D.S. Patterson Co.

We hired Mr. Patterson to replace a 10x10 ceiling in our sitting room. From scheduling the initial consultation to cleaning up the last particle of plaster, he was absolutely top notch. Our ceiling was on the verge of collapse; it was totally unsalvageable and we were convinced the beautiful crown molding and wallpaper would have to go with it. Mr. Patterson was the most reasonably priced of the three estimates we got. What’s more, he had a plan to save the crown molding, and he followed EPA procedures for safely removing and replacing the old ceiling and insulation; none of the other contractors could offer these services. The result has been nothing short of miraculous. Mr. Patterson is a true artisan, trained in classic plastering and restoration. Even our electrician, who came to install lighting after the fact, said, “Holy moly who did THIS?!” (he had seen the original ceiling). There’s not a bump or seam to be seen—it’s perfect. Even more importantly, Mr. Patterson sealed off the room, making it safe for our family to continue with our normal activities throughout the week-long project. He even sealed off the walls and floors within the room so no residue would stick to the surfaces. I had been prepared to wipe everything down, but there wasn’t a speck of dust or debris when all was said and done—incredible considering that an attic’s worth of blown insulation had come down with the ceiling. Mr. Patterson is an artist: one of an increasingly hard-to-find cadre of craftsmen who take pride in doing things right. We’re so lucky to have found him and to have made a good friend in the process.

We hired DS Patterson to remove wood paneling and install drywall. They did a very good job and we would definitely use them again. Very responsible and clean. They also letus paint and then they came back to install the baseboards once we were done painting so they were pretty great.