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Serving Greater Boston & Southern NH
Smooth Plaster & Drywall Finishes for Boston-Area Homes
L&A Plastering Inc hangs, plasters, tapes, and finishes walls and ceilings the right way: clean job sites and paint-ready results, every time.
Fully Insured Free Estimates Greater Boston & Southern NH
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- Plastering
- Blueboard & Veneer
- Drywall Installation
- Taping & Finishing
- Skim Coating
- Ceiling Repair
- Fully Insured
- Free Estimates
What We Do
From a single cracked ceiling to a full drywall and plaster package, L&A delivers a flawless, paint-ready finish.
Plastering done right, by a crew that shows up
L&A Plastering Inc is owned and run by Leonardo Ferreira Barbosa, a hands-on plasterer serving the Boston area. We built our name on the finish work most crews rush: tight corners, smooth ceilings, and walls that look flawless once the paint goes on. Every job gets the same care, whether it is one room or a whole house, and we treat your home like it is our own: protected, clean, and finished on time.
- Fully insured, with free written estimates
- Smooth, paint-ready plaster and drywall finishes
- Clean, protected job sites from start to finish
- Local crew across Greater Boston and southern NH
How it works
How It Works
A simple, no-surprises process from first call to final walkthrough.
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Free On-Site Estimate
We visit, measure, and give you a clear written quote. No pressure, no obligation.
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Prep & Protection
We mask floors, windows, and furniture so your home stays clean while we work.
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Hang, Plaster & Finish
Our crew hangs, tapes, plasters, and sands to a smooth, paint-ready finish.
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Final Walkthrough
We walk the job with you and do not leave until every wall and ceiling is right.
On the job
See the work up close
Real footage from an L&A job site: drywall going up, seams taped, and ceilings brought to a smooth, paint-ready finish. This is the level of care every project gets, from a single room to a full home.
- Clean, protected job sites
- Skilled, insured crew
- Smooth, paint-ready results
- On-time finish
Recent work
Walls & ceilings we have finished
A look at real L&A projects across the Boston area, from skim coats to full drywall and plaster jobs.
Coverage
Areas We Serve
Local plaster and drywall crews across Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire.
Plastering & Drywall FAQs
Straight answers to the questions Boston-area homeowners ask us most.
We are based in Malden and cover Greater Boston and southern New Hampshire, including Medford, Everett, Somerville, Cambridge, Revere, Melrose, Stoneham, Saugus, and Boston. If you are nearby, just ask.
Yes. We handle drywall installation, taping and finishing, blueboard with veneer plaster, skim coating, and traditional plaster repair, all with the same smooth-finish standard.
L&A Plastering is fully insured, and every estimate is free. We give you a clear written quote before any work starts.
In most cases, yes. We skim coat and blend repairs into the surrounding wall or ceiling so the patch disappears once it is painted.
It depends on the size and scope, but most single rooms take a few days including drying time between coats. We give you a realistic timeline with your estimate.
Yes. We repair water damage, cracks, and sagging ceilings, then refinish them smooth so they are ready for primer and paint.
Both. We take on residential remodels and new builds as well as commercial spaces across the Boston metro area.
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