Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went great! The work was smooth and you can't even tell I have a huge hole in the ceiling. Zee also was clean and respectful."
+10
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Anthony s workmanship is excellent, ceiling project came out great. Anthony was very flexible around my schedule and unexpected situations that came up. Always prompt and cleaned up afterwards. I will definitely be using Best Quality for Less for my next project."
+23
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
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Emergency services offered
"I was so impressed. Nick immediately called back and gave me a very reasonable estimate to fix the ceiling in the bedroom. He was professional and did an incredible job. He is the only one I will call for any future jobs. Do not hesitate to contact them. You will not be sorry"
+27
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"Very good work Very clean everything was vacuumed Went out of way to do small projects like banister repair Caulked all ceilings after repairing them All paint work matched colors exactly Front steps painted and repaired Would definitely hire again"
+44
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"I called about some damage on my ceiling. Monty Finishing Touch took on the job and did it in a timely manner. The price was fair and I was very happy with the results. I know I can count on them for the next project!"
+185
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He took extra care to keep my home clean while working on several indoor repairs. He mounted my family room tv, reversed the laundry room door, and installed ceiling lights. I look forward to working with him on the remaining items I need repaired."
+1
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"After working with Cesar in the past, I decided to remodel the entire kitchen. The job was completed in a timely manner and looks awesome!"
+168
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"I highly recommend Robert from Mr. Handyman. He was prompt and professional. He replaced the glass for my storm door, including the light bulbs for my ceiling. He also clean up the workspace afterward. The work was completed efficiently. I'll definitely hire him again."
+350
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did a nice job repairing dry wall ceiling dry and good customer service."
Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
With over 15 years of experience in handyman services, A&V Home Improvements, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
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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