What To Do Before Starting Your Next Drywall Project

That’s something to be proud of, but try not to be too hasty. Remember, haste makes waste, and you don’t want to deal with a mess at your previous site while taking on a new residential or commercial property development project. Here’s what you need to do before starting your next drywall project.

Look To the Past

In school, they teach history to help us learn from the past so we know what to do differently. You can say the same thing for drywall. Look back on the project—or the last three projects—you just completed. Note the challenges you experienced and how you handled them.

Learning from your mistakes will only help you grow as a contractor. There’s no such thing as perfection, but you can get close to it if you conduct the proper analysis. Ask your crew for feedback, and be open to accepting it. Their notes for growth will only make you better.

Analyze the Next Project

Don’t dive into the next project just yet. You need to get a good look at the site and all that comes with the job. Start brainstorming solutions now if you spot areas you think might be difficult. Construction runs on a timeline.

Sometimes, you must extend the timeline, but you want to try and avoid as many extensions as possible. A little observation of the job site beforehand can go a long way in ensuring this is a job you and your crew can handle. Bring another crew member with you during your inspection because they might pick up on a few things you miss.

Prep the Equipment

After every job, you need to clean and maintain your equipment. Don’t let dirt build-up or rust collect on your tools. It’s easy for joint compounds to get stuck in drywall tools. That mud will latch on tight if you don’t clean your tools after every job.

Clean the tools, then see if this job may require some additional items. Choosing the right drywall tools and accessories for your next job will ensure things run smoothly and reduce the risk of mistakes. Not every job will require a banjo or a flat box, but it’s good to know if those particular tools will be of good use.

Request a Survey

Your crew’s feedback on your management, company, and more is important. But the most crucial constructive criticism you can receive is from the client. They requested your services, and you need to ask them if you delivered.

Create an online survey and request they complete it once the job is complete. Add it to your company’s website and make it anonymous so they feel comfortable about being honest. Aside from your skills, they will rate you on your customer service, which is equally important.

Don’t start your next drywall project before running through this list. It will help keep your business running for years to come.

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