Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"Mike and the Wall Doctor have done drywall work for us for years and every single time we have been completely satisfied !! Excellent work and very professional!! I would highly recommend!!!"
Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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"Stan was very prompt and worked with us despite having a more challenging building space. He was speedy in his work, and also got us a great value on the materials as well. Would recommend."
Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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"Everything was on time and estimate was as promised. Beautiful work on painting entire house ceiling, walls and trim work,,great care was taken with my home. The team was friendly, on time and assisted in moving many household items"
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"We were very impressed with our handyman’s professionalism, punctuality, and the service he provided. Excellent service!!! He installed 2 ceiling fans and 4 light fixtures."
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"We have used Brian twice to remove the textured ceilings in our living room and kitchen/dining room. Both jobs were started and completed as agreed at the agreed price. His crew even repaired a hole in my ceiling due to roof leak that I was unaware of. We are very pleased with his work, our ceilings look great. I will definitely use them again!"
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
"They remodeled our kitchen and it turned out beautiful and within budget. They were responsive to our question. Dependable, trustworthy, and professional."
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"I recently bought a condo that was built in 2010. It was in dire need of a little TLC. Tony painted the entire interior of the condo and the quality of the work was top notch. He had to repaint the ceilings, trim, and windows. Now it looks fresh, vibrant, and new. I am exceptionally pleased with his work."
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"High quality work. Reliable and fair...what more can you ask for?"
Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Fast and friendly. Quality work and cleaned up after themselves"
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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"I was very pleased with the cleaning Cary’s House Cleaning. They performed the requested work well and even went beyond in some areas. My kitchen appliances gleamed. I will gladly hire them again."
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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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