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You’ve probably heard the horror stories. Dust everywhere. Furniture ruined. A week of cleaning after the contractor leaves. That’s not how sheetrock work has to go.
We use vacuum sanding systems and drop cloths on every job. Your floors stay protected. Your air stays breathable. You don’t spend days wiping down every surface in your house after we’re done.
The difference shows up in how your walls look six months later, too. When the taping compound is applied right and the finish work is done by someone who knows what they’re doing, you don’t see seams. You don’t see bumps. You just see smooth walls that take paint beautifully and stay that way.
Jaguar Renovations started with a simple idea: do the work right, charge fairly, and skip the sales pressure. Nearly ten years later, that’s still how we operate in East Setauket and throughout Suffolk County.
We’re not a crew that shows up, hangs some sheetrock sheets, and disappears. We handle the full scope—installation, repair, taping, finishing, texturing. If it involves drywall, we’ve done it hundreds of times in homes just like yours.
East Setauket homeowners deal with older homes that need careful repair work and newer builds that deserve quality finishing from the start. We’ve worked in both. We know what it takes to match existing textures, work around settled frames, and deliver results that actually last.
First, we walk through your space and talk about what you need. You tell us what’s wrong or what you’re building. We measure, assess the existing conditions, and give you a clear price. No surprises later.
Once we start, we protect your floors and furniture before any material comes in. If we’re installing new sheetrock, we measure and cut precisely to minimize seams. If we’re repairing, we remove damaged sections cleanly and match the thickness of your existing walls.
Taping comes next. This is where experience matters most. The drywall taping compound has to be applied in thin, even coats. Each layer needs to dry completely before the next goes on. Rushing this step is how you end up with cracks and visible seams later.
We sand using dustless equipment that captures particles as we work. Then we prime and finish so your walls are ready for paint. You’re left with smooth, even surfaces that look professionally done because they are.
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You get a full assessment before we start any work. We identify whether you need repair, replacement, or new installation. We explain what we found and why we’re recommending a specific approach.
Material selection matters more than most homeowners realize. Standard sheetrock works fine for most interior walls, but moisture-resistant panels make sense in bathrooms and basements. Sound-dampening options help if you’re finishing a media room or adding a bedroom near a noisy area. We stock what works for Suffolk County homes and help you choose based on your actual needs, not what’s most expensive.
East Setauket homes built before 1980 often have plaster walls that are cracking or failing. We handle the transition from plaster to modern drywall carefully, matching thickness and ensuring new sections blend invisibly with what’s staying. Newer construction in the area sometimes suffers from builder-grade finishing that shows seams and imperfections. We fix that too.
Every job includes cleanup and removal of debris. We don’t leave you with a pile of scrap in your driveway. The space gets returned to you clean and ready for the next step, whether that’s painting, trim work, or just moving your furniture back.
Most residential sheetrock installation runs between $1.50 and $3.50 per square foot in 2025, depending on the scope and complexity. A standard bedroom might cost $800 to $1,500 for full installation and finishing. Larger projects like basements or whole-home work scale accordingly.
Repairs cost less but vary widely based on damage. A small patch job might run $150 to $300. Replacing an entire damaged wall section could hit $500 to $1,000 depending on size and finish requirements.
The price difference comes down to what’s involved. New construction installation on open studs is straightforward. Repair work in occupied homes requires more prep, protection, and precision. Matching existing textures takes more time than smooth finishing. We price based on what your specific project requires, and we tell you that number upfront before any work starts.
Repair works when the damage is localized—a hole from a doorknob, a crack from settling, water damage in one section. We cut out the damaged area, install a new piece, tape the seams, and finish it to match the surrounding wall. You save money and time because we’re only addressing the problem area.
Replacement makes sense when damage is widespread, when the existing drywall is the wrong type for the space, or when you’re changing the room layout. If water damage affected a whole wall, if outdated plaster is crumbling throughout a room, or if you’re removing a wall entirely, replacement is the right call.
The decision comes down to cost versus outcome. Repairing three small holes is cheaper than replacing a wall. But repairing fifteen holes in deteriorating plaster costs more than just replacing it with new drywall that’ll last another fifty years. We assess your situation and recommend whichever approach makes practical sense for your home and budget.
A single room installation usually takes two to three days. Day one is hanging the sheetrock sheets. Day two is taping and applying the first coat of compound. Day three is sanding and finishing after everything dries.
Larger projects stretch longer because of drying time between coats. A full basement might take a week to ten days. Whole-home projects can run two to three weeks depending on square footage and complexity.
Repairs move faster. Small patches can be done in a day if you only need basic finishing. Larger repairs that require matching textures or multiple coats might need two to three days to cure and finish properly. We don’t rush the drying process—that’s how you end up with cracks and failed seams. The compound needs time to cure completely between coats, and we build that into the timeline we give you upfront.
Yes, but it requires experience to do it right. Matching knockdown, orange peel, or skip trowel textures isn’t something you learn from a YouTube video. It takes years of practice to replicate a texture so it blends invisibly with what’s already there.
We keep samples of common textures and test our match on scrap pieces before applying it to your wall. If your existing texture is unusual or custom, we practice until we get it right. The goal is for you to forget where the repair was done because it disappears into the surrounding surface.
Smooth finishes are actually harder to match than textured ones. Any imperfection shows under the right light. We use skim coating techniques and fine sanding to achieve the level surface that smooth walls require. Suffolk County homes have everything from heavy popcorn ceilings to glass-smooth modern walls, and we’ve matched them all. If it’s been done before, we can replicate it.
We focus primarily on residential sheetrock installation and repair throughout East Setauket and Suffolk County. That’s where our expertise runs deepest—working in occupied homes, matching existing finishes, coordinating with other trades during remodels, and delivering the detailed finishing work that homeowners notice.
Commercial drywall installation follows different standards and timelines. The scale is larger, the specifications are more rigid, and the workflow is built around construction schedules rather than homeowner convenience. Our approach is designed for residential projects where quality finishing and minimal disruption matter most.
If you’re a homeowner dealing with damage, planning a renovation, or finishing new space in your house, we’re equipped to handle it. We bring the same level of care to a small repair in your hallway as we do to finishing an entire basement. That consistency is harder to maintain when you’re bouncing between commercial job sites and residential projects, so we stay focused on what we do best.
We use dustless sanding equipment on every job. That’s not standard practice for a lot of drywall contractors, but it should be. The difference in cleanup and air quality is significant, especially if you’re living in the home during the work.
We also don’t subcontract the finishing work. The same experienced crew that hangs your sheetrock also tapes, finishes, and sands it. That continuity matters because finishing is where quality shows. A room will always look flawed if the taping compound isn’t applied correctly or if the sanding is rushed.
Transparent pricing is part of how we operate. We give you a clear number based on the actual work required. No hidden fees for “unexpected complications” that should’ve been obvious from the start. No pressure to add services you don’t need. You get a fair price for quality work, and we deliver exactly what we promised. That’s not revolutionary—it’s just how this business should work.
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