Straight, reasonable, and honest. Rick showed artistry with plaster, a far cry from slapping up drywall. 10/10 would recommend.

Rick really is a professional at what he does. Although he could not help with my project, he was more than willing to devote the time into advising me and connecting me with resources to get the job done right. I'll definitely be reaching back out when I need his services. read more

Rick is one of a kind. I got interior button board and plaster repairs in my house. After he saw it, he explained it was not drywall like I had originally thought. He is communicative, knowledgeable, and honest. His work is beautiful and impeccable. He also understands other parts of construction where he pointed something out that should have been repaired by another department before he plastered over it. Thanks to him, I was able to get the issue resolved before he plastered over it potentially saving me a problems in the future. If you want someone super skilled in this field and actually cares that you fix your house in the best holistic way possible, don't miss out and call him. Needless to say, I am very happy with his work. And now I understand the difference between plaster and drywall (which he does as well). read more

Rick and his team just completed wood lathe and plaster work on the ceiling and walls of our dining room. They completely re-did the 1920s ceiling. They were responsive, punctual, professional and did a great job on the work and the clean up after the work was completed. Communication throughout the job was excellent. I would absolutely hire them again. read more

I needed plastering work on several interior walls of the home do to re-piping. All work now complete and I am very pleased with the work that was done. Rick and his crew were great. They work fast and are very good at keeping the work area clean. They arrive on time every morning and dive right in. Initially Rick came over and accessed the job, gave me an estimate and a date was set to start the work. Communication was great! There was an unexpected issue on my part where I had to delay the job start for 3 weeks. Rick stayed in touch with me during this delay in which I was very appreciative. Pricing is fair and Rick gives you time and money saving tips regarding other needed repairs that he may notice on and around your property along the way. Overall it was a good experience working with RCS and I would definitely use their services again. read more

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High quality guys! They cut out and replaced a piece of latham plaster from my 50s-built house. You can't tell anything was touched. I would hire them again! read more

Rick came over today and gave me a real good lesson on how our old year 1926 house was built, what stucco is, how stucco is applied and the consequences. I love it when a guy comes over and talks me out of doing expensive work . He offered a much better solution than plastic paint ("Cool Life" or "Texicote") and explained exactly why. While he was here, he also offered solutions to our old garage that needs to be rebuilt. I never knew you could just rebuild the very top of a structure. I always thought you had to knock the while thing down. He also offered advice on our water drainage from the roof. Then he promised to send me some contacts for people who could do the work if I wanted to, but again told me nothing structural is going on, so we don't have to. He didn't charge a fee. But its my policy that everybody's time is worth money. He refused the amount I was originally going to give him and took a lesser amount. Finally, he said he owns a Dodge Dart!! My dad had a Dodge Dart, it was little power house. Rick himself drives a cool old vintage car. Cool dude. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Rick S. is super responsive and a great business owner. He answered my call, scheduled the site visit for a quote and got back to me with a very reasonable cost. He does not do paint but has a great contact that was willing to work with us. Ultimately we went with a different company (that cost a little more) but could get it done sooner. Since we are in an escrow period and on a short timeframe, we needed it done now instead of next week. I would definetly call him again if anything comes up. read more

Rick, Ryan, and the RCS crew did an excellent job doing interior plaster patching following a whole-home electrical rewire. I contacted RCS in the midst of the rewire seeking an estimate considering the size of the job (~90 cuts needed patching). Rick promptly called me back to schedule a consultation. My home has primarily rock lath (aka button board) and plaster walls, so I spent a lot of time researching and toiling over whether to hire a plasterer or a drywaller to patch the holes. Having an expert like Rick swing by to talk to helped me make my decision. Given the size and scope of the work, challenges were bound to arise and the RCS team handled everything amazingly well. Rick was always keeping me updated as the job progressed and helped me learn a lot more about my house - it's not everyday that you can look behind all of your walls! I'm glad we hired RCS and thankful to have found a skilled plasterer should the need arise again in the future! read more

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Rick did a great job plastering a couple of holes in the walls. We did not want to use wall board, since the walls were plaster. He and his crew were very experienced and we would definitely call them again!! They do top notch work! read more

We've had the opportunity to work with Rick and RCS Plastering and Sons two times (soon to be a third) for repairing or replacing 90-year-old, cracking plaster ceilings and walls in various rooms in our home, and it has been an absolute pleasure both times. Rick and his team are efficient, friendly, clean, and very talented. Our ceilings and walls look fantastic. They were able to blend in the new plaster with the exiting plaster, and you can't tell the difference at all - which is not easy to accomplish blending with the old-style texture and curved ceilings. There are not many true, expert plasterers around, and RCS is certainly a great find. Plus, I like that RCS is a local, family-owned company (Rick's son often joins him on jobs), which I'm more than happy to give my business to when possible. Highly recommend if you need plaster work done. read more

I came across RCS Plastering and Son here on Yelp while trying to find someone to do extensive plaster work on our 1910 home. Rick and team have consistently done amazing work on our home. They take pride in their craftsmanship and care for the property they're working in. We couldn't have imagined a better outcome for the work they've done so far! Cannot wait to get the rest completed! read more

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I called RCS plastering today. Rick answer the phone. He was very friendly and courteous. I sent him some pictures of the job which was my bathroom. He told me that he'd get back to me within a couple hours. He got back to me but unfortunately was not able to take my job. However, he was nice enough to send me a recommendation for another company. It's not too often that you run into such nice people on the phone. read more

I have an old house with plaster walls & ceilings, that had many cracks, there was 1 area that needed to be totally patched & the texture matched after some water damage. The exterior is stucco & had many areas that needed to be filled in. I called Rick & quickly came out to assess the job. He went over all the areas I noticed & pointed out others I had missed. He went over his process & method, explaining and answering all my questions all along the way. He gave an estimate & we scheduled a time soonafter. He came out with his crew (son Ryan & 3 others) & watching them all prep & do the work was an education for me. They did an excellent job taking care of everything previously discussed & took care of a few additional things & he adjusted the bill fairly. He matched the texture of the plaster in all areas, correcting the previously improperly filled cracks, removing the joint compound (or whatever was in there) & filling them back with plaster. Their prep in protecting the floors & work areas was equally impressive, they left behind an old house reborn! The walls & celings never looked so good. I highly recommend RCS & Son! read more

Rick was prompt on time and great to work with. You could tell he had great knowledge of his craft and gave me a fair quote for my ceiling repair. He did great work and was clean quick and efficient. Definitely recommend Rick for any and all dry wall repair. read more

I had a 30' section on the side of my house that was peeling away in some places about 2' high. Rick was one of only a couple people who actually responded to me in a timely manner for the project. He was very up front about cost and what his plans were to make the repairs. The craftsmanship matches the previous stucco that was on my house very well. The project was done quickly and cleanly, no messes left behind. To top all of this off his son works for/with him. Who doesn't love a family business? Rick was also very professional, friendly, and all around a genuinely nice guy. The best part about Rick though was not once did he try to upsell me on anything. I showed him where I was having problems and that is all he focused on. All of this was done within a week of my first talking to Rick. I would Highly recommend RCS Plastering for any plastering needs you may have! read more

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RIck did an exceptional job repairing an exterior wall for us back in 2017--so when we needed major wall and stucco repairs recently, we didn't hesitate to call him. Rick's rate is extremely reasonable--but he cuts no corners in his work. He is thorough, meticulous, and a true perfectionist. It's clear that he is tremendously knowledgable and passionate about every phase and detail of the job, and enjoys communicating with his client throughout the process. Rick and his crew arrive on time; they are courteous, good-natured, and leave the grounds spotless at the end of every day. Among the repairs they ended up doing was an entire parapet wall that needed reinforcing and new stucco. The day after Rick and his crew finished their work, a friend who owns a high-end construction company in NYC came for a visit; naturally he examined Rick's work on the parapet wall with a critical eye. After a few quiet moments our friend turned to us and said with a big smile, "Wow, this guy is REALLY GOOD." Of course we knew that all along! If you want phenomenal work by a true expert for a VERY reasonable price, we can't recommend RCS Plastering highly enough. NOTE: For some reason our 6 photos are not in chronological order...the open wall with wood beams should be the first image....and the completed stucco wall should be the last. read more

Rick & his crew are wonderful. From receiving the quote through to execution, it was perfect. He really is an all-around great guy! We caught him at a time when his schedule was extremely full but we wanted to wait until he was free (as you can see on Yelp, his work is GOOD) . He was great with follow ups to "check-in" prior to the start date. We had indoor as well as exterior work done. He was quick, efficient, & skilled. To top it off the clean up was appreciated. No doubt we will be calling him again! Victoria & Nick read more

Let me put it simply: Rick saved my ass. I'll keep it brief: I was in the middle of getting my whole house repainted, and my painters (who are awesome) flagged a wall that needed to be skim coated. I had to scramble to find someone that could help me out while trying to keep the painters on track... And just like that, the clouds over Silver Lake parted, and down from the heavens came Rick and his team, trowels in hand. Rick is a brilliant plasterer and an even better human being. He was able to masterfully juggle other projects to help me out, and for that I am eternally grateful! He was even able to knock out a couple other small projects, too, while skimming the wall. I look forwarded to working with Rick again! read more

Rick responded to my call promptly, and kept in touch to confirm time and date for the project. His demeanor was very upbeat and pleasant, which also proved to be true in person. He and his worker arrived on time and completed the small plaster project (1' x 4' feet in a very small bathroom) efficiently, quickly and professionally. I highly recommend RCS Plastering for any jobs you might have. Thank you, Rick! read more

The corner of my outside stucco wall was badly deteriorated; the stucco was cracked and coming off in chunks. The process with Rick was customer friendly from start to finish. It was easy to make an appointment, he arrived on time, and took unexpected findings with the wall in stride. It ended up that he needed to rebuild the footer and he did so with ease. The finished repair was great and the stucco matched beautifully. I highly recommend Rick's services. (Note: the photos show the footer in it's original condition, the repair in process and the finished repair.) read more

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Rick and his team were amazing and I can't recommend them enough. I had gotten several estimates to repair exterior stucco water damage and Rick was the only one who really took the time - he came out to look at the damage, walked me through what he thought was going on and what he and his team could do for us. The rest just gave quotes based on photos. His price was spot on as well, so I hired him right on the spot! During the work, Rick and his team were so friendly, really took the time to tape up and cover areas so as not to leave a mess and walked me through each step of the process. Rick really cares about quality and making sure he does the best job for his clients. He even called several days later to check in and make sure everything was looking good and that we were still happy. We are so pleased with the result that he is our go to for all stucco and plastering needs from here on out. read more

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR YOUR PLASTER OR STUCCO NEEDS! I rarely write reviews, because I rarely come across a company or person worth that kind of time in my extremely busy schedule, but I feel compelled to leave a review for Rick and his crew. The story: Over a matter of days, the front corner of my mom's 1950-era craftsman home had formed cracks in the wall and ceiling and in the stucco exterior as well. Most of these cracks had previously been "repaired" by a general contractor several years ago...but with the slightest shifting of the house, they all reappeared with a vengeance! I needed to find someone who would have the knowledge and expertise to repair these deep cracks. These homes have plaster interior and I learned that the average "handyman" or contractor who works with drywall only would not be able to correctly repair plaster cracks...it is a specific trade and I needed to find someone skilled in that trade. After verifying there were no structural issues with the foundation, I started searching for plaster repair companies. Enter RCS Plastering. Rick was easy to contact and was accommodating when trying to set a time to meet, as I live out of town but was handling this for my elderly mother who is hard of hearing and just not equipped to handle this process. Rick was prompt and assessed the job quickly. Based on his observations of the damage, I could tell he knew what he was talking about. He estimated the job to take 2 days and he was spot on. I also felt that his rates were competitive and fair...I did not feel like I was getting overcharged. Rick had great communication when scheduling our start date and always kept me in the loop. When he & his crew (Aaron & Ryan) showed up, they went straight to work & did the BEST prep job I've ever seen...they were very thorough! I knew my mom would freak over the plaster dust in the house, but the crew did such a great job covering the floors & setting up a plastic "wall" that my mom never got the chance to complain, lol! To sum it up, Rick and his crew did excellent work, inside & out. They were professional, polite, skilled, worked quickly and were also very nice to my mom! Rick also gave me the number for his "paint guy" who will come and finish up with the paint part. He, also, had very fair pricing. We will have Rick & his crew back after we save up enough money to fix the other side of the house. Our experience with them was A+ all the way around! I highly recommend them for your plaster or stucco needs. read more

I finally got tired of looking at a hole in my bathroom wall -- the result of repairs to a broken shower control valve -- and called Rick. I'm so glad I did. He showed up the next morning to assess the job, and two days later he and Luis came back to do the repair. Rick was prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and generally a nice guy. I had hoped to be able to install an access panel door, but he explained why that wasn't possible without sounding patronizing. The repaired wall looks fantastic, and Rick and Luis left the area spotless. While I hope not to have any more holes cut in my walls, I will definitely call Rick for any and all future drywall repair. read more

Rick and team are amazing. Great work and great people. I was so happy to have found them to restore my plaster walls to their former glory.

Rick and his team were superb. They were professional and worked hard to get the job done. For us, we had a large hole in our ceiling from a leak in the attic and a remediation gone haywire. Rick was empathetic to our situation and came immediately for an estimate, explained in detail the scope of work, and delivered a great repair on time and as discussed. The repair was difficult - high, arched ceilings and had to match the skip trowel texture. We are very happy with the results and expertise. His painting referral was up to par as well. read more

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Had exterior and interior damage at our condo due to a leaky pipe. Rick was over the next day to assess - right on time. Rick and his guys came and did the job exactly as he said, and left us looking even better than before the pipe leaked. Highly recommend Rick! read more

Came to give quote. Obviously believed I was born yesterday and gave a ridiculous range of $20-30K for repair work!! Steer clear.

I can't say enough about how professional and just how much of a decent man Rick is. We had a portion of our ceiling collapse and he came in and explained all of our options in such detail and made sure we understood all of our options. And his prices are reasonable as well! His flawless reputation on Yelp speaks for itself. Make this guy your go-to for any repair work! read more

Rick is a thorough professional and a joy to work with. He is an expert, meticulous in his work, and responsive to client input. Looking forward to our next job together. read more

We had the ceiling of our dining room begin to crack and eventually pull away and droop. We needed help fast! I found Rick and RCS online and their reviews all seemed so positive I figured I'd reach out. This was on a saturday afternoon. That night the plaster began falling in big dangerous chunks. Rick was there first thing sunday(!) morning to give a free estimate. He also got up on a ladder and pulled down any of the other loose pieces that may have been a danger to me and my family. When we decided to go ahead, which was an easy choice as the price was fair and Rick seemed like such a solid guy, he scheduled it that same week. He and his team (including his son) showed up, did all the work over two days as promised. They were courteous, friendly, fun to hang out with and their work was masterful. They cleaned everything up when they were done, left us with instructions for letting it dry and when and how to paint and off they went. It's so hard to find trustworthy, hard working people who also take great pride in their craft. Rick and his team are those kind of people and we'll never hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to anyone that needs their expertise. JD read more

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Rick and his team were extremely top notch in every aspect. He is a great communicator and explained exactly what would be needed to get the job done. The job was finished when they said it would be finished without delay. He and the team were very respectful and they did a stellar job with prepping for the job and completing the work. My husband and I are completely satisfied with the finished project. We highly recommend their work. read more

Rick and his guys did a great job patching my 50-year-old living room ceiling after a pipe leak. He was on time for the estimate meeting, gave me a fair price, and completed the work promptly. They cleaned everything up, and the ceiling looks great. read more

Rick is awesome! I couldn't find anyone that understood what the finish of my home was or how to fix it! Rick is an expert, knew exactly what I needed to do, and spent a great deal of time explaining this all to me on the phone. He's generous with his time, friendly, and has abundant knowledge. I will certainly be using him for my next project! read more

Rick and his team were amazing. I'm only sorry that I took so long to post this review. Rick was a lynch pin piece to our renovation process of a 1920's Spanish Duplex on miracle mile. He was honest, smart and a great communicator. He is also very clearly an expert at his trade - he was able to walk us through what aspects of the project were most urgent to address and what we could put off. Most crucially, he could analyze the sort of plaster damage we had and alert us to the repairs needed to prevent future damage. For example, it was thanks to Rick that we discovered our framing was rotted in a corner of a stairwell, which in turn indicated that the roof needed to be replaced. Basically, he not only was worth his weight in gold in terms of plastering, but he also saved us a ton of money by alerting us to issues early in other aspects of the house. Now that we own a duplex, we were looking for a plasterer to use for the future, and we're so glad to have found Rick! We'll be asking him back in a few months when my in-laws move in downstairs and we renovate that unit!! Rick, thank you so much! You were lovely, and it was a joy to watch you work with your son. Couldn't recommend you more highly! read more

Some years have passed since I required plastering services. But recently, I needed to patch up/seal some significant openings under my tenant's kitchen sink to prevent bugs from getting into the area. The job was a bit tricky, as one of the holes had plumbing pipes coming through and the patching would have to be done around the pipes, without disturbing them in any way. I immediately called Rick, having had such a positive experience before. I'm pleased to say this time was no different. Rick made his way over to assess the situation quickly and determined how to work around the plumbing. He came up with a plan and took charge of handling all the logistics with the tenant directly, completing the job on a Saturday and meeting my deadline date. At all times, Rick was easy to deal with and reassuring. He even gave me some great referrals for other vendors. I would not hesitate to recommend Rick's services and will use him again should the need arise. read more

First I want to apologize for Rick for taking so long to write this review. I just this week finished the closet that he was out in January to work on. I wanted to have pictures of the completed room so that everyone could see the transformation that would not have been possible without Rick's great craftwork. We were transforming an old furnace closet into a storage closet. The walls had significant damage and were not straight. There was also some poor drywall completed by the HVAC company that removed the furnace. On the outside walls of the closet were some large holes from old AC vents that were not being used anymore and I wanted to fill them in for a cleaner look. I called Rick over the 2019 holiday weekend and after negotiating a fair price he came out within the same week to complete the work. He completed what was probably a 2 day job in a single day and the results were remarkable. This is absolutely a high skill task that must be seen to appreciate and Rick was certainly a true artisan. You can see for yourself with the pictures. I would absolutely recommend Rick and would bring him back to complete any other plaster work on my mid century home. read more

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I hired Rick to put a sound proofing layer to buffer out the noise between two apartments with shared walls. He made recommendations about available products on the market and also explained the process thoroughly. He's very communicative, very friendly and follows through on his word. He came in with his crew, got the job done and cleaned up every little trace of the mess involved in drywall and plastering. And no more sound leaking between the two apartments! We are very happy with his work and wholeheartedly recommend him! read more

Rick is great! Provided me a very reasonable bid and completed the work in a reasonable amount of time. Taste health and safety precautions as well including showing temperature checks, and face mask wearing. very experienced as well with over three decades of work with plaster. He is the man! read more

Rick is an amazing contractor who is the real deal. I was having problems finding someone to install new drywall after fixing a pipe leak. After almost losing hope and wondering if I would be staring at a hole in my wall forever, Rick answered my inquiry. He was polite and professional over the phone. Rick came out, looked at the job, and provided an estimate later that day. Two days later Rick and him team installed new drywall and textured the surface to match the existing wall. The finished work was excellent and of great quality. Thank you Rick and RCS! I will definitely recommend you to friends and neighbors! read more