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Precision Plaster, L.L.C.
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Precision Plaster, L.L.C., owned and operated by Matthew Lent with 14 years of experience, serves areas around Lisle, NY. Specializing in drywall and plaster installation and repair, skim coat, sand finish, and interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial projects, Precision Plaster ensures high-quality results and customer satisfaction.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"We hired Marc and Parlor City Construction to enlarge our living room, by installing a LVL beam in the ceiling, replacing/rerouting electric outlet, reworking our floor to match and drywall and plaster our entire living room ceiling. The job was completed very professionally, on time service and at a reasonable cost. Each and every employee of Parlor City Construction was professional, congenial and trustworthy. We will in the future be hiring Parlor City Construction for further remodeling of our home."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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4.7(
117
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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607 Contracting - Facebook
4.8(
3
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At 607 Contracting, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jimmy DiFulvio Construction
4.5(
62
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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My problem was not urgent; the leaks had been there for months.

I contacted Jimmy through servicemagic.com.  He responded the same day (Wednesday) and suggested the next day, but I was not available that day and couldn't meet him.  He told me that the next available day would be Tuesday, and we agreed on that.  I found out later that it was because his wife was having a baby on Friday, and coming home on Monday.

Jimmy came to my house punctually, with an assistant, ready to work.  He was pleasant, polite, and professional.  They cleaned everything up before they finished. 

Once the job was done, I asked him for an estimate for replacing a roof on a different, smaller building.  I intend to give him the work as soon as I can manage it financially."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went pretty smoothly. One of the best contractors I have had from Choice Home Warranty. Century Restoration Maintenance, LLC and owner PeAyre Gardner were awesome. I have had CHW several years and I wanted to cancel because every thing we called about they denied the claim. My husband decided to keep them. I was pleasantly surprised that they fixed both the leak and drywall in the ceiling from the leak. I did have to provide extra pics from the leak before it was approved as initially the claim was denied."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Parlor City Construction and Property Services, Inc.
3.9(
20
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marc and his staff did an amazing job on our house! From the basement remodel to the exterior siding and breezeway it looks like a new house! We were very pleased and would highly recommend Parlor City Construction!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

It is more difficult to drywall a ceiling than it is to drywall a wall, but not so hard that DIYers can’t tackle it. One of the main issues with hanging drywall on your ceiling is getting it into place. Drywall isn’t light so, if you are hanging full drywall panels, you will need at least two (it’s better with more) people to hold the panel while you drill it into the ceiling as a single piece can weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and will need to be held in place for up to 10 minutes.

You should always hang drywall from the top down. Starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight, tight line between the ceiling and the wall. Any gaps that occur will be at the bottom, where they are easier to manage. You can either cut the bottom piece of drywall to fit the remaining space or cover the gap with baseboard trim. Additionally, starting at the top is physically easier, as you won't have to fit the top sheet into a tight space between the lower sheet and the ceiling, or try to balance the upper sheets on the lower ones while securing them.

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

Plaster provides a durable, soundproof, and moisture-resistant finish compared to drywall.

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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