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Credle Drywall
4.5(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Hunter and Mavis repaired drywall damage and fixed cracks in the drywall and damage at the doorways. They are reliable, reasonable and flexible. They work with me on my schedule. Also, they kept me informed as they performed the repairs. I'm pleased with the job."
Popcorn replacement and paint
Popcorn painted
walls and ceiling painted
Double layer 1950 ceiling
Wall with water damage

+5

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Silas C. Drywall LLC.
4.9(
19
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Silas Drywall was very professional and worked very well under not so great conditions. Many changes had to be made on the fly thanks to the county inspector, but Silas rose to the occasion every time."
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+23

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Hands-On Handyman Services LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fred was extremely knowledgeable about and did a great job installing the faucets as well as fixing the drywall in my garage, patching a hole in the siding and cleaning my dryer vent. He will be installing a fan in my porch soon. His rates are very fair and he is personable and on time. I highly recommend Fred Buckles!"
Drywall
Patch Drywall
Storm Door
Threshold
New Light Fixture

+6

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hole in the Wall of North Raleigh
5.0(
5
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed repairs completed after plumbing company had to cut out sections of my drywall. Hole in the Wall team were on time and did a fantasy job. Highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cortes Painting NC, LLC
4.9(
53
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Cortesâ s power-washed our house, stained/sealed our screened in porch and pergola, and also painted our front porch. The work was completed on time and efficiently. The Cortesâ s did an excellent job, offered suggestions that improved the end result. We appreciated their expertise and definitely will reach out to them when we have painting projects in the future."
Exterior job
Exterior paint job !
Exterior paint job !
Exterior paint job !
Exterior paint job !

+14

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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HM Painting & Drywall, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"? I recently hired HM Painting & Drywall LLC to paint a few rooms in my home, and they did an excellent job! The team was professional, on time, and paid great attention to detail. The walls look amazing, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality painting work."
Exterior Repaint
Exterior Repaint
Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keen Precision Drywall LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Keen Precision Drywall to finish our shed that will be used as a s/he shed, complete with electric. The shed is now ready for paint and decor and their work was impressive. They were always on time, communicating any issues that they ran into that were inevitably the fault of the builder. From the very beginning they were transparent with pricing and responsive to any questions we had even prior to being hired for the job. I would not hesitate to hire Kevin again for any other work at our home and we would happily refer them to others."
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling

+8

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Carpentry & Paint
4.9(
73
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos and Raul are the most honest and reliable contractors! They helped me with a deck and stair addition, demolition, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodel, moving walls and drywall, trim, painting and more. They are experienced and talented and are my â go toâ crew!"
Windows and Trim
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Recent projects

+9

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

Drywall can get wet and dry out without sustaining permanent damage, but only if the water damage is minor. If you have a small leak and are quick to correct the issue and set up blower fans and dehumidifiers, your drywall should dry out. If the leak is persistent, the drywall becomes totally waterlogged, or mold begins forming on the drywall, you should remove and replace it.

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

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.

Yes, small, superficial cracks are normal as homes settle. Older homes have a higher chance of showing signs of settling through hairline cracks from temperature changes, moisture changes, and soil shifting. However, larger cracks, or discolored cracks from water damage, may signify a bigger problem that requires reparations and preventative measures.

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