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Top-Rated Drywall pros in Chestnut Hill - Updated Nov 2026

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John Crichton Plastering
4.8(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"During the crazy winter, we had a water pipe burst in our old house, circa 1850. Once the pipes were repaired and water-damaged walls and ceilings were removed, John took care of all the plastering repairs. He was so prompt with his replies, easy to schedule, showed up when he said he would, and did such excellent work. Not only that, he was a pleasure to have around -- so friendly and kind!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair of Boston MetroWest
5.0(
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Hole in the Wall we help our clients love their walls and ceilings again! We utilize our dustless, rapid-repair methods to quickly repair any damage. We are skilled at fixing damage caused by water leaks, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, pets, and small children. Our skilled, background-checked technicians can texture match or even make those outdated popcorn ceilings nice and smooth. Of course, we are also happy to completely restore your walls and ceilings after repairing them with our painting services.

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AA Plastering & Drywall
4.9(
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had fantastic work and timeline from Bob. They replastered our textured ceilings over 4 days and did a fantastic job. Bob was quick and easy to communicate with, as well as scheduling (estimate and work days). Several other contractors who came through the house complimented their work and the speed of the job."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tellez Plastering Inc.
4.8(
22
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a fantastic experience with Tellez Plastering as my drywall contractor! Pedro was incredibly communicative, keeping me updated throughout the entire project. He was organized and made the process easy and stress-free. He even provided progress photos, which I really appreciated. Not only was he skilled and professional, but he was also very pleasant to work with. Highly recommend for any drywall needs!"
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Recommended by73%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert Pino did an excellent job repairing my granite landing. He gave me two different options and he suggested I go with the least expensive one. Iâ m very pleased. I will use him again for future projects. His prices are very reasonable. I would recommend him ."
Response time4 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It’s vulnerable to cracking and more sensitive to moisture variance than drywall. Installing plaster on a new wall is an expensive process that can take days to weeks, depending on the scope. Removing a plaster wall can also be quite expensive and time-consuming.

Costs depend on damage size, labor rates, and whether additional services like painting are required.

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.

It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound.

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