Eric wanted to hold band practice at his Wauconda home. An unused room in his house seemed perfect, if only it could be soundproofed. When his girlfriend, Lillian, called Call the Handyman and Home Inspection for advice, they were unsure of the steps to achieve their goal or how much the project would cost.
“We of course knew that Call the Handyman was reputable from our first small repair projects. When we went into the [soundproofing] project, it was you who really helped us get our bearings, and through your attention and research, we were able to identify exactly what would provide the best results and what we could accomplish within our budget,” reflected Eric after the project was completed.
Over three weeks, n helped Eric and Marguerite refine their project goals, budget and project plan. The couple agreed they weren’t attempting to make the room completely soundproof, but wanted to minimize the transfer of noise to the living spaces on the other side of the walls from the music room. To help manage costs, they decided to focus their soundproofing efforts on the two interior walls and the ceiling, and leave the exterior walls untouched.
To stay within budget, Eric decided to do the demolition work, which included removing the dropped ceiling and wood paneling on the two interior walls. My Handyman also suggested that he act as the “helper” in order to learn how to hang drwall from an expert.
This phase of the project achieved its desired results, finishing on time and on budget. Next steps: will include installing new flooring and a soundproof door. “We know it isn’t easy to find a contractor who can do everything that My Handyman did at such a high level of quality,” reflected Marguerite. “We hope to employ My Handyman in the future for any projects too daunting for us to tackle on our own.”
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