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Not Everyone Can Patch A Hole In The Wall

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Home Builder with Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 CSL#642819

 

Not Everyone Can Patch A Hole In The Wall

 

 

There is real satisfaction in patching a hole in the hole and making it disappear from sight. A patch that is done right can not be detected except by looking very closely at the details up close.

 

This patch does not meet that ideal, you can see that it was patched.

Robert Smith
Preview Properties, PC - http://www.RealEstateMich.com - Brighton, MI
SRES, Search for Homes Brighton-Howell-SE Michigan

Tom, I have the utmost repect for tradesmen that can make a hole totally 'disappear', especially without the benefit of a textured paint covering!  Some larger areas seem to be easier to patch than smaller ones.

Sep 16, 2013 07:09 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Well, if I had patched the hole myself, I'd be proud as punch. 

If I paid someone to do it, they'd be waiting for their money until they finished.

Sep 16, 2013 07:32 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I've seen much worse patch jobs Tom.....dealing with one right now.

Sep 16, 2013 07:58 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Tom,

I bet it was a novice. If it was it was an O.K. Job.

But if it was a pro, then they have some learning to do.

Have a great day in Sacramento.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 16, 2013 08:35 PM
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I'm not the handiest and much rather hire someone to do it right the first time - thanks for sharing Tom

Sep 16, 2013 09:25 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Hole in the wall?  I don't see a hole in the wall.  Where is the hole in the wall?

As a drywall purist, I look carefully at drywall everywhere I am.  And I find the flaws...

Sep 16, 2013 09:36 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Tom. You're right, not everyone can patch as well as another but something is better than nothing I guess.

Sep 16, 2013 09:56 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

The larger repairs can be easier I guess, but there will always be that transition point from the old to the new work Robert.

Sep 16, 2013 11:34 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I guess it is all a matter of perspective Lenn.  :)

Sep 16, 2013 11:34 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I have too Roger, many which were done by professionals.

 

Sep 16, 2013 11:34 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

 

I'd be glad to help the repair guy out, I can tell what he did wrong. It is not rocket science Clint.  :)

Sep 16, 2013 11:35 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Jennifer - Thanks for your comment today. Hiring someone to repair it right is a great idea, finding him may be tricky.  :)

It's good to have a referral.

Sep 16, 2013 11:42 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Maybe the hole did disappear Jay.  :)

When you see enough repairs, they can be spotted. Some are easier to find than others.

Sep 16, 2013 11:42 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I don't know Sheila, I have seen some patch work that I would say, "It looked better as a hole".  :)

Sep 16, 2013 11:43 PM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

It's not easy finding contractors that do excellent work for a decent price.  Once you find a good one, I recommend hanging on to them.

Sep 17, 2013 06:20 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Tom, For many that is pretty good. For a pro it just will not do. It is all perspective.

Sep 17, 2013 01:06 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I hope you have found that contractor in your area Troy!

Sep 17, 2013 03:37 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Bingo! I think you head the nail on the head Donald, it is perspective.

Sep 17, 2013 03:39 PM