Dry wall contractor · Pelzer, SC · reviewed since 2020
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%89+52.2Reliability 26%80+20.9Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty66−3.4Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 83Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 8 wall contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 29%
4.9★★★★★52 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.50★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Shorty's Drywall 4.9 out of 5 based on 52 reviews, highlighting consistent punctuality, clear communication, and high-quality drywall installation, repair, and texture removal services. Customers frequently note that the crew leaves job sites clean and ready for paint, with the owner responding to 60% of feedback. A recurring criticism in low-star reviews involves scheduling delays and unresponsiveness, where contractors failed to show up for appointments or did not return messages, causing significant project setbacks.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 52 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (45 with written comments, 3 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 60% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 8, 2026.
Service: Wall Contractor serving Pelzer, South Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other wall contractors
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and satisfaction; weakest: craft & service.
Shorty's DrywallWall Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Shorty's Drywall: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
89
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Shorty's Drywall: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
80
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Shorty's Drywall: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.B
66
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Shorty's Drywall: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Shorty's Drywall: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
84
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 36.–
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Star ratings
52 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars5096%
4 stars12%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star12%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 45 written reviews
98%praise
Praise9898%
Complaints22%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results2626%
Would recommend2020%
Staff & attitude1616%
Speed & response1414%
Communication1010%
Honesty & trust88%
Price & value66%
What customers talk about
We read 45 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“They've done great work for my family and I in the past.”
“I highly recommend him for any drywall installations.”
“They were kind, communicative, and worked fast and efficiently.”
“They show up everyday, have great communication and complete the job on time.”
“They do great quality work, communicate well, and leave the job sites neat and clean!”
“They are honest and hardworking but more importantly they are very good at drywall work.”
“Very reasonable price and very pleasant to work with.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Shorty's Drywall for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
GuyLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
They've done great work for my family and I in the past. 4 years later, I rehired them and bypass every other company available in the area. They are serious. They show up everyday, have great communication and complete the job on time. They are honest and hardworking but more importantly they are very good at…
Great price
MissLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★
Overall good experience, but extremely disappointed that I had to figure out today (after no response to my texts) how to discard the contractor trash that was left behind. We agreed to me hauling off the ceiling panels, not trash bags or buckets of material, which created a huge inconvenience. Factor hauling off trash into your price.
Richard2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Shorty did excellent work and wrapped up our project quickly, would be happy to have him work on more projects in our home.
MandyLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Shorty and his crew are the best! They hung and finished all of the drywall in our new home 2.5 years ago, and we were so happy with their work! We have also hired them for several remodel jobs at our customers’ homes, and will continue to do so. They do great quality work, communicate well, and leave the job sites neat and clean!
SteveLocal Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Shorty and his team did a FANTASTIC job installing and finishing the drywall for my new addition on my home. They are friendly and kind. He communicated well at each phase of completion. The work area was cleaned and left very neat. I highly recommend him for any drywall installations.
david4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Great service. Excellent work. Came faster than anyone and was willing to work a flexible schedule to keep my project going. Willnuse again!
They've done great work for my family and I in the past. 4 years later, I rehired them and bypass every other company available in the area. They are serious. They show up everyday, have great communication and complete the job on time. They are honest and hardworking but more importantly they are very good at drywall work. I will never use another drywall company as long as this company is in business. I Highly recommend them.
Price assessment: Great price
Miss JLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Miss has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Overall good experience, but extremely disappointed that I had to figure out today (after no response to my texts) how to discard the contractor trash that was left behind. We agreed to me hauling off the ceiling panels, not trash bags or buckets of material, which created a huge inconvenience. Factor hauling off trash into your price.
Richard Blob2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Shorty and his crew are the best! They hung and finished all of the drywall in our new home 2.5 years ago, and we were so happy with their work! We have also hired them for several remodel jobs at our customers’ homes, and will continue to do so. They do great quality work, communicate well, and leave the job sites neat and clean!
Steve CampbellLocal Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Shorty and his team did a FANTASTIC job installing and finishing the drywall for my new addition on my home. They are friendly and kind. He communicated well at each phase of completion. The work area was cleaned and left very neat. I highly recommend him for any drywall installations.
Hanann Morris11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hanann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Shorty and his crew were amazing! We had popcorn ceiling removed from 2 bedrooms. They were kind, communicative, and worked fast and efficiently. The work was top notch and we all know how hard that is to find in today’s world.
Thank you…we will definitely have you back for future work. -with much appreciation…Tracy & Brad White
muriel rankinLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews muriel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Shorty and his crew did an amazing job. I just bought this property that needed lots of work. Specifically I wanted to have the popcorn ceilings removed from the main living area. I lived out of state and Shorty responded immediately and met my realtor at the property to give me an estimate. The communication was perfect he did the job when he said he would and I couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend shorty and his crew he also arranged for a painter to come in and paint the walls of the main living area. I couldn't be happier with the job.
Thanks Shorty
Shorty is the real deal. A great person to work with and he does exactly what he promises. We had storm damage to repair and his work was perfect.
If I was building a new home he would be the first person I would contact.
Gary
