58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, the most in Portage.
- 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Best Drywall Contractors in Portage, IN (2026)
5 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Portage: Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J's painting and drywall, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 5.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Van Gogh Drywall, 25 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 5 ranked after Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Portage drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Drywall contractors in Gary ranking. See Drywall contractors in Gary
Top 5 drywall contractors in Portage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall | 58 | 4.8★ (105) | South Haven, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | J's painting and drywall | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Harvey, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bob's Plastering & Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (13) | South Holland, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Van Gogh Drywall | 48 | 4.1★ (25) | Merrillville, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Victor Esparza Drywall LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | Crestwood, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
The 5 best drywall contractors in Portage, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Harvey, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in South Holland, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Merrillville, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.1★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8789 Louisiana St Ste C Suite C, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Crestwood, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
How much do drywall contractors cost in Portage?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Portage. 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 |
How we ranked Portage drywall contractors
We scored 5 Portage 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 Portage 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 |
Drywall contractors in Portage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best drywall contractor in Portage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked drywall contractor in Portage, IN is Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. J's painting and drywall (#2) and Bob's Plastering & Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 5 drywall contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which drywall contractors in Portage are open 24/7?
1 ranked drywall contractor in Portage posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is J's painting and drywall (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which drywall contractors in Portage work on weekends?
4 of 5 ranked drywall contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall (#1), J's painting and drywall (#2) and Bob's Plastering & Painting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Portage?
Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Portage. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Portage drywall contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated drywall contractors in Portage is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall has the most, 105 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank drywall contractors?
Each drywall contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do drywall contractors outside Portage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Portage city center, our service radius for drywall contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can drywall contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Portage
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 drywall contractors serving Portage.
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