Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Had a hole in our ceiling... Jose did a great job . Will hire again."
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The new upstairs porch/balcony looks great, but now water pools upstairs and leaks down to the 1st floor porch. They were great about coming back out to fix the leak (which hurt the aesthetic of the porch). They did fix the leak and were really diligent and determined to fix it."
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Samuel is extremely competent, timely, responsive, and transparent. Unfortunately, we had a roof installed a few years ago by a company who cut corners, and STMZ came to repair two separate leaks in the “new” roof. He documented every step of the process with photos, and explained what he was doing. (Most contractors, in my experience, do not take the time to explain the process to you!) I highly recommend his services, and if we ever need to replace the roof, STMZ will be the company we will call."
+37
Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"After writing a very negative review, the Company called me and we worked out a way to resolve the issues. They came out again and cleaned the house very well. They were on time and further, the responsiveness to my need for them to be here at a certain time was good."
Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"John is a super nice guy, and he explains everything that he plans on doing before actually doing the job. John close in the drywalls and put in borders surrounding the sliding glass door I had installed. He also finishes the job by painting the wall to match and he redid the ceiling. The job came out superb. I will download pictures later. Thanks again, John!"
Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Bill is very easy to communicate with and very flexible, which I really appreciated. Initially I hired him to do some ceiling drywall repair after a small roof leak, replace a few exterior doors, replace some rotten siding, and fix a non-working gate. His work was great. But I also added on a number of other small items as he worked and he did a great job communicating with me throughout the process. He also made some good suggestions regarding problems he identified around the house that should be addressed in the future, without being pushy at all."
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had a great experience with Major Construction! He mounted my TV, and the entire job only took about 30–35 minutes. He arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and was very professional. The TV is mounted perfectly, and the quality of his work exceeded my expectations. We were so pleased with the service that we already plan to hire him again for projects in the other rooms of our home. I highly recommend Major Construction to anyone looking for reliable, efficient, and high-quality work!"
+10
Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"My parents had a back porch that needed to be re-screened. Chaz, from All Home Services, LLC, was professional and respectful. He did excellent work and completed the job quickly. I would highly recommend them, great job!"
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I'm a professional painter and noticed the excellent finish King Cole Construction LLC did for their costumers. I learned the owner is a graduate of the Rinker school of building construction and management at the University of Florida, pretty impressive! I finally met him on the job, and he is super guy to speak with, and really knows his profession!"
+73
Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I was very impressed with Maria from the start. She knew what I wanted and I love my bathroom renovations.. I live in an old house and we had a few issues but they fixed everything to my satisfaction."
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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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