Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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Emergency services offered
"I highly recommend Javier and his team. His attention to detail and quality of work is incredible. He fixed our ceiling that was previously poorly patched by another contractor. Javier made sure our ceiling is repaired seamlessly. We are very happy with his work. A+"
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"Great job. Many repairs were done to the walls and ceiling. Looks perfect now"
+215
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"I was very impressed with the team in every way. They were efficient and professional and the ceiling looks amazing. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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Warranties offered
"Yes he did everything we asked and more. He removed our paneling and put sheet rock and painted our living room and our hallway and bedroom and put nice framing around my beams."
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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"My house looks so good! The ladies were professional and kind. Really paid attention to detail, got the spiderwebs under the cabinets and did the floor boards and all the other things you'd expect. The previous two things stick out to me because they were driving me up the wall. Gabriel always responded quickly to my inquiries and is also very professional. Will hire XtraMaid again."
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
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"They repaired a hole in Sheetrock ceiling. They also textured and painted it . I am happy with their work."
+6
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1998
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"They did an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. While other companies gave us crazy looks when we asked to turn an old cupboard into a hallway closet, this team embraced the challenge. Their pricing was incredibly fair and transparent compared to other quotes we received. I highly recommend them for their fair rates and excellent problem-solving"
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Very professional, arrived on time. great work my walls look new. Thank you so much for doing this project for us! Highly recommend."
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
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"It went fine. Paint looks incredible, the curtains help me sleep, and the fans are keeping the house cool. Mark was thorough on his pre and post inspection and resolved any issues we had. We’ve hired contractors in the past and the experience was nothing like this. Mark kept his word, and from our past experiences with other remodeling contractors, that’s rare. If we need anything else, Mark will be our first call."
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Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"Hugo Chavez and his teammate did an excellent job repairing a water-damaged area of our bedroom ceiling and removing the popcorn finish. The finished job has a very light texture and looks great. They were very professional, on time and on task. The price was extremely reasonable. I will be using them in the future to remove popcorn and refinish remaining ceilings."
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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