
Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Great experience! Will recommend to anyone who needs a great ceiling at a good price!"





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Great experience! Will recommend to anyone who needs a great ceiling at a good price!"





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Drop Ceiling for a church. Great Service"





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We finally found the right contractor! We had 3 projects involving the basement, Master bath and front porch. Martin and his team are very skilled. The work is high quality, efficient and done correctly. Estimates are provided in writing in advance of the job. Martin is often onsite - either doing the work himself or supervising and guiding his team. He communicates well and often and he stands behind his work. We had a small issue in the Master Bath with the painting on the ceiling. He came immediately to inspect it, figured out the issue and had his team redo the ceiling paint. It's now perfect. He is also strategic in making suggestions and giving creative ideas on how to approach the job in ways we had not thought of ourselves. I highly recommend Martin's Home Improvements."





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I'm so happy I found Fabiano's Construction through Angie. Their work is really beautiful. I recommend them highly to anyone needing work on their homes. I replaced a shakey bannister. Here is the result."





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Job was completed as agreed upon. End result is proof that Santos completed the job as we agreed and then some more. Entire room and ceiling painted also Quality work at a fair price."





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was extremely pleased with the quality, professionalism and thoroughness of the entire Viohl organization. The president/owner, Andrew Viohl, took a personal interest in the progress of my project and in the overall quality of the resulting porch. Family members and associate team members employed by the Company were especially courteous, considerate and thorough in making sure that all that was promised came to fruition. I highly recommend working with this contractor - they are a high quality Company. You will never regret working with them."





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Customers say: Quick response
"I cannot recommend this cleaning company highly enough! I hired them to do a deep clean on a three-story townhome to get it ready for the rental market, and they exceeded every expectation. Preparing a rental property is always stressful, but they made the transition seamless. Managing three floors of living space is no small feat, but the team tackled it with incredible efficiency and attention to detail. Here is what really impressed me: Flawless Attention to Detail: They didn't just do a surface wipe-down. They got into every nook and cranny, from the baseboards and window tracks to the inside of the appliances and cabinets. Tackled the High-Traffic Areas: With three floors, stairs can be a nightmare to get perfectly clean. They made the stairwells and banisters look brand new. Professional & Reliable: They arrived right on time, brought all their own high-quality supplies, and worked tirelessly until the job was done."

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great pricing for a last minute weekend job. I'm disabled and going through a divorce and absolutely could NOT paint that room with all the other work I needed to do on the house. Jermaine did a great job and kept us right on our selling timeline."





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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"They were wonderful and did an amazing job cleaning my house. Sitting here enjoying how fresh my house smells."





Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very pleased with this company ! I had a garage ceiling that had many angles "pan like ceiling"and a wall that needed drywall installed and then painted Great communication throughout project they aimed to please! Job exceeded my expectations very well done and performed within time schedule given.Looking forward to having them come back to paint other areas"





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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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