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Avatar for Fabiano's Construction
Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano Construction did a great job repairing and replacing old basement stairs. They corrected work that was incorrectly done. I was very impressed with the workmanship and efficiency. The job was completed on time.They cleaned up and gave me nice spce. I can recommend without reservation."
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+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fine Finishes By Faunce
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Basement was dark and bright bold colors. Mr. Faunce made the basement look brand new again! Whole basement is white now and nothing showing through. Very professional and made sure I was happy with the project."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ohana Construction LLC
4.5(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fred Weiss was very pleasant and knowledgeable in my repair work with the ceiling. I had about 10 nail pops that had to be fixed and repainted. Fred did a great job. Would recommend to anyone. I thought he was reasonable too. I have other projects I will call Fred to help me out with those. It was a pleasure meeting you too"
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KITCHEN REMODEL

+19

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RT Greene Construction
5.0(
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very kind and courteous of your time. Always cleaned up after themselves and even fixed some last minute areas we didnâ t know were there. On top of the drywall repairs they did a full paint of walls and ceilings and it looks great! Marker colored walls werenâ t able to be cleaned but they were able to find paint to cover up the remainder of my the marks and itâ s totally unnoticeable."
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+2

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SM Renovation Group, LLC
4.3(
43
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Forever After Renovations LLC did multiple jobs for me in a very short time at a very reasonable and affordable price! Their work is excellent and they were very good with cleaning up as they go which made my house very accessible wow getting much needed work done. I most definitely will be setting up an appointment to get a few other household projects done. My floors, drywall repairs and painting were done to my satisfaction and I'm loving the renovations made to my deck!"
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+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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B&S Home Improvement Environmental Universal General Services, LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an emergency service request where the faucet in my shower lost tracking and will not close. The water was running for an hour or so until someone gave me their number. I called them and within half hour someone showed up at my door with what was needed to fix the issue. I didnt know what was needed but they already knew the issue. They had me temporarily turn off the entire water system in my house, which was not a bother. But how swift they were actually amazed me. I was so grateful. Almost a month later, no issues, I am so glad they replaced that cartilage if thats what it's called."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can speed up the time it takes for plaster to dry, but it's important to do so carefully to avoid issues like cracking or crumbling. Proper ventilation is key; open a window or use a fan to circulate air in the room. Heat can also accelerate drying, but be cautious, as too much heat can cause the plaster to dry too quickly and crack. Check the plaster's packaging for the recommended drying temperature and set the room's thermostat accordingly. While managing humidity is important, avoid using a dehumidifier, which can remove moisture too aggressively and result in crumbly 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.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

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