Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Sergio and his crew did an outstanding job in removing our popcorn ceilings, texture and painting them. They left everything clean and nothing was broken in the process. I would highly recommend them!"
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Small jobs welcome
"Itâ s rare to hear contractors complement the work of other contractors. I recently had a drop ceiling placed. The contractor that came after to do a different part of the job was commenting on how well the ceiling was done. I think that speaks volumes to the work that was provided."
Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
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"My ceiling looks great! Took no time to get it donr."
Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"Very well organized and efficient work crew. Project was a new sound isolating ceiling, patch and refinish all electrician wall holes to match existing drywall finish, and, refinish fireplace bricks to match and blend into existing adjacent connecting drywall finish. Family company that delivered star professional results. Special acknowledgement, this was my first time contracting with them, and, after starting them for a day and a half I had to leave on business mid-way into their part of the project, however, all work jobs were performed and completed on time as discussed and according to specifications with great looking results. I look forward to working with them again on any future projects."
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"I needed last minute urgent help on a project. Al came out right away and did exceptional and efficient work to get it done. Not only is he excellent at his craft, he was also very pleasant and helpful on this project. Highly recommend and I will hire him again."
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
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"First time calling Dave and it's the day before Thanksgiving. Within a few hours my beautiful new faucet is installed and at a very reasonable price. I will be calling Dave again!"
Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
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"Cal rock Drywall performed the removal of the popcorn ceiling with expertise. They took the time to cover the books and flooring in three rooms . The staff was very compliant in cleaning up after the work the popcorn ceiling removal was completed, including trash removal. As a former Total Quality Management consultant, they performed well as a team ?project manager and talented workforce"
Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
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"Joseph was very meticulous and detailed, he knew what he was doing, he did an outstanding job. Thanks again, Agustin"
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Customers say: True professional
"Throughout our project, their general construction services were consistently professional and reliable. They managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish."
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1972
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Customers say: Quick response
"I would recommend them they did a good job. The honesty of the owner was fantastic, he was easy to work with and resolved my issues."
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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