Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
The Patch Boys of Lehigh Valley/Reading are proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves our surrounding community. We specialize in restoring homes to their beautiful originality. We have mastered an award-winning process to rapidly patch up all your holes in your home and restore it to its uniqueness within hours (most jobs). Call us today to learn more. We have a proven of accomplishment and are a reputable company across the nation. We ensure that all projects are done with utmost professionalism using only qualified individuals. For us, honesty is the only policy and we strive to complete all projects with integrity and fairness. When you allow us into your home, we do not take that lightly; we treat and respect your home just like we would our own homes. We use the best technology and tools to ensure that all jobs are done quickly, while also giving attention to detail.
"Very personable & professional. Ready to work and cleaned everything when finished"
Martha A on December 2023
The Patch Boys of Lehigh Valley/Reading are proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves our surrounding community. We specialize in restoring homes to their beautiful originality. We have mastered an award-winning process to rapidly patch up all your holes in your home and restore it to its uniqueness within hours (most jobs). Call us today to learn more. We have a proven of accomplishment and are a reputable company across the nation. We ensure that all projects are done with utmost professionalism using only qualified individuals. For us, honesty is the only policy and we strive to complete all projects with integrity and fairness. When you allow us into your home, we do not take that lightly; we treat and respect your home just like we would our own homes. We use the best technology and tools to ensure that all jobs are done quickly, while also giving attention to detail.
"Very personable & professional. Ready to work and cleaned everything when finished"
Martha A on December 2023
James R. Weisbrod Drywall is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Jim knew I was on a time crunch and his company came through. Not only did they complete the project on time, they did excellent work. 50year old drywall with tons of holes became looking like new. My kitchen remodel is looking fantastic because of these men. I would highly recommend them and I will call them on my next project. Thank you Jim Weisbrod and the wonderful guys you have working for you!"
Renee K on January 2024
James R. Weisbrod Drywall is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Jim knew I was on a time crunch and his company came through. Not only did they complete the project on time, they did excellent work. 50year old drywall with tons of holes became looking like new. My kitchen remodel is looking fantastic because of these men. I would highly recommend them and I will call them on my next project. Thank you Jim Weisbrod and the wonderful guys you have working for you!"
Renee K on January 2024
At JBMZ Plastering and Stucco, we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in Strausstown, PA. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"Drywall job took far longer than expected. I spent a day myself sanding over what JBMZ called a finished job. If you are looking for slow and below average work, hire JBMZ. "
Brad B on January 2025
At JBMZ Plastering and Stucco, we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in Strausstown, PA. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"Drywall job took far longer than expected. I spent a day myself sanding over what JBMZ called a finished job. If you are looking for slow and below average work, hire JBMZ. "
Brad B on January 2025
We are a Family Owned Company who want to provide Quality Service, Expertise, and the enjoyment/excitement throughout your experience with the Barranco Brothers ! We believe in providing a service to anyone in need, big or small! We understand everyone has different needs and financial limitations. We are here to help! We are providing fair pricing, payment plans, and HONEST service so you can be assured you have had your needs serviced properly and ethically for your satisfaction and our peace of mind! CHECK US OUT @ https://linktr.ee/Joshuabbhsllc Or our FACEBOOK @ BarrancoBrothersHomeServices. Please excuse our lack of followers we are usually based off of word of mouth!
"This is the second time this crew has worked at my house. They are fast, do excellent work, and respect your property. Ill be hiring them again to help with my basement. Their prices are fair and their quotes are detailed. One thing I appreciate is I like to source materials myself. These guys have no issue with that. I highly recommend you use this team for your project. It'll be in good hands."
Samuel H on March 2025
We are a Family Owned Company who want to provide Quality Service, Expertise, and the enjoyment/excitement throughout your experience with the Barranco Brothers ! We believe in providing a service to anyone in need, big or small! We understand everyone has different needs and financial limitations. We are here to help! We are providing fair pricing, payment plans, and HONEST service so you can be assured you have had your needs serviced properly and ethically for your satisfaction and our peace of mind! CHECK US OUT @ https://linktr.ee/Joshuabbhsllc Or our FACEBOOK @ BarrancoBrothersHomeServices. Please excuse our lack of followers we are usually based off of word of mouth!
"This is the second time this crew has worked at my house. They are fast, do excellent work, and respect your property. Ill be hiring them again to help with my basement. Their prices are fair and their quotes are detailed. One thing I appreciate is I like to source materials myself. These guys have no issue with that. I highly recommend you use this team for your project. It'll be in good hands."
Samuel H on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Willing to work with customer vision. Offered excellent suggestions to improve our ideas. Definitely recomend"
Donald D on February 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Willing to work with customer vision. Offered excellent suggestions to improve our ideas. Definitely recomend"
Donald D on February 2025
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"We are working on a plan to replace windows and repaint as we go.Cliff from Freshcoat was very helpful and when windows were replaced in Master Bedroom on Tuesday his crew came in 2 days later and bedroom was finished by Friday.We plan to continue with Cliff and Freshcoat for entire house as funds are available.They use Sherwin Williams paints for all jobs and the results were outstanding on Master Bedroom."
Scott P on September 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"We are working on a plan to replace windows and repaint as we go.Cliff from Freshcoat was very helpful and when windows were replaced in Master Bedroom on Tuesday his crew came in 2 days later and bedroom was finished by Friday.We plan to continue with Cliff and Freshcoat for entire house as funds are available.They use Sherwin Williams paints for all jobs and the results were outstanding on Master Bedroom."
Scott P on September 2023
32 yrs experience in Drywall hanging and finishing 20 yrs experience with new home construction/additions/basement remodel. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"Working with Mike was great! He was reliable and very responsive. We work from home and he was very considerate of us and our space while completing our project. Look forward to working with him again if another project comes up!"
Amanda V on December 2024
32 yrs experience in Drywall hanging and finishing 20 yrs experience with new home construction/additions/basement remodel. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"Working with Mike was great! He was reliable and very responsive. We work from home and he was very considerate of us and our space while completing our project. Look forward to working with him again if another project comes up!"
Amanda V on December 2024
Free Estimates. Great Work with Fair Pricing. Custom construction and additions. Owner on-site for all projects. No project too small or too large. Classic Exteriors has roofed and sided over 4,000 homes in Bucks and Montgomery county.
"It has been over 5 years when this company did my siding. Left nails all over the place, covered up my laundry gas outlet with siding, interchanged the garage light fixture with the porch which they had removed to install siding. Did not use or give us an option for whole house wrap, resulting in poor insulation. Cut up big square holes where electric goes in the house, numerous mistakes. Called numerous times never came, once he got paid. Stank up my bathroom when he used it. Now my neighbor needs siding and we both need new roofs, will never call him."
vishal p on June 2019
Free Estimates. Great Work with Fair Pricing. Custom construction and additions. Owner on-site for all projects. No project too small or too large. Classic Exteriors has roofed and sided over 4,000 homes in Bucks and Montgomery county.
"It has been over 5 years when this company did my siding. Left nails all over the place, covered up my laundry gas outlet with siding, interchanged the garage light fixture with the porch which they had removed to install siding. Did not use or give us an option for whole house wrap, resulting in poor insulation. Cut up big square holes where electric goes in the house, numerous mistakes. Called numerous times never came, once he got paid. Stank up my bathroom when he used it. Now my neighbor needs siding and we both need new roofs, will never call him."
vishal p on June 2019
While it might be tempting to tackle drywall installation yourself, it's a challenging job best left to the pros. Drywall panels are heavy—each one weighs between 50 and 70 pounds—and handling them safely usually requires at least two people. Professional installers have the experience and equipment to align and secure the panels properly, ensuring a smooth, long-lasting finish that meets all code requirements.
Drywall and plaster are two different materials used for walls and ceilings, each with its own advantages. Drywall consists of manufactured panels that can be installed quickly and offer good insulation. It's generally more cost-effective and is great for straight walls and ceilings.
Plaster is applied in layers over a supportive framework called lath. While it requires more labor, plaster provides a unique, smooth finish that's ideal for curved surfaces and decorative details. Your choice between drywall and plaster will depend on your desired look, durability needs, and budget.
Lightweight drywall panels are about 25% lighter than standard ones, making them easier to handle during installation. This can be helpful if you're doing a DIY project or working in tight spaces. However, they might not offer the same level of durability, fire resistance, or soundproofing as regular drywall. If you're looking for superior protection and a finish that lasts, standard drywall may be the better option for your walls and ceilings.
Professionally installed drywall lasts between 40 and 60 years. Drywall longevity depends on installation quality, maintenance practices, and environmental conditions. High-quality work combined with proper care ensures that drywall performs reliably for decades. Factors such as moisture, fire exposure, and physical damage can affect its lifespan, so regular inspections and timely repairs are essential for extending durability.
You don't need a permit to replace drywall if you're just swapping out old panels without making any structural changes. If you're keeping the wall positions the same and not moving any electrical or plumbing, you can go ahead without a permit. However, if your project involves adding or removing walls or altering the home's infrastructure, you'll likely need to get a permit, which can add $50 to $150 to your costs. It's always a good idea to check with your local building department to make sure you're following the rules.