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Avatar for Terry Simms Handyman Service LLC
Terry Simms Handyman Service LLC
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Terry is very experienced and knew what to do when he discovered more serious damage behind the drywall. He made all the needed repairs at a reasonable price. I highly recommend him for any wall repairs."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Quinones Drywall And Painting Llc
4.9(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The work was done very professionally. Javier was organized, proficient in both drywall work and painting. I was amazed at how quickly he was able to hang the drywall in my bathroom remodel and repair my front hallway, making drywall that was literally destroyed look like new. He is just as expert in painting as he is in drywall work. As you know, or maybe you don't, drywall work is very messy. Javier makes a huge, successful effort to keep all exposed surfaces covered with plastic. When his work is completed he does a great job of cleaning up and leaving no mess behind. I would certainly hire him for any similar work again. I also would like to say that I found Javier to be very honest and trustworthy."
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Popcorn Ceiling removal
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Drywall Project

+73

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Frank's Texturing and Repairs, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I gave out a notification that I needed some drywall repair done in my home and I got an immediate response from Frank's even though it was 10 pm. Impressive! I hired them the next day and got immediate results. Excellent customer service at an affordable price. I recommend them highly."
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Our Work
Our Work

+22

Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Catrachos Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team did a wonderful job! I would hire them again in a moment. Marbin was responsive and knew exactly what needed to be done to finish the drywall. His team started quickly after we signed the contract. The walls look wonderful and they were able to do anything I requested to make sure the job was done correctly. Don't hesitate to hire these contractors!"
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+17

Response time10 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
All Drywall Solutions
3.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Good work and then some. The work was to remove all the old drywall from the garage and replace it. Tape and do a knockdown finish coating. It all looks good. They were helpful in the cleanup of extra stuff we had too. However, would have preferred if they had not used water on the garage floor for cleanup."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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G & M GENERAL PAINTING INC
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the job Brayan did, painting our hallway. Even though we had the whole inside of the house painted last year, the hallway looked terrible. It drove me crazy for almost a year. I wish I had called Brayan sooner. He said it needed repainted. He gave recommendations on the paint to use for the best results and even purchased the paint before coming to do the job. Brayan even painted an extra wall that I had not thought about, and didn't charge me anything more than the estimate he had given initially. Brayan was very nice and professional. I will definitely use him for all my painting needs in the future."
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Kitchen Cabinets Painting
Kitchen Cabinets Painting

+26

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Raudel Vargas Construction, Inc.
4.4(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Raudel and his crew did a drywall replacement on our garage ceiling today. We are very satisfied with the work they did. The craftsmanship was excellent and we highly recommend them for any household repairs."
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It’s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.

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.

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

Small patches can be DIY, but professionals handle large-scale repairs with seamless results.

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