South County Drywall just finished dry walling our very outdated garage. They dry walled our ceiling, around the garage door and repaired drywall where needed, installed led canister lighting ; and painted the garage. . The project took them 2 days. An amazing difference. We are very pleased with the company, we highly recommend them for your drywall needs! read more

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Jeff's staff did a great job with updating the ceiling lighting in my mother's house. He removed an old fluorescent ceiling fixture (from the 1990s) and installed 6 new recessed lights. What a transformation! The cost was reasonable and it was completed in one day. read more

Fantastic work! The team did an excellent job removing our popcorn ceiling. They were reasonably priced and very efficient. Would highly recommend South County Drywall! read more

South County Drywall - Painters Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If I could give this company more starts, I would! I cannot believe how amazing the results of my ceilings were. So professionally done and looks stunning. I did hard, extensive research before hiring these guys. The company delivered exactly what they had agreed to. Rates were very reasonable and comparable to other nearby businesses. I honestly would hire them again if I needed any other work in the future. I seriously cannot thank them enough. I had a horrible experience with another company before and these guys came in and saved the day. It was so healing and refreshing to see a company hold its word and promise on quality. Love to see local businesses like this thrive and do well! read more

The painters were on time daily to start. The job for drywall repair and painting was pretty large; four days. The overall effort and finished products looked fantastic and well done! (Wife was very happy) Perfecto. Tammy was responsive in questions asked and status / billing. Job was not cheap but fair and reasonable. read more

We requested Drywall repair for a space in our kitchen. The quote was offered via emailed photos and date scheduled promptly. The team came on time and did an in the moment assessment of the estimate. They stuck to the quote and moved forward. The work was clean and on time. The team was respectful and left the job cleaned up well. Highly recommend South County Drywall and their team. read more

They did an absolutely amazing job. Quick, professional, and the best quality you could ask for. Took a day for the popcorn scraping and new texture, then a week later a day to paint the ceiling. Absolutely go with them if you are looking for similar service. read more

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Not sure what the quality of work is, never got to that point. Showed up 23 1/4 hours late for appointment. Made appointment for 10:30 on 10/9, they showed up at 09:45 on 10/10 (appointment confirmation attached). Seemed irritated my wife would not answer the door at that point. She did not have any details of the work necessary and I was not at home since he was supposed to be there a day earlier. Not the first time a contractor did not show up when they said they would, and I'm sure it will not be the last. Anyway, not a good initial impression, so going with someone else. read more

South County Drywall - Appointment confirmation from Jeff. - Painters Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We use them for a recent project where we needed drywall installed across the entire ceiling for our home after an HVAC and ducting project. Given it's near Christmas we were looking to schedule drywall and painting as soon as possible. They were able to schedule us quickly and complete the drywall and painting immediately. Very happy with the work and the teams arrived early, worked quickly, and in both instances finished early. Thank you! read more

I rarely give five stars but this place deserves every bit of that rating! I have hired several drywall companies and or drywall guys over the years with nothing but disappointing results. This team that did the drywall on my moms house deserves some kind of award for the final result and the effort to get there. First let me say WOW to the time they took to prep the house for them to come in and do what they do best was outstanding. They taped and peeped the walls and ceiling's as well as put down floor coverings and plastic to protect the little amount of stuff in the house. They treated this project like it was theirs and went the extra mile to fix what the other drywall companies that quit on me had messed up. My mothers house is over 50 years old and the way they made the new drywall meet up with the old you will never be able to tell any difference. It has been so nice to work with a team of this level of professionalism and the fact they cleaned everything every day was amazing. Thank you read more

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I'm very pleased I chose South County Drywall to repair a ceiling hole as a result of a plumbing repair. Jessica was our first contact and she was very helpful. Unlike many other companies that provide home repairs, South County Drywall answers their phones during business hours. The estimate for the work was provided by Ron who arrived right on time and took the time to give us options as to the type of drywall finish we could choose. A few weeks later we had the drywall work done followed by painting a week later. I was very impressed that the drywall technician, Justino and painter, Jose had been with South County Drywall for many years. Both did an excellent job and left our home spotless. While I hope not to have an issue that would cause the need for drywall repair, South County Drywall would be my only call if needed. read more

2023 is going out with a bang for me all because of Jeff and his crew from South County Drywall who just finished my dry wall timely and perfectly. I am in the process of remodeling my kitchen having cabinets removed and dry wall demolished to open up the area. I was looking for a reliable company who would do a good job in repairing the damage. On top of it, some dry walls in the other rooms are cracked because of the settling issues. Previous owners tried but did a terrible repair job himself. The walls were miserable looking. When I started looking around for a dry wall company, I was really nervous as I wasn't sure what kind of dry wall work would I ended up getting. When I called South County Drywall, Jessica was just so sweet , answered my questions and accommodated my schedule to have Jeff meet with me at my convenience. Jeff showed up on time at our appointment. Turned out that Jeff and his crew don't make you wait; they are always on time which I so appreciate. When Jeff came, surveyed the rooms and evaluated their condition, he didn't make a big deal of what bad shape the house looked. He told me that he has been in the business for 40 years and he can fix any of my drywall repair problems in the house. When he is done, the walls would look like NEW! You have no idea how his word brought peace and calmness to my heart. Also, the estimate I got from Jeff was unbeatable not to mention the quality and the dependability that I received in the end. I want to add that Jeff went out of his way to have a block of cement in the storage room plastered to make it look "pretty" and to blend in with the room at NO extra cost to me. Jeff's kindness and attention to details means so much to me. One thing I so appreciate Jeff is his empathy for his customers. He understands the reason of my nervousness as too many businesses do not live up to their promises. But Jeff assures me that there's only one way his business does. That is to do the best job and to do it right. And if there's anything they inadvertently missed, he will always come back afterwards to correct it. This is HUGE! After hearing Jeff said, I knew I was in good hands. Even as I was making payment on my bill, Jeff said once again to call or text him if there's anything he needs to come back to take care. This kind of business ethics that Jeff has is RARE these days. I was so grateful to have met Jeff to help me. The work they did was absolutely beautiful and perfect. It's such a tremendous relief and comfort to know that I can count on Jeff now and again with my future needs. Last but not least, Jeff was very prompt in getting back to me when I called or texted. So are Jessica and Tammy who both are so kind and understanding. I may add that Arthur who worked on my house did good work, was friendly and so hard working. The whole experience with everyone in the company is nothing but pleasant. Don't wait. Call South County. You'll be glad that you did. I rescheduled a gathering with my friends tonight so that I can get this review posted as soon as possible to benefit those have drywall needs but have no idea whom to turn to. When I'm finished with this posting, I am going to post this experience on my neighborhood group chat to save my neighbors from wasting time looking for a great company. Happy New Year to all of you. May 2024 be healthy, happy and Prosperous for all of us! read more

This review is long overdue. I had been looking for months to find a company that could do drywall and electrical and South County was able to do both without having to go through two different contractors. I have an exposed beam ceiling with no insulation and the lighting and electrical completed by the previous owners was shoddy at best. I wrestled with keeping the beam ceilings in the living room but comfort and a touch of modern won out. I had Ron provide an estimate on insulating and covering the ceiling, while adding drywall. Signed a contract and scheduled the renovation later in the month. I can't begin to express how much better the living area looks and having the insulation has cooled the house immensely. Whenever I have visitors, the first words out of everyone's month is usually "Wow! What a difference from before. I am looking to South County for future renovations in the bedrooms early next year and can't wait. read more

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Jeff was responsive, efficient, and did a great job! He also gave me a very good price, 5/5 would recommend!

Everything about our experiences with South County Drywall were positive. Very responsive, high quality work, reliable and respectful. Just the best! read more

South County Drywall - Master bath full drywall - Painters Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Low prices, fast work! I admit, after I got an estimate from SCD, I called around, shopping around. Lowest price compared to everywhere else $2700 from SCD everywhere else wanted $3500+ read more

Super happy with popcorn ceiling removal and updating of the recessed lighting that SCD did on our home. They weren't the cheapest, but not the most expensive. We interacted with Tammy, Jessica, Nick, and Ron, and they were always professional and friendly. There was no high pressure sales tactic AND they offered cost-saving solutions. Pedro and the onsite team arrived each day in a timely manner and got the job done on schedule. The home looks completely different just from the work they put in. I would definitely recommend South County Drywall! read more

I am that person whose eyes tend to always wander towards and find even small defects an imperfections. One reason I typically do things myself instead of hiring others is it is hard to find people that share my penchant for detail and perfection. But there are times where the scale, effort, and/or skill needed to complete a project properly are beyond what a person is willing to do. For every good contractor found there is an equally good chance of finding a mediocre or bad contractor heavy on cost and light on craftsmanship and quality. I recently made one of those unknown contractor gambles and hired South County Drywall to retexture an entire knockdown ceiling in my home after a water leak repair. Needless to say, I can report this gamble paid a large dividend! They did an absolutely beautiful job concealing the repair at a cost that I considered to be an absolute bargain for the effort they actually expended. They even skinned the ceiling first to make sure it was uniformly smooth before re-texturing. As I indicated earlier, I like perfection. I can truly say that their work even met my difficult and exacting standards...and that is no easy feat to achieve. On Yelp the best you score you can give is five stars, but I would give them ten stars if I could. If you are facing some drywall work and don't know what firm to take your own chance, I will save you some time and grief. Go with these people! Jeff and his team will make sure you won't be sorry or disappointed! read more

I requested an estimate for acoustic ceilings removal. Can lights and painting. The price for all three was amazing and they were able to begin the following week. Everything they did was perfect. They're clean and reliable and all the employees were polite. I especially loved the painters who had an enormous amount of work to do and did an excellent job read more

Jessica hung up on my dam face after said I don't need my whole house painted just a 1 bedroom bomb hang up called back 3 time not a ring from her read more

Professional, and Great Quality! Hire them! The price is right! Jessica is a polite and upbeat Office Manager. She is a pleasure to work with. read more

Recommended to me by another Drywall pro - always a good sign. They were quick, professional, reasonably priced and did a great job on two fairly large areas that had water mitigation issues. Highly recommend. read more

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Received a call from the owner and she was able to rectify the problem. My previous review was filtered for some reason, this company is somehow getting all their 1 star reviews filtered. Please read the filtered reviews, this company has 8 1-star reviews and does not deserve a 5 star rating. I've also posted couple pictures of their sloppy paint job, take a look at those and tell me if this is a company is someone you want to work with. read more

We had air conditioning installed and they had to cut a hole in a ceiling for access to run the lines outside to the unit. We called some handymen ads to get it repaired and asked if they would be able to match the texture of the ceiling and make it blend in so the repair would not show. One said he would call us back and never did. Another one said no one would be able to do that. We called South County Drywall and their quote was a little more than the others but they did an excellent job and were able to match the texture and blended it seamlessly with the rest of the ceiling. They were well worth the cost. read more

LOVE doing business with this company! Their office manager Jessica was very organized and professional. we have used them twice already and had great experiences both times. First we had our ceilings scraped, a revamp of our lighting in our master bathroom vanity area, kitchen lighting remodel, and wiring for ceiling fan in our second bedroom. They did such a beautiful job that we had them come back to wire for a second fan in master bedroom with LED lighting, LED lighting in our living room and replace all our light switches throughout. Having them come back a third time to add a ceiling fan in our living room area and replace all our outlets throughout and painting of our master bedroom and bathroom. Ron came on the day of our original work order to assess everything and was very thorough and professional. All work was completed in a timely manner. The crew showed up on time each day, was very professional and cleaned up thoroughly after each job. We would highly recommend using this company for all of your drywall and lighting repairs/improvements. We can't wait to see the beautiful job they'll do with painting, our master bedroom/bathroom! read more

High Quality Work, fair prices, quick work. Let's get one thing clear. Jeff isn't going to sugarcoat anything with you. He will come to your house, tell it like it is, and give you a quote for the work. He won't really measure, calculate, and try to sell you on anything. Don't let this give you any doubts. He's able to call out a number due to experience and in addition, he prices out very fair (believe me I reached out to more than five different contractors). My first impression was that the company was a little sloppy and unprofessional, but I was proven completely wrong when it came to showtime. I had Jeff's team drywall my garage, install recessed lighting, & paint the whole sucker. Find my before & after photo and you will be impressed. Again, don't be put off by Jeff's bold personality, or his lightning fast quotes. His confidence and ability to call out pricing is the result of a history of good, high quality work. read more

South County Drywall - Jeff's team put up drywall in my garage (including the ceiling), put recessed lighting in, & painted the whole thing. - Painters Near Me - Santa Ana, California

So this review has been pending due to our special project and we wanted to make sure we covered most of the people we worked with before we submitted it. First, when we reached out to South County Drywall we reached Tammy and she was a great pleasure to deal with. She was able to coordinate our aggressive timeline from the start and then stuck with us throughout the entire process (what a process it was lol). We don't know if we would have the same patience as her dealing with our daily updates and needs. She was also able to work within our budget concerns. Tammy, if you read this, we thank you for everything! :) Next, we met Ron! Ron walked us through the entire process, explained what needed to be done, and how much it would cost. He was kind enough to reach out to people even while they were off to help us get everything we needed. He always seemed above and beyond. :) Enter Nick... not only does South County Drywall do drywall but they also do electrical and they do it well! When our soffit was removed our electrical was not long enough to reach the new required locations. Nick came in and was not only able to take our mess and get it to code but he also made it look pretty. He was helpful even when things were beyond scope. GET YOUR RECESSED LIGHTING DONE HERE! ;) Finally, Jeff... lovely Jeff! We've heard of his fame in previous reviews on Yelp but never expected to meet him and the booming personality that others oddly spoke negatively of. As noobs to this industry we had some concerns before inspection and the man himself showed up to address them personally. He did a great job at setting our minds at ease and told us everything was going to look "brand new" before they left and he was spot on! This guy is awesome. Anyone that thinks otherwise is confused or potentially timid. We still have some finishes that will be done before our final inspection and will be sure to update this accordingly. To the South County Drywall team... thank you for everything so far and we look forward to working with you again!!! read more

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Really wish I read the reviews before hiring them. Writing this to hopefully save you from the same mistake (and a lot of money). We hired them to install recessed LED lighting in our house in April of 2015. Originally we were only going to do one room, but the electrician they sent convinced us we should change EVERY light in our house to the recessed LED because according to him "the lights last 15-30 years and you never have to replace them!" Based on his recommendation we went forward with changing all of the lightbulbs and the total job cost us about $2000. (Again, we originally planned on one room). Fast forward to 2018 and not one, but FOUR lights are completely out. I called South County to explain the situation and was told "they only have a year warranty" and since it was passed the year warranty, they were going to charge me $350 to send an electrician out JUST to look at the lights (service fee alone), and any work he did would be an extra charge. Initially that didn't feel right but nevertheless, I asked if he could repair some drywall while he was there and she said no, that would be a separate visit by someone else for an additional $350. (Even though in 2015 the same guy did both the electrician work and drywall...) so $700 for someone to look at the lights and a separate person to patch some holes........ I'm in awe that South County would charge me $350 just to have someone look at the lights...when they are the ones who sold me on getting these lights (due to the fact the lights last 15-30 years), and they are the ones who installed them. Luckily I called another electrician who came out for $90, looked at the lights and asked if "we did them ourselves" because the lights they used are from COSTCO (aka CHEAP AS HELL). I told him no, we hired someone else but they wanted to charge an arm and a leg just to come out and look at the lights and he said "Hm, that's not right... I'd replace all of these for free for you if I installed them." I just shrugged and said, "Well yeah, that's good business." Clearly, I'm not the only one frustrated with the way they do business here if you read the other reviews. Truly, I am not upset that the four lights went out because things happen and clearly that's a manufacturer error... but the fact that this company can't own up to their mistake and make things right leaves a really sour taste in my mouth and I'm really regretting giving them my business three years ago. Please, hire an electrician for your lighting work and read ALL the reviews on Yelp. You'll find some with 5 star reviews only and THAT'S who you should hire because they are honest, not this place. read more

First post on Yelp! After reading the reviews I called for an estimate and Jeff showed the next day. I originally wanted drywall repairs in my hallway. Jeff and I discussed recessed lighting in my living room. I wanted 3 directional and 4 can lights. I also talked with Jeff about my TV install. I got a quote for all 3 jobs and the rest is history. Nick their electrician for the lights and TV install is very professional and tedious. Nick took photos of all the electrical wiring in my attic and emailed them. Nick worked his tail off for my TV install. He made it happen and my family couldn't be happier with his efforts. Beto & Javier the drywall repair techs. Well, they are just as good as Nick. They made it look easy and the mess very minimal. I found a company that will get called for my next project and any electrical needs. All you guys that want a custom TV install with all wires and components hidden in another room, Nick is the guy. I just can't say enough good things about Nick, Beto & Javier. Thanks, Dale S read more

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Called South County Drywall based on an ad in one of those remodeling fliers that show up in our mailbox every month. They advertised a kitchen lighting special to remove existing lighting and replace with LED lights. We needed that plus some additional work to form the tray for the new lighting. Jeff came out to look it over and issue a quote. Took him just a few minutes to determine what needed to be done. We called the next business day to schedule the work. The job took two 8 hour days, one day apart, just like the quote stated it would. The entire process was painless, neat and well done with no surprises. Our painter was Chad who went the extra mile and recaulked the ceiling to cabinets seam. For most general contractors, these types of jobs are too small and they just leave without even writing a quote. This company gladly takes on these smaller jobs. read more

South County Drywall - Removed fluorescent lights, enclosed the opening to form the box, installed LED lighting fixtures, painted. - Painters Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Decided to gut & remodel our garage this spring. Self-performed the demo ourselves, wanted to outsource for new drywall, painting, and minor electrical work. Called 12 contractors for quotes, but was only able to get electrical and painting work bids, struggled to get drywall contractor bids with various reasons from "too small" to "too big" of a project as an excuse. Called South County Drywall (SCD), they came out fast and were able to provide a complete bid which encompassed everything we needed: electrical, drywall, and painting all with one contractor. SCD mobilized to start work within a week after we called and completed all work in 5 days. Work quality was very professional and crews were courteous and conscientious. Paid attention to detail and kept the site clean. Also, there was no pre-payment or up-front cost; all work was paid for after 100% complete. The only issue we had was one of the overhead lighting fixtures collapsed a couple weeks later (due to faulty installation - they put screws directly into overhead drywall without proper anchors). This only happened with one of the three fixtures, the others were fine, but they did get sloppy on this one issue, so like some other reviewers, I question if I would use them again for electrical. They came out & fixed it within 2 days, so all is well, but this is why they only received 3 stars. South County Drywall was not the overall lowest-priced contractor, BUT they were the most professional, insured, bonded, and prompt. I would recommend them and are worth the (relatively minor) added cost if you want one contractor to hold responsible. read more

We had a roof leak and had a lot of water damage in the formal living room area. Drywall and crown molding were cut out and paint was watermarked. South County drywall (Ron) came out promptly for a quote and after comparing with other companies, they were the best estimate. The drywall crew did an amazing job with repairing all the patching of various large cutouts and the painters did an absolute perfect job of painting. The workers were prompt, polite, very clean, and very skilled. I would highly recommend South County Drywall. read more

South County Drywall - Perfect job of patching and painting, even the irregular corners and crown molding of the high ceiling. - Painters Near Me - Santa Ana, California

My new OC go-to for drywall repair! And they have someone they bring in for paint to follow, which is an extra added bonus, so they see the job done from beginning to end. Unfortunately I had to hire this company to come in and fix what another company had botched - and to top it off, the prior company thought their work was top quality. All who saw their work agreed it was far from it. I was concerned about the quality of who would come in to get the job done right with this next round - and wish I had known about them from Day 1. One more thing: Jessica on phones great with scheduling, information, and knowledge, and they came on time when they said they would. Highly recommend based on my experience. Thanks to the whole team. read more

Second time working with Jeff and his team. Both times they have delivered on everything promised and did a flawless job! I'm EXTREMELY particular on paint lines and consistent texture. After a water leak in the dining room ceiling and then 2 years later in our kitchen ceiling (attached rooms), repairs were flawless and matched color and texture perfectly where the ceilings meet! Everything looks perfect again! Always my go to for drywall repairs! read more

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I can't say enough good things about our experience with South County Drywall. From the beginning of the process to the completion of the work. Quality all the way!! The people who came into our home were professional, considerate, and did excellent work. This is my second time using South County Drywall and I am so glad I did. They do top quality work, and are meticulous about protecting your home in the process. I will continue recommending them! read more

These folks are terrific. Professional, easy communications with front office, they are upfront and no surprises. Reasonable prices and quality work. We have used them for several major jobs to scrape acoustic ceilings and retexture, paint, patching, install electric lights, etc. It was easy to communicate as the work progressed and all the workers have always been very nice. I picked them on Yelp and wasn't disappointed. read more

Quick response to my inquiry, great pricing, and did an awesome job! Thank you! We will definitely use you again!

reply to owner: According to the owner it took three weeks for him to realize his purported payment had not gone through and that was only because someone informed him. This is just further proof of the incompetence of this company. In my opinion any competent contractor would have checked their license status the day their license was supposed to renew. Furthermore the owner makes no attempt to dispute my other accusations of shoddy work and fraudulently using an inferior brand of paint. The company agreed to use Dunn Edwards paint in writing and instead they began using another brand and sheen of paint. (see photos.) read more

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Finding a professional to remove popcorn, float and paint a ceiling is quite a task. Look no further for the best of the best. Upon our call, Jeff was out in two days and walked the project with us. He was informative, caring, and comforting. We were dreading taking the popcorn off the ceiling as we were sure it was going to be a terrible mess. We had fans, small closets, beds and dressers to move and a two-story house. Not a problem, it was all about the prep. The crew was amazing. Everything was covered with plastic and tapped tight. In they came, off came the popcorn; the ceiling was floated and painted in one day. When it was finished, you could not tell they were even in the house. Remarkable. I called Tammy, the office manager, to thank her for the great job and asked, in passing, if they did crown molding? Absolutely was her answer. After we determined a fair price, we went ahead with that project. She explained it was a two day, two crew job. On the first day the carpenters came in, re-measured everything and were able to find the exact molding we had used in our downstairs rooms. They were even able to use a left over 8-footer we had stored in our garage. Again, out came the plastic and ladders and up went the molding. What great workmanship. Corners were perfect, vents were boxed just right and the bathrooms were done well. When finished, not a clue they were there. Second day, painters. When they came in they said they were going to set up to spray paint the molding my wife and I panicked. We had just put in carpeting and what if they got paint all over it. Luis, the painter said please don't worry, we do this all the time. Out came the plastic and tape and 4 hours of prep later, the painting started. Not a spot anywhere and a perfect job. Thank you Jeff, thank you Tammy and please thank your wonderful crews. read more

The most unprofessional a-hole company I've ever dealt with. Jeff, the owner, hates women, from what I can tell. He'll bang on your door almost breaking it down to greet you. He's the most impatient awful person I've ever met. He yelled at me and acted like a complete psychopath. Even his workers were mortified and told me they were sorry. Do not hire this company. AWFUL! Stay away! After seeing his bs reply below it reminds me. As he was leaving he screamed (not exaggerating) while still on my porch "What a B I T CH!!!!" that even my neighbor heard. Wow. Some amazing professionalism isn't it! He also mocked me all the way to his car. Zero class. Jeff, when you show up for the appointment an HOUR early and pound on my door like you're the cops, you're likely to be greeted with a surprised and a bit shaken customer. And for the record we are the CUSTOMER. I didn't realize I needed to PLEASE YOU. We've had a ton of contractors work at our home, and they've all tried to make us happy. You showed up on our door that morning with an ax to grind. There was NOTHING "polite" that came out of your mouth that morning - absolutely nothing. You were simply horrible. read more