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Avatar for VAP Contracting LLC
VAP Contracting LLC
4.9(
127
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Victor was prompt and attentive. He showed interest in my projects and gave me honest assessments of what could be done. He provided a quote within the timeframe he promised. I did not go through with the work due to other unplanned events and costs. Hopefully next year!"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation

+11

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ES & ES Painting & Home Improvements
4.8(
35
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Did a great job. Put down plenty of tarps, used disposable tarps over furniture and electronics. Cleaned up after the work was done. I've already request a quote for more work."
Basement TLC
Basement TLC
Basement TLC
Basement TLC
Basement TLC

+70

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tigers Handyman Service, Inc.
4.7(
88
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a new roof put on my house. The men worked diligently all day long, cleaned up perfectly and I waited for the first rain to write this review. Yeah! No leaks! I highly recommend them!"
Gutter restoration
Gutter restoration.
slate & copper Repair.
slate and copper.
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Elite Work Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
174
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professionally replaced wood fascia and covered with white siding in Livingston NJ. Excellent workmanship. Carefully removed and reattached gutter and Verizon cable. Professional and courteous owner and team. Pleasant customer service; call back immediately; owner and workers were pleasant; fair and quick estimate; showed up on time; beautiful workmanship; cleaned up. Extremely honest Owner corrected me when I almost overpaid him. Highly recommend team and I will definitely use again, because I can trust them and count on them. It was a difficult job due to power lines, and wood bees flying in their face. Bob S. Livingston N.J."
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects

+201

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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PatchMaster
5.0(
6
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with PatchMaster. Joe and Harry were both professional, courteous, and very skilled at what they do. They showed up on time, explained the work clearly, and made sure everything was done properly. The repair work came out excellent and looks seamless. They also took the time to clean up the area when they finished, which I really appreciated. It’s clear they care about the quality of their work and customer satisfaction. I would definitely recommend PatchMaster, and especially Joe and Harry, to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality"
PatchMaster
Master Bath Before
Master Bath 2nd Coat
Master Bath After
Master Bath After 2

+12

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&T Family Painting LLC
4.9(
24
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Serving Rye, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Anthony was very professional from the start, respond to my call within minutes Came out within 24 hours to give estimate and helpful suggestions which was helpful, he repaired and installed laminate flooring in the kitchen and under the sink his work was thorough if you’re looking for someone with good experience, communication, reliable, and very detail , tried to upload more attachments but they’re too large You will be very happy with his work I’m a very happy client will be using him again."
Fireplace Painting
Fireplace Painting
Flooring installation
Flooring installation
Flooring

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There shouldn’t be any gaps between your walls and ceiling. These can be fixed with joint compound but that is only a fix, and it’s much better if your drywall fits correctly in the first place. Sometimes gaps can appear if your foundation shifts significantly but if this is the case, you have a much bigger problem than patching drywall.

In some minor cases, you can DIY drywall repair with minimal time and money spent. This method is best when you have a hole made by a singular problem, such as accidental furniture moving, and not a continuous problem, like a rodent infestation. 

Knowing what product to use is crucial. For example, small holes only need spackle, whereas large holes might need a new piece of drywall. You can flex your DIY abilities on this project, but if you’d like a second opinion or have a more significant problem, it’s best to call in a drywall repair pro.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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.

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