This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
McCarthy Plastering provides superior workmenship and customer service with over 24 years of experience. We are dependable, professional, clean and meticulous. We often work in finished homes and realize your time is vaulable and should not be spent cleaning up after construction. We are the only plasterer used by Angie's List Contractor of the Year, Scott Guild. EPA certified as a Lead Renovator (#R-I-18499-10-07612)We offer free estimates.
Business highlights
24 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Installtion of blueboard, smooth or textured plaster finish
Colin was awesome to work with. Showed up on time, did great work and the price was reasonable. I will happily hire them again if we need plastering work in the future.
Description of Work: Our bedroom ceiling needed replacement after some pipes froze over the winter
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to post a review. I am glad you are happy with the work. Take care and have a great summer. Best, Colin
Diane S.
05/2018
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin did an excellent job! He's very professional, very accommodating, and exceeded all of my expectations. I would certainly hire him again and refer him to anyone needing plastering done. Thanks, Colin! Diane, Tewksbury
Description of Work: Ceiling repair.
Rating Category
Rating 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 McCarthy Plastering
Hi [Member Name Removed], thank you for taking the time to post a review. Please do not hesitate to call me if you should need anything else. Best, Colin
Kayleigha Z.
03/2018
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin was available right away. He was quick and professional--and he is a nice guy, so you feel great about having him do the work. We recently purchased a home, and soon after moving in, the hot summer weather revealed to us that the previous owner had kept a cat in the laundry room and allowed it to spray all over the walls and floor. We had to tear out the floor and the bottom two feet of wall, as well as the ceiling in the closet below to remediate. Once the drywall went back in, we called several recommended plasterers who were either too busy to do the job, or showed up hours late just give us an estimate. Colin fit us in to his schedule right away, and called when he was on his way to give us the estimate. His quote was on par with others we had received. Then he came back next day! He was quick, clean, and very professional. He also did a beautiful job creating a smooth transition between the new drywall and the existing drywall (which to be honest, wasn't installed perfectly flush to begin with). I will definitely call Colin again, if I ever need a plasterer.
Description of Work: Plastering for sections of wall and ceiling that had to be removed to remediate pet urine smell.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hi [Member Name Removed], thank you for taking the time to post a review. I am glad to hear you are happy with the work. Please do not hesitate to call if you should need anything in the future. Thanks, Colin
Eric P.
03/2018
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin was incredibly prompt; couldn't believe how quickly we were able to go from estimate to completed work (48 hours). He and Eric did all the areas as requested and showed attention to detail on other spots I hadn't noticed. The blended repair on the swirl pattern was a major concern and it turned out really well. Everything was clean and put back in its place at the end. We had thought about doing the work ourselves, but this just saved us hours of work and bumbling through it and it looks great!
Description of Work: light ceiling repairs on flat ceilings, repairing water stain on swirled plaster to match existing pattern
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hi [Member Name Removed], thank you taking the time to post a review. I do appreciate the work!
Gunther H.
03/2018
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin did an excellent job replacing a large section of the drywall in our garage. We were in a rush to get this work done, and Colin worked hard to fit this into his schedule. He did such a great job texturing that we cannot even see where the existing wall was and the new wall starts. He left our garage spotless.
Description of Work: drywall work in garage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Michael L.
01/2018
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
It’s not often I that I write reviews, but Colin and his team are incredibly deserving. We did our due diligence and received multiple quotes based off of reviews from this site. In the end we decided to hire Colin and his team. We couldn’t be happier that we did. He was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was quick to respond to my emails/calls, showed up everyday on time, and completed the project when he said he would. Colin is an honest, hard working guy who’s talents speak for themselves. The finished product looks amazing. A+ all around. I’d highly recommend him and will absolutely be using him again on future projects.
Description of Work: We are finishing our basement and needed all the walls/ceilings hung and plastered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,100
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hi [Member Name Removed], thank you for taking the time to post a review. I really do appreciate the kind comments. I am glad you are happy with the work. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks again, Colin
John K.
11/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Excellent. Colin and his team did a great job. They completed the job on schedule and on budget. They prepped the rooms prior to starting and cleaned the spaces prior to leaving.
Description of Work: Bedroom and hallway ceiling plastering.
Rating Category
Rating 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 McCarthy Plastering
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. Please let me know if you need anything else. Best, Colin
Barbie C.
11/2017
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin was a pleasure to do business with. The crew showed up on time and worked with and around other contractors I had there at the same time. Would definitely use again!!
Description of Work: Replace walls and ceilings due to fire damage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hi [Member Name Removed], thank you for taking the time to post your review. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else. Thanks, Colin
Sally D.
10/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Very well. Very nice outcome. Some minor rough spots around outlets, but overall a beautiful job.
Description of Work: Plaster walls and ceiling for new 650 SF of living space
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,200
Sungjun P.
09/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
When I called him on Friday afternoon, I came to my house next day Saturday morning 7 o'clock. He took care more spots than I asked for. Then, he came back next day as I asked few questions on his job. The most professional I have seen.
Description of Work: A partial Ceiling replacement (1x1) and plastering more than 20 different spots
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. I am glad you are happy with the work I provided. Please let me know if you need anything else. Best, Colin
Eric B.
09/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
As always... very professional, quick, clean and excellent workmanship ... all for reasonable rates. Colin is a great choice for plastering.
Description of Work: Plastered bathroom ceiling and walls for guest bath remodel.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. Please let me know if you need anything else. Best, Colin
Victor C.
09/2017
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin was great to communicate & work with. Colin stopped over provided us a very fair & competitive quote and started 2 weeks later. Colin actually listens to you, shows up and calls you back really nice guy. The final work product is awesome. The blue board went up rather quickly no damaged sheets metal corner bead and the recessed lights and outlets were cut out perfectly. Now to the plaster job - it came out unbelievable it looks like a sheet of ice. The walls, ceiling & soffit boxes all look perfect. Two of the contractors noted it was one of the best jobs that they saw. We have Colin coming back this weekend to do some more work. We highly recommend him
Description of Work: Basement remodel - Blue board & plaster the entire basement area approximately 700 sq feet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. I am glad you are happy with the work and my professionalism. Much appreciated! Please let me know if you need anything else. Best, Colin
JOYCE R.
07/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Excellent! Colin did a very professional job in repairing wall. Wall had to be left in perfect condition ready for painting, which it was. If you require any plastering services, do not hesitate to contact Colin. You will be very pleased with his finished job,
Description of Work: Needed a wall repaired due to water damage.
Rating Category
Rating 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 McCarthy Plastering
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. I'm glad you are happy with the work. Please let me know if you need anything else. Best, Colin
Paul M.
07/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin did an amazing job. I was extremely impressed with how meticulous he was when covering all inside areas to prevent dust and plaster residue. They performed flawlessly; an extremely professional job. Price was more than reasonable. I would absolutely use them again. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: We were preparing our house for sale. The living room ceiling had severe damage from previous Winter ice dams.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else. Take care and have a great summer! Colin
Phil C.
06/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Really well. Colin is responsive, punctual and did a great job. They were in and out in 2 and a half days and left a clean workspace. Walls look great. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: I hired Colin to install wallboard and plaster in a basement remodel project
Rating Category
Rating 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 McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else. Take care and have a great summer! Colin
Brien C.
05/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
His quality of work was excellent and his responsiveness was exceptional, particularly given the timing around the holidays. In fact, Colin had to return to fix an issue introduced by my other contractors (for some reason, they started applying joint compound to the arched ceilings in two bedrooms when it wasn't needed), and showed up the same day I called (12/22) to fix the issue. The greatest concern was patching of my living room ceiling, which had ~4 feet removed, so the patchwork had to blend in seamlessly. There is no visible indication anywhere that would indicate that work was performed, as he plastered over the new drywall perfectly. I would absolutely recommend Colin. His professionalism, quality of work, and flexibility / responsiveness were commendable.
Description of Work: After a dispute with my initial contractor who brought in his plasterer whose quality of work was very poor, I hired Colin to plaster (some) walls and ceilings in eight rooms of my house as a result of ice dam damage from a previous winter.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review (and sorry for the delay in posting my response). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else. Take care and have a great summer! Colin
Al C.
04/2017
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
perfectly ! Truly amazing. Colin truly saved my ceilings. In addition, he his extremely meticulous and clean. We're talking about joint compound application and sanding etc. He covered the floors, and wet clean the floors once done. you can't tell that such intrinsically messy job was done, that's how clean he is.
Description of Work: I installed 1/4inch sheetrock on two bedroom ceilings to cover the existing stucco finish we had. Because I'm not good at taping and mudding, I hired someone to do that and it turned out to be a real nightmare since they didn't know what they were doing. I ended up firing them and hired Colin to fix the mess they had made. Colin saved my ceilings and all the work I had put in !!!! I should have consulted with him before I started that project.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review (and sorry for the delay in posting my response). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else. Take care and have a great summer! Colin
Jean G.
04/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
The job was well done and I am very satisfied. The cost was very reasonable as well.
Description of Work: I needed a small area of my ceiling patched. The work was done quickly and it matched the rest of the ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating 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 McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review (and sorry for the delay in posting my response). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else. Take care and have a great summer! Colin
Michael B.
04/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin was a pleasure to work with and does great work.
Description of Work: Patched ceiling with blue board and plaster
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review (and sorry for the delay in posting my response). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else. Take care and have a great summer! Colin
Vasiliki T.
02/2017
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin McCarthy came to assess the job the same day I called, provided an estimate that evening and scheduled the repairs within a few days. He came at the appointed time and completed the work despite an ongoing snowstorm! The room looks great. I would absolutely recommend McCarthy Plastering.
Description of Work: Drywall and plaster during kitchen remodel.
Rating Category
Rating 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 McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for posting your review. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. Please let me know if you need anything else in the future. Best, Colin
Elias S.
02/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Fantastic. Communication and response perfect, Colin arrived punctually, finished early. Have hired plasterers for more than 35 years in the area and Colin is by far the best one we have ever had the pleasure to hire. Definitely hire again.
Description of Work: small plastering job in ceiling due to water pipe repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for posting such a great review! It's nice to be appreciated for my hard work and dedication. Please let me know if you need anything else in the future.
Gary K.
02/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin was very punctual and a pleasure to work with; price was fair and reasonable. Prompt response for a small issue after plastering. I would definitely recommend Colin and I plan to use him again to install another plaster ceiling. Plaster ceilings are more attractive than drywall in my opinion.
Description of Work: Installed new plaster ceilings, repaired drywall damage due to ice dams, sanded areas in preparation for painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I really do appreciate the kind comments and I am happy that I'll be coming back to work in your home.
Stephanie H.
01/2017
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
I can’t speak highly enough of Colin. I was able to reach Colin right away and schedule him to look at our plaster job. He came by that same day. When he was running late on another job, he called to let me know, which I find very refreshing these days. He showed up as promised, when promised and completed the job on time and on budget. He was personable and professional ~ I would not hesitate to use him again and I would recommend him to anyone. He is a rare and great find!
Description of Work: Ceiling repair from winter ice dam - drywall and plaster
Rating Category
Rating 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 McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post such a detailed review. It's nice to be appreciated! Please let me know if you need anything else in the future.
Cora M.
12/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin is the type of tradesman you hope to hire when you need work done on your house. I cannot speak highly enough of him and his work. From start to finish with this project, he was responsive, punctual, honest, and hard working. The price for the project was very reasonable. This is a MESSY job, but Colin and his crew cleaned up meticulously after each day, and did a fabulous job of containing the mess to just the rooms they were working in, and taped down paper along the hardwood floors in areas they were walking through outside of those rooms. Colin went above and beyond, helping to patch a few other ceiling holes created by the electricians (he did this at no extra cost, and was gracious about it). He even helped to move some really heavy furniture out of the rooms that I could not do by myself. And he did not try to up-sell me on other projects like other contractors -- much appreciated. The end quality of his work was fabulous -- smooth, even ceilings. I would hire him again in an instant. Highly, highly recommended.
Description of Work: New ceilings in four rooms, including two that had sagging/damaged ceilings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a detailed review. Although my wife would debate you on my cleanliness, it is nice to be appreciated for my work. Please let me know if you need anything else in the future.
John L.
12/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Everything turned out great. Some of the areas were very challenging, and Colin was able to make it all come together beautifully. He and his partner were able to complete the work as quoted and on schedule. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work at a fair price.
Description of Work: I had three rooms needing various repairs including some walls, patches and ceiling installation.
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Service Categories
Plaster,
Drywall,
Electrical,
Exterior Painting,
Unfinished Carpentry
FAQ
McCarthy Plastering is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
McCarthy Plastering accepts the following forms of payment: Check