Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Emergency services offered
"Anthony s workmanship is excellent, ceiling project came out great. Anthony was very flexible around my schedule and unexpected situations that came up. Always prompt and cleaned up afterwards. I will definitely be using Best Quality for Less for my next project."
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Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
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Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Excellent customer service and quality of work. I had an incredibly messy and difficult plaster ceiling that needed removal and replacement with drywall and paint. Had a gab between ceiling walls due to the layers of plaster placed on ceiling. Lamont and his team filled in these gaps seamlessly with the drywall. Impressive work and beautiful outcome. Highly recommend Monty Finishing, particularly for older homes needing plaster ceilings replaced with drywall."
+185
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"Very professional, and the guy who came to do the work, Eze, saved me a bunch by spotting some ceiling damage I had missed. I'm already hiring them again for my next project."
+27
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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Warranties offered
"Local Option did a great job turning our kitchen into a dream space! They remodeled, added a pantry and added electric outlets to more convenient locations near our appliances and wheee they added counter space. We entertain in the kitchen now all the time and get compliments. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!"
+13
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Emergency services offered
"Most comprehensive, professional & quality work ever done on our home. Deck stairs now rock solid after replacement of cleats. Mike cured water intrusion in breezeway ceiling & repaired rotted joists/beams & beadboard planking. Two of our interior stairwells needed banisters, which Mike had fabricated to match others in our 1932-built home. Finished items were outrageous. Not the lowest bidder, but worth every penny to have every service completed on schedule & PERFECTLY!"
+1
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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Emergency services offered
"I purchased a multifamily house with 2 stories. The 2nd floor had 1 inch original hardwood from 1920 that laid on the floor joists so you could hear every footstep downstairs and my tenants almost moved out. I hired Cesar to take on a tedious and technical ceiling soundproofing technique for the apartment using RSCI rubber clips, hat channels, insulation, and making the 1st floor airtight. I was so impressed with how he was able to juggle handling my tenant for 2 weeks, compensating for delayed shipping by driving 3 hours to New York and picking up the materials himself to make sure we meet the deadline, redoing 1 entire room at his loss and not charging me for it because the original technique we tried did not work, and listening and working with me to make sure we didn't miss any details that would cause sound transfer (and this was impressive because I am very detail oriented). My tenants moved in and were very impressed by the finished looked of the new ceilings and crown molding. We saw a sound improvement of about 15 STC in both airborne and impact noise. It cut down sound transfer by 2/3 in the 1st floor apartment. I will be adding rubber underlayment upstairs underneath the new flooring to completely block out the rest of the impact noise that transfers from the floor above to the walls downstairs that support it! I'll be calling Cesar and his crew again."
+168
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Emergency services offered
"Very good work Very clean everything was vacuumed Went out of way to do small projects like banister repair Caulked all ceilings after repairing them All paint work matched colors exactly Front steps painted and repaired Would definitely hire again"
+44
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1992
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Ivana from Janet Cleaning Service LLC did a fantastic job deep cleaning my kitchen and bathroom. Both rooms look brand new. They were very competent and polite. I will use them again."
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"Would def recommend them. Really cared about the outcome of their work. Beautiful job! Thank you Renata and I look forward to contacting you for my next project!!! Ceiling looks so nice and I already received so many compliments on skylight. I Love it!!!!!!!"
+1
Serving Verona, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Mike did an EXCELLENT job replacing our shower floor with new tiles, and replacing the grout of the walls. Also, installed new toilets in all our bathrooms. He is very easy to work with, very responsible and tidy person. Thanks Mike for the job well done!"
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Ask the following questions to make sure you know what’s involved and that you’ve hired a good team:
Is your company licensed, bonded, and insured?
What is the best tile size for my project?
What fire rating do my ceiling tiles need?
How long will it take to install the drop ceiling?
What is the height of the finished drop ceiling?
Most residential building codes require a minimum ceiling height of 7.5 feet from the floor to the finished drop ceiling, ensuring adequate headroom and safety compliance. Since requirements can vary by location, consult your local code enforcement office or a professional installer to confirm the specific clearance needed for your project.
Installing a drop ceiling results in a loss of ceiling height ranging from 3 inches to 8 inches. The exact amount depends on factors like the size of the fixtures above, such as ductwork or lighting, and the manufacturer's recommendations for installation. Local building codes also dictate minimum ceiling heights, so it's important to consult with a professional installer to determine the optimal drop distance for your specific space.
Installing drywall costs between $1.50 and $3 per square foot for materials, labor, and finishing—significantly less than the $9 to $13 per square foot average for a drop ceiling. While drop ceilings come with a higher initial cost, they offer greater design flexibility, easy access to utility lines, and are simpler and less expensive to repair. To minimize expenses, consider budget-friendly fiberboard panels, though their appearance may be less appealing to some homeowners.
Drop ceilings offer several advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
Easy to install and repair
Conceal stains, ductwork, and other unsightly elements
Provide quick access to ducts and wiring for maintenance
Available in various styles to suit your design preferences
Cons:
Reduce ceiling height
Tiles may require replacement after a few years
Less sturdy than traditional ceilings
Installation can be more time-consuming than drywall
Removing a drop ceiling costs between $2 and $7 per square foot, which includes disassembling the rail system and removing tiles. Factors such as ceiling size, accessibility, and disposal fees affect the total cost. If you're removing a drywall ceiling, expect costs of $2 to $4 per square foot. Hiring a professional ensures safe removal and proper disposal, preventing damage to underlying structures.
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