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Wall Rescue & Services, Corp.
4.8(
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We found Gustavo on Angi and hired him to repair damage from a leaking pipe that damaged our ceiling. He was professional, courteous, and did an excellent job repairing the damaged ceiling ( including disinfection) and painting . He and his team left our house spotless. The ceiling looks brand new. We will definitely use his services again."
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ethan drywall inc
4.6(
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel, was great, he did the job professionally and the cost was competitive. Pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Ethan Drywall Inc."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nova Home Improvement Svcs
4.8(
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Arrived on time, finished the job expertly and left the work area spotless. Quality of the work itself was excellent as well, repairing a difficult to get at ceiling panel over a garage door opener mechanism and separately installing eve vent caps 16 feet above ground. Will definitely use Fabian again for future projects. I highly recommend him."
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Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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BLITZ Handyman Services
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used them to stain my deck. They power washed my deck prior to staining and made sure no screws pertruded. Applied a heavy coat of oil based stain . Eric made sure i .was happy with the work. He cleaned up and left no mess. Good value for the money. I would use him again."
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Framed out and installed
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Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Overstate Roofing Services Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had my roof repairs done in by Overstate, and I?m pleasantly happy with how everything turned out. I was a little overwhelmed and nervous going into this, but Avi and his team made the process smooth and stress-free. from the free quote to the repairs, it was a really positive experience, and I would absolutely use them again and recommend them to everyone."
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
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Putnam Paint & Powerwashing
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Harold and his crew did an excellent job power washing, painting and staining at our home. They were prompt, neat and very quickly answered all of our questions and concerns. Our home looks awesome! Five star rating for sure!"
Lake Front Deck
Finished Product- Putnam Paint Difference
Backyard Renovation & Stonescaping
Lake Front Deck
Trim Install & Staining

+104

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When confronted with a crisis because of a copper plumbing burglary, Mr. Grady, of Grady's Painting, Plastering and Construction, willingly traveled many miles to come to my aid. Requesting only a $1.00 deposit against a $4,500.00 job, he masterfully reconstructed my nineteenth century lath and plaster hallway wall, also thoroughly compensating for a missing portion of a central stud unwittingly removed by a plumber! After his extensive search for appropriate composition and dimension of material, he replaced and replicated a section of my forty-year-old faux onyx tub surround with common white PVC sheet, tinted oil-based colors, glaze, paint brush, and a rag. His applied natural talents and superlative skills saved me thousands of dollars! On the basis of both professional conversation and knowledgeable observation, Mr. Grady possesses the intrinsic knowledge of old-world trades, the artistic capabilities, the problem=solving thought processes, and the personal work ethic to accomplish a broud scope of reconstruction and restoration."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KMC Home Improvement
4.7(
5
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Serving Peekskill, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"KMC Home Improvement is possibly the best company we've ever worked with. We hired Klever (the owner) and his crew to repair and skim coat the old plaster walls in our main bathroom and install a new sink/vanity, new toilet, new base molding and window casing, and then to paint the room. The final product looks amazing. Klever and his men arrived early each day, worked hard and quickly, and paid great attention to detail. Klever is a real perfectionist and a real pro. He clearly has a lot of experience in the field. When they were finished with the bathroom, we asked if he would patch and paint the ceiling and walls in an adjacent bedroom, which was accomplished in an equally professional manner. We look forward to using KMC contracting again, and can recommend them without reservation."
Bathroom install
Bathroom install
Bathroom install
Bathroom install
Bathroom install

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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair 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.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

Both plaster and drywall are durable wall finishes, but they differ significantly in installation, cost, performance, and aesthetics.

Installation & Cost: Drywall installation is faster and more affordable, typically costing $1.50 to $3 per square foot. It uses premade sheets, making it a more accessible DIY project. Plastering is a labor-intensive craft that requires specialized skills, pushing costs to $2 to $10 per square foot. It involves applying a wet paste over a lath framework.

Durability & Performance: Plaster is generally more durable, longer-lasting, and provides superior soundproofing. It is also a better insulator, which can help reduce energy costs. Drywall is easier to remove for future renovations.

Aesthetics: Drywall provides a smooth, uniform surface ready for paint or texture. Plaster offers a high-end, naturally textured look that can hide imperfections and is often preferred for achieving a classic or historic aesthetic.

Which is better? The choice depends on your priorities. Drywall is ideal for those prioritizing a lower upfront cost, faster installation, and DIY potential. Plaster is the better option for a higher-end project where durability, soundproofing, and a unique, premium finish are more important than the initial cost.

It may take a bit of patience and trial and error to match your particular drywall texture type when making repairs. For orange peel or knockdown finishes, use a spray texture product or a thinned joint compound applied with a roller or sponge. Practice on scrap drywall or cardboard first. Once dry, lightly sand and prime before painting.

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