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 great. He was responsive to emails and phone calls, showed up on time, performed top-quality work, and cleaned up afterwards, even though this probably was a small project for his business. Definitely would recommend.
Description of Work: I had framed a small storage and utility room in my basement that required wallboard and 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
William K.
11/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin's team were great. The guys were easy to get along with. Very professional. Rosin and tar paper all the floors for protection. Sheet plastic on door and windows, etc. The crew handled the blue board and plaster. Very quick, solid work and well priced. Communicating with Colin was easy. Would certainly use again.
Description of Work: In a 1970s renovation, we had a large living room (27X13) and a small foyer. In the Living Room, we pulled down the old ceiling. In the foyer, we need to sheet rock over the existing ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laura W.
11/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin did a beautiful job and was great to work with. His pricing was very competitive and he was very organized and able to get in to do the job when we needed it done. He and those working with him were nice to have in the house and very friendly. We are extremely happy with the quality of the job and couldn't recommend him highly enough.
Description of Work: Plaster attic we finished off, as well as some ceilings on second floor and a few repairs throughout the house.
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
Erin A.
10/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Excellent. Colin was very helpful in recommending a best course forward, was punctual, quick, reliable and meticulous. He helped us with two different stages of our home remodel and he was easily the best contractor we worked with.
Description of Work: Installed new ceiling in bedrooms, plastered, skim coated walls in bedrooms, dining and kitchen.
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
AC G.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Excellent job. High attention to detail, left house exceptionally clean after each day, and completed work quickly. The pricing was competitive. Very professional. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Ceilings in two rooms were replaced.
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
alex B.
09/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin did an excellent professional job and cleaned up perfectly. He was also very responsive with questions over email. In short: extremely good service.
Description of Work: Colin fixed a hole in a ceiling caused by a cracked drain pipe.
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
david L.
09/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
It went extremely smoothly. Colin came by to give us an estimate the day after I called. We were hoping to get the work done on short notice so that my daughter could move in as her prior lease was expiring. Another contractor had come out to give us an estimate the previous week, and then we never heard back from him, and we lost a few days waiting. Colin was very accommodating and had the work done with a couple of days to spare. The walls and ceilings were completely smooth,solid, and level. Couldn't have asked for better results. Will definitely be requesting their services again.
Description of Work: Bedroom walls and ceiling and hallway walls and ceiling in an old 1920's 2 family house. The original plaster was in bad shape and beyond repair. Required all new wallboard on all walls and 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
$2,300
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post the review. I am glad I could help! Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks again.
Damon G.
08/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
It went great. They arrived on time and the results were outstanding. It came out as smooth as glass. This was my first plastering experience. Before this we'd used drywall for other projects. Now that I've seen the outcome with plaster, I won't go back to drywall. I wish I'd found them earlier on my previous projects that didn't come out as well. I would definitely hire them again. Also there was one minor mistake at first that I didn't notice until I happened to be looking at it at the right angle. I called Colin and he came back right away and fixed it. We've renovated a lot of our home and have seen our fair share of contractors. I can't tell you how rare and valuable it is to find someone who stands behind their work. To me, that is far more valuable that making it perfect the first time.
Description of Work: We had demo'd down to the studs to renovate our 5x9 bathroom. Our existing ceiling was troweled and we wanted it smooth. McCarthy Plastering Added Greenboard and plastered 3 walls outside of the tub. Put 1/4 greenboard over the textured ceiling and then plastered it to.
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
$1,100
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. I work very hard to get back to customers as soon as I can. It's nice to be recognized for that. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Nichalin S.
08/2016
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Colin and his crew are very professional. My drywall looks great. They paid attention to every little details and asked good questions. They cleaned up after the job is done. This was very important for me because many times, my other contractor would make decisions for me without asking me first. I highly satisfy with Colin and his crew. I would recommend them to anyone who needs drywall repair. I wish all contractors are like them. Thank you, Colin!
Description of Work: Drywall repair in our kitchen: We were in the middle of kitchen remodeling. When our old kitchen cabinets and back-splash were ripped out by another contractor, part of the drywall came out with them. There were signs of previous water damage under the sink as well. We didn't prepare for these issues so we called many drywall repair companies. Very few companies returned our call. Colin called me back the same day that I contacted him and was able to put me in his schedule quickly. Very nice. Very courteous. Great communication.
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
$500
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I really appreciate it. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Mike T.
06/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Extremely professional. Colin responded very quickly - The estimate for the work was extremely fair. He and his assistant showed up at 7am, as promised, and were done by Noon. They were very professional, courteous, and personable. They did a great job with the cleanup afterwards and even hosed off my deck- a great job all around. I would not hesitate to contact McCarthy Plastering for any work in the future and certainly recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Insulation, Blue-board installation, and 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
$900
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I really appreciate it. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Harminder N.
05/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin returned my initial call quickly; got me an estimate the next day; and was willing to fit me into his tight schedule over Memorial Day weekend. He keeps the job site clean and does a great job. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Plastered cracks in ceiling and walls; and patched a hole.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I really do appreciate it. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Matthew P.
04/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
We had water damage and after mold remediation, we needed repairs to our upstairs closet and kitchen ceiling. Colin was prompt with his estimate and patient with us, as we had to change the date to complete the work a few times. He and his assistant showed up promptly at 7am and completed the work by 11. Professional, courteous, clean - a great job all around. I would not hesitate to contact McCarthy Plastering for any work in the future and certainly recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Drywall, 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
$600
John G.
02/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin called within a couple hours of my service request and came over that night to take a look. He gave me a quote and came over the next morning to do the work. He told me it would take about 3 hours and that's exactly what it took. He was on time, professional, neat and reasonably priced. It was the easiest and most hassle free work I've ever had done to my house. I would definitely recommend Colin and will hire him again when the next pipe bursts.
Description of Work: I had a burst pipe in the foyer ceiling which caused a fair amount of damage. Colin had to patch a couple of fairly large holes - about 7 square 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
$300
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. It is very much appreciated. Please let me know if you need any other work done in the future. Best, Colin
Sara B.
02/2016
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin did a great job on our master bath renovation. I would definitely recommend him and hire him again for our next project.
Description of Work: Hung wallboard 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. It is very much appreciated. Please let me know if you need any other work done in the future. Best, Colin
Christine B.
12/2015
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin's skill and professionalism cannot be overstated. The man is not a mere plasterer...he is an artist. I can't believe how beautiful our bathroom came out. 1. The job started with a very prompt estimate that was perfectly reasonable for the complexity of the job. 2. His drywall crew showed up right on time when I was told they would be here and did a good job getting the blueboard installed. 3. Colin and his assistant Eric showed up a few days later (right on time) to do the plastering. They completely protected my floors before they started. 4. The job took two days, and when they were done, they cleaned everything up. The house is just as clean as they day they arrived. They took all the trash with them and gave me some instructions on letting the plaster cure before painting. But forget all that stuff. In the end, it's all about the quality of the work. And the work they did is simply exquisite. This was a complicated job with a cathedral ceiling, tons of weird angles and a few tricky parts caused by some odd framing. They made it all look like a million bucks. I would not hesitate to recommend Colin to anyone. His work is simply stunning.
Description of Work: Colin McCarthy plastered our huge new master bathroom!
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
$3,500
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you very, very much for taking the time to post your review. It is very much appreciated and it's nice when my work is appreciated by a customer. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if you should need anything else. Happy New Year? Colin
Richard L.
12/2015
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
I sent a diagram with dimensions and a description of the job to Colin by e-mail. He gave me an estimate of $1,800 via e-mail. About a week later, he came to my house to see the job in person. We decided to NOT hang blue board in one section of the room (near the shower), so Colin agreed to lower his estimate down to $1,700. About 2 weeks after that, Colin came with his assistant to do the work. The first day, they worked from 7am to 4:30pm. They finished the job the next day, working from 7am to Noon. A great result.
Description of Work: Hung blue board and applied veneer coat of plaster for walls and ceiling for master bathroom remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need anything else. Thanks Colin
James M.
11/2015
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin McCarthy and Eric were great to deal with, They were professional, but the both of them were very concerned about keeping the project clean in my home. They exceeded my expectations. They answered email and phone messages, and DID WHAT THEY SAY THEY WOULD AND MORE. The quality of their work is tops. We are very happy .
Description of Work: McCarthy Plastering plastered several areas of my home after we replaced windows and moved closets ect.
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
$1,100
Response from McCarthy Plastering
I'd like to thank you very, very much for taking the extra time to post such a great review. I strive to put my customers first and it's nice when its recognized. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future should you ever need anything. Best, Colin
alex B.
11/2015
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Excellent all round. Colin did a great job, arrived on time, took care to protect furniture etc., and cleaned up carefully afterwards. Also, the price was extremely reasonable. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Colin repaired some holes in a ceiling caused by a burst pipe.
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
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. It is very mush appreciated. Please let me know if you need anything else in the future. Best, Colin
Sara D.
11/2015
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Fantastic. Prompt, thorough, cleaned up after the work done. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Colin repaired a ceiling and a wall.
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
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review. It's greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you need anything else in the future. Best, Colin
G F.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, house painters, plastering
 + 1 more
I hired McCarthy Plastering to restore the blue board (and some insulation) following demolition required due to last winter's damaging ice dams. Colin, the proprietor was pleasant and responsive throughout. He got me a quote promptly and did fine work right on schedule. His price seemed reasonable and was right in line with the insurance estimate. When I noticed some minor cracking after a few days of drying, he came right back over to make the straightforward repair. Yesterday, the next step of my restoration, the painting, finally got underway. In some ways, a painting contractor is the real client of a plastering contractor. And my painter was altogether happy with Colin's work.
Description of Work: Insulation and blue board restoration and skim coating.
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 for taking the time to post your review. I am glad you are happy with the work. You are correct that painters tend to be the most critical of a plasterer's work and I'm happy that he liked my work as well. Please let me know if you should need anything else in the future. Best, Samantha
Johnny K.
10/2015
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Everything went great. Day 1: Colin and his co worker arrived on time and sealed up all the doorways and closets, then began hanging the board. Day 2: they finished hanging the board covered the floors stairs and railings then plastered the second floor hall. On day 3 they plastered the first floor hall then cleaned everything up. I should ad that each day after they finished their work, they swept up their work area and washed my porch front stairs and front walk to remove the white footprints. They also repaired a large crack and a hole left by the electrician, that wasn't part of the contracted job. The quality of the work is outstanding, Colin and his co worker were very friendly and a pleasure to have working in my house. Should I need work done in the future, I would not hesitate to call Colin.
Description of Work: Installed blue board and plastered walls and ceilings in two halls and the connecting stairway.
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
I would like to thank you for taking the time to post your review and for taking the extra time to answer the questions. It's good to hear all the things you appreciated as I strive to do those things you pointed out and it's when they are recognized. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything else. Best, Colin
Sarah F.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin presents himself professionally, has 20 years of experience, answers all questions and does a really professional job. I was expecting dust and some debris but his second visit to sand/finish left virtually none. Highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Ceiling repair due to ice dam leakage plus large stairwell holes due to a history of improper wall 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
$800
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. It's greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you need anything else. Best, Colin
Maria W.
09/2015
4.0
plastering
 + -1 more
Colin is a very nice friendly person. I was impressed by how neat he was and his truck was clean too! He was here to quote on plastering work in various room's of our home including the garage. He sent the quote in a few days which we appreciated. The only problem is that I sent him a question concerning his quote and I have as yet not heard from him. Only because of this we had to go in another direction to get further quotes. Perhaps he did not receive my e-mail - I have now hired someone else but, I would not say anyone should necessarily rule him out because of this particular incident.
Description of Work: Came out to my home and gave an estimate for some plastering. No work was done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,500
Response from McCarthy Plastering
I am very sorry that I did not respond to your follow-up email. I never received the email that you refer to in this review. If I had, please know I would have responded in the same prompt manner as when I went to your home and provided you with an estimate. Again, I am sorry for the miscommunication and I hope all went well with the work you had done. Best, Colin
Kevin E.
08/2015
5.0
drywall, plastering
 + 0 more
Colin came to my house promptly and gave a fair estimate. He admitted he was busy and would not get to it for some weeks. But he did return to do the job when he had said he would. The job was done very well and he left the place spotlessly clean and tidy.
Description of Work: Colin repaired some water damage to ceilings and walls in my house incurred during recent tough winter weather.
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
$1,100
Response from McCarthy Plastering
[Member Name Removed] Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I am very glad you are happy with the work and appreciate your patience while you waited for the work to be completed. Please feel free to contact me should you need anything else. Best, Colin
Debra D.
08/2015
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
It went very well. Colin and his grandfather worked well together. They did an excellent job.
Description of Work: He hung blueboard and plastered my kitchen 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
$950
Response from McCarthy Plastering
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I'm glad you are happy with the results. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything else in the future. Best, Colin
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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