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Avatar for JC Construction
JC Construction
4.9(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Quick to respond. Quick to provide estimate. Showed up within two days to complete the project. Completely restored the plaster and repainted the area as well as small touch ups in the room."
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nugent Plastering
4.7(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin is very professional and knowledgeable about stucco wall installation and repair. He is a true expert in anything related to stucco. He presented us with a reasonable estimate after he assessed the damaged exterior wall. His timeline from start to end of project was on target (about 1 month). The work crew is very punctual, hardworking and cleans up the area nicely after each day. Kevin and his team updated us daily on the project so that we knew what to expect next. Nugent Plastering did great work on my new stucco wall and we will consider hiring Nugent Plastering for future projects"
Wood siding
Dry rot
Wood siding
Paper and wire lath
Scratch coat

+28

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Guerras Lathing & Plastering
5.0(
13
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company to work with. Excellent knowledge of materials and applications. Skilled labor that will give you a beautiful end result. Always on time(earlier than the arrived time). They take there time to set up plastic and ram board to protect all the finish surfaces in the house. You can find a cheaper guy buy you’ll pay more to get Mr Guerras Lathing and Plastering to fix the other guys work!!!! Highly recommend Guerras Lathing and Plastering for all small or big projects. Just awesome work will be booking him for my other three projects!!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Apex Premier Plaster
5.0(
4
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've used Apex Premier for both Stucco and Drywall work over the years on my house, big projects to small repairs and patches. The work is high quality, well organized, and well thought out. You will always get an honest answer from them. The communication is the best in the biz, the attention to detail is the best in the biz. I wish I could find this commitment to work from all contractors, but that is just not the case at all, quite refreshing."
Response time1 hour
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MENACI DESIGN DRYWALL The King Of Drywall
4.8(
146
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Menaci Drywall Design to anyone looking for home repair work. They were quick to reply and answer questions, get info on what work needed to be done and scheduled an appointment to come do work. From first contact to completion was done in 3 days due to it being over Thanksgiving, had it been a regular week I believe it would have been done even sooner. The friendly and professional service is much appreciated!"
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Wood Paneling Removal

+28

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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GoodFellas Construction – Bay Area
4.2(
184
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"Long story short, we finally got the courage to trust a company to remodel our master bathroom. Let's just say by having someone by our side, from helping us pick out tile flooring to new light fixtures. Aviv really made this a fun process and I will most definitely be hiring Goodfellas construction on future projects."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

Plaster that sags or bulges, shows extensive deep cracks, or is crumbling from water damage or simply time may need replacement. Plaster walls can look a little “worn” for a long time before they need replacing. The only real way to know if it needs a replacement is to hire a professional to assess the condition of the plaster.

There are several warning signs that a ceiling crack is connected to a larger issue. For starters, if the crack is wider than 1/8 inch or longer than 12 inches, you might have a more serious problem. The same applies if you have multiple smaller cracks or cracks going across the ceiling and down the wall. In any of these situations, you should ask a professional to assess the damage.

Costs depend on damage size, labor rates, and whether additional services like painting are required.

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