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Marsh Handyman Services
New to Angi
Plaster - Repair

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

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I've been doing home repair for more than 10 years. I've seen the ins and outs of building from the ground up. My skills are mainly focused in carpentry and finish work. I have worked all over the panhandle, just making repairs along the way. Let me get your house back to how you want it!

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B&B Handyman AL&FL, LLC
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Extremely reasonable compared to others helpful funny reliable service. He has installed my water heater, kitchen sink and faucet and now is helping transform my bathroom one section at a time. Ben is the best."
Bathroom floor reno
Bathroom floor reno
Bathroom floor reno
Bathroom floor reno
Bathroom floor reno

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Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wilcox Home Improvement
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your handyman needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Crutchfield All Phases Construction
New to Angi
Plaster - Repair

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 25 years of experience in various fields of the residential construction industry, we have accumulated the knowledge and skills to do your home projects or repairs right. \n\nWe show up every day with a professional attitude and appearance, ready for the day ahead. \n\nThere are senior and military discounts available and a sliding scale pricing system for those of us who are less fortunate but are in desperate need of our type of services. \n\nIf you have a home project in mind or a repair that’s needed, we can do it. We can be reached any day of the week but Sunday, I’ll be working at the Lords house.

Deck New Construction
Deck New Construction
Deck New Construction
Deck New Construction
Deck New Construction

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

Plastering lasts for around 15 to 20 years without needing repairs or maintenance in most cases, and with proper upkeep, plastering can last a lifetime—sometimes more than 100 years. Plaster repair costs between $1 and $3 per square foot, and you may need these services once every 15 to 20 years or so unless you have a harsh climate where humidity changes are a constant issue. You can also opt to skim-coat plaster for between $0.90 and $1.30 per square foot, which may serve you better in the long run.

How long it takes to repair a ceiling depends on the extent of the damage. Patching a small hole might only take a few minutes, while repairing a water-damaged section of the ceiling could take hours. If there are structural issues, expect your ceiling repair to take several days or longer.

Common causes of ceiling cracks along drywall seams include poor drywall installation techniques, structural issues, truss uplift, and foundation problems. Temperature and humidity also play major roles in ceiling cracks flush with the wall. As the drywall shrinks and expands from major temperature changes or extreme humidity shifts, this can cause the drywall to crack.

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