What began as a way to share photos of our work outside social media, has become a large, well-organized library of interior painting and ceiling repair 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.
First: Don’t panic! The most important thing you can do is gain control over the situation. That starts by poking a hole in the ceiling and letting the water out. Make sure you have a bucket, a trash can. The goal here is control where the water goes. You may not be able to stop […] read more
The homeowners had some plumbing work done which involved opening a small hole in the kitchen ceiling. We created a box around the repair to contain our dirt and dust. We patched the drywall, spot primed our repair and then applied two coats of paint to the ceiling. Another […] read more
So we finished that job we started right before the blizzard on Jan 12, 2024. After patching the damage, we spot primed the patches with oil base primer then painted the walls and ceilings. We also painted the walls and ceilings in 2 bathrooms upstairs as well as the trim and doors. Drywall Repair Lancaster […] read more
These folks had a minor water leak which impacted the kitchen ceiling and wall. Luckily the damage was largely superficial, so we removed the damage, and patched the area. On Monday, we will spot prime with oil base primer, and paint the ceiling and walls that were affected. If you have water dripping from a […] read more
We were contracted to install new drywall in this bathroom. We don’t normally install new work, however this wasn’t too bad. We installed moisture resistant drywall, finished and primed the new drywall. Drywall & Painting Carrigan Painting read more
Plaster Repair & Painting These folks had a water leak around their dormer. This is more common than people realize. Another contractor attempted to fix the damage, however was unable to repair it properly so we were called We removed the loose plaster finish, and opened up a crack under the window. […] read more
From very blue to calming grey in Alden NY We pole sanded the walls and ceiling, did some minor skim coating on the walls. Then applied two coats of paint on the walls, one coat of paint on the ceiling. Bedroom Painting Carrigan Painting Related posts: Bathroom & Bedroom Painting After Ceiling Repair in Kenmore […] 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.
