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Serving Piney View, WV and surrounding areas

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Im a hardworking and dependable worker based in Virginia with experience in Commercial & residential construction, hauling, equipment operation, property maintenance, and outdoor labor. I take pride in doing quality work, showing up on time, and treating every job like it’s my own property.\n\nI’m available for jobs throughout the surrounding areas and willing to travel for the right project. My skills include general labor, demolition, hauling, light carpentry, land clearing, drywall work, concrete prep, equipment operation, and property cleanup.\n\nCustomers hire me because I communicate well, work efficiently, and focus on getting the job done right the first time. I’m always willing to take on new challenges and provide reliable service at a fair price.\n

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Serving Piney View, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Mike has been awesome. He was responsive, communicative and finished many different tasks ranging from mounting to installing cameras and fixing my wooden deck. Mike is honest about what he can and cannot do and highly resourceful too. 100% recommend."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Generally, your homeowner’s insurance might only cover ceiling collapses caused by problems under the coverage, such as a busted pipe. But if the ceiling collapse resulted from owner negligence, maintenance issues, or other reasons excluded by your policy, you could be on your own. Some policies might cover damages caused by the collapse but not the repair itself. Check with your policy carrier for the most accurate information regarding ceiling collapse coverage.

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.

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.

Common causes include water leaks, settling, and impact. Address underlying issues to prevent recurring damage.

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