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REAMES DRYWALL CO INC

Drywall, Plaster, Interior Painting

About us

Drywall and plaster repair is our specialty. We have been serving Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas since 1962. Our crew of experienced, highly qualified employees take great care in your home and complete the job as quickly as possible. We also do new construction drywall installation as well as basements, additions and remodeling.

Business highlights

62 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Plaster repair. Dryall repair and installation. Residential and light commercial. Specialty plaster repair including cornices, moldings and trims.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.777 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
13%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 77 reviews

Jonathan S.
06/2018
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Reames did a great job. Friendly, on-time, communicates well. They were not able to quote the project right away, but clearly communicated when they could. Called to complete work early when another job finished ahead of schedule. Arrived on-time and cleaned up to my satisfaction. Overall Project was done well. At several points, checked with myself or my wife if we were satisfied with what was being done. I was very satisfied and would use Reames again.
Description of Work: Textured ceiling repair in kitchen and finishing a 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

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
thank you!

Mike G.
05/2018
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
He did an excellent job. He cleaned everything up when he was each day. Will definitely use him in the future.
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
$500

Kevin S.
05/2017
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
It went great, response time from quote to work being done was very quick . Job was completed on time and looked great . This was the second time I have used Reames and plan to call them for a bathroom remodel in the fall. They just completed identical work for family member which also turned out very well in May 2017.
Description of Work: We brought in Reames to mud and tape get our remodeled basement ready to paint.

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

Gary F.
03/2017
3.0
plastering
  + -1 more
I had him repair a ceiling with some old texture and wanted him to match it as instructed. He did good on one part (the wall part of a "tray"? ceiling, but the ceiling itself was no where close matching the rest of the ceiling. it looked bad and oviously like it had been patched. texture was not even close.
Description of Work: Partial plaster ceiling repair after roof leak.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


TED T.
02/2017
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They didn't get back to me for a week. Then they made it seem like they were going to come to my home for an estimate. They never came. I called them back. They told me they were too busy and to try and call back in a week or so. Totally unprofessional.
Description of Work: Drywall repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Jordan R.
09/2016
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Didn't even get started due to the lack of effort.
Description of Work: Asked Mr. Reams if he would come give a quote after 6pm and said NO we go fishing after 6pm. Then asked about coming in the morning and the man doesnt get up until 8am. What a rough life he must have. I cant imagine im the only person that needs things done later in the day. Not to mention im not letting strangers in my house when im not home. First impressions are everything and this was mine. I would NOT RECOMMEND this idiot to anyone.

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

$0.01

Brian M.
03/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
After an initial contact using Angie's List process, I was contacted by the vender and a convenient visit date and time was arranged. This happened with in a week of contact. The repair team looked at the damage and arranged to return within 24 hours to make the necessary repair. Nearly 40 years of experience shows in the work completed. I am completely satisfied with the quality and price. I highly recommend Reames Drywall.
Description of Work: Bedroom ceiling was repaired. The damaged was removed and replaced. Quality products were used.

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

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
Thank you for the review!

Eric B.
01/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Larry Reames was fantastic. Came out to quote very quickly after phone call, scheduled our repairs quickly as well. And when he was in our home he did a great job of patching three separate drywall areas of our home that had been damaged by water. I'd highly recommend Reames Drywall to anyone in the area.
Description of Work: Repaired drywall damaged by water leaks

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

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
Thank you so much for posting a review!

Jessica W.
07/2015
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Larry repaired our spots that needed repair in a fast and professional manner! The wall looks as good as new for a very reasonable price. Overall great experience!
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

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
Thank you for posting a review!

Dave C.
07/2015
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
NEVER do business with Reames Drywall and Ed VanderHoff! Yesterday when I called to get the work done that one of his workers quoted me Ed VanderHoff said he has too much work now and he has 6 guys he's running. The quote to my husband and myself was given to us on June 24 and it's now only July 16. I told Ed VanderHoff (when I could get a word in) that we have been very busy and my mother in law suffered a stroke so we didn't get back to them sooner and Ed VanderHoff said to me "too bad, my sister died too....big deal". Really, he said that to me. We are also filing a complaint with the BBB. Ed VanderHoff kept bragging to me about how he worked the business for years and that he decides what work he'll do, even after someone (Mark) came to our home and gave us a quote. I could not believe how nasty his words were to me, being a "so called" business man and I handed the phone to my husband. He treated my husband in the same way and told my husband to tell me to stop talking in the background and he didn't care that they gave us a quote, he wasn't doing the job. Ed VanderHoff's word is not to be trusted in this case we would assume? . You can't be sure if this company gives you a quote they will honor it much less honor the work they would do. They didn't with us. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect and Ed VanderHoff apparently assumes he is above that. He should not even be answering the phones, in our opinion. Mark who came out was such a nice guy. Mark and I had a great discussion of what he would do and how he would do it. At that time we were planning to go with Reames. We never expected this kind of treatment just calling back on a quote to get it scheduled. Terrible customer service and bad manners. We then went on Google and put in Reames Drywall and read some reviews and found that other customers encountered rudeness when they called this company and didn't go with them. It's especially disappointing and hurtful because as I said this was the first company I called since I became a member of Angie's list (not that Angie's list is to blame) and it was a nightmare talking with Ed VanderHoff. He seemed to me and my husband as very confused and angry, and probably shouldn't be allowed to answer the phone when talking with customers.. Since then, we have found another drywall person, not from Angie's list. He is starting work on Monday and very nice and respectful. I am glad that my husband and I have a place to voice what happened to us, so others don't have to go through it. Service was obviously not performed. We are so blessed that we DID NOT go with this company.
Description of Work: I spoke to a fella named Mark the first time I called and he came out and gave us a Quote to fix some drywall. When I called back 3 weeks after the quote (we were on vacation and had some family problems) a fella named Ed VanderHoff answered the phone. I told him I had a quote and wanted to set up an appointment to have the work done. Immediately he was rude and disrespectful to me. He said I had the quote 3 weeks and now I'm calling? I thought he was kidding at first until I realized he was not. My husband was listening to the whole conversation. I told Ed VanderHoff that we could do this in July or August. He said I told him it had to be in July, which I never did. He said "I'm not doing your job"...and I asked him why and he said "because I don't have to". What kind of business runs like this? As I was talking to him he said to me "Stop talking" and I will speak, meaning him. I almost hung the phone up on him. This was the first company I called after becoming a new member of Angie's List and then I get this crabby, rude guy? And he's on the top of Angie's list? How does that happen. I have worked in the service industry most of my life, and I never have come across such an arrogant, disrespectful, argumentative business person like Ed VanderHoff in my entire career. Ed VanderHoff accused me of wanting to wait until July to do the work and now that I'm calling him in "July", he doesn't want to do it. What a way to run a business. Angie's list should take him off their site for his unprofessional behavior to a customer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$375

samuel A.
05/2015
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
Bill Reames gave estimate and assessment. We went with his qoute and recommendations. Work went fairly quick and not to.messy.
Description of Work: Installed drywall on kitchen ceiling over plaster that was beyond 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
$650

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
Thank you so much for posting a review of our service.

Julie L.
12/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We had an entire addition drywalled and some additional work in the existing house. They were prompt, polite, and did a great job. We were amazed at how quickly they did such a big job. They were very dependable and professional! Thank you so much for the great work!
Description of Work: Drywall done in 750 square foot addition. Absolutely fabulous!

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

angela P.
10/2014
4.0
drywall
  + -1 more
These guys are a little old school but did a nice job. They forgot to call me with the estimate but eventually found it after I called. They were the cheapest.
Description of Work: Ice dam damage repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

William C.
07/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They had great reviews and gave us the best quote. They were a great crew and fit us in during a busy stretch for them. There were a couple of times they thought they'd be out earlier than they were, but had some situations come up where they needed to tend to something that put them back an hour or so. This was not at all a big deal and didn't set us back. They accidentally textured the ceiling, but immediately owned up to it as their bad and fixed it. There are a couple of spots on the ceiling that are noticeable if you get REAL close. Ultimately, they did a great job and would use them again in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Drywall whole ceiling in an unfinished basement and whole bathroom. Redid poorly seamed work by previous owner on basement walls.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Anna S.
06/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They were good. They were on time and the best place that we found.
Description of Work: I've used Reames Drywall Co Inc services.

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
$950

Tina B.
06/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They ended up coming on a saturday, and that worked best for us. There were many surprises, so it took longer than anticipated. Overall, I'm very happy. The pattern on the ceiling blends well with the original. I'm extremely glad I chose a company with lots of experience and raving reviews considering the unexpected mess found after removing the old drywall. Came back a couple days later to sand the surrounding walls. Always taped up a plastic wall/barrier to keep dust to a minimum. Did a great job cleaning up after himself!
Description of Work: Replaced drywall on ceiling due to leak. Also added extra insulation per my request. Insurance covered the replacement (after our deductible)

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
$800

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
Thanks for the review (removed member name)!

Kevin S.
04/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Very professional through the whole process,from quote to completion of the job,easy to talk to and really explained the scope of work very well.Would use Reames Drywall again
Description of Work: Repair water damage,replace damaged drywall,skim coat bathroom 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
$950

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
Thanks for your business and the great review [member name removed]!

Brian G.
03/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Met my urgent time frame. Did a great job. Ready for paint. Cleaned up adequately. Had the best price out of three quotes.
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
$600

Response from REAMES DRYWALL CO INC
[member name removed], thanks for taking the time to send a review. It's customers like you who help keep our small, family-owned business rolling along every day!

Jeffrey H.
12/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They were very professional, very fast and very clean. If I didn't see that more had been done on the walls, I wouldn't have know that they were there... very clean. they delivered exactly as promised on price, work and schedule.
Description of Work: Drywalled a basement bedroom/closet.

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
$450

Tim O.
11/2013
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
It went great. They did most of the work on a Monday and then came back two days later to sand and clean-up. The ceiling looks great and the wall is much better off. They were on time, very professional, and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Installed a drywall ceiling in our basement and patched a hole in one of our basement 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
$1,000

Ruth M.
11/2013
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
They fixed our ceiling which was damaged by rain. It was substantial damage and it now looks as good as new. We are very pleased with our service!
Description of 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
$400

Tod M.
10/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Larry Reames did all the work in approx. 3 days. Required 2 layers of mud, then skimmed smooth. The original drywall had been covered by a very bad quality 'stucco' look. He built a drywall box to enclose some drainpipes that were in plain sight. He redid the finish on the ceiling of our large closet. We are trying to sell the house and the basement had been a sticking point. He did a very good job and the basement now looks wonderful.
Description of Work: "Skimmed" all the walls in the (large) basement, redid a portion of the ceiling. Added some 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
$2,000

Barbara G.
07/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I called Reames Drywall at 7:45 A.M. and they answered and had one of their team at my home at 8:30 A.M. that same morning to bid the job. They called with a price the following morning and began the job the next morning after that. He spent about 8 hours the first day and completed the sanding and cleanup within 2 hours on the second day. I had hung the drywall myself and there were plenty of imperfections. Reames finished it so that it made me look good! The hole they repaired had a textured finish which they matched to a tee. They were very professional and laid down plastic on the floors and kept the dust to a minimum and cleaned up very well. I will definitely use them again in the future. The only reason that I rated them a "B" on price was that it seemed a bit high, but you get what you pay for and I got top quality.
Description of Work: Finished (tape, spackled and sanded) the drywall in the new bathroom in our walkout basement., and repaired a large hole in the drywall in the family room.

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
$575

Margaret E.
05/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The job went very well overall from initial phone call to clean up after the job. See above for details.
Description of Work: My very large textured kitchen-dining area-family room ceiling had had several leaks from bathrooms above which we had patched 3 times by two different companies and repainted. The last time, the patching looked very obvious, so we decided to have the whole ceiling redone, allowing us to take the texturing out at the same time (I like the look of a smooth ceiling better than textured). I used Angie's List to find a drywaller and got two estimates from A-rated contractors. Both were very prompt in coming to give me their recommendations and estimates, but I chose Reames because they were at the top of the list and came in $500 below the other estimate. They also honored a 5% discount coupon offered on Angie's List. They started the job the same week I accepted their estimate and finished the job in a day and a half. We moved the majority of the furniture and other items out of the room, but they covered everything left (including the floors and entries), scraped the ceiling, put three coats of drywall mud on the first day and sanded the whole ceiling the second day. They removed all of the coverings and swept most of the dust up before they left. I haven't had the ceiling repainted yet, but it looks much better and is smooth and ready for 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
$950

Robin C.
03/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Did an outstanding job! Quick response. Completed the job in minimal time. Completely cleaned everything up afterward. Had the job done before other companies even returned our initial call.
Description of Work: Removed loose plaster and repaired area and matched texture perfectly on bedroom 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
$200

Contact information

619 COLLEGE AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503


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
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Service Categories

Drywall,
Plaster,
Interior Painting

FAQ

REAMES DRYWALL CO INC is currently rated 4.7 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

REAMES DRYWALL CO INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, REAMES DRYWALL CO INC offers free project estimates.
No, REAMES DRYWALL CO INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, REAMES DRYWALL CO INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, REAMES DRYWALL CO INC does not offer emergency services.
No, REAMES DRYWALL CO INC does not offer warranties.
REAMES DRYWALL CO INC offers the following services: Plaster repair. Dryall repair and installation. Residential and light commercial. Specialty plaster repair including cornices, moldings and trims.

Contact information

619 COLLEGE AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503


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