Our Companies

  • E. Caligari & Son

    Commercial Paint Experts of the Mid-Atlantic

  • Alaric Drywall

    Wall and Ceiling Experts of Virginia

  • Gerloff Contracting

    Wall and Ceiling Experts of the Carolinas

E. Caligari & Son

E. Caligari & Son was founded in Great Barrington, Massachusetts by Eugene Caligari Jr.
— 1896
Eugene Caligari Jr. opened E. Caligari & Son in Norfolk, VA with the vision of becoming a premier mid-Atlantic commercial painting company.
— 1930
Edgar Gerloff Jr. (Eugene’s son-in-law) became President.
— 1967
Richard Gerloff (Edgar’s son) became President.
— 2005

Alaric Drywall


Alaric Drywall was founded by Richard Gerloff in Norfolk, VA.
— 2016

Gerloff Contracting


Gerloff Contracting was founded by Richard Gerloff, Erik Gerloff (Richard’s son) and Sofia Gerloff Moore (Richard’s daughter) in Raleigh, NC.

E. Caligari & Son opened an expansion office in Raleigh, NC along with Gerloff Contracting.
— 2020
Chris Fevrier became President of Alaric Drywall and Erik Gerloff became President of Gerloff Contracting.

Chris Fevrier

Erik Gerloff
— 2023
Richmond and Charlotte expansion offices are formed to better service our clients in the mid-Atlantic region.
— 2024
Together, we are changing the standard of how drywall and paint scopes are delivered by reducing inefficiencies, simplifying communication, and raising expectations for what subcontractors can offer.
— Present Day

At Alaric Drywall, E. Caligari & Son, and Gerloff Contracting, we believe that collaboration is the foundation of excellence.

By seamlessly combining the expertise of our painting and drywall companies, we offer a streamlined process that ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency across all phases of construction. This integrated approach not only enhances coordination but also eliminates the potential challenges that can arise from managing multiple contractors.

With both teams working in unison, we guarantee a superior finish on every project—one that reflects our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our goal is to maximize opportunities to contract both scopes of work together, providing our clients with a single point of contact and a cohesive team dedicated to delivering exceptional results. By leveraging our shared experience, resources, and dedication to quality, we set a new standard for excellence in construction.

At Alaric, we have developed an environment that promotes a safe workplace for our employees and clients.