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PatchMaster
4.8(
13
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We fix the holes that life leaves behind. Whether from kids, pets, home projects, leaks, or mystery dents—life happens, and your walls pay the price. That’s where we come in! At PatchMaster, we specialize in fast, clean, and professional drywall repair, paint, and trim services that leave your home looking flawless. Whether it's patching up some of those "oops" moments, or restoring your ceiling to a perfectly smooth finish, we’ve got you covered. We treat your home like it’s our own—that means showing up on time, respecting your space, and using dust-minimizing equipment and strategies to keep things as clean as possible.\n\nNo job is too small—we handle the fixes most contractors won’t touch, and we do it with a smile. Let us bring your walls (and your sanity) back to perfect.

Ceiling Repair
Ceiling Restored Like New
Cracks Gone for Good
Cracks Gone for Good
Cracks Gone for Good

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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St Joseph The Carpenter, LLC
5.0(
14
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Vincent has a Professional work ethic, is knowledgeable and courteous. His response to my inquiry for what I wanted to accomplish was timely. I was pleased with the outcome! Would definitely keep him in mind for future projects."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PG Tedesco Construction
4.4(
90
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PGT did an excellent job remodeling our bathroom. The team was courteous, easy to work with, and cleaned up at the end of each day. They worked work difficult materials-glass tiles- and created a beautiful new bathroom for us."
BEFORE
AFTER
House
House
House

+2

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Paints by Streeter
4.5(
19
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a front and back porch project underway, when my guy cancelled and recommended Jeremiah to take over. Not only did he price it better, but he finished in under a week what I thought would take months. True, hard working company that will give you the best service, whenever. Great crew!"
Paloma's Exterior
La Sponda
Exterior Barn Stain
Custom Residential Interior
Paloma's Exterior

+129

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair of Chester Valley
5.0(
1
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Thornton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair, we specialize in drywall repair! Whether it’s damaged walls and ceilings from water damage, holes left from re-pipes, small dings dents, and more. Our mission is to deliver unbeatable customer service, quality, and value.\n

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

Eco-friendly options reduce environmental impact and often improve indoor air quality.

Costs depend on labor, material quality, wall preparation, and finishing requirements.

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