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Avatar for Speedy Patch Drywall Repair (Cincinnati)
Speedy Patch Drywall Repair (Cincinnati)
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Fairfax, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Speedy Drywall Repair did a great job repairing a large hole in our drywall ceiling. He was concerned to make sure he could match the pattern in the ceiling and did a great job with that too.Did good clean up post job."
Response time6 hrs
140 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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R&S Drywall Services
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Fairfax, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"RS Drywall Services did an amazing job from start to finish. Very professional, on time, and the quality of the drywall work was excellent. The walls came out smooth and clean, and they paid attention to every detail. Great communication and fair pricing. I highly recommend them for any drywall project."
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OSS Drywall and Painting
4.8(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Fairfax, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company did such a thorough and beautiful job. They were courteous and left the worksite completely cleaned out. My home looks brand new I highly recommend OSS drywall and painting.!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Patch King
4.2(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Fairfax, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience was great from the estimate. Estimator communicated effectively how my dry wall repair from a roof leak and plumbing pipe that burst should be handled. They were able to schedule me immediately for drywall and ceiling repair. They were in and out in 3 days. The whole job was handled professionally. I definitely recommend Patch King ."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Smithe Home Services
5.0(
20
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Fairfax, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had an a++ experience with this contractor. Extremely communicative and friendly. Everything was done within the timeframe and all of the work was expert level- literally no issues whatsoever! The drywall job was complicated because of deterioration of the framing-,everything was repaired properly, and the painting was truly perfection! Definitely recommend!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LTB Construction and Remodeling Service, Inc.
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Fairfax, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Yury and his crew especially Rushlan were excellent. His team are hard workers, professional and clean. His team replaced my bathtub, added an exhaust fan, replaced bathroom pipes, added faucets and replaced drywall in kitchen and living room. I would certainly use their company again for other projects."
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+68

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elite Repair and Restoration LLC
4.4(
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Serving Fairfax, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work. The job included finishing new drywall as well as repairing botched work by a previous contractor. Enok did a great job on both!! I’ll definitely use them again on any drywall needs…"
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

Drywall can be installed directly on ceiling joists. In fact, this method is common in many construction projects. Drywall sheets are attached to the joists using screws, ensuring a secure and stable installation. Before attaching the drywall, it's important to mark the joist locations on the ceiling, allowing for accurate screw placement. Proper spacing between screws and careful taping and mudding of joints are crucial to creating a smooth and flawless ceiling surface. If the joists are in good condition and level, installing drywall directly on them is a practical and efficient approach.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Regular inspections, repainting, and avoiding moisture exposure help maintain integrity.

Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

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