Drywall and ceiling repair in Hillsborough

Plaster and drywall repair in Hillsborough's estate-era homes

Between 1910 and 1938, Hillsborough estates such as Uplands, Home Place and La Dolphine were gradually subdivided into smaller lots, usually leaving the original house on several acres. Houses from that era were typically finished in plaster, and later homes in drywall, so Hillsborough has plenty of both. Plaster needs plaster-compatible patching; drywall compound alone tends to crack at the edge.

Send photos of the damage and the wall around it, and note whether the wall sounds hollow or solid when tapped. We cut back loose material, fill, tape or skim, match the texture and prime. Dusty steps get done with the room masked off, and we keep sanding and cutting inside the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekday window.

Worth knowing about Hillsborough

• Hillsborough incorporated in 1910 largely so estate owners could keep a rural setting; estates such as Uplands were subdivided between 1910 and 1938, and the half-acre minimum lot dates to 1953.
• The 1970s added more of Hillsborough's 3,821 homes than any other decade (24.5%); overall 73.6% predate 1980, and 11.4% date to 1939 or earlier.
• The Town says many Hillsborough properties and homes lie within the Wildland Urban Interface, and it maps North, South and West WUI fire zones.