Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Walls & Ceilings Contractors in Richmond Since 1953
F Richard Wilton Jr, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned and operated walls and ceilings contractor serving the Richmond area since 1953. Our legacy began as a small residential plastering company and evolved into an industry leader in commercial construction, pioneering innovations like metal stud framing and synthetic stucco systems. Owned by Melissa and Scott Brannan, with their son Taylor as Vice President, we combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge techniques to deliver construction excellence. Our team specializes in projects ranging from $1,000 repairs to $12 million developments across healthcare, residential, industrial, and institutional sectors. We prioritize safety with an EMR rating of 0.86 and maintain strong community ties through organizations like AGC-VA and Childsavers.Our services include drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, and historic restoration, supported by pre-construction planning, site supervision, and rigorous quality control. We are committed to fostering long-term client relationships and providing a safe, positive work environment for our employees.
Services
Drywall Installation
Metal Stud Framing
Acoustical Ceilings
Plaster & EIFS
Historic Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We are a third-generation family-owned business with 70+ years of Richmond construction expertise.
- Our team pioneered innovative methods like synthetic stucco systems in the Richmond market.
- We maintain an industry-leading EMR safety rating of 0.86 for workplace safety excellence.
- We serve diverse sectors including healthcare, industrial, and historic preservation projects.
- Our pre-construction planning ensures accurate budgeting and value engineering for every project.
Associations and certifications
- SWaM Type S Cert #660794
- VA Class A License No: 2705025558A
Services
Drywall Installation
Our drywall services include gypsum board installation, sound isolation assemblies, and fire-rated shaftwall systems. We provide complete finishing solutions with trims, reveals, and joint sealants for commercial and residential projects. Our team ensures precise installation meeting all safety and code requirements.
Metal Stud Framing
We offer interior and exterior metal stud framing solutions including cold-formed structural systems, rain screen installations, and weather barrier applications. Our expertise extends to suspended ceiling framing and complex radius/architectural shapes for modern construction needs.
Acoustical Ceilings
Our acoustical ceiling solutions feature sound isolation panels, decorative ceilings, and cleanroom systems. We install fabric-wrapped sound panels and specialized acoustical plaster to meet noise reduction requirements in healthcare, education, and commercial environments.
Plaster & EIFS
We provide traditional plaster applications with ornamental and decorative finishes alongside modern synthetic stucco systems (EIFS/DEFS). Our expertise includes lime stucco, gauging plaster, and exterior insulation finishing systems for both historic and contemporary buildings.
Historic Restoration
Specializing in historic building restoration, we handle church renovations, period-appropriate plaster work, and preservation of architectural details. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to maintain structural integrity while meeting contemporary standards.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in drywall installation, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, plaster work, EIFS systems, and historic restoration projects across commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors.
How long have you served the Richmond area?
We have provided construction services in Richmond since 1953, maintaining our family-owned operation for three generations with over 70 years of local experience.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We maintain an EMR safety rating of 0.86 and follow strict safety protocols including proper equipment usage and best practices for all construction projects.
What project sizes do you handle?
Our team manages projects ranging from $1,000 repairs to $12 million developments, adapting our expertise to meet both small-scale and large commercial construction needs.
Do you work on historic buildings?
Yes, we specialize in historic restoration projects including churches and landmark buildings, combining traditional plaster techniques with modern preservation methods.
