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Caldwell Homescapes
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John is amazing! I've lived in my mobile home for 10 years and the siding was caked with mold. I decided I needed a power wash service immediately and began my search. I came across the Home Advisor/Angi page and as soon as I requested a quote John called me immediately. He called me even as I was leaving him a message that's how fast and responsive he is! He gave me a quote, showed up bright and early, gave me the details to what he intended to do, and within an hour and a half or so he got my mobile home looking like a brand new one! I was so impressed with his work and he is a VERY NICE man! I would most definitely hire him again and recommend him to anyone who wants a power wash service!"
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composite and wood deck

+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mckenna Services
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired for a concrete patch job outside of a leaking basement window. Payton was very friendly and willing to listen to my specific request. A few weeks and heavy rains later, no leak! Reasonable price and even sealed a hole in my downspout for free (not pictured). Thank you!"
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Shawn The Handyman LLC
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Shawn was great to work with! He called me right away and came out that day to take measurements for us. Once the materials arrived he scheduled the install with me immediately and did a fantastic job for us. Do yourself a favor and work with Shawn on your next project, he's great!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jason's Handyman Services
4.3(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Jason's Handyman Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We have over 20 of experience doing flooring and other construction work. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Christopher White
New to Angi
Drywall - Repair

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I've been doing handyman, construction, carpentry work for 16 years now. Over that time I've learned how to do countless different jobs and overcome various different snags and setbacks. Efficiency and dedication drive me and I will work as much as needed to meet a deadline.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, small, superficial cracks are normal as homes settle. Older homes have a higher chance of showing signs of settling through hairline cracks from temperature changes, moisture changes, and soil shifting. However, larger cracks, or discolored cracks from water damage, may signify a bigger problem that requires reparations and preventative measures.

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.

Only use spackle on plaster walls when the imperfection is small. It’s best used for nail holes or small dings in the plaster. Spackle dries quickly, allowing you to continue the repair process shortly after using it. Plaster can be tricky to repair, though, so if you run into issues, call a pro so that you don’t risk further damage.

A local drywall contractor can texture your drywall for you. Drywall contractors are a better choice than general handy people because the contractors have a lot of experience working with drywall mud. The process is somewhat of an art thanks to the complexity of working with the mud, so call in a drywall pro who knows what they’re doing.

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