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Gerald Kelsoe Contracting, LLC
4.8(
105
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gerald Kelso responded quickly with a phone call to my search for a drywall specialist and was physically present within an hour afterwards to discuss the work to be done and offer a simple, clear written estimate, He was knowledgeable, courteous, and worked with me to make sure that the job would be both affordable and cover everything that needed doing. He arrived on the agreed-upon day ready to work, was thorough in his preparations to prevent any damage to my home from dripping mud while working . The work itself was of excellent quality and he made every possible effort to match the already existing distinctive textures. He even took the time to find a few small areas which required fixing which I had missed and HE REPAIRED THEM WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE. The post-job cleanup was as thorough as had been the preparation. I would strongly recommend Gerald Kelso Contracting for anyone's drywall needs as an excellent value."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Charles Smith
4.2(
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles came with two sons. He had injury to his left foot just a few days before I contacted him. He came with crutches and supervised his sons. All three are very polite. They turned off every light and locked the doors every day before they left, unlike my general contractor and builder who frequently left the lights on and door unlocked, even one time they left with the key in the dead bolt. I didn't tell Charles and sons to lock the doors and turned off the lights, they did it with their professional ethic. They also notified me the numerous defects done by my builder- the most important one being the leak from the spigot pipe causing water under my bed room's floor. I contacted Charles to repaint the interior and repair the ugly area of wall in prominent view which had been repaired by my builder and his worker six times and still ugly and also the painting was patchy. Charles and his sons corrected all. I am very pleased with them."
Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bracewell Hogtown Home Improvement LLC
4.8(
59
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy I was able to work with this contractor. Sam and Jack were an awesome team, always kept in touch with us and were always very courteous and professional. I am in love with the finished product of our exterior paint project. Would highly recommend Bracewell Painting to anyone looking to hire a painting contactor. They really went the extra mile to make us happy!"
Gallery
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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RD Painting and Maintenance
5.0(
22
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob was on time. He brought 35 years to a drywall repair I would have done poorly at best trying to don it myself from Home Depot. His work looks easy- but it is not. He is excellent."
After
Fireplace complete
Deck/Porch repair
Framing complete
After

+59

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clark Custom Renovations LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very happy! Timely and responsive. Did the work in two days and it looks great! Needed to add a door to a hallway without one. They added drywall, frame and door. Very satisfied and would recommend"
Response time2 days
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, wainscoting is installed directly over drywall. However, ensure the drywall is in good shape since it will support the wainscoting. If the drywall has issues, such as holes, mold, or mildew, repair them before installing the wainscoting. Alternatively, you can install a plywood substrate before attaching the trim.

The average cost to apply a skip-trowel drywall texture to walls is $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot. Ceilings cost slightly more because of the increased difficulty of working overhead. Additional cost factors include any drywall repairs and removal of existing textures or wallpaper.

In many cases, installing new drywall will boost your home value. Replacing old, damaged, cracked, or wavy drywall is a great way to improve the look and feel of your home, as new drywall installed by a professional shouldn’t have any imperfections. Additionally, removing old drywall means you’ll have open walls, so you can install new insulation and address exposed issues with plumbing and electrical systems running behind the walls. All of these fixes will also add to your home’s value.

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

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