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Q: Can I repair plaster ceilings myself?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plaster-ceiling-repair.htm">repair plaster ceilings yourself</a> after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.</p></div>

Q: Why are my walls cracking so much?

• <div><p>Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-inspect-your-foundation.htm">foundation inspected</a>, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue. </p></div>

Q: How long can drywall be wet before mold?

• <div><p>According to the EPA, mold grows within 24 to 48 hours if left untreated after a water leak. So unless you notice the leak and stop it right away, you only have a day or so before mold is a real concern. If you don&rsquo;t notice the leak, it can take about three weeks for the mold spores to become visible. That means you&rsquo;ve likely had an active mold infection for a few weeks by the time you notice discoloration.</p></div>

Q: How can I save money on drywall installation?

• <div><p>You can take a few steps to save money on drywall installation, even when hiring a professional to do the bulk of the work for you. These ideas include the following:</p><ul><li><p>Buy the drywall and other materials yourself to avoid product markup and delivery fees</p></li><li><p>Ask about discounts if you use the same company to tape, spackle, and paint</p></li><li><p>Hire drywall professionals in the winter when demand is the lowest</p></li><li><p>DIY as many parts of the project as possible, like replacing insulation and painting</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Does shiplap cost more than drywall?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-cost-install-drywall.htm">cost to install drywall</a> is between $1.50 and $3 per square foot, while shiplap installation costs between $2 and $7 on average. In most applications, shiplap installations cost more than that of putting in drywall. However, several ways exist to reduce shiplap prices, especially for small locations or accent walls, which can keep the total cost of shiplap competitive with that of drywall. </p></div>

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Last update on December 19, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Five-star service! I was worried about the mess and the complexity of mounting onto my drywall, but they made it look easy. They were incredibly efficient, brought all their own tools/hardware, and even cleaned up the dust afterward. The TV looks amazing and feels extremely secure. Highly...
COMPUTER TECHNICAL SERVICES FAST LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
Review: Absolutely Terrible Drywall Work ? Avoid This Company The drywall work done by this company is absolutely unacceptable. Their workmanship is careless, unprofessional, and completely unsuitable for a custom home. They clearly do not know how to properly install drywall or corner...
Larry's Custom Drywall Inc
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Reviewed in September 2025
A Step above Painting and Drywall are "exceptional". I need new flooring all on the 1st floor as well as needed the entire house (Interior) to be painted. Andres and his team did an outstanding job on my floors and painting. Tony (Mgr) is awesome - busy - but he does follow up, great person...
A Step Above Painting & Drywall
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Reviewed in August 2025
I had a water leak in my basement, that had my ceiling discolored. Since it happened more than one, I had crawl space invaders come out and check for mold. They cut the drywall and removed the mold
Crawl Space Invaders
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Reviewed in December 2024
Mark at ProPainting did an excellent job on a drywall repair and painting after water damage. He was very respectful to me and my home. He left my home clean after he was done. I definitely recommend him!
Propainting
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Reviewed in August 2023
I would definitely recommend Hitchens Painting. They repaired an area of drywall, that had water damage for recent storms and painted a room. They were always on time and communicated well. Loved the added fragrance they added to the paint to eliminate the paint fumes too.
Hitchens Painting
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Reviewed in December 2022
Omar removed a wall to an open concept in my kitchen and dining room. Omar provided wall removal,electrical, plumbing, flooring, drywall, and paint. Omar provided the detailed contract. Omar was here daily and committed himself to all details of our job. Omar has truly been a blessing in our...
All Angles
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Reviewed in November 2022
The projects of replacing baseboards in basement, repairing drywall in the master bedroom, repairing holes in hardwood floors in sunroom and installing curtain rods and curtains in 2 bedrooms. Jose and his son showed up as scheduled. The job was completed in an exemplary manner, i.e., an...
JLF Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
Workers on time and cleaned up, investigated the possible cause. More than just drywall structural as well. I hope it's finally fixed. Looks good Thanks
Handyman Guy
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Reviewed in July 2021
Excellent communication. Great work. Very fair price. Will hire again for any and all drywall needs.
Alvarez Drywall
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Flood Crew LLC

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Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Flood Crew LLC! They did an excellent job in a timely fashion."

Drying bathroom wood subfloor from kitchen using indirect control heat, controlled by thermostat we set in place

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Recommended by88%of homeowners

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George's Painting Inc

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Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"George's painting, inc was responsive and professional from start to finish. The project entailed wallpaper removal from 2.5 bathrooms and kitchen, repainting those rooms; installing a tile backsplash and vinyl tile floor in the kitchen; replacing the kitchen countertop; repairing a cabinet; repairing drywall and painting the ceiling in the master bedroom. The owner came out to do the estimate himself. He was accommodating when I wanted to expand the scope of the initial project and came out a second time to give me an updated estimate. He was easy to reach via cell or email. The estimate was more than fair. His crew completed the job in three days. The crew was polite, professional, and did a good job cleaning up at the end of each work day. I highly recommend this company and would use them again."

+22

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Thompson's Basement Waterproofing

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Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Crew came on 3/4/13 to re do the drainage system installed 2 years ago and they mixed the cement outside on a brand new stone patio leaving huge white stains behind that will never come off
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Recommended by82%of homeowners

Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"The work was honestly great. Antonio gave a fair estimate. He arrived on time and finished when he said he would. He ended up doing additional drywall work on my older home and was respectful of the architecture. He was careful of my possessions and was very neat. I would have him back for any painting and drywall projects."

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W&R Professional Painting LLC

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Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

"They did a great job , no complaints I would have them come back if I need paint work done again THis is important to me I felt very save when they were here doing there work"

+73

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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First Class Chimney Services LLC

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Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"excellent, friendly and efficient service.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners

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JV PAINTING AND DRYWALL LLC

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Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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I've been working on painting projects for 7 years. Desidi hopen my own company in 2019 I plan to take this company to another level and that my customers are one hundred percent satisfied 100 quality\n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

"Danny did a great job installing the window. The window looks great, and he did such as great job cleaning up I hardly knew he has been here.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It was all done beautifully. They are wonderful, excellent and we were pleased with the basement."

+12

Recommended by76%of homeowners

Serving Galena, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"made a low settelment on washer, still waiting for fridge to be repaired,"

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

According to the EPA, mold grows within 24 to 48 hours if left untreated after a water leak. So unless you notice the leak and stop it right away, you only have a day or so before mold is a real concern. If you don’t notice the leak, it can take about three weeks for the mold spores to become visible. That means you’ve likely had an active mold infection for a few weeks by the time you notice discoloration.

You can take a few steps to save money on drywall installation, even when hiring a professional to do the bulk of the work for you. These ideas include the following:

Buy the drywall and other materials yourself to avoid product markup and delivery fees
Ask about discounts if you use the same company to tape, spackle, and paint
Hire drywall professionals in the winter when demand is the lowest
DIY as many parts of the project as possible, like replacing insulation and painting

The cost to install drywall is between $1.50 and $3 per square foot, while shiplap installation costs between $2 and $7 on average. In most applications, shiplap installations cost more than that of putting in drywall. However, several ways exist to reduce shiplap prices, especially for small locations or accent walls, which can keep the total cost of shiplap competitive with that of drywall.

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