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American Drywall
4.9(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Matt repaired a few areas of drywall in our ceiling that had been damaged by a leak and along the edges of some walls. He arrived on time, every time. The care he took with keeping the dust and debris down was outstanding. His repair looked excellent as well. I wouldn’t hesitate calling him again."
Response time2 days
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hall’s Home Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Drywall - Repair

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hall’s Home Solutions LLC is built on reliability, craftsmanship, and genuine care for the homes in our community. Our customers know they can count on us for honest communication, quality work, and a professional experience from start to finish. Whether it’s a small repair or a bigger project, we shows up with skill, integrity, and the kind of pride in workmanship that keeps people calling back.

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S&S Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
21
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"I recommend S&S Handyman. They did great work and very efficient and easy on communication. Also, very trustworthy as I wasn t home when they were working on my house. I never had to worry! Thank you S&S!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Clog Busters
4.5(
69
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing service. Jason was here the next morning and worked on the shower drain that was filled with grout from a tile contractor. Hired a local plumber to clear the drain and all they did was pierce the p trap in 2 places. Jason took over jetted the grout out, then sent the camera and noticed the 2 holes. Didn't leave me hanging over the holidays with family arriving in 2 days. Came back the next morning and dug his way under the home to replace the p trap. Saved me from cutting up all my new interior shower flooring. Highly recommended. Thank you Chloe and Jason."
Root intrusion
Underground cast iron
tunnel under home
tunnel under home
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Machen Home Improvements
4.0(
77
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Machen Brothers on Angie's list.  Called and Jodie Machen came over that afternoon to look at the job and give an estimate.  I had a gently sloping rood over porch that had previously been covered with heated rubber roofing.  The current roof had deteriorated and was beginning to leak.  Another contractr had told me it wasn't pitched enough - Jodie assured me it was and that he could do the job for far less than had been quoted to me.  He contacted my Home Warranty provider, gave them an estimate and all the details, and promised he would be back in touch as soon as weather was good enough to do the work.
Jodie and helper showed up and completed the work in 2 days time.  They matched the shingles with my original roof, flashed the roof with the house siding, gently removed the gutters, then replaced them when complete.  Work was exactly what was estimated, and completed in a timely manner.   I am very satisfied and will use him again!
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bob's Handyman & More
4.3(
20
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ripley, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bob's Handyman sanded and stained my living room floor. I was very satisfied with the work. It was like getting a new floor and the work was at a very reasonable price."
Insulation
Insulation
Before Window
Window installed
Before

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart.

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.

Whether to repair or replace water-damaged plaster depends on the scale of the damage. For small, limited areas, you can often perform a repair yourself. If you choose to paint over small patches, ensure the surface is completely dry and apply a coat of antifungal primer first to prevent mold growth. However, simply painting or plastering over the damage is only a temporary solution that doesn't address the core problem. For more extensive or long-term damage, the plaster may be compromised, and there is a risk of mold. In these cases, it is recommended to remove the damaged section of plasterboard and replace it. You may consider hiring a professional for the repair, and it's worth noting that water damage is often covered by home insurance.

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

In many cases, installing new drywall will boost your home value. Replacing old, damaged, cracked, or wavy drywall is a great way to improve the look and feel of your home, as new drywall installed by a professional shouldn’t have any imperfections. Additionally, removing old drywall means you’ll have open walls, so you can install new insulation and address exposed issues with plumbing and electrical systems running behind the walls. All of these fixes will also add to your home’s value.

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