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A Complete Drywall Company

1214 E 37th Ct
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A Complete Drywall Company

1214 E 37th Ct
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"It went good. They were all courteous and very good."

Robert W on July 2021

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"It went good. They were all courteous and very good."

Robert W on July 2021


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TF Contracting

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TF Contracting

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1 years of experience

At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.

At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.



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Wagner Construction

1605 Des Moines Street
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Wagner Construction

1605 Des Moines Street
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3 years of experience

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.


Macnora Construction

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Macnora Construction

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Specialists in installing drywall, we work in commercial and residential areas, remodeling and new works. We have more than 8 years of experience in this business, for us the quality of work and customer satisfaction are our priority.

Specialists in installing drywall, we work in commercial and residential areas, remodeling and new works. We have more than 8 years of experience in this business, for us the quality of work and customer satisfaction are our priority.


Lemme Do That For You

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Lemme Do That For You

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I'm a retired guy who has owned 7 houses, none of them new, and so I've had lots of experience with all the little repairs that need to be done in a home. I've been working part time as a handyman since I retired a few years ago. I paint, repair walls, do light remodeling, minor electrical such as replacing switches and outlets and installing new lights, light plumbing such as fixing and replacing toilets and faucets. I can usually start work within a day or two of being called. I work according to your schedule.

I'm a retired guy who has owned 7 houses, none of them new, and so I've had lots of experience with all the little repairs that need to be done in a home. I've been working part time as a handyman since I retired a few years ago. I paint, repair walls, do light remodeling, minor electrical such as replacing switches and outlets and installing new lights, light plumbing such as fixing and replacing toilets and faucets. I can usually start work within a day or two of being called. I work according to your schedule.


Legacy Drywall

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Legacy Drywall

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20 years of experience

Drywall work, can do anything from hanging, mudding, texture. Our work is very clean and we are very responsible. We do anything from new construction to remodels, small/big jobs. We have been doing drywall for 19 years.

Drywall work, can do anything from hanging, mudding, texture. Our work is very clean and we are very responsible. We do anything from new construction to remodels, small/big jobs. We have been doing drywall for 19 years.


Shirleys

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Shirleys

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Hello! My name is Trent Gohring the owner and founder of Shirleys. We take pride in all projects from large to small, anything from drywall to siding, inside or outside, even offering pressure washing and lawn maintenance services

Hello! My name is Trent Gohring the owner and founder of Shirleys. We take pride in all projects from large to small, anything from drywall to siding, inside or outside, even offering pressure washing and lawn maintenance services



Sedlock bros

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Sedlock bros

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16 years of experience

15 years experience and knowledge in most residential construction including, siding, soffit, roofing, windows, doors, framing, custom homes, flooring, drywall, trim, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel.

15 years experience and knowledge in most residential construction including, siding, soffit, roofing, windows, doors, framing, custom homes, flooring, drywall, trim, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible to hang drywall by yourself, but it can be challenging (and more expensive). Without an extra set of hands, you’ll need to invest in a drywall lift to position the heavy drywall sheets on the wall. You can buy one of these drywall tools for a few hundred dollars at your nearest home improvement store.

Furring strips, thin strips of wood or metal, are not always required for ceiling drywall installation. If the ceiling surface is even and in good condition, drywall can be directly attached to the ceiling joists using screws. However, furring strips become essential when dealing with irregular surfaces or when additional insulation or soundproofing is needed. They create a level substrate for attaching the drywall. Ultimately, the decision to use furring strips depends on the condition of the existing ceiling and the specific requirements of the project.

There are several things you should not do when installing drywall. Common mistakes include: adding too many screws, over-sanding, not adding backing support, and installing drywall unevenly. You also should avoid screwing into the same place twice, installing Sheetrock with tapered edges on the outside, and making too many joints.

You should wait at least 24 hours between each coat of drywall mud before sanding and adding another coat. This ensures the mud dries completely, although drying time depends on temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Lightweight muds dry faster, while heavier all-purpose compounds take longer. Always check for firmness and dryness before sanding or applying the next layer.

While you can put new drywall over old drywall, it’s not always the best option. In some cases, drywalling over drywall can make it harder to find wires and pipes behind your walls and conceal more serious problems with your walls. It can also make the room smaller. On the plus side, putting drywall over drywall can improve soundproofing and insulation. Plus, it’s often less expensive than tearing down and adding new drywall.

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