15 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lakeland: Nick James Drywall, LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews; open evenings.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lonnie's Drywall & Remodeling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Xtreme Plastering LLC, 49 Google reviews at 4.9★, tied for the most of 15 ranked; ranked #5.
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15 Lakeland drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick James Drywall, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (49) | Lakeland | Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Hole In The Wall Drywall Repair of Polk County | 59 | 4.9★ (38) | Lakeland | — | — |
| 3 | Drywall Repair Zone LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Kathleen, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | A-1 Drywall of Central Florida | 57 | 4.7★ (13) | Poinciana, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Xtreme Plastering LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (49) | Tampa, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | DS Drywall Patch & Repair | 55 | 4.9★ (39) | Wesley Chapel, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ernesto Castro Drywall Inc | 54 | 3.8★ (4) | Lakeland | — | — |
| 8 | L&h Drywall Finishing and Texture inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Lakeland | Sat | — |
| 9 | East Coast Drywall & Paint | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Lakeland | Sat | — |
| 10 | Lonnie's Drywall & Remodeling | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | Auburndale, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in Lakeland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kathleen, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poinciana, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in Lakeland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wesley Chapel, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburndale, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayshore Gardens, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Meade, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bartow, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stucco contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburndale, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more drywall contractors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ayeee Wayne handyman | 5.0★ (19) | In Lakeland |
| Bill’s Painting | 4.9★ (133) | In Lakeland |
| Blufin Painting & Pressure Washing | 5.0★ (43) | In Lakeland |
| Commercial Coatings | 4.0★ (4) | In Lakeland |
| Cris Paint Services LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Lakeland |
| Custom Painting by Dale llc | 3.2★ (13) | In Lakeland |
| Edgar's Extreme House Painting And Service's LLC | 4.9★ (20) | In Lakeland |
| Elite Construction Management | 5.0★ (3) | In Lakeland |
| Golden Rule Repair & Remodeling, LLC. | 5.0★ (5) | In Lakeland |
| Ivan Built Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lakeland |
| John Crouthers Painting LLC | 5.0★ (108) | In Lakeland |
| JSR Handyman Service, INC. | 4.7★ (34) | In Lakeland |
| Keoghan Painting & Drywall | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
| L & J Home Renovations | 4.9★ (69) | In Lakeland |
| M&A professional handyman services LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Lakeland |
| McDonough Construction LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Lakeland |
| Mike's Painting, Inc. | 5.0★ (253) | In Lakeland |
| Pristine Remodeling | 5.0★ (22) | In Lakeland |
| ValuePro Remodeling | In Lakeland | |
| Williams & Rowe Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeland |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lakeland. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall repair | $296 | $613 | $930 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 15 Lakeland drywall contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lakeland data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |