Serving Rye Beach, 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 Rye Beach, 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 Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I needed my entryway stairs and porches replaced due to age. I found MMP Construction here on Angie’s list, and contacted them through the website. Matt, the owner, called me back the next day and we arranged a time for him to come and give me an estimate. He showed up exactly when he said he would, and emailed me the estimate the next day. When I hired him, he told me upfront that it would be a while before he could start due to an ongoing project he was working on. I appreciated that. When the time came for him to start, there were some delays, mainly weather related, and he was very conscientious about calling me and letting me know what was going on and when to expect them. Although the project took longer than I expected to be finished, I am very happy with the finished product. Matt is excellent at communication. He took care of all permits, and arranged all inspections. His crew was always on time. They did an excellent job cleaning up after they were done, and the finished project was fantastic. I would definitely recommend MMP Construction, and would not hesitate to use them again in the future."





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Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Dan arrived on time and completed the insulation replacement and installation much faster than we expected. He also left the space spotless, which was a pleasant surprise. The tiled ceiling looks fantastic and has significantly improved the appearance of our basement! We really recommend his services and will definitely keep his contact for further projects!"





Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
"Excellent work and attention to detail."



Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This was our second time hiring Norman Builders and the experience was just as amazing as the first! Ryan and his team remodeled our kitchen in 2018 and we knew right away that we wanted them back to do our master bathroom. The communication was seamless and the quality of work done by Brian, Kevin, Lance and all of the plumbers and electricians was top notch! Everyone was amazing especially when dealing with all of my questions and design ideas, including rearranging the layout and plumbing to accommodate my request for a large picture window with a soaker tub in front of it and having multiple shower heads that all function independently as well as together! The heated floors are also a favorite as well as our closet that Brian designed! We are so thrilled with the the final results and our bathroom is now a sanctuary that I never want to leave! Thank you Norman Builders!!"





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Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Nelson is an excellent plasterer and contractor. He repaired a water leak in my ceiling and now it looks like it was never there. His friend Emerson painted the entire room and did a phenomenal job. He’s a very hard worker and amazing painter. Everything was spotless when he was finished. I would definitely recommend these two guys."





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Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"I hired Matt after a no-callback and a no-show from two other contractors. I wish I found him first as he came by when he said would, got me a quote in under a day, and showed up to do the work. He and Austin spent about 8 hour putting up blue board over an old ceiling and in a closet, three coating everything, and touching up dents and areas where the trim had damaged the horse-hair plaster. Everything looks good, they definitely breathed new life into an old room. The plaster's about dry now, ready for a final quick sanding, primer and paint. I'm not going to bother calling anyone else the next time I'm looking to have plaster work done, Preferred Skimcoat gets my money from now on."

Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great to work with. They were efficient and responsive."





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Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Needed roof and ceiling repairs. This company came highly recommended and rightfully so. The work was done in two days and I am very happy with it !"





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Serving Rye Beach, NH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Gave estimate and described all that needed to be done; was very personable."
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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