Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1977
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mark was a kind man, very responsive when I had questions. I was very pleased with the result of my ceilings."
Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
With 20 years' experience in the business I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete each project to the homeowners satisfaction. We handle general contracting in Norwell and the surrounding areas. Call today!
Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The fixed my master shower and also plastered my finished basement ceiling and painted the basement ceiling and walls. They do excellent work. I am in a private group of FB and I posted Marcia's business card on it."
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did a Great job. Excellent work on an old horsehair ceiling repair. Was prompt, efficient, clean. And bonus, is a super nice guy. No hesitation hiring again, for sure."
+3
Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I called Joe at SILMAC to gut and remodel my bathroom. I had used him and his company 15 years ago to remodel my entire apartment in Back Bay and he had done a fantastic job. Happy to say Joe and SILMAC have not lost a step. The bathroom came out beautifully. Joe listens carefully and gives you exactly what you want."
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work went really well. Once Pedro’s team got started they worked really quickly on the project, and were even able to accommodate additional work that we added on as we went (once the popcorn ceilings were removed we decided to have the ceilings and walls painted, and a new light fixture added to the dining room). Everything was finished quickly and looks great!"
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
Here at Safe Ceiling, we pride ourselves in providing quality service. We have over 10 years of experience and work with extreme precision. We specialize in drop ceiling installation, acoustic ceiling, metal grid for drywall ceiling. \nWe service residential and commercial projects throughout Boston, Metrowest, Worcester and Surrounding Areas. \nContact us for a Free estimate, we look forward to working with you! \nFluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We ended needing a lot more work, so they didn't actually do the work and we got refunded. And then we needed to get a quote from them for insurance purposes and there wasn't really any follow up. Our insurance company wanted to talk to them and negotiate and then we didn't hear anything after that. I don't have any complaints it's just that they wouldn't do any small repairs cause they said that the roof needed a lot more."
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Scott and his team were great at navigating our construction project during COVID-19. They built an exterior stairway to the section of the house they were working on and installed a barrier between the construction zone and the rest of the house. This let us live in the house while the workers had their own separated area. Our Project Manager Ray was fantastic! His communication was excellent and whenever we had questions he was great at taking the time to explain what he was doing. We love our new space and look forward to our next project with Scott and his team!"
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Bob did an exceptional job with plastering and smoothing over popcorn ceiling. There was added difficulty to the job due to harsh weather conditions which added more moisture and other variables, but Bob took care to provide clear and concise directions for me and for me to provide to other contractors. I would certainly recommend"
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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