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Avatar for Elite Work Home Improvement LLC
Elite Work Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Work Home Improvement provided outstanding service when I needed some siding repairs done on my property. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient. They quickly identified the problem areas and skillfully fixed the siding. The repairs blend seamlessly with the rest of the siding, and the final result is excellent. They delivered on their promises and demonstrated a high level of professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for any future siding needs."
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+201

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JNA General Contractor LLC
4.9(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Super punctual

"Excellent! The boss and the crew arrived on time. (Always a good indicator in my book.) They set up their equipment, taking care to protect my furniture. They did a good job with the plastering. When they were finished, they cleaned up the plaster dust, etc. They didn't waste time; they worked and were cordial to me. I couldn't ask for more. I would definitely hire JNA again."
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Val Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Bernards, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"highly recommend using HOME ADVISORS for home repair projects. I just recently had an extensive bathroom retile completed, concrete back wall to house, faucet repair. Project done by Val Construction. Val Construction did a beautiful job of making my second bathroom look like new. Thank you Val Construction for your hard work on yet another outstanding job. I might add I have been using their services for about one year. Very reliable. Hard workers. I can depend on them."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

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.

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.

While it is possible to repair minor plaster cracks or holes yourself, it is generally not recommended for larger jobs or if you want a professional result. Plaster repair can be difficult in practice; proper wall preparation and achieving a smooth, seamless finish that blends with the existing wall requires experience, especially on textured surfaces. Hiring a professional ensures the repair will be durable and last longer, potentially saving you money over time. A pro can also determine if the cracks are from normal expansion or a more serious underlying issue.

Costs depend on damage size, labor rates, and whether additional services like painting are required.

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