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Sergio Vargas Painting
4.9(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sergio and his team were amazing. They showed up on time every day and stayed commitment to the timeline set and worked within my budget - no up charges along the way. They removed popcorn ceiling, retexturized ceiling, painted interior of house, installed recessed lights, and painted exterior of house. Very professional - I am ready to hire Sergio for another project!"
Interior  bedrooms
Interior  bedrooms
Interior  bedrooms
Drywall repairs
Drywall repairs

+7

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Quality Ceilings
4.6(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Itâ s rare to hear contractors complement the work of other contractors. I recently had a drop ceiling placed. The contractor that came after to do a different part of the job was commenting on how well the ceiling was done. I think that speaks volumes to the work that was provided."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Up Contracting Inc
4.7(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My relative has been living in the same condo for over 50 years and finally agreed to have the junk acquired hauled away. During this process mold was found in a bedroom and kitchen wall. Al, the owner/manager, had given me a reasonable estimate in the beginning, and after finding the mold, another reasonable estimate was given. All work done was professional and on time. One full bath had a new floor installed and a new toilet installed. One bedroom wall needed new baseboard, installation, and painting. that bedroom needed new carpet installed. One kitchen wall was sanded and painted. Whole condo was deep cleaned. All work was excellent."
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+50

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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I'll Handle IT
4.8(
272
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent! Appointment was on time, and friendly and professional service. I had a jammed garbage disposal that was quickly determined to be from a soda can tab. Additionally, I had two wall sconces hung. I am very pleased with the work that was done."
Dave Pfizenmeier, Owner
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Russell Interior Systems
4.7(
16
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I was a very lucky customer receiving a message from Mark with Russel Interior Systems. As a new business owner finding reliable contractors for repair work is very difficult to find. No job is to small for Mark!! as other contractors I spoke to were not very helpful for our small repair project. Mark is responsive and arrived on time on the day scheduled! Thank you Mark for assisting with our Tbar ceiling repairs. See you again soon as I will be grateful to work with Mark again!."
Escondido fire damage
Escondido fire damage
new shower after
new shower before
new paint floors, lights, blinds, baseboard

+5

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Joe's Drywall Repair
4.8(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Joe at Joe's Drywall Repair on restoring the plaster in my 1927 bungalow, and I couldn't be more impressed with the results. From start to finish, Joe exceeded my expectations. The ceiling and wall restoration work was flawless—cracks were expertly repaired, and the retexturing matched the original finish perfectly, preserving the vintage charm of my home. One of the standout aspects of working with Joe was his punctuality and professionalism. He was consistently on time, and I was always informed about the stages of the job, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Communication was clear and responsive throughout, and I felt confident every step of the way. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the quality of work and the experience of working with Joe. If you're looking for a restoration specialist who truly understands the craft, I highly recommend Joe's Drywall Repair!"
Popcorn removal and paint
Insulation!
Popcorn removal and paint
What you're looking at here is the drywall and corner beads hung and typed.
Popcorn removal and paint

+36

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Repairs & Remodels On Demand
4.2(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"All went very well, The work crews were here at 8am each morning and worked 'till 4 or 5pm daily. There was a lot of work to be done and it looks great! I would recommend RROD to everyone."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for acoustic ceiling tiles install projects in El Cajon, CA

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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