San Jose, South Bay
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LICENSED B-2 #1142022

ONE RELIABLE CREW. FROM START TO FINISH.

Fresh Start is the drywall contractor San Jose homeowners call when they want one crew from start to finish. No disappearing subs, no excuses — just solid work done right across San Jose, the South Bay.

Drywall contractor San Jose — full drywall installation and Level 5 finish
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CA B-2 #1142022

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Services

FULL-SCOPE DRYWALL, START TO FINISH

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Drywall

Your drywall contractor San Jose homeowners rely on for new construction, remodels, repairs and specialty finishes.

We also apply decorative finishes across San Jose — microcement, Venetian plaster, lime wash and tadelakt. Same crew, same standard of finish.

Send Your Project Details

Prefer not to text? Fill this in, attach a few photos, and we will reply within one business day with a realistic price range.

HOW IT WORKS

THREE STEPS, FROM FIRST PHOTO TO FINAL WALKTHROUGH

01 / Scope
Send photos or plans

A room, a leak, a set of plans — we'll tell you if it's a photo-quote or needs a site visit.

02 / WALKTHROUGH
On-site for anything major

Remodels, ADUs, and complex layouts get a walkthrough before pricing

03 / BUILD
Same crew, start to finish

The crew that quotes the job is the crew that finishes it — no rotating subs.

WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH

Meet Sergei

I'm Sergei, owner of Fresh Start — a drywall contractor San Jose homeowners have trusted for years..
<I've been doing drywall for over 20 years and still work on every project myself. I keep the same crew on every job, so you'll see familiar faces from the first estimate to the final walkthrough.

Sergei, owner of Fresh Start Renovations
Areas we serve

South Bay & the Peninsula

San Jose and the South Bay are home base. We go farther up the Peninsula when the project is worth the drive — send photos and we'll tell you if it's a fit.

San Jose

Santa Clara

Sunnyvale

Saratoga

Campbell

Los Gatos

Cupertino

Mountain View

Los Altos

Palo Alto

Menlo Park

Redwood City

Atherton

San Carlos

Belmont

San Mateo

Reviews

TRUSTED BY BAY AREA HOMEOWNERS

Cheng-Ru Ho
Cheng-Ru Ho
★★★★★
I could not be happier with the outstanding job that Sergeis team did repairing and re-painting my walls of the whole house. We had several areas with noticeable drywall defects, cracks, unevenness and terrible patches with different colors all over the places. Sergeis team prepped the surfaces meticulously, fixing every single imperfection until the walls were completely seamless. The painting quality is extraordinary. The edges and trim are sharp and clean, with beautiful, even coverage across every room. They helped me pick the perfect finish, and the final results completely transformed the space, making it look brand new. Beyond the incredible craftsmanship, the crew was a pleasure to work with. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently, and kept communication clear throughout the whole process. They also took great care to protect my furniture and floors, leaving the house completely spotless in the end of the project. The team is willing to come back few times to touch-up small defects found after the project until the client is satisfied. If you need professional, high-quality wall repair and painting, look no further. Their attention to detail, fair pricing, and top-notch service are unmatched. I will definitely hire them again for future projects! Sergeis team definitely deserves 10 stars rating.
Catherine Azevedo
Catherine Azevedo
★★★★★
We had a small project to frame in a non-load bearing wall in an upstairs bathroom, and over a stairwell. Sergie was absolutely fantastic! He and his assistant framed and drywalled the new wall. Everything looks seamless. Would highly recommend Sergie for any framing or drywall needs.
KGordon
KGordon
★★★★★
We’d give 10 stars if we could! Sergei is trustworthy, reliable, methodical, efficient, and highly skilled. We had saved up a bunch of dissimilar drywall repair projects so that we could tackle them at once. Sergei clearly explained what was necessary for each project, prioritized the work, and got everything done with great results. He didn’t compromise the quality of the job by rushing through the steps. He kept our house as reasonably clean as you can keep a house when having drywall work done.
Hallie Hau
Hallie Hau
★★★★★
Sam is incredible! He’s friendly, quick to respond and even takes time to teach me things when I ask. He works efficiently and his prices are incredibly reasonable. His quality of work is excellent. I’ve hired him for multiple different house projects, renovations and repairs and he consistently does a great job. I will continue to use his services and refer him to friends that need help with house projects.
Somyata Bhatia
Somyata Bhatia
★★★★★
Sergei is very skilled. He came on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. The patch blends perfectly with the rest of the wall, you can't even tell there was a hole. Highly recommended!
psgsereno
psgsereno
★★★★★
Very happy with the work that was done. I was in need of some drywall repair and Sergei made the process very easy. I was given a rough estimate via text and made a appointment for a few days later. I had water damage to the ceiling above my shower. After Sergei was done it look like another ever happen. I recommend him for all all water damage repair and drywall repair. 5 stars across the board.
Julia Riterman Yehov
Julia Riterman Yehov
★★★★★
Sergey did a fantastic job restoring our master bathroom after some water damage. The drywall quality was top-notch. The bathroom looks modern and clean. 5 stars for the skill and professionalism
Marcel Roche
Marcel Roche
★★★★★
Great work, fast, quality, professional, and reasonably priced. A rare find! Sergei protected all the floors and left the work area completely spotless after the drywall repair.
FAQ

What people usually ask

Why don't you list a price per square foot?

Because square footage alone doesn’t tell us how long a job will take — and time is what actually drives cost. Two rooms of the same size can take very different amounts of work depending on framing condition, texture matching, or access. We estimate the time first, then price the project — not the other way around. If you want a $/sq ft number for comparison, we can back into one once we’ve scoped your actual project.

Yes — both. Most of what we do is full rooms, remodels, restorations and new construction, but we take smaller jobs too. Text us a photo of what you’ve got and we’ll tell you what it needs and what it costs.

We tell you what’s realistic before you pay, not after. Texture won’t
match 100% — we say so upfront. A wall needs Level 5, not Level 4 
we say so before you choose the cheaper option and regret it later.

Start With a Few Photos

Text us photos of your project for a free online estimate. If the range works for you, we’ll schedule a walkthrough to lock in the number.

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