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PatchitUP of Suffolk County
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Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The Tech was very nice and very pleasant to deal with. He went through the entire job before conducting his work and he was very thorough. He fixed my hole in my wall of my stairwell and did so very affordably. I would use them again. You shouldn't hesitate."
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BEFORE
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair

+26

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
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Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys at HM construction group did an amazing job with my project! I needed my commercial space completely demoed and rebuilt. These guys got the job done on time and didnâ  t amazing job doing it. I highly recommend them."
before demo
kitchen demolition
demolition complete
kitchen tile job in progress
kitchen tile

+172

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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KWD Group, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill is a great guy to work with. Reasonably priced, quick and efficient. We will definitely hire him again for any other drywall work we may have. Thanks Bill!!!"
Basement  remodel
Ready for sheetrock
Spackle
Spackle
Flooring

+6

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Square Construction and Design, Inc.
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Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Square Construction gave me a competitive, well organized quote well that didnâ t change as worked progressed. Workmanship is top notch and timely. Communication was clear and concise. Luis and his team did a great job. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again or to recommend them to a friend or family member."
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Basement, accent Brick wall

+39

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to cut holes in drywall for electrical boxes is to use a spiral saw with a drywall router bit. Hang the drywall without cutting out a hole for the box, but make sure you measure and mark where the box is located on the wall. Once you screw in the drywall sheet, drill a small hole into the box void, insert the spiral saw bit, and move it around the edge of the box using the inside wall as a guide. You can also use an oscillating multi-tool with an electrical box cutout for fast, professional results.

Knowing what causes drywall damage can help stop it before it starts. Here are some of the most common causes of drywall damage: 

  • Water damage from roof leaks or leaky pipes. 

  • Small holes caused by doorknobs, minor accidents, and rodent infestations. 

  • Wall dents stemming from moving furniture and minor accidents. 

  • Wall cracks that form from a settling foundation or seismic activity. 

  • Nail pops from nails and screws in the walls. 

  • Large holes that are caused by accidents with heavy objects, children and pets, or sporting equipment.

In most cases, no, you won’t need a permit to replace drywall. If you’re changing the floorplan of your home by adding or removing walls during the drywall project, then you might need a permit, but replacement or repairs usually doesn’t require a permit. Your drywall professional should be able to confirm whether or not a permit is required for your project. If it is, it’s likely to add between $50 and $150 to your total cost. Keep in mind that you will need permits if you plan to install new electrical wiring or plumbing lines behind your new drywall.

There are several things you should not do when installing drywall. Common mistakes include: adding too many screws, over-sanding, not adding backing support, and installing drywall unevenly. You also should avoid screwing into the same place twice, installing Sheetrock with tapered edges on the outside, and making too many joints.

When used correctly, drywall patch kits can work well. However, there are limitations. Specifically, these kits can only cover holes up to 5 inches in diameter. For anything larger than that, you’ll need to cut out the affected section of drywall and replace it with a new piece. That’s a far more complicated process that involves buying the right type of drywall, finding the wall studs, cutting into your wall, and screwing the replacement drywall in place.

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