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Avatar for Ferraz Plastering
Ferraz Plastering
5.0(
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the time I requested a quote to when the job was initiated was very quick. Erick’s team was professional, punctual, and paid great attention to detail. The plaster repairs needed weren’t minor, but the end results left my walls looking brand new. They also kept the workspace clean and were respectful of my home throughout the process."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
McCarthy Plastering
4.9(
170
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colin was just terrific--responsive, professional, cordial and efficient! His workmanship was top-notch, and the projects for which we hired him, including drywall and plaster repair and installation in several locations around our house, were completed on time and on budget. We'd give Colin and McCarthy Plastering more than five stars were that possible and hire him again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
BWalsh
4.9(
35
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Bertie Walsh to re-do our garage ceiling which had been incorrectly repaired by a different contractor (not a contractor found on Angie's List).  Bertie was a godsend because after he removed the ceiling he pointed out to us that the previous contractor had failed to connect the blue board to the joist (not sure if that's the right word) and there also wasn't any strapping holding it to the subsurface, which would have caused it to eventually bow out.  Bertie put a new section of ceiling up and finished it with plaster and did a remarkable job matching the existing ceiling.

Bertie is quiet and hard working.  No fluff with this guy.  He's an honest, no-nonsense guy who will give you a very reasonable quote, will show up when he says he will, and then quietly and diligently do the work.  He cleaned up well after the work was completed.  I found myself looking for other things that needed plastering or handiwork around the house just so we could hire him again.  Yep, he is that good!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MJM Plastering
5.0(
9
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Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed a repair on my ceiling with a scroll pattern. I had quotes from several companies. MJM Plastring was the only one that indicated that I had a "sand finish scroll pattern" on my ceiling and replied that he had done repairs on these patterns before. He even sent a picture of a recent repair , not of a sand finish scroll, but of another pattern. I hired MJM for the job. Mike came and was the owner, indicate that the rest of his crew was at another job. Mike was professional in every respect. Put down plastic and cleaned up afterwords. I was very impressed with therepair. I cant even tell it was a repair as it blended in perfectly. I am very happy and would highly recommend MJM Plastering without hesitation."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AOS Drywall
4.7(
32
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"AOS drywall did a top-notch job on my skim coat plaster job for a kitchen remodel. I plan on using AOS for all my future jobs. Would highly recommend you hire them. Quality work at a fair price. He was able to do it within my time schedule."
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+27

Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Tellez Plastering Inc.
4.8(
22
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"5 Stars!!! Pedro was very professional and the work he did was awesome! He took care of every question I had and guided me through the work he was gonna do before hand. My garage was done promptly and the work was I expected. I recommend this company if you have any plaster or construction needs."
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Preferred Skimcoat, Inc.
4.6(
21
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Matt was super responsive and kind. He got in and did the job within days of us requesting a quote. We are finishing our basement which is cement blocks. We attempted to start to plaster and decided we could not do it. Matt and his team plastered the walls over where we had failed and made them look gorgeous. We were not home at the time and when we got home, our jaws dropped. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
AA Plastering & Drywall
4.9(
8
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob finished the project at a very reasonable cost. I am impressed with the quality of work done. I highly recommend him. He also ensured he cleaned up the work area and patiently explained to me the work done by him. I will hire him again when necessary."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

To maintain plaster walls, inspect them regularly for cracks and seal them early. Clean the walls by dusting regularly or using a gentle, damp cloth. It's also important to avoid moisture exposure. Repainting as needed will help maintain the wall's appearance and longevity.

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.

Ensures structural integrity and aesthetic consistency with proper materials and techniques.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

The Ipswich, MA homeowners’ guide to plaster repairs

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