Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1978
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"Everything was done to perfection. Very little to no mess left behind. My ceilings are fabulous!"
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"Matt and his team are some of the most professional people i met. Matt's estimate of the work to be done was very reasonable and beat all of the local competitors. His team started on time, every day, kept my home clean and completed the job on time and budget. If you need drywall done in the Santa Barbara area, dont waste your time with the locals who will overcharge you and underperform. Trust in Matt, i did, and i was not dissapointed."
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In business since 2020
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"James was very neat and tidy and cleaned up everyday. I trusted him to be in my home. Excellent, smooth ceilings after cleaning off popcorn."
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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"Assemble a Sauna. A very complicated job. He did a wonderful job. Very thorough and complete."
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Customers say: True professional
"Our kitchen remodel with McCormick Home Builders went beyond our expectations. Leoni and her team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. The open layout design changed the way we use the space, and it’s been perfect for family gatherings. They were prompt, courteous, and genuinely invested in making sure we were happy. Really impressed!"
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"Essential Living Construction has become my go-to for any of my home construction projects. Oscar Barajas, the owner, is a delight to do business with as he is very personable and attentive when listening to my project visions. He offers suggestions if you are not sure of which direction to take your project or he will deliver your vision with absolute perfection. He has assembled a fantastic team of craftsmen that obviously take great pride in their work. It's nice to know there is a contractor that will make sure that your project will be done to your satisfaction ."
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"Reliable dependable and high-quality definitely worth the money and reasonable in price"
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 30 years of experience, you're going to fall in love with our craftsmanship and design of your project. We specialize in New Construction, Gazebo Building, Custom Home Building, Home Renovation, Construction & Remodeling.
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In business since 2024
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"Marco is very skilled. He is a professional in stucco work, and he was pleasant and easy to work with. He kept the schedule we agreed on, and he offered a reasonable price. I highly recommend him and will be happy to call him for any future jobs in his field."
Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas
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Drywall Installation & Repair Specialists. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
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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