Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
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Offers commercial services
"Javier did a great job fixing my ceiling on time and on budget. I would happily hire him again."
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Credit card accepted
"Hang and finish drywall Paint open ceiling in basement Paint walls Install drop ceiling. They did a great job for a fair price and on time. Great communication. Showed up when they said they would each and every time. Good job cleaning up as well. I would definitely hire them again or recommend to anyone."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Small jobs welcome
"Happy with ceiling work. Other additional work done, not so happy about."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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Customers say: Quality work
"She came in with a team of 4 and they really did a great job cleaning my home from top to bottom. My mirrors shined wonderfully and I could actually see clearly out of my windows! They cleaned windowsills and my ceiling fans and dusted, vacuumed and overall did a really good job. They came in on time and finished about a half hour early. The price was fair especially for all of the work that was done. And my stove looked brand new. I was so impressed that I am having them come back on a regular basis until my place sells."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"Wonderful experience with the brothers. I had my dining room, family room, main hallway upstairs and first floor, plus bathroom. They were both quick and efficient. They were strong communicators and provided a quick response for every question. I would definitely hire again for my next painting job and would recommend to those up in lake county."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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Warranties offered
"This was my second large project with Jack and his team. They do amazing work. See photo of the ceiling and built-ins they installed as part of a renovation of this 1927 home."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"Rey and his team were outstanding! They were able to schedule the work quickly. They painted multiple rooms and ceilings for us. Because he had a crew, Rey was completed the entire job in one day. The attention to detail and his quality of his work was unsurpassed. Additionally has price points where at or below all of the other quotes we requested. As long as I live in the Chicago area I will never look for painting anyone to complete painting for me other than Rey! 👍🏼👌🏼"
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Amazing work. Came at the planned time with all the tools and had the bedroom painted perfectly in a few hours."
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Warranties offered
"The work was very professional. After the two man part of the job was finished Hector worked all day taping the ceiling in my garage and repairing some areas in our family room. Compared to other projects the cost was reasonable."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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Warranties offered
Customers say: Super punctual
"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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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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