Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Emergency services offered
"Good communication, fair price, excellent work!"
Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"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 Maria, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Emergency services offered
"He was very professional cleaned up behind himself completed the job in a timely manner."
Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"They did an excellent job"
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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Emergency services offered
"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 Maria, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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Warranties offered
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!
Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
My services include efficient and detail oriented results in a professional manner. I am reliable and arrive prepared and ready to work ahead of schedule. My attention to detail, and focus on providing outstanding service in an efficient and “better than expected” manner, helps to achieve my goal of providing outstanding customer satisfaction every time.
Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
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Emergency services offered
"Overall, they did a good job. They are friendly and very helpful. we had a little mess to clean up after, but to be fair, I didn't complain -- if i had they would have come back. Preferably they would have come back to check on their own."
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"Kanopi handled everything from sale of Armstrong suspended ceiling grid and tiles to arranging a local contractor to install. I spent many hours over several months looking for a contractor to install a suspended ceiling with no joy. I came across Kanopi thru HomeAdvisor by Anti and was able to complete this job in about 2 weeks from contacting them. Highly recommend using Kanopi for sales and installation of Armstrong products."
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We worked with Ali (sales manager) and Tony (project manager), who took the time to design a project that made sense for our property and our budget, made a number of suggestions and recommendations and were never pushy or tried to "sell" us on something. The crew really went above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship and overall we were in very good hands. Highly recommended!"
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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