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There's a reason why general contractors almost always sub contract out drywall installation. The truth is that Atlanta drywall installation is dirty, grueling, and monotonous work that takes far more skill and experience to do right than most of us give drywall hangers credit for. If you know what you're doing, power to you on the do-it-yourself route. If you're in the need for drywall installation or drywall finishing in Atlanta and don't have experience doing it on your own, then your best bet is probably going to be to hire a contractor to get the job done.

Finding the Right Contractor for Atlanta Drywall Installation— Our Advice
If you include yourself in the latter category mentioned above, and you're in need of some drywall installation in Atlanta or some Atlanta drywall finishing work, then there are a few rules to live by when searching out a drywall hanger to do the job. First of all, always keep in mind that in the state of Georgia, unlike many other states in the union, you don't need to obtain any licensing to declare yourself a professional contractor. That can mean risky business for homeowners needing drywall work, and it necessitates that you do your homework before you hire. At ServiceMagic.com, we suggest that you always get at least three bids on any drywall installation in Atlanta, and we strongly recommend asking for, and checking, references of any contractor in the greater Atlanta area. It's going to necessitate you do a little legwork of your own, but you'll be far better off having done the proper research, and knowing that the contractor you settled on is qualified to do the job.

Finding the Right Contractor for Atlanta Drywall Installation— Homeowner Advice
We don't like to toot our own horn at ServiceMagic.com, but it's worth mentioning that many homeowners in Atlanta find our services, and the services of other contractor referral companies, to be valuable, especially when you take into consideration the factors mentioned above. How do we know? ServiceMagic surveys past clients to get an idea of how much each project we referred ended up costing the homeowner, how long it took, how satisfied the customers were with the work, and if they had any advice to give homeowners that are facing a major Atlanta drywall installation or drywall finishing in Atlanta. The fact that ServiceMagic helped them narrow down their search comes up again and again.

Take this quote from an Atlanta homeowner as an example: "Pay attention to the references and ratings," the homeowner wrote, referring to the customer ratings ServiceMagic provides for every contractor in our system. "They can truly make a difference. I was very satisfied with the job [my contractor] did, and their ratings were excellent. Other 'Pros' never got back to me with an estimate or never returned my calls, and their ratings show a pattern of questionable business practices. Check them out, and make a smart decision." In a contractor climate where you have to question the experience and qualifications of everyone who submits a bid, using a service like ServiceMagic.com can help point you in the right direction and save you some serious time when it comes to researching whether any given contractor is going to treat you the way you deserve.

Atlanta Drywall Installation Costs and Timelines
As mentioned, besides logging in homeowner advice, ServiceMagic also tracks project costs and durations because it can be valuable information for homeowners considering whether a drywall installation or Atlanta drywall finishing is within their budget. Here's what we've found based on the data we've gathered. An average drywall installation in Atlanta runs a few bills over $2,000. The highest final cost we've come across ran $5,000, while the lowest ran $800. As for how long you should expect these jobs to take, here's where we get to spread some good news. Atlanta drywall installations average five days per job— a very bearable average work week— though they can take as little as a day for small projects, and as long as 12 for the big ones. Anyway you slice it, however, it's clear that an Atlanta drywall installation and drywall finishing in Atlanta rank among the fastest home improvement projects you can hire out in the greater metropolitan area.

Matt Goering, formerly a carpenter and house painter, is a freelance writer for the home improvement industry who has published over 600 articles.

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