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Avatar for Guerras Lathing & Plastering
Guerras Lathing & Plastering
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Serving Mill Valley, 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%
Apex Premier Plaster
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Serving Mill Valley, 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 rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GoodFellas Construction – Bay Area
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"I LOVE THEM!
This company is the most professional company on earth!  They have the highest score on some websites and they invest so much time taking care of their customers! We had the most amazing project manager and he did full bathroom remodel for us and repaired our roof (FOR FREE!!).. they went out of their way to handle our project! God bless them!"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
Costello Plastering
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took a couple of phone calls to get Ray to call us initially. When he first came to the house, he had his wife and a friend waiting in the car for him, so he could not stay long enough to take measurments; however, he did come back the next evening as promised. He told us that he would have an estimate to us by the next evening, but we did not receive it until 2 or 3 days later. Honestly, we were SHOCKED when he saw Ray's estimate. It was $6,500 higher than the highest bid and $10,000 higher than the lowest bid that we had already received! Obiviously, we did not choose Costello Plastering because his price was way too high."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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A Better Choice Painting
4.1(
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guys did a great job as promised.  Took advantage of a $999 special; an additional $300 for extra exterior door painting.  Approximately $1000 in paint necessary but we chose top quality paint in lieu of having Better Choice select paint.  House was power washed and some trim replaced prior to painting.  Some delays due to the high temperatures we experienced that pushed out the job a couple of times.
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
Frederick Jones Painting And Decorating
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so lucky we found Frederick Jones! Frederick was responsive, communicative, punctual and respectful of our space and time. But most importantly, his team's work was impeccable. Our architect-designed 1957 mid-century modern home has been given a new life thanks to Frederick's commitment to quality. He gave us sound advice on technique and products and he took very seriously our unique home's needs. His team's prep work was meticulous and when the few minor hiccups arose, they were very eager to make things right immediately.  His strong, long-standing relationship with his team (who speak perfect English, which made things run even more smoothly) showed. While his team was completely trust-worthy, Frederick would visit the site regularly to check in and make sure that every i was dotted and t was crossed. He also worked well with the carpenter/contractor who was prepping the home for painting (fixing dry rot, building new trellis, etc.)."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Godoy Plastering
5.0(
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Family based business, mostly all family in our company. We are licensed and insured. Quality work is a priority see us on google my business for more pictures of our work and to see more reviews. We also apply stone of your choice. We serve the whole South Bay Area, Santa Cruz, and Monterey areas. Call us today for a free estimate at (831)840-6954

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cifcal Work
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Serving Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas

Expert at being a handyman about repair inside and outside work and construction work. Also plumbing and electrician, drywall work , paint work and everything related with construction

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

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.

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.

Like many other repair projects, the cost to fix a behind-the-wall shower leak depends on several factors. The cost of your repair may depend on the type of leak (from a clog or burst pipe), type of piping, and location of the leak. The extent of the issue and how difficult it is to access the pipes can greatly impact and increase your price. On average, you can expect to pay around $150 to $600 to repair a leaking shower.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

The Mill Valley, CA homeowners’ guide to plaster repairs

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