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Rob Remodeling LLC
4.9(
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Serving Jessup, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very personable. Was available quickly and at a significantly better price than the other two estimates. He primed the repaired areas even though I told him I would do it myself later. Just recommended to my son, so there you go."
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
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+12

Response time3 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Step It Up Construction
4.6(
84
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Serving Jessup, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an old leak at the top of the chimney area that I thought was fixed come alive but apparently it had been leaking slowly over time around the ceiling and the roof. Mike told me what was happening and how he would fixed it. The price was good and totally fair. His and his crew definitely take pride in what they do."
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Jessup, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill did an excellent job. Will definitely hire Bill again. We had 4 different projects that we needed help with an Bill did them all and did them well. Bill helped us with kitchen counter caulking, needed carpentry to replace rotting wood around the front door, cleaning out and reworking the dryer vent piping plus repaired the back fence gate that was a problem getting stuck for years. Bill was a pleasure to work with and even scheduled the project to suite our availability. As I said we will definitely hire bill again."
Roland Park
Woodbine
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+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Titan Remodeling and Cleaning
5.0(
20
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Serving Jessup, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Titan Remodeling & Cleaning did a fantastic job painting the exterior of our home. The team was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to every detail. They properly prepared all surfaces, protected our landscaping, and delivered a beautiful, high-quality finish. Our home looks brand new, and we’ve received so many compliments from neighbors. The entire process was smooth, and the crew was respectful and easy to work with. I highly recommend Titan Remodeling & Cleaning for any exterior painting project. Excellent workmanship and outstanding customer service!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+16

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Novas Home Services
4.6(
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Serving Jessup, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"came out to do the gutters the same day. Did it in the dark with a "coal-miner" type flashlight hat. I didn't think he could do it. Unlike other gutter cleaners We've hired, he did not just throw the debris from the gutters in my yard. Very polite. Will definitely be using again"
Interior Remodeling
Deck Remodeling
Bedroom Remodeling
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
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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.

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

Only use spackle on plaster walls when the imperfection is small. It’s best used for nail holes or small dings in the plaster. Spackle dries quickly, allowing you to continue the repair process shortly after using it. Plaster can be tricky to repair, though, so if you run into issues, call a pro so that you don’t risk further damage.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

There are several warning signs that a ceiling crack is connected to a larger issue. For starters, if the crack is wider than 1/8 inch or longer than 12 inches, you might have a more serious problem. The same applies if you have multiple smaller cracks or cracks going across the ceiling and down the wall. In any of these situations, you should ask a professional to assess the damage.

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