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B & V The Home Finishers LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am so thankful to have found B&V. They were responsive, detailed, and timely in all of the work they performed for me. I am thoroughly pleased with their services. They scraped popcorn ceilings off, repaired drywall, demoed bathroom vanities and kitchen cabinets, painted cabinets and the entire house. They are a great team!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
4.5(
150
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mack and his wife were great. They were very polite. We asked them to fix our leaky shower/pipe and replace the faucet in the master bath. They came to give us the estimate the very next day. Later, we received the quote that night through email. They came to repair the leaky shower/pipe in the next few days. Not only they fixed the leaky pipe, they also patched the drywall and painted the wall - what a job well done. We were very pleased for the quality of the completed work. The cost of repair was very competitive. We'll definitely use their service again."
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom
Building a bathroom

+54

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Hendry Home Repair and Renovation LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contracted this company to fully convert a 20 shipping container into a custom built home . Including custom framing, installation of insulation, drywall, flooring, painting . Installed shower, commode and sink. I was impressed with the craftsmanship, attention to detail, punctuality, transparency, affordability and performance of this company. I would highly recommend this company"
Rotted floor joist
Rotted joist
Floor joist repaired.
Repaired floor joist
Exterior wall re-framed

+12

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Bob's Handyman Ser., LLC
4.3(
69
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The best of the best! For 6 days, he arrived earlier and worked hard. He repaired drywall, windows, ceiling fan, sockets, painting, and more. He takes great pride in his work and he focuses on the details. His price is reasonable and the quality of his work is outstanding! Do not look any further... Call Bob!"
M.Bed
fl.condo
condo
fl.condo
kitchen

+83

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

The person’s skill will affect how many drywall sheets they can hang in one day. Some people can hang 10 or more sheets in a day, while others may only hang six or seven sheets. It also depends on the framing complexity since custom cutting and fitting the drywall can prolong the process.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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