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Re: Remodeller needed
Bought a great old house that needs lots of work. Just had most of the ceilings sheetrocked and Ron Bermudez did an amazing job -- so good that the painter went on and on about how great the work is. Smooth finish in the kitchen (that's where the painter really 'oohhed' and 'ahhed') and a light skip-trial finish in the other rooms to blend with the plaster texture on the walls. Painter kept commenting on how this is becoming a lost art, that only the old pros know how to do it really well. Really reasonable cost, too. If you need sheetrock/plaster repairs, I recommend Ron Bermudez, JR Drywall, (650) 992-3839, (510) 985-0080. - Chris

I wanted to share a recommendation for a drywaller who just finished working for us. We're redoing our kitchen and needed a professional to mud and tape (he doesn't hang, but has contacts who do). Shujaa (pronounced shoo-jaw) Sumchai did a fabulous job. He was strikingly responsible, professional, prompt (frankly, early every single day), and just a nice guy so it was easy to work with him. It took the same amount of time he said it would and it cost what he said it would. He kept the space far cleaner than I expected for drywalling. Most importantly, the quality of his work was outstanding. Before we painted, we kept going into the room to marvel at the smooth, beautiful walls he created. We plan to hire him again for future projects. His number is 415-648-0394. Kim

We've just had a quote for electrical upgrades, but our electrician may have to cut holes in the drywall of our 1916 home for access to the knob and tube wiring, and we will need a separate person to repair the drywall and re-paint.

Great Drywaller!
Reid Ochs is a wonderful person, so is his family, and I highly recommend him for drywalling projects or metal framing. His work is detailed, he is super helpful, and has a highly trained crew; he is always very available too. I highly recommend him! Leia