Drywall FAQ for Jonesboro AR

Fully installed drywall in Jonesboro typically runs $2.25 to $3.75 per square foot of board for standard Level 4 residential work, including labor, materials, finishing, and cleanup. Repair work is usually quoted per patch. We provide free written, itemized estimates on every project.

Yes. Jonesboro Drywall is fully licensed and insured in the state of Arkansas. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and we can provide certificates of insurance for any project on request.

Most single-room repairs are completed in one visit with paint-ready surfaces the same day. Larger water-damage jobs may take two visits to allow joint compound to cure between coats. We give a clear timeline on every estimate.

Yes — every estimate is free and itemized. Owner Chad Simmons personally walks the job, measures every room, and writes the quote on the spot so you know exactly what you are paying for with no surprise change orders.

We serve Jonesboro, Paragould, Batesville, Searcy, Cabot, Trumann, Wynne, Newport, Walnut Ridge, Pocahontas, Brookland, Bono, and surrounding Northeast Arkansas communities. Travel charges, if any, are always quoted up front.

Yes. We test for asbestos in pre-1980 homes, mask and contain the work area, scrape down to bare drywall, repair and re-skim the substrate, and refinish either smooth or with modern knockdown. Most rooms take 2–4 days.

Yes. Texture matching is one of our specialties — orange peel, knockdown, splatter, and hand-troweled finishes. We carry the spray equipment and finishing experience to make repairs invisible under paint.

Yes. We are a regular drywall subcontractor for builders, remodelers, and general contractors across Northeast Arkansas. We commit to schedule milestones in writing and stand behind delivery dates.

Free estimates are usually scheduled within 24–48 hours in Jonesboro and within a week in outlying service areas. Repair projects typically start within 1–2 weeks of the estimate; larger installation projects are scheduled in coordination with your other trades.

Yes. We warrant our installation work for one year against defects in workmanship — failed tape, cracked seams not caused by structural movement, and fastener pops. The warranty is provided in writing with every project.

Yes. We mask floors with plastic and rosin paper, cover furniture with plastic sheeting or move it out of the work area as needed, and contain dust at the source with HEPA-equipped sanders and air scrubbers for occupied homes.

Yes. For occupied homes we use dust-control compound, HEPA-equipped pole sanders, plastic containment around the work area, and portable air scrubbers. The rest of the house stays livable while we work.

We test for asbestos in pre-1980 homes before any popcorn removal. If the test comes back positive, we refer you to a licensed abatement contractor for the removal and handle the drywall repair and refinish after abatement is complete.

We match orange peel, knockdown (light, medium, heavy), splatter, and hand-troweled textures. Texture matching is one of our specialties — repairs blend invisibly into the surrounding surface under paint.

Our scope is drywall installation, repair, finishing, and texture. Most projects are handed off paint-ready to the homeowner's painter, but we can coordinate with painters we work with regularly or recommend trusted partners.

Any scope change is documented in writing, priced separately, and approved by the homeowner before work proceeds. No surprises on the final invoice.

We accept check, electronic transfer, and major credit cards. Larger projects typically use a deposit-and-milestone payment schedule documented in the contract.

Small repair projects are typically billed on completion. Larger installation projects use a deposit (usually 25–33 percent) with progress payments at defined milestones and final payment on completion.

Yes. We carry general liability and workers' compensation in Arkansas and provide certificates of insurance on request for builders, property managers, and homeowners.

We warrant installation work for one year against workmanship defects — failed tape, cracked seams not caused by structural movement, and fastener pops. The warranty is documented in writing with each project.

Yes. We handle office buildouts, retail spaces, medical and dental offices, restaurants, and tenant improvement projects across Northeast Arkansas.

Yes, for commercial projects with operating businesses or for residential projects with specific scheduling needs. After-hours work is quoted separately to reflect labor cost.

Level 5 adds a full skim coat across the entire wall surface for a uniform, smooth finish. We recommend it for great rooms, hallways with raking light, and walls receiving semi-gloss or gloss paint. Most bedrooms and closets are well served by standard Level 4.

Free estimates are usually within 48 hours in Jonesboro and within a week in surrounding service areas. Most repair work starts within 1–2 weeks of the estimate.

Yes — every estimate is free and itemized. Owner Chad Simmons personally walks every job and writes the quote on the spot.