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The Patch Boys of Baton Rouge
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For BusinessPopcorn Acoustic Ceiling Texture - Apply, Repair or Remove

Serving Pride, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Small jobs welcome

"We recently had the unfortunate experience of our upstairs washer leaking through the ceiling below. As first-time homeowners, it was definitely a stressful situation, and we weren't sure where to start. Steven and The Patch Boys were among the first companies we contacted for a quote, and from the beginning, they were professional, honest, and easy to work with. It was great getting to know the team, and it was clear they genuinely cared about providing a quality repair at a fair price rather than simply rushing through the job. The repair process took about two days, and the results were excellent. They repaired the drywall, repainted the affected area, replaced the insulation, and even applied mold inhibitors to help prevent future issues. Several other companies we spoke with never even mentioned those additional preventative measures, which really stood out to us. Overall, it was a smooth and reassuring experience during a stressful time. The workmanship was great, the communi"
Ceiling Repair
In repair
Basic Patch
Final Product
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Wall Repair questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

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