The Preferred Group

The Preferred Group The Preferred Group consists of Preferred Builders of North Florida, Preferred Drywall by McDowell &

Cheers to a warm and happy holiday season!!
12/24/2025

Cheers to a warm and happy holiday season!!

Preferred Roofing getting the job done! Thanks for the kind words Sharon!
02/20/2025

Preferred Roofing getting the job done! Thanks for the kind words Sharon!

02/07/2025

A message from Waldo!

Happy Veterans Day to our soldiers, both past and present. We owe you our thanks, but more than that, we owe you our fre...
11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to our soldiers, both past and present. We owe you our thanks, but more than that, we owe you our freedom.

Let’s go Jaguars!!!!
08/10/2024

Let’s go Jaguars!!!!

Happy Valentines Day to the women of The Preferred Group! They keep this office running and we would be lost without the...
02/14/2024

Happy Valentines Day to the women of The Preferred Group! They keep this office running and we would be lost without them. They deserve all the love today 🩷

Did yall know Preferred Drywall by McDowell & Ariail is one of the longest continually operating commercial and resident...
10/26/2023

Did yall know Preferred Drywall by McDowell & Ariail is one of the longest continually operating commercial and residential drywall companies in the state of Florida? Waldo Ariail and Billy McDowell went into business in 1972 and established themselves as the preferred wallboard and spray contractors for all Jacksonville area builders. Since then, McDowell & Ariail Drywall has evolved into the Preferred Group of companies. Most people don't notice drywall work because it's not as fun to look at as some of our other projects but we wouldn't be where we are today without it!

Happy Birthday Jake Fulmer!!
09/14/2023

Happy Birthday Jake Fulmer!!

Address

2332 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
32218

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19047513381

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We Are Preferred

Founded in 1972 by Billy McDowell and Waldo Ariail, McDowell & Ariail Drywall has evolved into the Preferred Group of companies. The operation of the company is now handled by co-owners Craig Ariail (Waldo’s son) and Jake Fulmer Jr. With a great deal of experience in both residential and commercial construction, the two joined forces over 20 years ago to bring the organization into its current state. The Preferred Group is now a group of companies consisting of Preferred Roofing, Preferred Builders, Preferred Drywall by McDowell & Ariail, and Preferred Gutters.