It is important to look for references that you can contact whenever you consider hiring a drywall contractor. Installing drywall is difficult and highly technical. Anyone that you hire should have references that attest to his or her level of expertise and skill with installation.

If possible, ask if there are examples of his or her work that you can see for yourself. For residential jobs, this may not be possible. However, drywall done in shops is very easy to check out. This may end up being a huge factor when deciding on which drywall contractor you should use.

Find someone to work with that you are comfortable with. Drywall work can take a long time to finish and you will be around this person for a while. The contractor should be respectful of your space and your time. Contractors should know how to balance that respect with the knowledge that they are there to work and finish the job as soon as possible.

You may be pressed to pay a deposit on the work done by the contractor before he or she starts. This is normal, but you shouldn't pay more than 25 per cent.