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BRIDGEMAKER LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Chatom, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Our handyman service is dedicated to providing prompt, reliable solutions for all your home repair and maintenance needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in every project we undertake, ensuring your space is treated with care and respect. Integrity is the cornerstone of our business, so you can always trust us to be transparent about costs and timelines. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, striving to exceed your expectations from the first consultation to the final result. Contact us today to schedule your free quote.

Complete Home Repair
4.9(
38
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Chatom, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"We recently bought a house and have hired a few companies to work on different projects. What we learned from the process is good handyman is hard to come by. That is why we feel very fortunate to find Complete Home Repair. Al and his sons are truly excellent. They worked on our house for 6 days on various things. They were always on time, polite, and thoughtful. We felt comfortable to leave them in the house, but we met every morning to discuss the work on previous day. They did a fabulous job. On the top of that, for whatever concern we had, they also went the extra mile to address it. 
I want to share a small detail that I think shows Al's true color. One of the projects is Al installing a screen door for us. We agreed that if it takes more than 1 hour, he will charge more. On the next day, when I asked him how long it took him to finish the installation, Al told me exactly one hour. He could have told me longer and charged me more, but he didn't. 
This is the second time we hired Al. We are sure that it will not be the last time. He not only earns our business, but also wins our heart. Highly recommended!!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Chatom, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Had to file a claim for new clothes dryer, and repairs on fridge. Foothills Star Appliance came to look at both. Eric was the repairman. He was friendly, answered all my questions, and very professional. I would highly recommend his company."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Law Services
4.8(
6
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Chatom, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Law Services is a company I would recommend to anyone. They were very consistent in how they handle business.An also they do great work I dealt with them on 2 different occasions. They painted the exterior of my home, and also did some drywall work . After completing the job they made sure that everything was cleaned up right no trash. They left everything spotless .Also they gave me a deadline when the job would be finished and they kept they word and finished in that day one of the best company I have dealt with in a longtime ."
Shaquille Law
Refinish
Refinish
Driveway Gate
Driveway Gate

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

You can paint over plaster, but repair any damage to the plaster first, or the paint will crack and bubble. You should also prepare the surface of the plaster to accept paint, which gives your paint job the best chance of looking good and lasting a long time. Before applying the color you want, apply a coat or two of primer. Additionally, use latex paint, and choose a latex paint with a satin finish for areas with dampness, like bathrooms.

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

While not always necessary, you can glue a drywall ceiling in addition to using screws or nails. Drywall is typically secured to ceiling joists with fasteners, which is often sufficient. However, adding construction adhesive can offer benefits like preventing sagging, bridging gaps, and reducing air leaks for better energy efficiency. It may also be used for specific acoustic or insulation needs. On the other hand, many professionals advise against it because properly placed screws make the drywall structural, glue doesn't add strength, and it makes future repairs or replacements significantly more difficult. Ultimately, it's best to follow local building codes and project-specific requirements to decide if adhesive is right for your ceiling.

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