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Controlled Collapse of a 11’x15′ Plaster Ceiling Section
Time to Read: 10 minutes… We were called to do an estimate on a plaster ceiling that suddenly developed cracks, which according to the homeowner, the cracks were slowly opening. Using a high powered worklight, I confirmed a large plaster bulge in the middle of the living room ceiling approximately 11′ x 15′ which developed cracking along the edges of the rocklath panels. Also checked the rest of the ceiling and it appeared stable with… read more
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- It’s Just a Crack. Just One.
Time to Read: 9 minutes… Today we started a project in Akron NY, doing some interior painting of the kitchen, dining room, and living room-… ….. » - Two Plumbing Leaks Damage a 1,400 Sq Ft Ceiling in Orchard Park
Time to Read: 12 minutes… We started a big ceiling project in Orchard Park NY today, probably the biggest ceiling we have painted yet. According… ….. » - The Four Stages of Water-Damage Repair
Time to Read: 7 minutes… Who Should You Call First After Water Damage in Your Home? One of the most common problems we face following… ….. » - Repairing 5 Water-Damaged Plaster Ceilings
Time to Read: 9 minutes… This Snyder home suffered multiple water leaks caused by ice dams during the winter of 2025-2026. Following remediation, five large… ….. »
Drywall & Plaster
- Plaster Restoration and Swirl Ceiling Repair – Phase I of II
Time to Read: 9 minutes… Here is another plaster repair, involving a water leak. The winter of 2026 in Buffalo NY was brutal in the… ….. » - Drywall Repair and Painting in Akron NY
Time to Read: 3 minutes… After a plumbing leak, we were called in to repair the damage to the wall and ceiling in the back… ….. » - Plaster Bulge Repair and Painting in Akron NY
Time to Read: 4 minutes… Today we started a project, involving a large plaster bulge on a wall in a hallway. A plaster bulge is… ….. » - Water Damaged Plaster Repair – WNY
Time to Read: 3 minutes… When it comes to water damaged plaster repair, the scope of the damage can be much larger than it appears… ….. »
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- Interior Painting in Snyder, 14226 – Walls, Ceilings, Trim
Time to Read: 8 minutes… Today we started an interior painting project in Snyder, NY 14226, repainting the living room, foyer, and hallway. Along the… ….. » - Interior House Painting in Williamsville NY – Part 2
Time to Read: 5 minutes… We are repainting the interior of this home in Williamsville NY. The first part was approaching 50 photos as we… ….. » - Interior House Painting in Williamsville NY – Part 1
Time to Read: 10 minutes… After 20 years, it was time to do some indoor painting. We began this interior painting project by covering the… ….. » - Plaster Restoration and Swirl Ceiling Repair – Phase II of II
Time to Read: 7 minutes… We are back to this beautiful home in Williamsville to finish a large plaster restoration project we started about a… ….. »
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Archive Statistics
Roof Leak – 23% of Projects
Plumbing Leak – 15% of Projects
Water Damage – 25% of Projects
Water Stains – 14% of Projects
Ceiling Repair – 51% of Projects
Ceiling Painting – 66% of Projects
43% of water-damage projects originated from roof leaks.
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