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Avatar for Peter Forrest Painting Service
Peter Forrest Painting Service
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job took more time and was considerably more costly than his original quote, but he had to deal with several curve balls and he did a good job of resolving them."
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+11

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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S.A.T. Handyman Services
4.7(
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spiros is top notch. He shows pride in workmanship and attention to detail. He's friendly, responsive, and enjoys fixing things. I initially hired him to replace rotting trim on my house siding. I hired him again to fix and reinforce our porch deck. I'm quite happy with both jobs. He treated my home as if it were his own."
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+3

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Yumbla Master Builder LLC
5.0(
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Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to thank Yumbla Master Builders for the excellent work they did on my home. They were professional, punctual, and paid great attention to detail throughout the entire project. I am very satisfied with the quality of their work and the service I received. I would definitely hire them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality handyman services. Thank you, Yumbla Master Builders, for a job well done!"
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Horsth Plastering
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Diego and his crew are amazing! Punctual, fair price and just a great job all around. I even had other contractors come through who commented on what a great job they did. At one point we were on a very tight timeline and needed the remaining plaster installed before the floors went in. Diego’s crew worked late on a Saturday to make sure it was done. Simply could not have stayed on schedule without him."
Plaster
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Plaster
Newburry, VT

+14

Response time5 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barton's Perfection +, LLC
3.4(
7
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cody and company worked for us in the fall of 2019 getting the exterior of our new (but very old) house in shape before winter. Cody was extremely thorough in preparing the house for painting, and in repairing both, some damaged siding we were aware of, and other areas of rot that were more extensive then we knew. There was a lot to finish as the colder weather set in, but it was clear that Cody wanted to do things the right way without cutting corners. We selected a bolder variation on the previous color scheme, and the finished project looks fantastic. Cody was respectful, easy to communicate with, and fair and transparent in his pricing. We plan to work with him again on other projects in our home, including interior painting, and we recommend him and his crew without reservation."
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+77

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Wall Repair questions, answered by experts

Rebar is a steel support that goes inside concrete to prevent structural damage over time. Concrete is susceptible to impact, weight, and tension. By inserting rebar into the concrete during the installation, you can help extend its lifespan and avoid hazardous situations where the foundation of your home gives way to tensile forces.

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

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