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Original Richard

Plaster, Drywall, Interior Painting,

About us

Our company was founded in 1972 for the installation of acoustic ceilings. Since that time, we have expanded to become a reliable painting contractor, stucco contractor and drywall contractor. In our over three decades in business, we have served over 40,000 satisfied customers in Los Angeles, CA and Orange County, CA. Call us directly at 3105498430 for the quickest response! We offer a wide range of services that include sand blasting, acoustical removal, acoustical ceilings application, stucco, drywall, plastering, custom painting, wall texture, rose towers and home restoration. At Original Richard, we understand that homeowners need to know the cost of projects before the work begins for budget purposes. We offer free estimates for sand blasting, acoustical removal, stucco, drywall, acoustical ceilings and any of our other services. Please give us a call to schedule an appointment for a free estimate for the services you require. Additional DBA - Acoustic Ceilings by Original Richard.

Business highlights

53 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Acoustic removal, application & repair, wall texture, drywall, plastering, stucco repair, sand blasting & re-stucco, interior & exterior patching & painting, t-bar ceilings, crown molding, baseboard & can lighting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8254 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
4%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 254 reviews

Miki W.
09/2020
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Richard and his staff are extremely professional and helpful throughout the whole process of scraping our ceiling. They were prompt and responded to phone calls as well as worked with my tight schedule. The crew came in and did a detailed job without leaving a huge mess behind. Thank you again we love our ceiling!
Description of Work: Scraping Popcorn Ceiling
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, We thank you for your great review and are glad to hear you were happy with our services. We hope to hear from you if you have any future projects.

Suzanne M.
07/2020
5.0
contractors, drywall
  + 0 more
It went great. Steve from Original Richard was helpful and very attentive to our needs and sensitive timing issues. The workers did a nice job, working hard all day to complete the job in a prompt manner so that we could complete our widow installation. Jacky was also wonderful in responding to our needs. Thank you! Suzanne
Description of Work: drywall and wood repair around windows due to water damage.

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

Response from Original Richard
Dear member, We at Original Richard thank you for reviewing our company, we appreciate your business and the wonderful review. It was a pleasure ! Thanks again, Original Richard

Brian H.
07/2020
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
I highly recommend to hire "Original Richard," because after much search, I finally found a good contractor to fix my old stucco at a reasonable rate. "Steven" whose the estimator and son of the Contractor was cooperative and with ease, I knew that I would be pleased. "Donna" too whom I met to give my deposit was so nice and accommodating. I felt that "Greg" who did the repair has done more than I expected, knew what to do and was professional. I will definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: Foundation, new kitchen door trim, damage by plumber and cracks.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we at Original Richard take pride in our work and all our customers. It was a pleasure ! Thanks again, Original Richard

Craig N.
06/2020
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Worked with Steven from start to finish and everything went well. Compromised with my needs and a pleasure to deal with. They completed the entire house, including ceilings, for a 1200 sqft home in one week. They did need to take one day off because of an emergency but Steven let me know the day before and they still completed in the timeframe we discussed. Very good work and friendly workers. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for drywall!
Description of Work: Tape and mud drywall

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from Original Richard
Dear member, Thank you for taking the time to review our company, we appreciate your business and if we can be of service to you in the future please do not hesitate to call on us. Thanks again, Original Richard

Jacqueline L.
06/2020
5.0
contractors, house painters
  + 0 more
Perfect! They responded promptly and would was happy with the results.
Description of Work: stucco patch and paint
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, It was pleasure working for you. We service lots of great people in the South Bay areas as well as Orange County, and Los Angeles. We know you have lots of options for painting services and are glad you choose us. We thank you for the review,

Jim A.
05/2020
1.0
contractors
  + -1 more
They sent me an initial email, I responded with photos of damage and requested a quote. No one ever got back to me. Extremely dissatisfied.
Description of Work: Stucco repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Jeremy O.
04/2020
5.0
contractors, drywall, picture framing, remodeling
  + 2 more
So far so amazing. Owner is very sweet. Very polite and receptive. He has checked on the job site 3-4x’s. His son is just as nice. He’s checked on the job site 2-3x’s both have any assisted in something in our home. Prices were very reasonable. They all wash their hands continuously. They wear masks and do not take them off. All crew members vet extremely receptive and continuously keep me updated. Job site is kept clean. They broomed as they’ve gone along. I cannot wait for the end results. I’m very please with this company and so far would definitely do business and definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a honest hardworking business.
Description of Work: Drywall and framing of doors. Mudding walls, skimming walls.

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

Response from Original Richard
Dear member, Thank you for the wonderful review, we at Original Richard take pride in every job we do and it was a pleasure doing business with you. We appreciate your business and if we can be of service to you in the future please don't hesitate to call. Thanks again, Original Richard

Michael N.
03/2020
5.0
ceramic tile, plastering, house painters, interior painters
  + 2 more
ORIGINAL RICHARD is our go-to painting contractor. They do great work inside and out. They also installed our custom tile fireplace impeccably! I needed some exterior touchup this week to repair some trim after a gate was removed. I am so impressed - you can't see that there was ever any damage. Thank you so much!
Description of Work: Exterior touch ups, tile fireplace, interior 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

Response from Original Richard
Dear member, Thank you for taking the time to review our company, It was a pleasure doing business with you, and we very much appreciate your business. If we can be of service to you in the future please don't hesitate to call. Thanks again, Original Richard

Jim H.
09/2019
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
Team arrived right on time. Team cleanly wrapped everything up to keep it clean. The team got a ton of work done in a single day, installing two large boards of drywall and texturing it. The texture was seamless with what already existed and I am very happy with how it looks. On a separate occasion I had the team come out to install floor and crown molding. They worked very efficiently again. Overall the quality looks good though I am awaiting a follow up scheduling for painting which will determine the final look. I bought the wrong kind of crown molding at first and the team went above and beyond to drive me to a nearby molding shop and get the right stuff.
Description of Work: Drywall and molding installation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member thank you for your positive review we appreciate your business if we can be of service to you in the future please don't hesitate to contact our office. Thanks again ! Original Richard

Kate C.
09/2019
5.0
drywall, remodeling, wallpaper removal, house painters, interior painters
  + 3 more
Great. It was lots of work that went smoothly and quickly. Everyone was prompt, respectful of my home and flexible when the project expanded to include a second large window to be painted. Management was always responsive and available. Pleased down to the last detail. (I am already lining up our next project.)
Description of Work: Bedroom: Demolish and replace old plaster ceiling w/ drywall ceiling, remove wallpaper, repair walls, paint walls and ceiling. Kitchen: repair ceiling crack, recaulk kitchen counters, prep and paint walls and ceiling. Exterior: Prep and paint large period window feature, iron work and large double-hung bedroom window

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
$3,700

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, Thank you for taking the time to review our company we appreciate your business please don't hesitate to contact our office for your next project. Thanks again, Original Richard

Michael N.
08/2019
5.0
plastering, interior painters
  + 0 more
We love working with Original Richard. They are punctual, flexible and they worked with our schedule. They do very neat work, and they listen. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Description of Work: Interior 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

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, Thank you for your review we appreciate your business if we can be of service to you in the future please don't hesitate to call. Thanks again, Original Richard

Kelly R.
08/2019
4.0
stucco, house painters
  + 0 more
I hired OR to repair areas of stucco and paint on a 67-year old home that had been neglected for decades. They were quick to respond to my initial request and always reported to the job on time. The house needed much TLC and I am pleased with the way it turned out. In addition, at my request, they removed the old rusted foundation vents and replaced them with new screened vents. It is a nice, clean detail. An area that could be improved upon is the prepping of the trim. A few areas could have been scraped and sanded and/or primed a bit better before painting. Overall, I am very satisfied and have now hired OR for some interior work.
Description of Work: Exterior painting and stucco repair

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
$8,600

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, Thank you for taking the time to review our company we greatly appreciate your business and any future work. Thanks again ! Original Richard

Dan M.
08/2019
2.0
stucco
  + -1 more
Kept on promising but did not show up for the job.
Description of Work: Stucco patch & Repair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$400

Victor L.
05/2019
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly. Workers arrived on time and prepped the area well. They worked a few hours past lunch to get the job done on time.
Description of Work: Painting external iron fence

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

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, It makes us feel good to hear that the crew is very dedicated and made sure work was completed on time. Thank you for your business and sending a review, they all are great to read

Rafael T.
04/2019
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
Obtained easy quotes via email with some pictures I provided. Drywall repairs were made as discussed, were completed timely and of good quality. This was the second time I hired them since they were easy to deal with in regards to taking company checks for this work.
Description of Work: Drywall repair

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

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, We were happy to have you back again and that it all worked out smoothly. I am glad we could accommodate your payment process as well We can't thank you enough for taking time out of your day to send us a review, we appreciate it so much.

Diana T.
02/2019
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It went great! Richard sent a crew of six guys who were able to get the entire condo painted in just 4 hours. They were extremely professional, efficient, and friendly, and the job they did is excellent. I am very happy with the results and would definitely use them again. I have also referred neighbors to them who are looking for painting services
Description of Work: Interior painting of my condo

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
$1,950

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, We thank you for this great review and letting your neighbors know about us. We look forward to being able to do a wonderful job for them as well. It was it was a pleasure working on your home and we are happy to hear that we have got ourselves a new loyal customer.

Diane Z.
11/2018
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
I am very pleased with the ceiling patch job done by Original Richards. In fact, it was better than I expected. I am so glad that Hector, their craftsman, noticed that the pipe in the attic was leaking before he patched it up. I hired the company to patch a hole in my ceiling approx. 18" x 18". The ceiling is acoustic. Hector came out and covered and taped off everything. He put insulation on top of the drywall that he used, then sprayed acoustic. When he was done, everything was clean and the only way to tell there was a patch was a slight color difference, which will be fine when I get the inside of my house painted soon. The other hole in the ceiling was at a rental house 4 miles from my house. They did both in the same day to save me money. That was a hole approximately 1 foot x 2 1/2 feet. The ceiling is smooth. Once we paint that no one will be able to see the patching job. Originally we thought the old roof was leaking and it was replaced when the paint was blistering from moisture. Years later, some plaster fell down on the stove creating a hole, and we had the roof resealed over that area. Then more plaster fell down, and we discovered it was a pipe in the attic leaking. We had the pipe repaired, then arranged for the ceiling repair. Luckily, Hector noticed the pipe was still leaking. The plumber came out and fixed the leak while Hector was patching my ceiling. Then they went back to finish the rental's ceiling.
Description of Work: Ceiling patch in my living room and kitchen of rental 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

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, Yes, Hector saved the day! It was nice being able to coordinate your rental and home on the same day, so as to get you a deal. It worked out so well since you lived a few blocks away making it possible for our installer to get there in just a few minutes. Also great because you where reachable and helped everything run smoothly. Sometimes some issues arise on some projects but great communication is very essential and we thank you for that and for taking the time to give us this awesome review. We also do painting if you would like an estimate.

James B.
10/2018
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I have used Original Richard before for a few projects over the years. I had them repaint the exterior of the house about a year ago so when it was time to paint the interior of the house I gave them a call. As usual they did a great job because they: Met with me to review the work I wanted done. They were punctual, went through the house with me and noted exactly what I wanted to be painted and then within a day or so provided me an estimate with the scope of work clearly identified. Their pricing was competitive and in-line with scope of work we reviewed. It wasn't ridiculously high like some contractors who think they have an ignorant owner and can make a fast buck and it wasn't so low that you know they must be cutting corners somewhere or will be looking for more money to get the scope of work I want. They scheduled the work to meet my schedule. They were agreeable to start on a Wednesday, after they had given me the price, which meant they had to work over a weekend and did not ask for more money They were fair about the additional cost of changing the color scheme from 2-3 colors to over 6 when I requested the change after we had a signed contract. Their crews are always do a great job of protecting floors, moving and covering furnishings, and cleaning up at the end of each work day. Their men are very polite and accommodating as we occupied the house while they painted the entire interior. They sequenced the work so that we always had a bathroom available and a room to sleep in at night. They do a great job of prepping the work, patching and repairing, masking things that need to be protected, etc. When they were ready for me to inspect the work, I had very few corrections - which they made with no hesitation. I was expecting to need a list of minor corrections, considering the size of the job, but I had only a few. They worked a full Saturday and Sunday to complete the work as soon as possible and return us to normal living conditions.
Description of Work: Interior 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
$5,000

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, As always you have delivered a beautifully written review There are no words to say how much we appreciate your loyalty and how you have entrusted us into your home. We understand you have options but to have customers like you return for our services, gives us a great feeling of accomplishment and joy. This is the kind of relationship we strive to have with all our customers and keeps our business going. Until the next project Mr. [Member Name Removed]!

Perry K.
09/2018
5.0
stucco, house painters
  + 0 more
My single complaint is that the power washing of my house just happened without a warning of potential problems - so I spent 20 minutes cleaning up 3 puddles that formed in my house from places where doors didn't seal or a crack in the stucco was so that water could reach the inside. Other than that - it was all great work and pleasant surprises. I forgot to mention that it would be nice to have a small wall in my back yard painted - got home and they had already done it. They filled in a hole in my front door before painting. All the trim work was carefully done. It's been over a month I still haven't noticed anything off in the slightest. All this was done for an estimate thousands less than the initial estimate I got. Easy communication, easy to deal with, nice people, recommended.
Description of Work: stucco repairs and repaint

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
$5,400

Response from Original Richard
Dear member, Every house is different and somethings are unforeseen but with great feedback like yours we can prevent such things. We are thrilled that the work was great and you where pleasantly surprised. I believe the great communication between us contribute to that a lot. We thank you for this awesome review and if you need anything else give us a call.

Michael N.
08/2018
5.0
drywall, electrician, lighting, interior painters
  + 2 more
Had I known this was going to be so easy I would've remodeled years ago. Original Richard arrived promptly for an original estimate, and all work performed was to expectation and schedule. Thank you! They repaired some drywall that was in need of repair, patched everything, covered all of our furniture and went above-and-beyond my expectations.
Description of Work: Painting and minor electrical

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
$2,500

Response from Original Richard
Dear member, Thank you for the kind words and excellent review. These are the reviews we strive for! We are very happy to hear you are satisfied and hope to hear from you if you have any future projects. Thank you!

Andrew & Lisa M.
07/2018
5.0
plastering, interior painters
  + 0 more
Beautiful work. Be sure to be clear about what you want painted, but I think they did a great job here. I'm very happy; they patched the walls really well, and they did a beautiful job on the crown molding.
Description of Work: Painting downstair.

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

Response from Original Richard
Dear member, it was great seeing you again. Thank you for your kindness to our workers. Were glad everything was straightened out and turned out great! Give us a call for your next project. Thank you and as always it was a pleasure.

Diana T.
07/2018
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It was professionally done from beginning to end. I was very pleased with the service and would recommend them highly.
Description of Work: My condo is 45 years old and had never been repainted, so it was in dire need of a refreshing. I was very pleased with the service provided by Original Richard. This is a family-owned company and they care about doing a quality job. The painters arrived on time, and I had visits from both owner Richard and his son Steve during the day to be sure the job was being done to my satisfaction. They were great to work with, as was their office manager Jacky, and I will definitely being having them back to do more work.

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
$500

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, It was a pleasure working for you and we thank you for this great review. I am glad you got to meet Richard himself and Steve, great guys! We look forward to hear back from you and let us know what you think of the new estimate for the new work

Michele B.
06/2018
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
very well, it was done very quickly
Description of Work: drywall repair

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

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, Thank you for your prompt review and A's! Our experience was short and sweet but I am glad we gave you your wall back and peace of mind. Take care :-)

Steven K.
06/2018
4.0
drywall, plastering, interior painters
  + 1 more
They showed up on time and did a great job. They were professional and cleaned up to my satisfaction
Description of Work: Repair a hole in bathroom around exhaust fan

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$575

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, It was wonderful to be able to bid, schedule, and basically do everything via email. We are glad you where happy with the results, we are so thankful for your feedback, and so appreciative to you for taking time to write us a review. Lovely photo! I can't even picture a hole being there.

Roger U.
06/2018
5.0
plastering, interior painters
  + 0 more
It went very well, They prepared the ceilings after another contractor removed the asbestos popcorn ceiling. They then textured every ceiling in the house except the kitchen and bathrooms. They also installed and painted crown moulding in three bedrooms and the entry hallway. They did a very good job and I would use them again.
Description of Work: Texture coat ceilings, install and paint crown moulding in three bedrooms, paint a shower, paint the family room and paint the base moulding that was installed by the hardwood floor installers

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
$6,635

Response from Original Richard
Dear Member, You did a great job coordinating the contractors and a magnificent job writing this review We appreciate your business and happy to hear all went well It was great working for you and glad to see that you will be calling us for future projects Take Care!

Contact information

PO Box 1768, Wilmington, CA 90748

http://www.originalrichard.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
432972
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
01/01/1900

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plaster,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Stucco,
Exterior Painting,
Electrical,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Lighting,
General Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Plumbing,
Framing

FAQ

Original Richard is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Original Richard accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Original Richard offers free project estimates.
Yes, Original Richard offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Original Richard does not offer a senior discount.
No, Original Richard does not offer emergency services.
No, Original Richard does not offer warranties.
Original Richard offers the following services: Acoustic removal, application & repair, wall texture, drywall, plastering, stucco repair, sand blasting & re-stucco, interior & exterior patching & painting, t-bar ceilings, crown molding, baseboard & can lighting.

Contact information

PO Box 1768, Wilmington, CA 90748

http://www.originalrichard.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM