Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn and acoustic ceilings sampled, then wetted and scraped to bare board, then skimmed smooth or given a new texture, with the room sealed in plastic first.
Drywall Repair and Installation in Middlebury, IN
Mishawaka Prime Drywall does drywall repair and installation in Middlebury, IN, plus drywall replacement for Middlebury houses, garages and basements.
Request a quote
Tell us which room and what the damage looks like, and we will phone you.
We would say that Middlebury has relatively new houses, since half of the homes are newer than 1986 and they are also mostly owner-occupied. So while you don't see much of the old houses here which require the drywall refurbishment, there is a lot of smaller jobs to be done, such as punches after the door knobs and similar smaller repairs which you need to do quite often.
- 1970s ceilings tested before removal
- Winter ceiling cracks taped to flex
- Garages finished to code
- About 44 minutes from Mishawaka
Drywall Repair Across Middlebury
Middlebury is set on the Little Elkhart River, which means that the humidity in the area is higher than usual. So before we do any drywalling in the basement areas, we usually need to ensure the level of moisture is not high, which we do with a moisture detector.
Sprayed Ceilings From the 1970s
For sprayed ceilings from the 1970s, the decade of approximately a quarter of all houses in Middlebury, what's important to know is that they can hold asbestos. So before you or we do any scraping, we need to send the sample to the lab and wait for the results. And if it comes back positive, then we need to call an abatement crew, which will deal with the asbestos.
Cracks Where Walls Meet the Ceiling
Cracks where walls meet the ceiling can open in winter and close in summer due to temperature differences. Trusses can lift and they bow in a cold attic. So we usually use clips and a flexible bead to deal with this kind of crack on walls.
Garages in the Newer Houses
With the garages in the newer houses, we use a half-inch board on the house wall, and we must use 5/8-inch Type X, which is fire rated, below a room, because the code asks for it on a garage ceiling with a room above, in case of an emergency or a fire. Then the seams are taped, or sometimes smooth for paint.
Drywall Around Replacement Windows
Houses from the 1980s and 1990s are reaching the age for new windows. When the old windows come out, the drywall around them often cracks or gets torn. A new window that is a slightly different size can also leave a gap at the edge. We patch the wall around each opening, put new corner bead on the returns if the old one was damaged, and finish it so that only fresh paint is needed.
Permits in Middlebury
There can be multiple permits in Middlebury. For a basement, an addition or new walls, we need to coordinate with Town Hall on North Main Street, as well as Elkhart County planning staff. But before we do any work, we need to have a pass on framing and wiring.
Getting to Middlebury
Middlebury is about 30 road miles from Mishawaka, around 44 minutes east past Elkhart. We plan longer visits here and group the work, so a repair with several coats takes as few trips as possible. Send photos when you call. We can then bring the right board, bead and texture the first time.
We also serve Edwardsburg, MI, just over the Michigan line, north of Mishawaka.
What Shapes Drywall Work in Middlebury, IN
Middlebury has a population of about 3,721. Here is what that means for the work we do here.
| Local fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1986; half of the town's 1,441 homes are newer. |
| 1970s houses | 22.6%, the biggest single decade in town. |
| Houses from 1990 to 2009 | 35.5% of homes; only 1.4% are from the 1950s. |
| Owner-occupied | 73.4% of occupied homes; 78.1% are detached houses. |
| Where the town sits | Middlebury Township, Elkhart County, on the Little Elkhart River. |
| Building permits | Ask Town Hall on North Main Street before a basement or new walls. |
What will it cost?
Send a line about the damaged room, a rough size and whether it is a rental or your own home. We call back with a price range and what would move it.
Services we offer in Middlebury
Ceiling Repair
Cracked, sagging or cut-open drywall ceilings, the winter corner crack included, fixed at the cause and finished so side light cannot find the patch.
Garage Drywall
Garage walls and ceilings hung to the Indiana code's fire separation, with Type X under rooms above and the bottom edge kept off the slab.
Drywall Texture
Knockdown, orange peel and hand textures matched on patches or sprayed on whole rooms, and textured walls skimmed smooth for owners who want them flat.
Basement Drywall
Lower-level walls, ceilings, soffits and stairwells hung and finished in drywall, after the foundation has been checked for water.
Water Damage Drywall Repair
Walls and ceilings soaked by split pipes, a bathroom leak, a storm or basement water, opened to dry board and rebuilt so the repair does not show.
Nearby areas we serve
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you texture a ceiling once it has been scraped?
Yes, on the smooth ceiling, we can apply both of the most popular ones, which are knockdown and orange peel. We usually try them on a spare board first and let you see how it looks.
Can you repair drywall behind a tub surround?
Yes, we can. What we do in this situation is the surround comes off, and then we replace the wet boards and we apply moisture-resistant boards instead.
Can you skim a wall with wallpaper glue left on it?
Generally, you should wash off what glue you can. We use the primer which seals glue, but compound can bubble over the glue, so we have to do extra skimming on the wall.
How do you keep dust out of the rest of the house?
We close the doorway with plastic and a zip door, cover the vents in that room, and sand with a vacuum sander. A short repair leaves very little behind.
Can you add a wall to split a bedroom in two?
Yes. After the framing, and any wiring or a heat vent the new room needs, we hang and finish both sides of the wall and patch the ceiling and floor lines where it meets the old room.
How long does a typical repair visit take?
A few hours for one or two patches. Each coat has to dry, so most repairs take several short trips across a few days before the wall is ready to paint.
Request a quote
Faster by phone: (574) 319-7633. Or describe the wall here and we will call you.