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LoGiudice Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My project was to repair drywall damage due to a serious roof leak. This included replacing damaged drywall, repairing a sagging ceiling that was water damaged, and spraying the "Popcorn" plaster on the ceiling. Also, the entire downstairs was subsequently painted. I was very satisfied with the drywall repair, I was very satisfied with the repair of the sagging ceiling, and the re-spraying of the popcorn plaster on the ceiling was excellent. The subsequent painting was professional. Two coats were applied everywhere, and the PPG brand of paint was of excellent quality. Finally, I thought the quote for the entire project was more than fair. I will bring back this company to paint my upstairs, and would feel free to recommend them to my family and friends. Thank you, John, for a job well done."
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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R and D Drywall
4.5(
265
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrance from R and D drywall was great to work with, and I definitely recommend him to everyone! He did a great job on our drywall repair and took the time to explain his process."
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Fast Patch Drywall Repair LLC
4.7(
21
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nathan is top quality! Fair pricing. Doesn't break the bank. I've hired him for two jobs now. The kitchen ceiling drywall and the garage ceiling, walls, and corners repair. Jobs were both top notch! Cleans up very well after himself and preps the areas before beginning the jobs. Shows up when scheduled!! I definitely and highly recommend Nathan. Very nice and personable, which is a bonus! 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ Michelle and Mike"
Full house painting
Full house painting
Full house painting
Full house painting
Full house painting

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21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Doctor Drywall
4.2(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Robert Perry aka Dr. Drywall did an exceptional job in my master bedroom. The ceiling needed replacing and it looks brand new. The walls look great. My house is nearly 100 years old and after his work in that room it looks nice and modern. I would recommend Bob to anyone."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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M Lopez Drywall
5.0(
4
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M Lopez, installed drywall in the second story of my bungalow. They did an amazing job of straightening out the wavy walls of this 1890s house, laser straight (literally). Pride in workmanship is top notch, highly recommend them. Courteous, punctual and constant communication are a bonus."
New House
New House
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Basement
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Drywall anchors won’t work on plaster. Instead, they will more than likely cause more damage and pull out the plaster. The best type of anchors to use on plaster walls are the ones that will bite into the surrounding area, such as molly bolts and toggle bolts. Masonry anchors with expanders on the sides also work for lighter pictures.

Choose a drill bit that is the size of the screws of the anchors you will use. You aren’t drilling through metal or concrete—hopefully—so any standard twist, wooden or all-purpose drill bit will work fine. It’s also important to have a screwdriver capable of drilling through the drywall and into the stud. The good news is most available drills, even the older ones, can do this with no issue.

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.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

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