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J Acoustical
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh responded to my first text very rapidly. He gave me a bid and within 3 days the repairs were completed. He repaired ceiling and wall drywall. He also taped, mudded and sanded a new wall that is ready to paint. Quality of work is superb. Josh is very skilled."
new grid ceiling and tile in church sanctuary
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Handyman Unlimited
4.7(
156
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tim was very prompt. I had a drywall ceiling problem. He took pride in his work. He listened to my concerns. When he was about to leave he even asked if their cleanup was suitable. No mess was left. Would definitely recommend him."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
MBT Contracting
4.2(
35
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I wish we could give 10 stars! We hired Mat to fix the base of our shower and he was very detail oriented and helpful during the entire process. We liked the quality of his work so much that we immediately hired him for several other projects in our home. Mat treated our home, and pets, just like they were his own. We highly recommend Mat to everyone."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hobby-Style Painting
3.9(
8
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Showed up to work on time every day. Repaired walls and ceiling before painting without being told to. The paint job was excellent. My ceilings are high and difficult, but he did a great job. All this at a very good price. Highly recommended."
Dining Room
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Angel Remodeling Construction
4.3(
2
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JCG Home and Land Services LLC
New to Angi
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Franklin, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Local handyman providing quality drywall repair, interior and exterior painting, and lawn care services. We take pride in reliable service, fair pricing, and attention to detail. Whether you need home improvements, property maintenance, lot clearing, or mowing, we're here to help. Serving our community with honest work and dependable results. Contact us today for a free estimate.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

Whether to repair or replace water-damaged plaster depends on the scale of the damage. For small, limited areas, you can often perform a repair yourself. If you choose to paint over small patches, ensure the surface is completely dry and apply a coat of antifungal primer first to prevent mold growth. However, simply painting or plastering over the damage is only a temporary solution that doesn't address the core problem. For more extensive or long-term damage, the plaster may be compromised, and there is a risk of mold. In these cases, it is recommended to remove the damaged section of plasterboard and replace it. You may consider hiring a professional for the repair, and it's worth noting that water damage is often covered by home insurance.

Plaster provides a durable, soundproof, and moisture-resistant finish compared to drywall.

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.

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