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Ceilings Etcetera Inc.

Drywall, Exterior Painting

About us

Texture Ceiling removal Only! For over 30 years, residential homebuilders applied the “cottage cheese” like acoustic ceiling texture commonly referred to as popcorn. Many builders actually touted it as an upgrade and a way to reduce echoes. What it really did was cover up poor workmanship, i.e. poor drywall installation and the taping of seams on the ceiling. As these homes age, the “popcorn” ceilings take on a dull yellowish brown appearance. The reason for that appearance is “popcorn” is a porous surface that absorbs airborne pollutants that can only be eradicated by removal. Painting is not the solution; as it can only cover up the dulled appearance of the popcorn itself and does little to change the overall aesthetics of the room. Most people who call us that have opted to paint their popcorn ceilings are disappointed to learn that in most cases it will now cost them more money to have it removed due to the increased labor involved to remove it properly. Whether you are buying or selling a home removing the popcorn ceiling instantly updates and adds value to your home.

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Popcorn ceiling removal. Interior/Exterior painting

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.755 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
4%
3
5%
2
2%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 55 reviews

Patti C.
03/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: All work was done perfectly. The owner and his crew are professional and thorough. We could not be more pleased with their work and would recommend them to our friends and neighbors.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

LLoyd A.
11/2015
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Scraped, retaped, textured and primed patio ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Lisa M.
08/2013
1.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
They are bad!! I give them a big F for not doing proper prep job and using my ladder, and using my dishcloth was rags for paint job. I am minus one for that one. How do I remove paint from the couch. I am more than happy to submit pictures!
Description of Work: They came 8/19 and 8/20 and did wrong job -- Santa Fe. I asked for popcorn removal, knockdown, and painting. I also said I have severe allergies and asthma. I also said I will be out of house for three days due to my condition but in town. I returned and paid. I had to put stop payment due yo wrong job and bad Job and filthy conditions. mike came and apologized for miscommunication after I sent a picture of our communication that I wrote my original request. They returned on 8/26 and 8/27 and redid job with more errors and more mess. Left paints all over my rugs, couch, floor, mats, doors. They also did not reattach my ceiling fans. I am not paying handyman again for the second time for ceiling fans. The paint line is horrible, drywall were ripped. It is shoddy job. It cost me more money to fix up their mistakes which I am not paying. I have not pay for their service yet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,100

Marc W.
08/2013
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
t Provider did a good job; however we had agreed that a small hall closet would be included and was NOT, after agfreeing twice to do it. Also they took a good extension cord from our tread mill and left one that was in bad shape. They could not find the nut to put exhaust fan back in the kitchen and made no effort yo get one. Clean up was bad and three light fixtures in kitchen were not cleaned and not put back properly. Also did not put ceiling fan back in 1 bedroom and could not get it right. left a lot of boxes at the side of the house which we had to dispose of. Used recycling bin for their garbage.
Description of Work: Provider removed popcorn ceiling and finished with a smooth coating.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,861.66

Lawrence W.
08/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Mike very willing to work to our schedule - and still perform very well. "Easily" worked around my messes. Got the work done sooner than expected. A little over spray in kitchen dropped ceiling - but I was repainting any way. He did extra area for no extra charge because it wouldn't look right not to.
Description of Work: 3 bedrooms, living-dining and kitchen dropped ceiling over island and hallway. Removed all "popcorn" resurface and repair all of it. Remove all ceiling fan blades and reinstall. Prime and paint after applying Santa Fe smooth texture.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,950

rs F.
07/2013
3.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The main reason for the estimate was to fix the kitchen ceiling. This provider said he could not fix it and his recommendation would be to call a cabinet company with the issue. Two other sheetrock companies said they could float the ceiling out. Very professional estimate and presentation though.
Description of Work: Estimated ceiling repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Jason C.
06/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Mike came out and gave a very detailed estimate including how process would go. Very friendly and knowledgeable. His crew showed up on time and were very professional. No surprises or hidden fees. My friends and neighbors love the way my house looks as much as I do!
Description of Work: Removed popcorn ceilings and painted entire interior of house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Vickie F.
05/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We have a house in Ahwatukee, built in 1986 with popcorn ceiling texture on all but the bathrooms. I never liked it because it draws your eye up and looks dirty and old. We have vaulted ceilings so it may have been cool in the 80's, but not now. Being the DIY gal that I am, I attempted to remove it myself after watching numerous videos and reading tons of online articles about how easy it is to remove the popcorn. Well, it is, but to do it is very labor intense, super messy, and cramps your arms something terrible. I managed to get a section of the kitchen done and with allotted 2-3 hours every weekend, it would take me FOREVER. Thank goodness for Angie's List because I found Ceilings, Etc. They were the one company that specializes in this type of removal and had the best report card. I called the owner, Mike, and talked to him at length about taking over my lovely handiwork. Mike answered all my questions and squeezed me into his busy schedule that same week. By Friday afternoon, I would look up with a smile and a sigh of relief that my ordeal was over. Mike showed up on time with a crew of 3 other guys. They were all polite and seemed to really enjoy their work. I asked a million questions about the process because I thought I knew something about it by now, but alas...you can't believe everything you see on the Internet. Basically, these guys were such pros, they had the rooms wrapped, wetted, scraped, refinished, and cleaned up in 3 hours! Much better than the 6 months it would have taken me. Mike is very good at offering suggestions for a finish on the ceiling and they put an 80% smooth finish which is just beautiful. I chose to paint it myself because we are repainting the rooms and replacing light fixtures. Another unique aspect is that these guys refinish the ceiling by hand, not by machine like the companies I saw online. They are true artisans that have practiced and fine tuned their craft. The ceiling looks kind of like natural stone. Beautiful. One ceiling down, three more to go. Obviously, I'll be calling them again.
Description of Work: Removed the hideous popcorn ceiling in our kitchen and living room (all one ceiling) and refinished.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$675

Cory H.
02/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
The whole experience was awesome. I can't say enough about them. They did a great job. They were very professional in the way they gave me the estimate. We had a crack appear and they actually came out within two days and redid it. They were actually fantastic. They were very good on price. I will probably use them for my garage.
Description of Work: We used Ceilings Etcetera to take down a popcorn ceiling and they painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Michael P.
01/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
From the original meeting to discusss options and pricing, through the completion of the project, all members of the team were not only professional but did an excellent job. They began the work earlier than originally scheduled and from the time they entered our home they worked at an astounding pace. As promised, it was completed in 2 days and they dis a thorough job of cleaning up. I would strongly recommend this company to others.
Description of Work: Acoustic ceiling removal, retexturing and painting
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,361

David M.
01/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
We received an extensive estimate and explanation of what this company would do if we hired them. We got estimates from three companies on Angie's list and Ceilings Etc. was the lowest. i liked the fact that they specialized in removing popcorn ceilings and included re-texturing and painting in the estimate. (the others did not) We did hire them and they arrived on time and gave a reminder call as well. We did not stay in the house overnight and felt safe leaving them with a key to finish the work. They were finished on time, when they said they would and cleaned up afterward. They moved the furniture they needed to move and replaced it after. Don't get me wrong, having your whole house done makes a big mess. Remember that everything in the house, even the rooms that were not done, will be covered with a fine dust. The ceilings look wonderful, your house looks ten years newer overnight and I feel better knowing that ugly cob webby, stained mess above is gone. I will recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: This company removed the popcorn celings in my entire house. They re-textured and painted the celings afterward

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Lawrence V.
12/2012
5.0
plastering, house painters, drywall
  + 1 more
I was very impressed with him. He was forthright in his feedback, with a slide show of what the process would be and provided an estimate on the spot. While I have not yet decided who to hire, I am inclined to him even though his quote came in higher than the other quote I received.
Description of Work: Estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BABETTE W.
08/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters, plastering
  + 1 more
Went really well. So happy with the results. Workers were professional, careful and polite, and owner Michael checked everything over at different points in the project. I appreciated the time he spent explaining the whole process at the time of the estimate. We love the lightness and clean look of our new ceilings - they even look higher now. I have a business in my home with a LOT of inventory, which they had to work around. I heard absolutely no complaints or grumbling on their part about that. The project took two days, so we gave them a key and spent the night elsewhere, an extra expense for us, but we enjoyed a nice little summer "stay-cation" at a hotel. The crew cleaned up most everything, but I still had to go over the floors and counters to remove some light residue, which came off easily. We had to change our air conditioning filter, it was caked with plaster dust. Those things didn't bother us. Overall, we are so glad to finally get this messy project done, after procrastinating about 21 years! Our house looks much more up-to-date now.
Description of Work: Removed popcorn ceiling from about 5 rooms and a hall, and refinished all in plaster and paint. Also fixed outdoor patio and entryway ceilings that were flaking off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Jon F.
07/2012
5.0
drywall, insulation, interior painters
  + 1 more
I am so happy that Michael was very diligent in finding a 2nd leak, I actually thought it had been fixed by someone else!! Michael worked with a crew of 2 of his employees, they set up scaffling, draped plastic over the floors, walls and doorways. Repaired ceiling with new wallboard, primed and painted it. Also re-installed all the insulation lost by falling out when the hole broke through originally. It took two 1/2 days, great job too. Michael and his crew were extremely polite and friendly. We originally called 3 companies, 2 did not show, then i called 3 more, 2 showed, and decided on Ceilings Etcetera out of 3 bids. Has been open for 18 years and he did arrive on time! Michael was the middle bid out of 3 vendors. The lowest bid was only $50 less and the high bid was 40% higher. I own several properties, next time i need this type of work done, i will be calling Michael at Ceilings Etcetera. This property was located in Cave Creek, AZ.
Description of Work: We had a leak in our attic A/C unit from a clogged overflow line. The owner of Ceilings Etcetera, Michael, did not think the water leak was fixed yet. He was able to determine 1/2 way through the repair that it was still leaking. I Called a new A/C company (Michael referred me to AccuTemp) to do a final repair that worked. AccuTemp came out immediately to do the repair & did a great job too. Michael finished the ceiling repair, primed and painted the ceiling. The original hole was 4' x 6'. He replaced all the wallboard that got wet, 8' x 10'. This was a very high ceiling, 2 stories.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$890

Lara E.
07/2012
4.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I did not use them because they were too expensive, and the bid I went with was $3500. They are local and they are a family-owned company. I do not if he was just overbidding me, so I would never use them.
Description of Work: Ceilings Etcetera Inc. gave me an estimate for complete drywalling of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0


Response from Ceilings Etcetera Inc.
I'm sorry we could not do business, Member. I certainly was not trying to overbid you. There are many variables in my industry that can cause such a discrepancy in costs of proposals. The biggest, of course, is wether or not you pay your employees on or off the books. I am 100% legal in that regard. Many drywall companies take advantage of cheap labor. I am not one of them. I also stand behind my work and assure my clients that they will receive only the highest quality of workmanship. I hope you will reconsider trying my company for any drywall related projects in the future. Sincerely, Michael Halter

Nicole A.
06/2012
4.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
They were very proficient with time and professional while work was being done.
Description of Work: Scraped Popcorn ceiling from home and refinished and repainted ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

JILL W.
05/2012
5.0
drywall, house painters
  + 0 more
I have used this company before, and was so pleased with their work and their price that I called them back again. They are my go to company when I need any of this work done.. Don't hesitate to call them.
Description of Work: Drywall repair in several areas. Exterior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Candace B.
03/2012
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Called this company to get an estimate one week ago. No one has returned my phone call.
Description of Work: Called this company to get an estimate one week ago. No one has returned my phone call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Ceilings Etcetera Inc.
I do apologize, Member. The only response that i could think of is that I receive many phone calls throughout any given day. If a number comes up on my phone as Unknown or Blocked i sometimes will not pick up because of so many solicitations. If you left a message and I still did not respond I apologize. I would not be in business for 17 years without returning potential clients phone calls. I am human after all and it is possible that it was an oversight. Sorry. I hope you found a reputable company that took great care of your need.

Kitty S.
01/2012
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Michael Halter was punctual, professional and and did a great job. I was very happy with the results and would definitely recommend him. I also thought that the price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Drywall in the bathroom had to be replaced and so did the drywall underneath the water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Yury M.
01/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
The work was done very well. It took two days and now our ceiling is perfect.
Description of Work: Popcorn ceiling removal, re-texture and paint. About 1000 sq ft.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Elise W.
08/2010
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Excellent experience. Michael gave us a quote on service in winter of 2009. We did start project until July 2010. He honored the quote that he gave us in 2009. He was able to move us into his schedule with a week's notice. He was professional. Our house was left in great shape. We are very happy with the finished effect.
Description of Work: Popcorn ceiling removed, re-textured ceiling and painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,142

JILL W.
07/2010
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They're wonderful and they came out right away. He's doing more work for me than the other companies that came out and quoted $3000. The price is amazing and they were professional. Everything was just wonderful.
Description of Work: They came out to do a quote on a popcorn ceiling and I have hired them to do it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Sharon L.
05/2010
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They were a really good crew. They went way above and beyond. We have an elderly mother here, so they adapted around her, so she wouldn?t get confused. Since then we have had other contractors in here who have looked at their work and been amazed at how perfect it was.
Description of Work: They removed popcorn ceiling throughout the whole house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Katherine M.
12/2009
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
I had used Mike's services about 5 years ago to remove popcorn ceiling. The work was done very well back then, so I was very glad to have been able to find him again. I got an immediate return call and set up a time for an estimate. Mike will show you in detail what he is going to do and how much it costs. Nothing hidden. Set up the date and they will be there. Mike and his crew completely cover each room to be done with plastic plus covered the areas in the house where they were going to be walking. They are very careful to keep everything contained within the barriers. The entire areas were completed and textured in a few hours. The area needed to dry. They return the next day to paint and do finishing. The places where I had stepped through were completely repaired with no sign of damage. The area that had water leakage had some warping, but is now completely invisible. Finally my ceiling looks like a real ceiling. Mike and his crew are efficient and very clear on what they are going to do and are willing to make sure you are satisfied.
Description of Work: Removed popcorn ceiling from 2 bedrooms, a large den and laundry rooms. Repaired ceiling where water had leaked. Repaired ceiling where I had stepped through from the attic. Textured and painted entire area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Rick R.
06/2009
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
This is the second time I've had Michael do work for me and he is excellent at his job. The job of removing the ceiling is very messy and he makes sure the work area is incredibly clean when he leaves. He is very professional about his work and is on time and keeps you informed of the progress. I would recommend Ceilings Plus for popcorn removal or other drywall needs. His prices are very fair for the outstanding job he does.
Description of Work: I had Michael at Ceilings Plus remove my popcorn ceiling and texture the ceiling with a flat finish and paint the ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
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Contact information

2550 S Sunland Dr, Chandler, AZ 85286

http://www.ceilingsetc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
ROC252862
Trade License Locale
AZ
Trade License Authority
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Trade License Expiration
02/28/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Drywall,
Exterior Painting

FAQ

Ceilings Etcetera Inc. is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ceilings Etcetera Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Ceilings Etcetera Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, Ceilings Etcetera Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ceilings Etcetera Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ceilings Etcetera Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Ceilings Etcetera Inc. offers warranties.
Ceilings Etcetera Inc. offers the following services: Popcorn ceiling removal. Interior/Exterior painting

Contact information

2550 S Sunland Dr, Chandler, AZ 85286

http://www.ceilingsetc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM