What began as an alternative to social media for sharing proof of our work, has become a one-of-a-kind, large, well-organized library of interior painting and ceiling restoration projects completed in Western New York between 2024 and 2026. With over 125 case studies and thousands of project photos, The Carrigan Archives documents real-world conditions, challenges, professional repair methods, and the results.
Today we started this project by Harris Hill and Main St. They suffered a water leak due to an ice dam. The homeowner began seeing water dripping from the ceiling, poked a bunch of holes in the ceiling and let the water out. This prevented the damage from being much more severe. The kitchen ceiling […] read more
When the roof leaked this winter, the homeowners knew we’d take care of it the right way, no matter how small the issue was. Even though the water damage was minor, the insurance company approved repainting the entire vaulted ceiling to keep everything uniform. Painting over even minor water damage without proper repairs will result […] read more
Cheektowaga NY: Last year we repaired the popcorn ceiling in the living room, and then painted the ceiling. This week we are back to some interior painting in the living room, hall, and stairway leading upstairs. The home hasn’t been painted in about 10 years, and the homeowners are looking to downsize. So to make […] read more
Buffalo’s housing stock tells a story if you know where to look. Beneath layers of paint and wallpaper, many homes across Western New York still contain traditional plaster systems that date back more than a century. Understanding how those plaster systems were built, and why, helps explain why certain repairs succeed while others fail. WNY […] read more
Today we began an interior painting project in the Dan Troy neighborhood of Williamsville NY. What began as a simple ceiling repair, ended with us painting the 1960’s wood paneling and greatly improving the ambience of the space. We began with repairing the water damage to the drywall ceiling, and then priming the walls with […] read more
This week we are back to do some ceiling repairs and painting, while on site we are also doing some warranty work on a bedroom ceiling we worked on a year ago (2025). We are also painting the bedroom, refinishing a bathroom ceiling, and repairing a crack in the living room ceiling. First is the […] read more
We were called to repair some water damage to a popcorn ceiling in West Seneca NY. While the water damage looked minor, after further inspection we discovered that the ceiling drywall was warped. This created a bump in the ceiling, not really a problem, but upon repairing it, would create a bump in the ceiling […] read more
In a world of AI created content, when the human element of information disappears into the abyss of forgotten history, when lived experience is flattened to please a faceless algorithm, documentation remembers history. – Dave Carrigan Jr. February 18, 2026. The Carrigan Archives.
