Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Roger was fantastic. Very prompt turnaround. Good price, my ceiling looks great. Would highly recommend this company again."

Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Roger was fantastic. Very prompt turnaround. Good price, my ceiling looks great. Would highly recommend this company again."

Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
"The project involved water damage to my living room ceiling. Kathleen Dominic and Zach are an excellent team. Zach showed up on time. He laid protective covers for my furniture and wood flooring. The texture blending with my original ceiling was flawless. Zach did a thorough cleanup. I would highly recommend this company"



Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"NE plastering restored my kitchen ceiling with a beautiful plaster ceiling. A pipe freeze destroyed the old ceiling, and I am extremely happy with Mr. Hernandez' work. There was further damage in the upstairs bath and now the new plaster walls are smooth and ready for paint and paper. I highly recommend this expert plasterer. Gérald Crôteau"





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Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went great!
They found the problem right away. Around the Chimney the caulking had cracked, and they repaired that. As far as the back of the house with the two bedrooms, they found that the people who installed the roofing as well as the siding had attached their ladders/supports to the roof with nails, and never bothered to re-seal these holes up!!! Not good since it caused some damage to the ceiling.
Great job! I would highly recommend again!
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Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Planning: We met with three contractors and reviewed small, medium and larger options for our existing space. Ryan from Norman Builders won us over with his confidence, organization and no problem attitude. Of course we had concerns and questions, but it was clear he had worked in colonial houses before. What really won us over was his excitement to do something different with our space. From day one, you could tell every detail of this job mattered as this was a new way to design a traditional space. His timelines, pricing and execution plan was clearly laid out. As a GC, he organized everyone from; designer, permits, dumpsters, demo, electric, plumbing, painters, floors, ceilings, etc. He would do it all. The Job: Completely gut our existing kitchen and formal dining room. Remove a wall and install a steal support beam. He'd then move the kitchen to the old dining space and make the old kitchen a common area with built in desk, bench and bar area. The dining room would then be moved to our four season bonus room. Floors, wall, ceilings all came down. All new plumbing and lighting throughout the first floor. Execution: I mean, its funny to say, but we miss these guys. They practically lived with us for the summer. Couldn’t have been better with our entire family (kids and dog included) Everyone was so respectful of world climate (summer of Corona) and space. Of course you need patience with the process. Timelines were clear and the job finished slightly ahead of schedule. In the End: I mean, wow. When we looked at the blueprint on day one, we legit thought they shared the wrong plans. We couldn’t imagine everything we wanted would fit. They nailed it. It’s a dream space for our family and we couldn’t be happier. We couldn’t recommend Ryan Norman Builders any higher. We can’t wait to have them back to work on the upstairs next."





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Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Ryan was great! Excellent communication and on time. Worked fast and new ceiling looks fantastic. Would highly recommend."





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Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I hired Preferred Skimcoat to scrape a bathroom ceiling and repair a wall. Both the wall and the ceiling were transformed. On time and on budget according to estimate. I will definitely use again."

Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Dan was very professional, on time and did a fantastic job with my drop ceiling. I would definitely recommend him for any acoustic ceiling jobs you may have."




Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Remodeling, General Construction, and Carpentry. Sole Proprietor, but also works with other subcontracted building professionals and uses licensed subcontractors for plumbing and Electrical work. Works hourly and/or provides free estimates, and free consultation. Strong emphasis on quality workmanship, and has solid references.

Serving Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
NH Projects LLC is the place to call for all your basement and bathroom remodeling needs. Our small team brings well over 35 years of construction experience to ensure your project goes smoothly and compliments your space. We pride ourselves on honestly, hard work, and innovate skills to aid our customers in their home improvement endeavors. Give us a call today!





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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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