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Wilbers Painting
4.9(
381
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Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had to replace ceiling drywall that had broken through years ago and repaired temporarily. They did a wonderful job replacing the ceiling drywall, and painting the entire room "
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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M A Allen Custom Painting
5.0(
40
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Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"For the most part, the crew was very professional and hard working...there were a few exceptions to that rule, but not enough to keep us from using them again. Mike is good to work with, and we appreciate his efforts to make sure everything was done."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wolak Interiors LLC
4.5(
342
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Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wolak Interiors did an excellent job renovating our kitchen and replacing all interior doors throughout our house, all for a reasonable price. Our kitchen looks great and we are very satisfied with the work. We would hire Wolak again for any interior job, big or small."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Roscoe James
4.5(
49
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Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

"Punctual, did a great job. Price was very reasonable. Roscoe is a joyful person and a master at his craft but like most artist, a bit messy. I spent quite a bit of time cleaning up drywall dust and scraping blobs of plaster off the floor. make sure he drapes the area and covers the floor before work start. Overall very pleased."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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The Roofing Company
4.5(
136
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Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’ll start by saying I wouldn’t recommend this company at all. I’m in the military so my time is limited. I initially contacted this company around March/April 2021 for leaks I was experiencing with my roof. I was quoted $3k to remove an attic vent on the second level attic that was causing leaks and to repair leaks in the attic of the first level of my home. They removed the second level attic vent and repaired that leak. The problem began with first level attic. They removed the vinyl siding along the roof line and sealed it. So I thought the problem was solved. A couple of weeks later, it rained so I checked to see if there were any leaks. There was still a leak dripping in the same spot but this time there was multiple leaks. I contacted the employee (who will remain nameless) that I was still experiencing leaks. He came out and told me in order to identify the leak, he will need to perform a $450 water test. I paid them $3k already but okay. He preformed the water test and said the leaks was coming from a second level window installed incorrectly. He said the company HE WORKS FOR would charge me another $1500 for the work. But he would just do it on the side for me $250. I thought it was sketchy that an employee who works for the company would use the company resources as a side hustle but at that point, I just wanted it fixed. So I paid said employee, he sealed the window. I THOUGHT problem solved. I’m in the Navy so I’m not home often. A couple of weeks later it rained again, same leaks but this time it’s progressed more. I called “employee” and he said he’ll send one of his guys out to check out what’s going on. His side guy never came so I had to call him again. When he finally came, they drilled a metal sheet above the window and let it sit there until it rained again to see if in fact, that’s where the leak was coming from. It rained again but it wasn’t leaking as much this time so the same “employee” came out, removed the metal sheet that sat above my window for a couple weeks and sealed the window again. It rained again, and the same leaks appeared but this time on both ends of the lining of the attic. So instead of calling the “employee”, I called the company. I explained to them that their employee came out a couple times to try and fix the leaks but it’s still leaking. Now this is where it becomes a mess, the company never knew the employee was coming out to my home on company time, so they made their employee refund me for the amount they charged me on the side. They apologized and offered to send someone else out this time. The new employee who was kind, reviewed all the work that was done prior and said now he recommended that flashing is to be installed under the siding of the house. Why wasn’t that recommended to begin with?!?! This new employee said he would get back with me in two days with the amount for the new quote. After everything I went through, I still considered this company business. After two days went by, no phone call. So a couple days later I called the company and asked for the new quote for ADDITIONAL work I was quoted for that I never got. The receptionist said they have to contact another company before they could give me an accurate quote. This company NEVER called me back at all. So I’m assuming they just washed their hands of the poor, costly work that was performed. Of course, I called another company who said The Roofing Company overcharged me, and quoted me for a lesser price than they quoted me. Unless you want to go through what I experienced with this backwards, unprofessional, non-reliable and expensive company, I wouldn’t recommend you using them."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Virginia Beach, VA

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

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