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Helmer Garcia Painting

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Helmer Garcia Painting

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53 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Welcome to E&G Trim Paint!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

Welcome to E&G Trim Paint!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

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J&L Handyman Services

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J&L Handyman Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thank you for finding J&L Handyman Services here on Angi! I am a home services contractor with 10+ years of experience specializing in home maintenance, property upkeep, exterior repair, and routine service. I will work with you directly from estimate to completion and often book projects 2-4 weeks from first contact. I offer emergency service on a case by case basis and promise to provide top flight southern hospitality to you and your home. I back up all my work with a 30 day labor warranty. I have full electrical capabilities and lite plumbing projects are welcome. I look forward to discussing projects around the home and welcoming you into my family of clients!

"Quick response communication. Worked until schedule and got the job done day promised!"

Chris C on August 2025

Thank you for finding J&L Handyman Services here on Angi! I am a home services contractor with 10+ years of experience specializing in home maintenance, property upkeep, exterior repair, and routine service. I will work with you directly from estimate to completion and often book projects 2-4 weeks from first contact. I offer emergency service on a case by case basis and promise to provide top flight southern hospitality to you and your home. I back up all my work with a 30 day labor warranty. I have full electrical capabilities and lite plumbing projects are welcome. I look forward to discussing projects around the home and welcoming you into my family of clients!

"Quick response communication. Worked until schedule and got the job done day promised!"

Chris C on August 2025

Pegram and Sons

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Pegram and Sons

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14 years of experience

I have been a subcontractor for over 20 years. My main priority is to make sure that the customer is satisfied. I can do painting, tile work, fencing, drywall , sheetrock, trim work, etc.

I have been a subcontractor for over 20 years. My main priority is to make sure that the customer is satisfied. I can do painting, tile work, fencing, drywall , sheetrock, trim work, etc.

Color Fx Custom Coatings

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Color Fx Custom Coatings

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Customers say: Quality work
10 years of experience

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed!

"Colorfx Custom Coatings of Oxford did a very good paint job. The bill for the front door, the entry trim and some trim on a small screened in porch was $1391. I urge that prospective customers insist on best business practices — get a written estimate up front on official letterhead that includes precise details of labor costs and all materials. Bryan Mackey stated that he charges $65 an hour. Be sure to clarify ahead of time whether the written estimate is a flexible ballpark figure or a bottom line guaranteed price for labor. Insist ahead of time on receiving current receipts for all materials and keep track of actual hours worked on the job site."

Michael D on January 2018

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed!

"Colorfx Custom Coatings of Oxford did a very good paint job. The bill for the front door, the entry trim and some trim on a small screened in porch was $1391. I urge that prospective customers insist on best business practices — get a written estimate up front on official letterhead that includes precise details of labor costs and all materials. Bryan Mackey stated that he charges $65 an hour. Be sure to clarify ahead of time whether the written estimate is a flexible ballpark figure or a bottom line guaranteed price for labor. Insist ahead of time on receiving current receipts for all materials and keep track of actual hours worked on the job site."

Michael D on January 2018

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Handyman Services (On-Time Consultant LLC)

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Handyman Services (On-Time Consultant LLC)

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21 years of experience

General fix-it specialists who use problem-solving and technical skills to solve household maintenance problems. We complete tasks that are not complex enough to require certified professionals, simple with relevant technical knowledge. We have specialized training or education form employment or private practice. Been bonded and Licensed to serve homeowner desires.

General fix-it specialists who use problem-solving and technical skills to solve household maintenance problems. We complete tasks that are not complex enough to require certified professionals, simple with relevant technical knowledge. We have specialized training or education form employment or private practice. Been bonded and Licensed to serve homeowner desires.

Harris Construction LLC

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Harris Construction LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We Harris construction have 36 years experience in building and remodeling, we remove &install shingles, metal roofs drywall , we remove trees and debris pertaining to storm damages we do insurance jobs update jobs private home owners jobs brick blocks Concrete all types of flooring , we do have dump beds trailer and excavation work.

We Harris construction have 36 years experience in building and remodeling, we remove &install shingles, metal roofs drywall , we remove trees and debris pertaining to storm damages we do insurance jobs update jobs private home owners jobs brick blocks Concrete all types of flooring , we do have dump beds trailer and excavation work.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The average life span for drywall is between 40 and 60 years, although panels can last significantly longer in many cases if it’s well-maintained. Of course, many things can reduce the life span of your drywall, including fire, smoke damage, water, moisture, and physical damage, like dents and holes. Thankfully, you’re likely to get around 50 years of value out of professionally-installed drywall, making the $2,000 you’ll spend on the job well worth it in the long run.

The two most common types of drywall are ½-inch and ⅝-inch thick white or gray drywall. Most walls are ⅝-inch thick because the drywall is slightly more resistant to damage and it helps dampen sound considerably. It’s also much heavier, which is why most ceilings are ½-inch thick. There are special use cases where you want to use ⅝-inch thick drywall for ceilings, such as between a garage and living space, and the ceiling above a finished basement.

Drywall anchors aren’t necessary if there’s a stud behind the wall where you’ll be working. Studs are strong enough to support screws on their own, but they don’t run throughout the wall. If you’re doing a project that involves the entire wall and not just one part (like hanging a small painting or photo), odds are you’ll need drywall anchors at some point in the process. 

Drywall installation is considerably faster and more affordable than plastering. Because plastering involves applying a wet material, it’s more time-consuming, takes longer to dry, and is more prone to cracking. It doesn’t tend to be as insulative either. If you need resurfacing work done on the walls, it's not unusual for the cost of plastering to hit $10 per square foot, which is much higher than the drywall installation costs of $1.50 to $3 per square foot.

If you’re looking for good soundproofing and want a high-end look in a historic home, though, plastering may be the better option.

Before drywall came on the scene, plaster was the material of choice for interior walls. While drywall may be the more cost-effective choice in many cases, plaster may suit your aesthetic preferences better. Plaster walls also tend to last longer than drywall, and are more energy efficient, as plaster has superior insulating properties.

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