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Avatar for Rob Remodeling LLC
Rob Remodeling LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+12

Response time3 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
123
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! We had a list of repairs that built-up over the years and Bill did a thorough, beautiful job of attending to everything. He's meticulous with his work and was a pleasure to work with. Bill explained the nature of the repairs needed and answered all our questions. It's a relief to have these repairs made -- we are in better shape than when the work was first done (by someone else.)"
Roland Park
Woodbine
Silver Spring
Before
After

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
196
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"EXCELLENT! I cannot rave enough about Mr Omar and his worker. The repairman has 15 years of experience in drywall and painting. The job he did was seamless. Fair Price, Good Communication, Timely and punctual ! Work is impeccable . So happy !"
Basement Kitchen Renovation and Flooring
Custom made Basement Kitchen Built-ins and Painting
Basement Bedroom Built-ins
Before House Renovations
During Renovations

+15

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jim Ness
4.8(
27
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to repair a patch in my ceiling-they responded promptly, arrived on time and did they work without any issue. I will hire them again next time I have work to be done."
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Jumbo Lego style Wall

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
D.L. Boyd, Inc.
3.8(
22
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DL Boyd was absolutely amazing to work with -- scheduling was easy and Sharon + Mr. Boyd offered a comprehensive plan to solve my plaster/drywall issue. They were able to get someone out the very next day. Benjamin Gaston, who was my contractor the following day was INCREDIBLE -- beyond patient, helpful, and thorough in the job, and very willing to go above and beyond in response to many of my questions. Couldn't rate these guys higher!"
Front
Side
Dormer Damage
Front
Side

+13

Response time8 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Titan Remodeling and Cleaning
5.0(
20
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Hugo Carpet Services, LLC
4.1(
36
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I must say I was nervous about allowing a carpet service do repair on my laminate hardware floor. They sure did a absolutely amazing job! I mean I was completely speechless at the superb quality of work and the time it took them to complete the job was mindblowing! After completing this job for me, I'll be using them for any carpet, tile, hardwood floor installs in the future for sure!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Precision Renovation and Construction
4.5(
25
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Serving Sandy Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Precision Renovation after the city damaged the foundation of our building when they installed brick pavement in the alley. After getting several bids, Precision provided the most comprehensive estimate and very reasonable cost (although they were not the cheapest of bids, they were the most professional and detail oriented contractors). Fast forward 18 months, a delivery truck hit one of our retaining walls. Again, we got several estimates, and we called on Precision to provide one of those estimates. We choose Precision for the job, their estimate was inline with the other contractors, and were familiar and trusted the quality of Precision s work Like before, they were very professional, detailed oriented, cost effective and reliable. In both cases, they did the repairs in a timely fashion, finished products looked like there were no prior damages, and unlike many contractors, they did not start and stop, then come back in x-number of days/weeks to complete the project... They started and completed the job without any gaps of days/weeks in between the project. We highly recommend Precision and look forward to working with them again."
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation

+86

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

How long it takes to repair a ceiling depends on the extent of the damage. Patching a small hole might only take a few minutes, while repairing a water-damaged section of the ceiling could take hours. If there are structural issues, expect your ceiling repair to take several days or longer.

It depends on the construction of your wall. Most handypeople can fix small holes in drywall. If your wall is plaster or brick, more significant damage may require a drywall contractor or a mason. Hiring a handyperson costs less than a more specialized type of contractor, but they’re not trained in all types of wall repairs.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

It may take a bit of patience and trial and error to match your particular drywall texture type when making repairs. For orange peel or knockdown finishes, use a spray texture product or a thinned joint compound applied with a roller or sponge. Practice on scrap drywall or cardboard first. Once dry, lightly sand and prime before painting.

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