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371 Alex and his crew were easy to work with, and clear and upfront with their quote and the details behind it. They were fast, high quality, and left no trace of their work! We hired them to do a pre-move-in fresh coat, covering a few walls with bold colors and filling in some patches from...
Innovative IncJoe from Hurd Home Services is by far and away the best contractor we have ever found. This project was just the latest in a series of work that he has done in our home. We had some water damage to the plaster wall in our bedroom from an ice dam accumulating on our exterior wall last winter....
Hurd Home ServicesWilliam did great work. He was very clean and very careful about the work he did. I'm very happy with the workmanship. Although the project did leave some plaster repairs for me to do, a lot of care went into minimizing the finishing work required. Don, too, was great when it came to the...
RIDGEWAY & ERNEST ELECTRICWe just had a big construction project in our house which involved a lot of plaster and drywall dust beging generated. This got sucked into the HVAC system. We also had not had our duct system cleaned in 15 years. Lowe's did a great job getting the dust and debris out of our system. Only...
Lowe's Air Duct CleaningWe wanted real plaster done rather than a quicker repair with drywall, but if the same situation arises again, we will consider drywall.
They showed up on time and were very organized. They patched the holes they had to cut in my drywall very nicely, leaving my drywall contractor with only a few small areas to plaster. They did a great job cleaning up. Best of all, I could immediately tell a difference in how the floor...
Quality InsulationThey were excellent; prompt, very professional, clean and did an exceptional job. They patched about a 4 foot square section of plaster and the patch blends perectly with the rest of the wall.
Smithwright Home Improvement is a general contracting company providing a broad range of home improvement and home repair services in the Suburban Maryland area. I am a company of one and use subcontractors only when absolutely necessary. 99% of the work I take on is performed by me. Smithwright Home Improvement is licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission since 2004 under license# 89597. I've done mostly flat-fee work under contract with the home owner. Small projects, or handyman related work, bills out at $80/hour with a 3 hour minimum. Angie's List customers receive a 10% discount off labor charges that invoice over $500.00. Discounts do not apply to materials cost which are in addition to labor charges. I do not add any additional costs to materials. You pay what I pay. My business, up to now, has grown strictly through referrals from satisfied customers. In the 20 years since I started this business, I have served hundreds of home owners in this area doing everything from simple drywall work to building large room additions and decks. I pride myself in delivering results that far exceed my customer's expectations. (Please note, the nature of my work can make it quite difficult to take phone calls during the day. The last thing I want is to offend anyone by not picking up or not returning phone calls. Please contact me via text at 410-707-5542 or email at [email protected] as well and I will try to respond to you within 24 to 36 hours. Thank you!).
"This was the very best contractor experience that I can ever remember. Mr. Smith (Bill) was on time for both estimate and work and took better than exceptional effort to leave the area even better than he found it. He was reasonable in pricing, installed per ADA standards, matched existing hardware and explained, from great experience, why we needed to modify the placement of the bars. BTW He was right! I would strongly recommend him for your future needs. You will not regret your selection. RDL"
Richard L on November 2024
Smithwright Home Improvement is a general contracting company providing a broad range of home improvement and home repair services in the Suburban Maryland area. I am a company of one and use subcontractors only when absolutely necessary. 99% of the work I take on is performed by me. Smithwright Home Improvement is licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission since 2004 under license# 89597. I've done mostly flat-fee work under contract with the home owner. Small projects, or handyman related work, bills out at $80/hour with a 3 hour minimum. Angie's List customers receive a 10% discount off labor charges that invoice over $500.00. Discounts do not apply to materials cost which are in addition to labor charges. I do not add any additional costs to materials. You pay what I pay. My business, up to now, has grown strictly through referrals from satisfied customers. In the 20 years since I started this business, I have served hundreds of home owners in this area doing everything from simple drywall work to building large room additions and decks. I pride myself in delivering results that far exceed my customer's expectations. (Please note, the nature of my work can make it quite difficult to take phone calls during the day. The last thing I want is to offend anyone by not picking up or not returning phone calls. Please contact me via text at 410-707-5542 or email at [email protected] as well and I will try to respond to you within 24 to 36 hours. Thank you!).
"This was the very best contractor experience that I can ever remember. Mr. Smith (Bill) was on time for both estimate and work and took better than exceptional effort to leave the area even better than he found it. He was reasonable in pricing, installed per ADA standards, matched existing hardware and explained, from great experience, why we needed to modify the placement of the bars. BTW He was right! I would strongly recommend him for your future needs. You will not regret your selection. RDL"
Richard L on November 2024
Turn your home improvement dream into reality. RCL Remodeling, LLC offers a complete line of home improvement services ranging from full or partial kitchen, bathroom and basement upgrades to a major home restoration.
"We contracted RCL Remodeling to assist with some drywall repairs in our DC townhome last month and were extremely pleased with their professional and thorough approach to their work. The two-man crew that worked on our unit did a fantastic job and were extremely communicative both before and during the repairs. We will definitely hire RCL Remodeling again should we need any additional work done on our house."
Matt R on May 2025
Turn your home improvement dream into reality. RCL Remodeling, LLC offers a complete line of home improvement services ranging from full or partial kitchen, bathroom and basement upgrades to a major home restoration.
"We contracted RCL Remodeling to assist with some drywall repairs in our DC townhome last month and were extremely pleased with their professional and thorough approach to their work. The two-man crew that worked on our unit did a fantastic job and were extremely communicative both before and during the repairs. We will definitely hire RCL Remodeling again should we need any additional work done on our house."
Matt R on May 2025
Drywall business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"My bathroom turned out great! My bathroom needed- mold treatment, portion of drywall removed and replaced, ceiling and wall paint, section of floor tile replaced, toilet, vanity and mirror installed. Everything looks beautiful and I will definitely work with this company again. I am very pleased with my results."
Nakeyva B on September 2025
Drywall business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"My bathroom turned out great! My bathroom needed- mold treatment, portion of drywall removed and replaced, ceiling and wall paint, section of floor tile replaced, toilet, vanity and mirror installed. Everything looks beautiful and I will definitely work with this company again. I am very pleased with my results."
Nakeyva B on September 2025
We are proud to have won more than 50 Angie's List Super Service Awards! We do everything on the honey-do list that honey doesn't do! Individually owned & operated franchise of the largest Handyman companies in the country. We are licensed, bonded and insured. All of our technicians have a minimum of 10 years experience and are full-time employees of the company. All work guaranteed for at least one year (any exceptions are discussed and noted on the invoice). And it's not just the small jobs! We have years of experience doing larger projects, especially bathroom remodeling! MHIC # 102097
"It went fine.. The Pro with Mr. Handyman worked out just fine..."
Perry P on July 2025
We are proud to have won more than 50 Angie's List Super Service Awards! We do everything on the honey-do list that honey doesn't do! Individually owned & operated franchise of the largest Handyman companies in the country. We are licensed, bonded and insured. All of our technicians have a minimum of 10 years experience and are full-time employees of the company. All work guaranteed for at least one year (any exceptions are discussed and noted on the invoice). And it's not just the small jobs! We have years of experience doing larger projects, especially bathroom remodeling! MHIC # 102097
"It went fine.. The Pro with Mr. Handyman worked out just fine..."
Perry P on July 2025
We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Umana Painting LLC does a Great Job ! Also, leaves client satisfied! !"
Blanca M on October 2024
We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Umana Painting LLC does a Great Job ! Also, leaves client satisfied! !"
Blanca M on October 2024
KLN Contractors, Inc. is Maryland's trusted home improvement expert. With a life time of experience in the trade, our company has the expertise to handle any project big or small. Call today to learn more about our current service offerings!
"This company was awesome!! They did everything we asked and the results were great! I would hire him again ! Efficient, on time, excellent results!"
Linda B on September 2022
KLN Contractors, Inc. is Maryland's trusted home improvement expert. With a life time of experience in the trade, our company has the expertise to handle any project big or small. Call today to learn more about our current service offerings!
"This company was awesome!! They did everything we asked and the results were great! I would hire him again ! Efficient, on time, excellent results!"
Linda B on September 2022
JULU Construction LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Olney, MD and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today...
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David R on June 2021
JULU Construction LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Olney, MD and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today...
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David R on June 2021
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
My name is Leon, I am the owner of Elite Mounting Services, you may text message or call me at 3014042871 please don’t hesitate to inquire about any work needed to be done. I’m a small business owner serving the Prince Georges county, with a multitude of installation services. Home theater is my specialty, however I do much more like handyman work, drywall/painting, etc. I am very knowledgeable and have been doing this for 8+ years and I am confident in my thorough and Quality service. I love what I do and so will you
"Top notch! Installed two TVs flawlessly. Highly recommend."
Brian H on August 2022
My name is Leon, I am the owner of Elite Mounting Services, you may text message or call me at 3014042871 please don’t hesitate to inquire about any work needed to be done. I’m a small business owner serving the Prince Georges county, with a multitude of installation services. Home theater is my specialty, however I do much more like handyman work, drywall/painting, etc. I am very knowledgeable and have been doing this for 8+ years and I am confident in my thorough and Quality service. I love what I do and so will you
"Top notch! Installed two TVs flawlessly. Highly recommend."
Brian H on August 2022
All Purpose Contractors, LLC, is a locally owned and operated business with over 30 years of experience. I also have Lead Certified workers. For any and all of your interior or exteriors painting projects, call us in today.
"They do excellent work! Customer service is great and they will work with you! The work itself is really good!"
Mary C on June 2018
All Purpose Contractors, LLC, is a locally owned and operated business with over 30 years of experience. I also have Lead Certified workers. For any and all of your interior or exteriors painting projects, call us in today.
"They do excellent work! Customer service is great and they will work with you! The work itself is really good!"
Mary C on June 2018
Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.
Repairing plaster walls is almost always worthwhile. Not only will plaster repairs make your walls look new again, but repairs of minor cracks can often reinforce the plaster and help prevent the cracks from spreading and widening. Additionally, hiring a professional to carry out plaster wall repair means they can let you know if the cracking is a result of a severe underlying issue. Catching a problem like foundation instability early could save you thousands, a luxury you wouldn’t have if you just repaired the walls yourself.
Plaster repair costs range from $4 to $10 per square foot for refinishing, while skim coating can be less expensive, usually between $2 and $5 per square foot. The price you pay for plaster repairs will depend on the extent of the damage, the type of plaster you have on your walls, and the accessibility of the damage. Plaster repair on the exterior of your home tends to be more expensive, as there’s a higher chance that ladders or scaffolding will be necessary to carry out the repair.
It is possible to repair plaster walls yourself, but it’s not always a good idea. Hiring a professional means you’ll have expert eyes on the damage looking to see if there is an underlying issue or if the cracks are just from normal expansion and contraction. Additionally, a professional’s plaster repair will very likely last longer than a DIY job, which means you could end up saving money over time by going with a pro from the start.
All plaster walls will crack over time with expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes, as well as from normal house settling. In these cases, the cracks will usually be thin and don’t mean there are major structural issues. However, excessive cracking, wide wall cracks, and cracks that span around corners can sometimes mean you have a foundation issue. Identifying severe problems is a key reason why hiring a professional for plaster repair is usually a good idea.
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