Thanks everyone for your suggestions! Here is what I have recieved: · I highly recommend Bob Lampenfield for this task. He’s excellent at plaster work and a very good painter too. 412-496-5230begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 412-496-5230 end_of_the_skype_highlighting <412-496-5230> · We used Pittsburgh Dry Wall, 412-343-9255begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 412-343-9255 end_of_the_skype_highlighting <412-343-9255> <412-343-9255>, for a relatively small job a couple of years ago. We liked their work, and the price seemed reasonable. · Dan Hinchman has done lots of work at our house and I highly recommend him. You can contact him at dhinchman@verizon.net. · Mike Dell'Aqulla. 412-856-1289begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 412-856-1289 end_of_the_skype_highlighting <412-856-1289>. Very good, lots of work in the neighborhood, can combine a small job when he is working around here. · OBHI 412.805.5602 · We have used Carey Diamond for all our plaster & painting. His # is 412-877-0827 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 412-877-0827 end_of_the_skype_highlighting <412-877-0827>. · I would recommend Karen Peterson. She can be reached at 610.513.9234 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 610.513.9234 end_of_the_skype_highlighting <610.513.9234> <610.513.9234>. She has done work in Highland Park and can provide you with references. · Mary Scharf 412-303-9792 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 412-303-9792 end_of_the_skype_highlighting <412-303-9792> <412-303-9792> , · I have used Mike Dixon for such work; he came recommended by a long term contractor I've used for years. He did good work at a fair price, i'd use him again. 412 576 9561 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 412 576 9561 end_of_the_skype_highlighting <412%20576%209561> <412%20576%209561> -- Shannon Mischler 412.889.9651