Drywall Repair guy recommendation

Yingpin said:

Thanks for all of the the replies. The holes were created because we had a leak 3 days after moving in last year caused by a clogged main and a cracked cast iron vent pipe (replaced with PVC) closest to the sliding door. We had a home warranty so a hack plumber came out and took three attempts to find the leak thus the multiple holes.

The house was built in the 70's and yes there are some seems visible in this room and others as well. I think they are more apparent here because the water traveled down the seems.

I did have a guy out last week that provided a quote for patching, taping and painting and it seemed reasonable but I want a few other options. I agree that a ceiling is not the place to learn but I am willing to cut the holes square and to the joist to help with the process.

I will reach out to those who had replied.

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rico903 said:

Don't know where you're getting the 4 trips idea from. A Real Plaster guy, (a vanishing breed-but I have one) can do that job perfectly in a few hours. So can a competent drywall guy, using the powdered 20 min joint compound.

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remodeler1 said:

FYI. A good drywall finisher can repair all of the holes in a day. I'd think around $250 is fair for dwall alone, no painting.

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remodeler1 said:

Like I said, a good drywall guy. You cut patches square, install blocking as necessary, tape with paper tape using ez sand 20 apply 3 coats after the tape coat and a quality drywall finisher will provide a quality finish that can be sanded by the painter. All drywall work can be done in 1 day ready to paint the next day and you're right $300 is more reasonable for labor alone.
Material will be a sheet or 2 of 4x8 " drywall and no more than 2 bags of ez 20. Screws tape & wood for blocking is usually laying around the garage.

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remodeler1 said:

That's the only complicating issue. Existing ceiling is sagging so if the OP wants the entire thing screwed tight you really cant tell until you put some screws in it to see if it can be pulled tight to the framing above or if the screws pull through the dwall

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remodeler1 said:

Very good . Highly unlikely, depends on ones standards

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remodeler1 said:

Since it originated from a plumbing leak & has been sitting for a year I would remove & replace all of the affected areas.

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Blaster229 said:

Sounds like you should go do the job for him for $250.

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