Ceiling beam installation, from layout to final walkthrough
Looking for a ceiling beam installer near you? We design, make, finish and install faux wood beams, and we are licensed in California, Nevada and Arizona.
We install ceiling beams in Sacramento and Northern California within about three hours of Sacramento, the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and Reno and northern Nevada. Southern California runs through our partners and Phoenix through our Arizona operation. Send your room dimensions and a photo or two for a free rough estimate.
Find a beam installer near you
Choose your area to see the local details.
| Area | Who installs |
|---|---|
| Sacramento area | Our crew |
| Northern California, within about three hours of Sacramento | Our crew |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Our crew |
| Lake Tahoe | Our crew |
| Reno and northern Nevada | Our crew |
| Southern California | Our partners |
| Phoenix | Our Arizona operation: (520) 838-4766 |
Outside these areas? We can ship beams within the continental US for a local installer. See supply-only orders.
More than straight beams
Our beams are high-density polyurethane, hand-finished to look like wood. They are decorative, not structural.
Faux wood box beams
Our most popular profile. Box beams mount over a wood cleat fixed to the ceiling.
See faux beamsCoffered ceilings
A grid of crossing beams, sized to the room and planned around lights and vents.
See coffered ceilingsFaux I-beams
An industrial look, with its own profile options.
See faux I-beamsFaux wood logs
Round, rustic log styles for ceilings.
See faux logsExterior beams
Patios, covered entries and other outdoor ceilings.
See outdoor optionsCeiling medallions
A finished detail at a light fixture or the center of a panel.
See medallions
What happens from first call to final walkthrough
Send the basics
Room dimensions, ceiling height, a photo or two, what you have in mind, and whether you want it installed or supplied. From that we can give a rough estimate at no charge.
Consultation
For an exact quote we come out, measure and bring samples. Outside Arizona, an in-home consultation is $200, and the full amount is credited toward your order if you go ahead. Arizona projects are scoped by our Arizona team.
Layout and finish
We settle size, spacing and direction, and how the layout meets lights, vents and walls. You choose texture and color from physical samples, and nothing goes into production until the finish is approved.
Quote and production
You get an itemized quote. Standard profiles take about 4 to 6 weeks, the economy line 6 to 8, and premium custom work 8 to 10, before freight.
Installation
Our crew protects the space, fixes mounting blocks into the structure, sets and fastens the beams, and treats the joints and ends.
Walkthrough and cleanup
We walk the finished ceiling with you and clean up. Keep the touch-up material we leave, since it is the right color for small marks later.
What changes the price of installation
We quote per project, because these details change the number more than the size of the room does.
| What we look at | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number and length of beams | More beams mean more material, finishing and time on site. |
| Ceiling height and shape | A vaulted, sloped or two-story ceiling adds access equipment, time and layout work. |
| Profile and finish | Deeper profiles and custom color matches take more work than standard options. |
| Lights, HVAC and sprinklers | The layout has to be set around whatever is already in the ceiling. |
| Supplied or installed | Always check which one a quote covers before you compare numbers. |
See how we price work and how to compare supply-only and installed quotes.
Check our license before you hire us
You can look up a contractor license yourself for free in each of these states.
| State | License and where to verify it |
|---|---|
| California | #1065307, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) |
| Nevada | #0094327, Nevada State Contractors Board |
| Arizona | ROC #351501, Arizona Registrar of Contractors |
Comparing installers? Use our checklist for hiring a ceiling installer.
Common questions
How do I find a ceiling beam installer near me?
Start with the service area table on this page. Wherever you are, check that the contractor holds an active license for your state and ask how the beams will be fixed to the ceiling.
How much does faux beam installation cost?
We quote per project, because the number of beams, ceiling height, finish and what is already in the ceiling all change the price. A rough estimate from your dimensions and photos is free. Outside Arizona, a $200 in-home consultation is credited toward your order if you go ahead.
Do you install beams you did not supply?
Yes, our team can install materials you bought from us or sourced elsewhere. Tell us what you have when you ask for a quote.
Do you install real wood or structural beams?
The beams we make are decorative high-density polyurethane. Anything structural needs the appropriate licensed trade and, usually, a design professional.
How long does it take to get beams installed?
Allow about 4 to 6 weeks for standard profiles, 6 to 8 for the economy line and 8 to 10 for premium custom work, before freight. Your quote and schedule will cover installation timing for your project.
Can my own contractor install your beams?
Yes. We supply beams and installation guides for your own installer, and we can ship within the continental US.
Send a photo and the room size. We will take it from there.
Room dimensions, ceiling height, a photo of the space as it is now, and whether you want it installed or supplied. That is enough to scope it and come back with a rough estimate — free.
In Arizona? Call (520) 838-4766 or request an Arizona quote.
Reviewed by Jeff Lemon, Foamtec LLC, DBA Elite Ceiling Designs · CA Lic. #1065307 · NV Lic. #0094327 · AZ ROC #351501