trustworthiness in them that made us feel comfortable having them in our home.
Description of Work: Repaired drywall and painted to match existing paint.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks for the kind words! You had one tough spot to get to, and I'm thankful it meets your satisfaction. Thanks also for your patience with the scheduling issue, because this is a busy time of year for us. We hope we are able to service you if you have any future needs.

Brian C.
04/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Dennie and his team were a pleasure to work with. Their quote was much lower than others that I received. They did use subcontractors for the labor, but they assured me that they were very picky in who they used. The subcontractors did an excellent job as promised and cleaned up after their work. Dennie also checked in on the work several times and put his own finishing touches on the mudding. The initial quote turned out to be slightly low because of a miscalculation in the number of sheets of drywall needed. Dennie offered to absorb that cost because it was his mistake, however, I didn't mind paying for the extra drywall because they did a great job, and the total with the extra drywall was stil far less than other quotes I received. Dennie did not alter labor charges from the initial quote I received, and he absorbed any loses he would have incurred there. Overall I am very satisfied with the finished product, and really enjoyed working with Dennie and his team. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Had them hang tape and mud drywall in a large attic that's being converted to an office.

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
$2,600

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks! I really enjoyed working with you too. I look forward to working with you in the future to finish up your office when you're ready. Thank you for your help in our material costs...very generous, since it was our oversight!

Barbara T.
03/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Found them on Angie's list. Called them. They came, looked at the job, told me the hourly rate, showed up, did the work, got paid and everyone is happy. Good work. Cleaned up. It was worth it.
Description of Work: Hang and finished 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
$700

Response from F I S H Painting & Drywall
Thanks! It was a pleasure working with you and your husband. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact information

P.O. Box 47594, Indianapolis, IN 46247

http://fishpaintinganddrywall.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Basement Remodeling,
Doors,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Insulation,
Closets,
Water & Smoke Damage

FAQ

F I S H Painting & Drywall is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

F I S H Painting & Drywall accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, F I S H Painting & Drywall offers free project estimates.
Yes, F I S H Painting & Drywall offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, F I S H Painting & Drywall offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, F I S H Painting & Drywall offers emergency services.
No, F I S H Painting & Drywall does not offer warranties.
F I S H Painting & Drywall offers the following services: We do Interior and exterior painting, paint cabinets and stairs, hang, finish, and texture drywall. For remodels, we can do the framing and/or move walls, (if not weight bearing walls) move cabinets, install doors, base and crown molding.
We do not do Electrical wiring, rewiring, carpet installation or flooring, nor plumbing. We do network with exceptional contracted businesses and owners for these services.

Contact information

P.O. Box 47594, Indianapolis, IN 46247

http://fishpaintinganddrywall.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed