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Q: What causes plaster damage?

• <div><p>Common causes include water leaks, settling, and impact. Address underlying issues to prevent recurring damage.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to repair a ceiling?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How do you bring drywall mud back to life?

• <div><p>If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of using plaster?

• <div><p>Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I have plaster walls?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-drywall-vs-plaster.htm">practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls</a>, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can&rsquo;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.</p><p>If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.</p></div>

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Last update on March 10, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
It didn’t go very well at all. This company took my money and skirted around the issue I am having with water leaking into the bottom of the freezer and freezer. It is an issue with the ice making system. Their original response was that the problem is with the beverage dispensing system which...
Home Warranty Inc
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Reviewed in October 2021
very reliable excellent workmanship in a timely manner.
Keep'em Rollin' Garage Doors
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Reviewed in April 2021
Work went good. Started that morning removed shingles sheeting vents and satellite antenna . That evening everything replaced including gutter covers. ALL debris was picked up and removed . Excellent Professional job . Would definitely have them do more work for us .
ROX THE ROOF LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
This company provides good value for their work. They were responsive and overall I was very pleased with their service. I would highly recommend them!
Rascal's Handyman
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Reviewed in January 2021
The movers were very nice and helpful
Good Move Movers, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Arrived on time and completed the cleaning and inspection in a timely and professional manner.
Oasis Air, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Lewin from High Plains Roofing is very precise and meticulous in everything he does. The quality and standard of his work made Lewin stand apart from his competitors. He is very polite, professional, and friendly. He makes sure everything is clear in his communication, and is very quick to...
High Plains Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Every step of the process went smooth, Norm was very responsive to any questions I had. Overall very pleased with Arctic Roofing.
Arctic Roofing General Contractors
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Reviewed in October 2018
Rob came to my home with the intention of cleaning the chimney and replacing the fire bricks of the fire box that had disintegrated. Unfortunately, once he began removing the old fire bricks he discovered that there were issues with the casing of the fire box. After further investigation Rob...
5 Star Clean, Inc.
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Carpenter Man Construction, LLC

New to Angi

Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Sutherland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Carpenter Man Construction, LLC is a well established business in Ogallala, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched in the region. For the best of the best call Carpenter Man Construction, LLC for your next project.

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Reliant Construction

New to Angi

Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Sutherland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Reliant Construction offers full service home improvement crews, including roofing, siding, windows, and gutters. We service Northern Kansas, Eastern Colorado and the entire state of Nebraska. We will travel to your job request site.

Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Sutherland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Burns Construction, is a full service general contracting firm operating in the greater SW NE area for many years. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail and our unsurpassed customer service. The quality of our work speaks for itself and we look forward to working with you on your next project.

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Gold De Laux Residential Modifications

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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Sutherland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Here at Gold De Laux Residential Modifications, we specialize in many types of home improvement. We pride ourselves in doing quality work at a reasonable price. We have the expertise to handle a wide variety of projects with quality workmanship and service.

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Common causes include water leaks, settling, and impact. Address underlying issues to prevent recurring damage.

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.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

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.

The Sutherland, NE homeowners’ guide to plaster repairs

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