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Avatar for On-A-Roll Contracting, LLC
On-A-Roll Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff came promptly to inspect the ceiling damage from a fallen tree limb, provided a verbal estimate (followed by a written estimate). The job was done professionally with a minimum amount of mess and inconvenience."
Company Van
Exterior paint job
Exterior paint job
Skim coat and Laminate floor install
Custom carpentry

+25

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
49
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and Deon did a great job installing the drywall in my dining room. I would definitely reccomend them and I would hire them again when any future work is necessary!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
234 neighbors recently requested a quote
iPlaster
4.9(
44
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The principal of this company was exceptional in responding to my request for a written estimate to repair some damaged drywall in my garage & then quickly scheduling the work once we set upon a fair price. The work was done professionally and left me quite satisfied. I would not hesitate to use this firm again."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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SOUTH PACIFIC HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
4.9(
80
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Drywall - Install

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well and professionally done. Rudy was planned and prepared for the work. For the drywall and spackling and painting, he had to come back after drying for second coat and finishing and he was very timely about it all."
Basement
doors installed in the new bigger closet
bathroom remodel
job complete
kitchen remodel

+152

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

Plaster itself has a higher R-value than drywall. However, there are other considerations surrounding plaster and insulation. As a general rule, it's easier to obtain consistency in insulating value and quality when working with drywall rather than plaster. Plaster walls often don't contain any insulation behind the wall covering by design, and careful evaluation is necessary when choosing to add it.

A post-drywall inspection could uncover many problems that weren’t present during the pre-drywall inspection, including insufficient insulation, missing weather stripping, improperly installed plumbing and lighting fixtures, flooring damage, drywall damage, plumbing leaks, aesthetic issues, and more. Structural problems, which are often expensive to fix and are common reasons to walk away after a home inspection, are easier to see before the drywall goes up, but a post-drywall inspection may highlight minor issues with house settling and foundation problems.

Certain drywall textures, like sand and sometimes popcorn, can be smoothed by applying skim coats, sanding the walls, or chipping away the texture. However, it’s worth considering removing the texture and starting with a blank canvas. Smoothing textured walls requires a lot of sandpaper and elbow grease and can take longer than just outright removing the texture.

You can paint over plaster, but repair any damage to the plaster first, or the paint will crack and bubble. You should also prepare the surface of the plaster to accept paint, which gives your paint job the best chance of looking good and lasting a long time. Before applying the color you want, apply a coat or two of primer. Additionally, use latex paint, and choose a latex paint with a satin finish for areas with dampness, like bathrooms.

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