Golden Home Improvement is the answer to your home repair and remodeling problems! Much more than mere handymen, we are experts at drywall repair, tile and backsplashes, bathroom remodeling, and much more. We have been providing Angie's List customers with quality service for over 20 years. We will treat you and your home with care and respect. We have skills and training beyond the average home improvement companies. Call and let us put them to work for you! Come and see our website for more info.
Business highlights
40 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Services we offer
Anything to do with drywall : Popcorn ceiling removal, Crack and hole repairs, Drywall Texturing, or Water damage. All types of handyman services: Toilet repair and Installation, Faucet and sink installation, custom tile and backsplashes, and ceiling fan/light fixture installation. Although our main area of expertise is Bathroom Remodeling, we can do it all! Don't see it listed? Just ask.
Services we don't offer
Landscaping, garbage or trash removal, entire fence installation, roofing, NO WINDOW SCREENS or PATIO SCREENS, pouring concrete for patios or driveways, appliance repair
They did a great job. Would highly recommend to anyone. The walls look great and they helped me with some misc. projects I could not do myself. Planning on using them for another job in the fall.
Description of Work: Repair water damage and paint walls, replace light bulbs in high ceiling lights and fix loose wire in garage door opener
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Scott S.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Was punctual, work was done very professionally and properly cleaned up. Chris made sure I was happy before I left. It was a no drama process and liked the fact that the guy I spoke with on the phone is the guy that came to do the work. I plan on having him out again very soon if his schedule permits.
Description of Work: About 3 years ago, I had him put up some new drywall after my plumber installed a different shower. I am going to call tomorrow again to schedule some more work. I would like to shed some insight on the very few negative grades listed in the reviews. I notices most people complaints were regarding the lack of free quotes. I have a different perspective on this. Chris has a small business and probably the best prices because of the way he works. There are no middle men or sales staff to drive up the price and nothing to get lost in translation between a sales department and an work crew. You deal directly with Chris. When you are ready for work to be done, you them call him out. I realize that some people may have trust issues commiting to work without having a quote, but I can tell you from my experience and and a person I know that has used him, that he usually is the least expensive and most honest. You can waste time on getting alot of quotes, but personally I'd rather deal with the person doing the work and not pay the overhead for people that arent doing the work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Response from Golden Home Improvement
Thank you very much for the kind review. I couldn't have explained it better myself. There is no such thing as a "free" lunch or even a free estimate. You end up paying for that "free" estimate in higher prices or poorer quality! No company can continue operating by giving out nothing but free estimates. They have to make up that lost time somehow. Think about it.
Marcia B.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
It went very well. He came in repaired the cracks in the drywall, reminded me to wait to paint it until it was completely dry, clean up the mess and left. It all went very smoothly.
Description of Work: The service provider repaired several cracks in the drywall of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
James M.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Went great. Def would recommend.
Description of Work: Repaired ceiling. Did a fantastic job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Martha S.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Chris sent his partner Don who arrived promptly at the preset time. Don worked very quickly and efficiently and clearly answered all my questions. I was amazed at the quality and quantity of his work. I plan on calling on him again in the future for our next project.
Description of Work: Taping, bedding and adding new texture to match existing texture on new and old drywall as a part of a major kitchen remodeling prior to installation of new cabinets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
bill B.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
We have worked with Drywall Repair Specialists in 2 homes over the past 10 years, ironically we were not aware that we utilized Chris 10 years ago and connected the dots through conversation. We are very pleased with the high quality work and will request that Chris work on future projects. You get what you pay for, we are pleased.
Description of Work: Repaired ceiling and drywall cracks and re-textured living room walls
Rating Category
Rating 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
Randy V.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
They had low price. It was punctual and quick. I would give A on every category.
Description of Work: They repaired a ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
ANGELA & RANDALL H.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
I am so pleased to get such quality service at a reasonable price. Chris and his co-worker, Dan, have come out 3 times in the past week and a half. I kept finding more work for them to do. Each time I have been impressed with the matching of new texture to existing texture and also the spraying of new texture in one of our secondary bathrooms. With the secondary bath, they sprayed new texture after I had removed some old wallpaper. They truly did an excellent job and I wouldn't hesitate to contact them again in the future.
Description of Work: Textured the sink area of a jack and jill bath
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from Golden Home Improvement
Thank you very much, [Member Name Removed].
John P.
07/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Chris was very friendly when I called and immediately said he could help me out even though the job was very small 2 other drywall folks blew me off saying the had $750/$300 minimums but Chris was happy to help. We setup a time of 9am the next day and Chris arrived on time. Chris listened to my concerns about the quality of the repair as the spot was in a very noticeable spot in the bathroom and promised to do his best. He also went a further step and remounted the towel rack fixture himself which was a nice plus for me. I had thought I had paint to repaint with the same color but unfortunately the paint was way too old and couldn't be used. Chris helped me identify the paint and even told me where I could get the same paint from the manufacturer so I wouldn't need to "mix" the color. The 2nd job I asked Chris about I had not mentioned when I setup the appointment but since it was a pretty small job Chris said he would get the work done immediately. The quality of his work was amazingI admit I was concerned because my wall has a very specific texture but Chris' work matched it perfectly from all I could see. He also made great efforts to cover and protect my walls/floors/etc from damage from paint and tools. After Chris was even done I asked him about a couple other issues and Chris made suggestions of how I could fix it myself very easily which I appreciated rather than just giving me a quote to fix it. If I should have any other drywall issues I will be sure to call Chris as he has my complete trust to get the job done, quickly, correctly and professionally. Total cost was $80 and it was a VERY reasonable price. Thanks Chris!
Description of Work: Chris patched a small hole in 1/2 bath where a towel rack had been pulled loose. He also repaired a previously poorly patched hole in the drywall. Both holes were about 2-3 inches square.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Melisa M.
06/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service
 + 0 more
Chris sent his father, Dan, to the house where he estimated the work would take approximately 8 hours. Dan brought in materials and protected the areas to work. Because of the humidity, he had to stop work early to allow all of the patching to dry overnight but came back promptly the next day to complete the work with four different textures to match the surrounding areas he repaired. Added up to 8 hours total with great results! We're calling back Dan to just texture some walls because of his great work.
Description of Work: Replace drywall in ceiling where "heart in the right place DIY-er" fell through, replace drywall near door where knee fell through, replace drywall along an archway that had gotten damaged, and repair several drywall sections that had cracked around windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$480
Nicole W.
06/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
I had originally scheduled Chris to come out on what ended up being a rain soaked day in late March. He came out to look at drywall that needed to be put back in the crawlspace above my shower that was removed for upstairs neighbor's plumbing repairs. He told me what needed to be done, gave me an estimate and we rescheduled for a later day in May. Chris confirmed the appointment the day before and his guy showed promptly at 9am as scheduled. He taped off the entire shower area and proceeded to get to work, cutting out the drywall in my shower to get to the area where the drywall needed to be replaced in the crawlspace above. After about 5 hours the job was complete. I was able to see the replaced drywall in the crawlspace when he was done. The drywall that was removed above the shower to access where repairs were need in the crawlspace was much better done than the previous job someone else did. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Replace drywall in crawlspace above bathroom ceiling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Mark A.
05/2014
5.0
drywall, remodeling, handyman service
 + 1 more
Chris showed up on time and was very courteous and professional. He had an assistant show up later. Both workers were very neat and orderly (ensured they covered all adjacent areas with plastic to protect from dust. Also laid canvas down to protect the flooring. Very methodical work with excellent results. Textured work matched existing texture perfectly.
Description of Work: Repaired holes in drywall [from renovation & repairs]. Some holes were substantial; 2x3 ft
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Brian C.
05/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
If Angie's List would allow me to rate an A+, I would. I called Drywall Repair Specialists to fix all of the aforementioned issues. Response from Chris was fast, cordial and very professional. Based on the Angie's List reviews, I had a feeling that this was a company that cared about doing quality work and people that actually took pride in their profession and skill. The positive reviews are 100% correct in my experience. The work took place over 2 consecutive days. Chris and Dan worked continuously throughout both days and the result is fantastic. The drywall texture matches perfectly, you can't even tell that there was any damage at all. If you want quality from folks who take their profession seriously, and do things the right way (no corners cut), go with Drywall Repair Specialists. I'm going to be doing a bathroom remodel soon, and overall popcorn removal a little later, and Drywall Repair Specialists are top on my list for those jobs as well.
Description of Work: Remove lots of brickwork from old indoor fountain area and prepare for new tile floor, repair and retexture entire dining room drywall (had cracks near the windows from previous foundation issues), remove dining room popcorn ceiling and refinish, install all new drywall in fountain area and retexture, remove old A/C intakes and replace with new drywall and retexture (A/C was rerouted a long time ago and the vents were superfluous).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450
Nick G.
05/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service
 + 0 more
I contacted Chris on a Monday and he had someone out here on Wednesday. Job completed on Thursday (needed to let dry wall mud set before texturing). We will definitely utilize Chris and Dan for future work.
Description of Work: Repaired & textured large dry walls and stud on garage side and laundry room side (son drove van a "little" too far into the garage). We are going to do the painting ourselves.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
Jay E.
04/2014
5.0
dance classes, drywall
 + 0 more
Fantastic. Quick response to emails. flexible schedule. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Repaired hole in wall. textured and painted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
ROBERT G.
03/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
I was very impressed by both the quality of the dry wall repair and the professionalism of the Goldens who did the repair. They took time, were neat, and collected the debris as they want along. The repairs look excellent and with paint match, many are indistinguishable from the native dry wall. Well worth the money if you want a quality and matching repair job. Very experienced team. Highly recommended and I am glad I waited patiently for an opening in their schedule to come as it was well worth it. Thanks again.
Description of Work: Repair 8 dry wall cracks. Texture with bark, crows feet and orange peel finish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Golden Home Improvement
Thank you very much for your hospitality and patience.
edward K.
03/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Chris was really good! His prices were great and the quality of work was excellent. Especially since he had to replace 2 layers of drywall that were sandwiched together. At the time I was pleased with the job. It wasn't until later when I had other people do drywall as part of another job that I recognized how good Chris's work really was. In the future I will always try to use Chris for drywall work. His skill and prices are hard to beat!
Description of Work: I had the first 24 inches from the floor removed because of mold behind my baseboards. The removal was done by mold remediators and Chris replaced the drywall and matched the texturing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Lacy M.
03/2014
1.0
drywall, insulation
 + 0 more
I left two voicemails with the number listed on Angie's List and the guy never called me back.
Description of Work: Nothing. He never called me back
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Golden Home Improvement
If that is what happened, then I apologize. According to my records (keep in mind that this was over one year ago) I left a voicemail with this person that was never returned. So where is the website where I can grade potential customers who don't return calls?
Jay M.
03/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
The work went very well. Very straightforward, professional, and provided a very high level of craftsmanship in the work.
Description of Work: Repaired drywall cracks and substandard taping and texturing done by original builder.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Richard R.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
I believe that SGP subcontracted the job to Dan Golden, at least, the invoice had just his name on it. He did an outstanding job with the repairs, better than I would have thought possible. The job had a bigger scope than he first thought and he kept us informed of how much more work he was doing and got our approval for the increased cost. He initially showed up at the agreed upon time and worked steadily for almost four days until the work was done.
Description of Work: Patched and refinished 20+ settlement cracks in the wallboard of several rooms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Melanie M.
02/2014
5.0
interior painters, plastering
 + 0 more
The guy that ended up coming up did a very good job.
Description of Work: Drywall Repair Specialists repaired 7 blocks. They repaired and painted them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
David O.
02/2014
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
I like the owner’s integrity! When he first came out the plumbing had made a not done a proper installation. Chris pointed it out and said he would come back after the plumber had fixed the error. Chris wanted to do a quaintly job and would not take my money and leave me with some poor patch work. After the issue was fixed Chris did a high quality job. It is nice to find contractors that take pride in their work and are not just out to make a buck. Drywall Repair Specialists is the company I will turn to the next time I need drywall work.
Description of Work: He replaced the ceiling in the master bath above tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from Golden Home Improvement
Thanks, [member name removed]. Glad your shower was repaired the proper way!
Susan M.
02/2014
3.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Tape was added on top of other drywall tape on the ceiling, making a hump area. The work was performed slowly, and I had expected a quicker pace for $60 per hour. I had expected to pay Drywall Repair Specialists for one day's work, and see how that went. Three hours was enough time to know that the results were not going to be optimal.
Description of Work: Three hours of drywall smooth finish work, which did not turn out as I had expected.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$60
Response from Golden Home Improvement
I knew when we first spoke that [member name removed] might be a problem customer. She informed me that she and her husband had a Mexican crew ( her exact words ) do the drywall and taping and that they had done an okay job, but that she wanted an "expert" to do the smooth finish work. While being mildly put off by her derogatory tone, I informed her that doing a perfectly smooth finish is the most demanding, time-consuming, and therefore most expensive of all textures. [member name removed]replied, " Yes, that's what I've been told. You're saying all the right things! ". We later agreed to a one-day trial run. I informed her that for a full house renovation, a single day wouldn't allow for a lot of progress. That advice seems to have gone in one of her ears and out the other, meeting little resistance along the way! I sent my father, Dan, an expert on level-5 smooth finishing, to her house. I soon received an alarming call from [member name removed] questioning Dan's ability to work! She implied that he was too old ( he's a very spry 60! ) and that she was concerned that he would fall of a ladder! To make a long story short, all of the finish work done by her Mexican crew ( again, her words ) was done incorrectly ( including her tape added to tape patch that she implies that we did - WRONG!). After three hours, we realized what kind of person we were working for and decided to end it. We simply don't feel comfortable working for bigoted morons like [member name removed]! We did everything that she contracted us for - her bad review is her attempt to smear us!
Shari S.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
These gentlemen do excellent work! I used them 7 years ago and will not use anyone else! They were reasonable, did the work in a timely manner and were very professional. I would recommend them to anyone!
Description of Work: Repaired large holes in walls and re-textured
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Georgiann J.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
I used this company today for drywall repair around a light fixture in one room, and repair of a stress crack in the ceiling of another room. The man who did the repair arrived on time, and was friendly, quick and neat. I also thought the price was quite reasonable. I'm perfectly happy with the job that was done and will most likely be using them again for future work.
Description of Work: Repaired drywall in back room and fixed stress crack in the ceiling of the front room.
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Service Categories
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Handyman Services,
Plaster,
General Remodeling,
Wallpaper Removal,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Exterior Painting,
Insulation,
Electrical,
Ceramic Tile,
Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
Golden Home Improvement is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Golden Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Golden Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
Yes, Golden Home Improvement offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Golden Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
No, Golden Home Improvement does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Golden Home Improvement offers warranties.
Golden Home Improvement offers the following services: Anything to do with drywall : Popcorn ceiling removal, Crack and hole repairs, Drywall Texturing, or Water damage. All types of handyman services: Toilet repair and Installation, Faucet and sink installation, custom tile and backsplashes, and ceiling fan/light fixture installation. Although our main area of expertise is Bathroom Remodeling, we can do it all! Don't see it listed? Just ask.
Landscaping, garbage or trash removal, entire fence installation, roofing, NO WINDOW SCREENS or PATIO SCREENS, pouring concrete for patios or driveways, appliance repair