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M & C EuroDesign
4.8(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Repairs some plaster walls previously damaged by a storm. He was prompt, worked efficiently to repair, sand and repaint the walls then cleaned up afterwards. I have worked in home renovations and therefore have an appreciation of good workmanship...he did excellent work and he was very fair in his pricing. I won't hesitate to use him again."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Westwork Painting
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After interviewing and receiving quotes from five contractors, we chose Westwork to skim coat and paint the walls and ceiling of our sun room to transform it from stucco to plaster. Wally, who performed the work, was a magician. He abraded the stucco to as level as possible, then he applied several coats of plaster to both the walls and ceiling. The corners now have a crisp 90 degree angle. After completing the plastering, he painted walls and ceiling. The entire job took six working days. We are extremely please with the results."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.
4.4(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Elesio did great work. Plaster wall repair in small kitchen. On time as scheduled and completed in the amount of time he had stated at estimate. Other than being a bit messy, everything was good."
Response time8 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Abraham and his team. They were indispensible during a challenging and stressful move. Not only did they do a superb job of installing a ceiling fan to an 18ft ceiling, multiple patch repairs, seamlessly replacing and installing bathroom extractor fans that into non standard sized spaces, filling countless nail holes and repainting, and reattaching a dislodged dishwasher, Abraham did all of this amidst the chaos of a move and made MULTIPLE trips to Home Depot to color match paints when I provided the wrong cans. He was patient, thorough, and went WAY above and beyond any expectations in both service, execution, and generosity. If you have anything you need done in your home, make these guys your first call!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

Like many other repair projects, the cost to fix a behind-the-wall shower leak depends on several factors. The cost of your repair may depend on the type of leak (from a clog or burst pipe), type of piping, and location of the leak. The extent of the issue and how difficult it is to access the pipes can greatly impact and increase your price. On average, you can expect to pay around $150 to $600 to repair a leaking shower.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

The cost to repair a ceiling after a water leak can vary, with averages ranging from $419 to $1,359, or $45 to $55 per square foot. Smaller patches may cost around $150. The final price depends on the size of the affected area and the extent of the damage. Remember that you will also need to repair the source of the leak, such as roof damage or a plumbing issue, which can cost an additional $200 to $1,550. Depending on the situation, you might also face costs for repainting or repairing floors. For an accurate estimate, it is best to get a quote from a professional.

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