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5.0 Stars · 130 Google Reviews

Your Trusted
Drywall & Spackle
Experts Since 1996

Family-owned drywall taping, finishing, installation, and repair for homeowners and contractors across North Jersey, New York, and nearby Pennsylvania. Free estimates, no obligation.

28+ Years70% Repeat ClientsFamily Owned
Douglas Taping crew on a residential job site

5.0 Stars

130 Google Reviews

Best of 2026

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28+ Years

Experience

Family Owned

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Old plaster and lath wall opened next to new sheetrock in an older home

Plasterer for older plaster walls and ceilings

Older homes across the tri-state area were built with plaster, and plaster cracks, chips, and crumbles in ways drywall doesn't. For smaller repairs we texture-match the original surface, so a patch on a 1940s wall doesn't read as new drywall.

When cracks are spreading across a whole ceiling, we laminate over the failing plaster with sheetrock instead of chasing one crack at a time. We've done that work for general contractors for four years running. It's faster than tearing the ceiling out, and it holds.

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Water-damaged ceiling opened up to the framing after a leak

Water damage restoration service for drywall and ceilings

Water damage gets worse the longer it sits, so leak and flood calls get priority over routine repairs. We tear out the drywall and ceiling that's compromised and rebuild with moisture-resistant materials.

We also fix what's behind the wall, like missing studs or backing, then tape and finish the new drywall so it's ready for paint and the repair isn't a repeat call.

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How It Works

Three Simple Steps to Flawless Walls.

1

Tell Us About Your Project

Fill out our quick form or give us a call. Describe the work, upload photos if you have them, and we will respond within 24 hours.

2

Get Your Free Estimate

We review the scope by phone or photos and schedule a site visit when needed, then provide a clear estimate. No hidden fees, no pressure, no obligation.

3

Sit Back, We Handle It

Our crew shows up on time, keeps the site clean, and delivers flawless results. Most projects are done in days, not weeks.

Douglas and his sons - a family-owned drywall business

Family-Owned.
Quality-Driven.

Douglas has been a professional taper since 1996, bringing nearly three decades of union-trained expertise to every job. What started as a trade became a calling, and now a family business built on integrity, craftsmanship, and faith.

7 out of 10 clients come from referrals and repeat business, so our reputation speaks for itself. Whether you're a homeowner with a single room or a general contractor managing a full build, you get the same dedication to quality.

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Proudly serving New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania

Trusted by Homeowners & Contractors

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“We hired Douglas to repair our drywall ceiling following a leak, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. … The repair was completed quickly and the quality of the work was excellent.”

Katherine C. · Google review

“I’m a contractor and had Douglas’s Taping on one of my jobs recently — honestly, he crushed it. … Even my painter who came in right after said, “Keep this guy busy, he’s great!””

Michael B. · Google review

“I had a tight deadline and needed my entire house taped and compounded fast, and Douglas’s Taping came through in a big way. … everything came out completely seamless, clean, and professionally finished.”

Vincent C. · Google review

“I hired Douglas to complete an entire home insulation and drywall installation. … The house looks beautiful (with perfect corners and lines)…”

Domarys E. · Google review

“Douglas and crew perform an art! Fast, precise and fair exactly as we wanted.”

Salvatore P. · Google review

“Extremely competent professional. Above-average service. He has my respect, and I recommend him without any doubt.”

Ronaldo M. · Google review · Translated from Portuguese

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost depends on the scope of work, room size, and finish level, so we don't quote pricing sight unseen. We provide free, no-obligation estimates, often based on photos or a quick call, so you get an exact number for your project before any work begins.

Small repairs like patching and spackling are usually completed in one day. Taping and finishing a full room typically takes 3 to 5 days, including drying time between coats. We always give you a clear timeline before we start.

Yes. About 70% of our work comes from repeat homeowners, and we also partner with general contractors on larger residential and commercial projects across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

We serve the entire tri-state area, including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Whether you are in Newark, Manhattan, or Easton, we will come to you for a free estimate.

Absolutely. With 28+ years of experience, Douglas specializes in seamless texture matching for repairs, plaster restoration, and skim coating. The goal is always that you cannot tell we were there.

Yes. We respond quickly to flood and leak damage, removing compromised drywall and rebuilding with moisture-resistant materials.

Yes, we are fully licensed and insured. We have been operating as a family-owned business since 1996 and carry full liability coverage for every project.

Spackling is a spot repair for small imperfections like nail holes, dings, and dents. Skim coating is a full-surface treatment that creates a smooth, even finish over an entire wall or ceiling. We offer both services depending on what your project needs.

Service area

Serving these New Jersey communities and nearby areas. If your town isn't listed, ask us whether we can help.

  • Newark
  • Summit
  • Saddle River
  • Alpine
  • Short Hills
  • Millburn
  • Westfield
  • Jersey City
  • Elizabeth
  • Paterson
  • Edison
  • Woodbridge
  • Clifton
  • Bayonne
  • East Orange
  • Passaic
  • Middletown
  • Toms River
  • Old Bridge
  • Hamilton

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