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Monroe and More, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Lake View, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Just had some work done at my house, new ceiling in dining room and new toilet installed by Monroe and More, LLC I highly recommend, ceiling looks amazing! Ray was great at communicating from start to finish and getting back to me with my 900 hundred questions beforehand lol! Definitely will be using them again!"
siding wash
ROOF WASH
GUTTER CLEANING
GUTTER SURFACES
Interior Painting

+4

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JRC Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Lake View, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had the absolute best experience choosing JRC Improvement for a complete living room ceiling takedown and install. Any drywall work is always messy, however, Jason sealed off my living room so well, it truly contained the expected dust. Jason was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. After completing the entire ceiling, he primed, and painted beautifully. The craftsmanship and attention to detail he used, led to the entire project exceeding expectations. My ceiling is flawless, and he also installed a brand new fan. Extremely easy to work with, Jason, restored my faith in contractors. I would without hesitation, recommend Jason, and JRC Improvement for any home project!"
Drywall ceiling repair
Drywall ceiling repair
Drywall patches
Drywall patches
Drywall patches

+16

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Southside Builders
4.7(
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Serving Lake View, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We contracted Southside Builders to finish our basement, and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. Neal is very professional, responds quickly, and delivers quality work. He let us know everyday when to expect him and always showed up on time. We were told at the start of our project that our basement would take 4-6 weeks to complete and it was completed within that time frame (which never happens!). We will definitely use Southside Builders for our future projects and highly recommend them to our friends and neighbors."
Plaster ceiling patch and repair
Home renovations
Structure failure rebuild
Interior patch and repair
Garage work in progress

+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

Drywall anchors won’t work on plaster. Instead, they will more than likely cause more damage and pull out the plaster. The best type of anchors to use on plaster walls are the ones that will bite into the surrounding area, such as molly bolts and toggle bolts. Masonry anchors with expanders on the sides also work for lighter pictures.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

While you can put new drywall over old drywall, it’s not always the best option. In some cases, drywalling over drywall can make it harder to find wires and pipes behind your walls and conceal more serious problems with your walls. It can also make the room smaller. On the plus side, putting drywall over drywall can improve soundproofing and insulation. Plus, it’s often less expensive than tearing down and adding new drywall.

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