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Avatar for Precision Drywall, Inc.
Precision Drywall, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We’ve had the pleasure of working with Precision Drywall for many years, and they continue to be an outstanding partner on every project. Their professionalism is evident from start to finish—they communicate clearly about scheduling, arrival times, and any issues they encounter along the way. They’re always willing to work through timing or coordination challenges with us, and we can count on them to complete their work efficiently and on schedule. The job site is consistently left clean and organized, which is a huge plus in keeping our projects running smoothly and our customer’s happy. This is truly a reliable, skilled, and well‑run business. We highly recommend them and look forward to continuing our partnership for many projects to come."
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Callaghans Cleaning Company
4.5(
10
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Move out clean
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Move out clean

+5

Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wratten Contracting
4.9(
19
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Wratten Contracting was very fast in taking care of my project. Excellent work and very reasable prices. Highly recommend them. They will be my go-to contractor for future work."
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Upstairs Remodel
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Upstairs Remodel

+111

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Town Remodeling, LLC.
4.8(
122
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The main project (bathroom floor replacement, which was the original reason we hired MTH), and the side projects, went exceptionally well. Serge and Nick did an outstanding job.

Serge was affable and courteous. That was my wife's and my impression of Serge when we first met him. Unlike another contractor we interviewed for the project, Serge never tried to convince us to do more than what we wanted done. We explained to him the repairs that needed to be made, he understood them, and suggested on how best to address them.

The day after our initial meeting, and about a week before the project's start date, Serge emailed to us a contract that spelled out the work required, the cost of labor,  the payment schedule (no payment upfront; in fact, we paid a big chunk, about 40% of the total cost, after the projects were completed), and other terms of the contract. The cost of materials was not stated on the contract, but Serge gave us an estimate during our first meeting. We went over the estimate because of the side projects that we added later.

Serge regularly updated us on their progress and he gave us copies of the receipts for the materials he purchased. We knew where we stood.

The member of Serge's team who did most of the work was Nick. My wife and I were home for the duration of the projects, so we were somewhat aware of what he was working on at any given moment. We often wondered if he took breaks or ate lunch because he was constantly "on the clock." His diligence, and the quality of his work, which was first-rate, were commendable.

Nick did everything: tiling, drywall repair, painting, carpentry, plumbing, molding installation. He was a master of many. He did all those things while keeping the work area, and surrounding parts of the house, clean.

You can count my wife and me as another satisfied customer of My Town Handyman. We highly recommend Serge and his crew for your next home improvement project."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for MARA Home Improvement
MARA Home Improvement
5.0(
13
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wow what a great team of hard working guys ! They came by and did everything perfectly and very professionally. Didn't ask for a penny until all the work was done . Now days it's hard to trust people in this business because they take half of the money and take off without doing the job so it's great to finally find someone professional who does what they say. From drywall to the electrical everything was done professionally with skill. I will be calling them back for more home renovations for sure . Thank you Ryan for taking such good care of my home ."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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A Stroke Above the Rest
5.0(
4
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

High quality interior and exterior painting, epoxy floors/walls/counter tops, drywall finishing, popcorn ceiling repair and removal, metal painting, paint stripping, staining/polyurethane, wallpaper

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Jan-Mykles McConnell
5.0(
11
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

With over 10 years of experience in the handyman industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from general handyman jobs to electrical repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Jan-Mykles McConnell a call today, we look forward to working with you!\n\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

While not always necessary, you can glue a drywall ceiling in addition to using screws or nails. Drywall is typically secured to ceiling joists with fasteners, which is often sufficient. However, adding construction adhesive can offer benefits like preventing sagging, bridging gaps, and reducing air leaks for better energy efficiency. It may also be used for specific acoustic or insulation needs. On the other hand, many professionals advise against it because properly placed screws make the drywall structural, glue doesn't add strength, and it makes future repairs or replacements significantly more difficult. Ultimately, it's best to follow local building codes and project-specific requirements to decide if adhesive is right for your ceiling.

Drywall insulation costs around $1,800, on average, but prices can range from $500 to $4,500, depending on a few different factors. The following things are important considerations to make when pricing out your insulation project:

  • Square footage of insulation

  • Type of insulation 

  • Climate in your area and the insulation R-value required

  • Whether or not your walls are already finished

  • Accessibility of the area 

  • Whether or not you need old insulation removed first

While certain types of textured walls can seem dated (looking at you, popcorn), textured walls are a common sight in both older and more modern homes. The main reason textured walls may be here to stay is that they are an excellent way to hide minor imperfections on a wall and give it a finished appearance. Some homeowners think a coat of paint on drywall is a bit industrial-looking. However, that look works perfectly in modern home design. 

Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You’ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface.

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