Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"They did an excellent job! The texture is a nearly identical match, which was very tricky to do (esp. since the ceiling is about 16' high."
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Drywall express did an exceptional job fixing multiple cracks on our vaulted ceilings. Our vaulted ceilings are quite high and other companies were hesitant to do the job. I'm glad I found Sean on home advisor. He was quick to call and quick to get the job done. Would highly recommend."
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
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Small jobs welcome
"Repaired our ceiling and around our washer hookup. Looks perfect! Friendly and professional"
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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Customers say: True professional
"Incredibly professional, and experts at what they do. It's not the least expensive, but certainly the highest quality of work. You tend to get what you pay for when it comes to construction, the extra money spent was well worth it."
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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"The doors function as intended. Job well done."
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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Small jobs welcome
"Colton from Smith Remodel and Construction was amazing! Leading out to our sun room, we had an old slider door that we wanted to replace with new glass french doors and Colton did an outstanding job! Our older home created some challenges due to the custom sized door opening, but Colton went above and beyond to make it look great! He even took the time to create a custom threshold that transitioned the floor from tile to carpet! They cleaned up the site very well once the job was done and even vacuumed out our garage which he used as a work area. I would HIGHLY recommend Smith Remodel and Construction! We could not be happier with how it turned out! Thank y ou!"
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Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"Last year 2 people did this same job in one hour. Three people came today and tried to stretch the time out to two hours. Yes it's nice and clean but I will not hire them again."
+18
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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Customers say: True professional
"The team at Antonia’s Housekeeping were friendly and accommodating by quickly fitting me into their schedule. The crew did excellent work, surpassing my expectations!"
+5
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"He is very good at getting the job done on schedule and went over everything with me in detail about my project"
+49
Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"Customer service and job performance was excellent!!"
+52
A drop ceiling is a type of secondary ceiling that is dropped down below the actual ceiling of a room, hence the name. It’s made up of ceiling tiles (made of fiberboard, foam, wood, metal, or plastic) supported by a metal grid. The space between the drop ceiling and the structural ceiling can be used to hide wiring, pipes, and HVAC ducts.
Most drop ceiling installations take about two to three days, including the time needed to build the grid frame, install it, and place each ceiling tile properly. Your installation might take more time if you need to modify plumbing, HVAC ducts, or electrical wiring to accommodate the new ceiling.
Most drop ceilings require a clearance of at least three inches from the structural ceiling, though you’ll likely need more than that to make space for pipes, ducts, lights, fans, sprinklers, or wiring. In many places, building codes require a minimum ceiling height of seven feet, which can limit the amount of clearance you’ll have between your drop ceiling and structural ceiling.
Yes, you can paint a drop ceiling, but it’s not always recommended. Painting a drop ceiling can sometimes void your warranty because using improper paint or technique can cause the tiles to sag. Paint can also negatively affect the fire resistance, soundproofing, and light reflection of the panels. Consider these downsides before taking on ceiling painting costs.
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