Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"chris installed a sliding glass door and did a great job!! i have used him before and will continue to do so."
Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Mose Troyer does fantastic work. He built custom rails for my front porch that completely transformed the look of my house. Can’t wait to spend the summer enjoying it."
Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Jose, was prompt and his guys were hard workers. I would recommend J Lewis Construction LLC. repaired ceiling tiles, mud drywall repair, and replaced a porcelain knob for electric to building. Jose was fair on pricing !"
Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"Very well...Jose and team arrived within the window expected, did a great job of deep cleaning my home. I am very happy with the work and will be having them come now on a monthly basis."
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Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 1979
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"Professional and courteous. Marco did an outstanding job on matching a textured ceiling and muddying a new soffit. This is the second time I have used Mastercraft and look forward to referring them to friends."
+20
Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Tim did a fantastic job with our kitchen. He worked with us through the process, coming up with solutions when we encountered unexpected challenges. His craftmanship is remarkable. Tim tore out our kitchen and drywall, installed new drywall and overhead lights, a new ceiling, installed new cabinets, and installed the tile backsplash. Everything looks better than we could have imagined! We will certainly hire him for any future projects. His estimated timeline was perfect and he started right when expected. Fantastic contractor!"
Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"It was excellent. I will recommend them to others."
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Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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"Trent is very skilled and has great attention to detail. He completed quite a bit of work for us recently and we are extremely happy with it all. Most notably, we love the custom pantry shelves he built and finished. He did great!"
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Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"He was on time and fair priced. He was easy to communicate with and sent me pictures of completed project. I’d hire him again. Very easy to work with"
+54
Serving New Albany, OH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Customers say: Quality work
"Beautiful paint job on master suite! Jim & his crew were flexible, professional, courteous, & helpful - all of which contributed to a great experience!! Their ability to assist with some "handyman" jobs as well provided even more value."
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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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