Drywall Repair in New Lenox, IL
Holes, cracks and water damage fixed flat and smooth. We match the texture, sand it clean, and prime it so you can paint or wallpaper. Written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Drywall repair in New Lenox starts at $125 for a small hole or crack, and bigger jobs like water damage or a full room of patches run about $450. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured crew based in Melrose Park. Every repair includes cutting out damaged sections, installing new drywall or patching, taping and mudding, sanding flat, matching the wall texture, and priming so it's ready to paint. We fix drywall in every room of your house across New Lenox and the rest of Will County.
What You Get When We Fix Your Drywall
Book drywall work in New Lenox and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the job.
Old or damaged drywall removed and new board installed where needed.
Seams taped, compound applied, and sanded flat.
Not one thick coat. Three thin ones, sanded between each, so the patch disappears.
Knockdown, orange peel or smooth. We match your existing wall texture exactly.
Patch primed so the paint doesn't soak in differently and flash.
Dust cleaned off the floor and furniture wiped down.
We leave it so you can paint immediately or we can paint it for you.
You check the patch. If it's not right, we keep going until it is.
Drywall Repair Prices in New Lenox
Here's where our pricing starts on the drywall jobs New Lenox homeowners ask about most. The size of the damage, ceiling vs wall work and matching complex textures move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most New Lenox drywall jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
New Lenox Drywall Has Its Own Quirks
New Lenox homes range from newer construction off Cedar Road to older homes near the village center. The drywall changes with the age, and so does the repair approach.
Newer homes have thin drywall
Homes built in the last 20 years often use 1/2 inch drywall that cracks easily around doors and windows. We reinforce those spots to stop the cracking.
Older homes have textured ceilings
Popcorn and knockdown ceilings are common in New Lenox. Matching the texture takes more time than a flat wall repair.
Water damage is common
Illinois weather means roof leaks and basement moisture. We fix water-damaged drywall with mold-resistant materials where needed.
Whether your wall damage is from a doorknob, a kid's toy, or a leaky pipe, we've fixed drywall in every neighborhood in New Lenox.
How We Repair Drywall in a New Lenox Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a small patch or a full room resurface.
Assess the damage
We look at every crack and hole, check for moisture, and write the price down.
Cut out the bad section
Damaged drywall cut away so we see the full extent of the issue.
Install new backing
Wood or metal backing screwed in behind the hole for the patch to attach to.
Fit the patch
New drywall cut to fit the hole, screwed in place.
Tape and first mud coat
Tape over the seams, first coat of compound pushed into the tape.
Second and third coats
Two more thin coats, sanded between each one.
Texture match
Texture applied to match the wall, whether knockdown, orange peel or smooth.
Prime and check
Primer applied so it's ready to paint, then we walk it with you.
The Drywall Work New Lenox Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Holes and cracks
Doorknob holes, cracks from settling, nail pops. This is the core of our drywall repair work.
Water damage and stains
Leaky roofs and pipes leave stains and bubbles. We cut out the damaged sections and replace them properly.
Full room resurfacing
Older homes with damaged walls get a complete skim coat. We pair it with house painting for a fresh look.
A Crew That Fixes Drywall, Not Just Covers It
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. New Lenox is about 35 minutes south, and we make that drive regularly. The person who prices your drywall job is the person you'll see with the mud pan and trowel.
We work Will County every week and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Laraway Road or near the Commons. If a spot needs a touch-up a week later, we're close enough to swing back.
Drywall repair often pairs with painting. Plenty of New Lenox customers add house painting or wallpaper removal once we're already on site.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every drywall call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the wall looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Cheap repair with one thick coat of mud and no sanding. The patch stands out like a sore thumb.
Knockdown wall with a smooth patch in the middle. You notice it every time you walk in.
No primer on the repair, so the paint soaked in differently and left a dull spot.
What you get
Three coats of mud, sanded between each one. You won't find the repair when we're done.
We match knockdown, orange peel, popcorn or smooth exactly to your existing wall.
Primer on the patch means your paint goes on even and doesn't flash.
True on every New Lenox drywall job we take:
What the Wall Looks Like When We Leave
No visible patch. No texture mismatch. No paint flash. Just a wall that looks like nothing ever happened.
What New Lenox Customers Say After the Repair
Most of our New Lenox drywall work comes from somebody just a few blocks away. Read what they said about the repair and how the wall looked when we cleared out.
Other Work We Do Around New Lenox
Drywall repair is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Interior painting
Paint the whole room after the repair. See house painting.
Wallpaper removal
Old paper stripped and walls repaired. See wallpaper removal.
Popcorn ceiling painting
Ceilings painted and texture fixed. See popcorn ceiling painting.
Basement painting
Basement walls and ceilings painted. See basement painting.
Need more than one thing done? We cover the whole Will County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the New Lenox painting page.
Drywall Repair in New Lenox, IL: Common Questions
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