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Avatar for Ingersoll Interiors & Exteriors
Ingersoll Interiors & Exteriors
5.0(
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Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable person to repair our ceiling from a water leak. He found the source and repaired a leak in the roof as well as the ceiling. We are very pleased with his work. He is very easy to talk with and is very trustworthy. We will be using his services again in the near future. Thanks again, Scott. Bobby and Elaine Emmert."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Mooresville
4.8(
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Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to deal with, repair was done in a timely fashion. Employees were all a pleasure to work with on repair. I would recommend House Doctors of Mooresville to all my family and friends."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
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Hernandezz Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Hernandez Construction, we do all painting work and no job is too big or small. Our specialty is quality residential and commercial work. We pride ourselves in professionalism and doing quality, affordable work. \n

Response time1 day
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New to Angi

Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Im a hardworking and dependable worker based in Virginia with experience in Commercial & residential construction, hauling, equipment operation, property maintenance, and outdoor labor. I take pride in doing quality work, showing up on time, and treating every job like it’s my own property.\n\nI’m available for jobs throughout the surrounding areas and willing to travel for the right project. My skills include general labor, demolition, hauling, light carpentry, land clearing, drywall work, concrete prep, equipment operation, and property cleanup.\n\nCustomers hire me because I communicate well, work efficiently, and focus on getting the job done right the first time. I’m always willing to take on new challenges and provide reliable service at a fair price.\n

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Mike's Painting & Pressure Washing
4.7(
28
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Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this business.  We had them come and restain the deck and at first just powerwash the house.  They scheduled the work right away.  After doing the pressure washing, there were some areas with paint chips under the soffit.  Mike offered to repaint those for free.  During this, they noticed areas of the soffit that were rotten, so we had them repair those areas of the wood.  They also fixed a few screens that were damaged during the pressure washing for free.  
Everything turned out great, and we are very happy we had this work done.  Mike and Crystal are very professional and easy to work with.  I will be having them do some more work on our house in the near future.
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It’s vulnerable to cracking and more sensitive to moisture variance than drywall. Installing plaster on a new wall is an expensive process that can take days to weeks, depending on the scope. Removing a plaster wall can also be quite expensive and time-consuming.

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 speed up the time it takes for plaster to dry, but it's important to do so carefully to avoid issues like cracking or crumbling. Proper ventilation is key; open a window or use a fan to circulate air in the room. Heat can also accelerate drying, but be cautious, as too much heat can cause the plaster to dry too quickly and crack. Check the plaster's packaging for the recommended drying temperature and set the room's thermostat accordingly. While managing humidity is important, avoid using a dehumidifier, which can remove moisture too aggressively and result in crumbly plaster.

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.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

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