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AOS Drywall
4.7(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I spoke with Alex in the morning about what I was looking to have done, he came out later that day to provide us with a quote, within a couple of weeks they were able to come in and complete the job. Our ceilings that we had done look great, I would definitely recommend AOS Drywall and use them for future projects."
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house in Topsfield

+27

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Delaney Drywall
4.6(
44
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have done a lot of research into soundproofing and had a quite a few contractors stop by for an evaluation and a quote over the past couple years, and Robert stood out with his friendly demeanor, level of knowledge, and being easy to talk to; he seemed to have good experience in soundproofing and actually knew soundproofing concepts I'd read up on earlier (surprisingly many other drywall contractors were either evasive in rating their confidence in their proposed projects or simply did not have good plans or knowledge of options). He worked with me on a plan to redo a wall separating my bedroom from noisy neighbors, and the result is excellent! Robert and his team have turned a single stud wall into a decoupled double stud wall, with all the right elements for soundproofing, such as quality insulation, acoustic caulk and dampening compound (both by Green Glue), socket putty, etc. Robert's choice of materials was well informed, and the quality of his work was very good, neat, and precise. I could tell he enjoys doing his work well. He cleaned up after the job was done, and the new wall was perfectly plastered--all I had left to do was to paint (which I enjoy doing myself). The total expense was very reasonable for the cost of materials and labor. I also appreciated that Robert always kept me up-to-date on his schedule and coordinated his visits--great communication. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the experience and glad that I found Robert and his team! I can heartily recommend his services for your drywall and related projects! I'd like to also note for general reference that soundproofing is a global project: learn the weak areas where the sound travels--it's frequently not just your walls, but also through your floors and through your ceilings, including from neighbors on the same floor as you! You may think that just fixing one area will solve everything, but sound wave propagation needs to be considered from all directions/sources, and week areas need to be identified: e.g. you may need to redo your wall and your floor, for example, or your wall and your ceiling, or all 3 at once, depending on your exact needs and situation."
 removed plaster
 Dad and Nephew on a sat
 removed old plaster
 exsiting ceiling
home on piers

+24

Recommended by76%of homeowners
AA Plastering & Drywall
4.9(
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Melrose, 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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Joseph Mclennan
4.8(
36
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Drywall - Install

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe McLennan accomplished my drywall plastering job within 4 hours. The room, a 10 × 10 space off the living room had a ceiling that was composed of tacked on ceiling tiles. Due to certain issues such as past leaky roof as well as the was addition pulling away from original house structure, the ceiling tiles had fallen off and the middle was convexed. I received 4 estimates with various prices. Joe was by far the best offer. He was on time and did a beautiful job within 4 hours. I couldn't be mre pleased. Robin McQueen, Beverly, MA."
Drywall
Plaster
Drywall
Commercial Project
Commercial Project

+2

Response time8 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Tellez Plastering Inc.
4.8(
22
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
92
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob did a great job in helping us both design and refinish our basement. He helped dismantle old fixtures and drywall before framing the entire basement. He then rebuilt our stairway to curve to another side to avoid head obstacles. He was responsive and flexible throughout. We were impressed with his work so we hired him to do additional floor leveling, floor installation, and all of the trim work. His brother did most of the work with him, which made for a cohesive crew. We would recommend Bob and his brother to anyone in need of carpentry or other home improvement jobs."
Response time4 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Boston NW
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair - For BusinessDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Meet The Patch Boys of Boston NW\nThe Patch Boys of Boston NW is locally owned and operated by David Jilek. As residents and homeowners in the Boston Area, we are proud to serve our community by offering quick, high-quality drywall and plaster repair solutions for all of our neighbors, fellow homeowners, and other small businesses. Since our beginning, our goal has been simple: provide you with friendly and professional service as we flawlessly patch your damaged walls and ceilings to help you love your home even more.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

It is more difficult to drywall a ceiling than it is to drywall a wall, but not so hard that DIYers can’t tackle it. One of the main issues with hanging drywall on your ceiling is getting it into place. Drywall isn’t light so, if you are hanging full drywall panels, you will need at least two (it’s better with more) people to hold the panel while you drill it into the ceiling as a single piece can weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and will need to be held in place for up to 10 minutes.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

Yes, it is possible to rewire a house without removing the drywall, but this doesn’t work in all homes. You can pull out old wires and insert new ones if you have access to the wiring system via the ceiling or through a crawl space. Some pros can also use a magnetic kit to fish the old wire out of the wall through a hole cavity and install the new wires. Just keep in mind that doing this is less stable than removing drywall, as you won’t be able to staple the wires into the framing.

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