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Avatar for Nugent Plastering
Nugent Plastering
4.7(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you need plaster/stucco work you absolutely could not do better than these master craftsmen. Given the quality of the work, you get a great bang for your buck. The owner could not possibly have been more knowledgeable, personable, nor reasonable."
Wood siding
Dry rot
Wood siding
Paper and wire lath
Scratch coat

+28

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Guerras Lathing & Plastering
Guerras Lathing & Plastering
5.0(
13
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Hercules, 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 rate99%
Avatar for MENACI DESIGN DRYWALL The King Of Drywall
MENACI DESIGN DRYWALL The King Of Drywall
4.8(
146
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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I had water damage in my garage from a leaking toilet and the drywall and insulation had been removed by another vendor.  I needed to replace the drywall to the original specifications.  I called 5 contractors from Angie's List and got proposals from 3 contractors. 

We decided to go with Ciro Mejia for the following reasons:

1.  Ciro called me back 30 minutes after I left him a voice message and I was able to schedule him to see my garage the next day.  The other contractors were not as responsive to me.

2.  When we met with Ciro he was able to immediately access the scope of work and gave us a verbal proposal and he emailed me a written proposal when he said he get it to me.  I liked his responsiveness.

3.  When another contractor suggested using mold resistant drywall, I called Ciro back and he said he would use mold resistant drywall for the same price he initially proposed.

4.  We liked Ciro when we initially met with him, he was on time and we could tell that he knew about drywall.

5.   His proposal was the lowest of the 3 proposals we received.

Overall, we thought that the quality of the work performed by Ciro's crew (Cireo, Elmer, Roberto and Benny) was excellent.  They arrived on time and finished the installation of the drywall and plastering in 1 day.  After the plaster dried for 1 day, the painter came by the following day and put primer and paint on the drywall that matched perfectly the rest of the garage. 

We would definitely recommend Ciro and his crew.  Ciro is the "King of Drywall"!!


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Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Wood Paneling Removal

+28

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Boss Lady Drywall
4.9(
10
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tiffany's crew is awesome. They did a large drywall project for us smoothing and removing a heavy drywall texture in 4 bedrooms. They were fast, efficient and did a beautiful job with our drywall. They even finished several days earlier than anticipated. I highly recommend Tiffany and her team. A+"
Urgent Care Center
Ceiling patch
Complete drywall install shed #1
 wall was  replaced with new board then finished
Finished Patch - Installed drywall and textured to match

+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Costello Plastering
4.3(
9
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm going to have him come out and do a second bid but I haven't had him do any work for us. The bid that he gave us covered the information that he felt was appropriate. I didn't find on it some of the technical stuff like the wire or vapor barrier or some of the things that would be useful for someone having stucco put on a house. He didn't list the thickness that was going to be used. He did mention that he was going to apply the drivit finish on all the walls and skim coat with poly bond. He was fabulous and very helpful. He showed some things and spoke a lot. There are things that I want him to rebid. He shot me the original bid very fast. He just needs to give some added information."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for A Better Choice Painting
A Better Choice Painting
4.1(
557
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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The crew came out a few days before painting to pressure wash our house. They returned and started taping and preparing for paint. They completed all necessary small repairs to the house prior to paint. We gave them the paint colors and they went and bought the paint for us. They extended the deal they received on the paint to us. They completed all the work per agreement. They did a great job and they were very pleasant to work with. We had no troubles at all. They are very busy people so the communication wasn't always on time, but; when it came down to it they did what they said they would do and our house looks like a brand new house! We are very happy with the work they performed. Thanks


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Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Wall Art
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

Regular inspections and cleaning to prevent moisture or pest issues.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

You’ll want to inspect your plaster walls for signs of damage before painting. If you notice soft spots, deep cracks, bubbling, or areas where the plaster is crumbling or pulling away from the wall, it likely needs repair. While small hairline cracks are common and likely cosmetic, you should address larger issues before painting to ensure a quality, smooth finish.

Ceiling-mounted curtains won’t damage the ceiling if they’re installed properly. Using the right anchors or securing the brackets into joists will ensure the curtain weight is properly supported and prevent damage. However, overtightening screws, using weak anchors, or repeatedly removing and reinstalling hardware in the same spot can cause cracking or sagging over time. In that case, you might have to call a pro for ceiling repair.

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