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
East Amherst NY:— This week we are working in this beautiful home in Roxbury Park, East Amherst NY. The kitchen and bathroom was the most deceiving. The living room and first floor half bath both had minor water damage. After making the repairs, we will paint the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom.. In the […] read more
It seems like popcorn ceiling jobs come in clumps. This will be the third popcorn ceiling repair we have done in like a month! In this case, these folks had water damage in front of their fireplace, likely due to a flashing issue around their chimney, a common problem in Western New York. They had […] read more
This week we are working on a ceiling in a ranch home in Lancaster NY, where the living room, dining room, kitchen, and hall all comes together. This looks great on paper, but often leads to ceiling cracks. This area had been repaired multiple times over the years, to such a degree that eventually someone […] read more
Drywall repair is a skilled trade that requires years of hands on experience to do quickly and efficiently. If you have drywall damage that you feel is larger than a simple repair, its important to choose a contractor that has provable experience dealing with the complexities of restoration work. Because sometimes the worst problems show […] read more
September has been a whirlwind here at Carrigan Painting! Over the last two weeks, we’ve been running full speed, not only keeping up with our regular work schedule but also juggling 15 estimates on top of it! If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember the project we started on September 2nd and last updated on […] read more
After about a week of drying time, the new plaster we installed was finally ready for finishing. We started by spot priming all plaster patches, then primed the entire bathroom ceiling to seal the surface. From there, we sanded, caulked, and painted the trim for a fresh, clean look. The walls and ceilings in the […] read more
Popcorn ceiling repair is a niche with in a niche. As the number of contractors that offer this service dwindles yearly, we are receiving more and more calls to repair popcorn ceilings than to remove them. It costs substantially less to repair a popcorn ceiling, than it does to remove a popcorn ceiling!These folks had […] 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.
