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Precision Drywall, Inc.
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Durham, 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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ALBYMAR Drywall treatment
4.9(
15
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Francisco & I negotiated the correct solution to repairing my dinning room wall, and we decided skimming the wall with a plaster slurry. It looks great, and Francisco was very diligent with the work! He completed it over several days and It looks fantastic! Thank You!"
One office room remodel
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Rodriguez
New to Angi
Drywall - Repair

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Experienced home improvement professional specializing in wood fence installation, wood carpentry, roof inspection/repair, and other residential repairs for home owners.\n\nServices offered:\n• Exterior Wood Fence Install\n• Professional Roof Inspections and Documentation \n• Exterior Porch, Deck, Shed, Roof & Steps Repairs \n• Wood carpentry, wall framing and install\n• Renovations & remodeling\n\nI have experience in a broad range of renovation and construction projects and understand that homeowners are happy when they receive: clear communication and quality work, at a fair price. My goal is to provide craftsmanship that lasts while helping homeowners improve and protect their home.

Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel
Granville Fascia Repair
Granville Fascia Repair
Granville Fascia Repair

+29

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Westfall Drywall
4.6(
25
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike and his crew did excellent work, they installed drywall, taped, mudded, primed, and painted a very spacious entryway, with high, vaulted ceilings, and oversized stairs leading down one side, and up the other. They installed new drywall over the walls, on the ceiling, and wrapped drywall around every exposed beam and column. The paint job afterward came out awesome, like a new house. We are extremely pleased with their work, and would recommend them to anyone, home or business, that needs drywall work, or painting. They also took down and rehung our ceiling fan and installed our new chandelier in the vaulted ceiling. This was a very challenging project, and they went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the job. I'm sure we will find more work for them to do elsewhere in the house in the future as well."
4 stall garage
4 stall garage
Complete Remodel
Complete Remodel
Complete Remodel

+61

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

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.

Regularly in areas prone to moisture or high traffic to catch issues early.

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.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

When sanding drywall mud, you’re going to create a very fine dust that may contain silica. Silica dust contains crystalline silica, which can cause long-term illnesses for people who inhale it in significant quantities. Wear a mask while sanding drywall. Then dampen a drywall sponge to wipe the dust off the drywall, helping to reduce the amount of dust that may become airborne.

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