Drywall Repair Service in Cicero, IL
Holes, cracks, water damage or old patches that look worse than before. We cut out the bad spots, tape, mud and sand until the wall is flat again. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Drywall repair in Cicero, IL starts at $125 for a standard hole patch, and a full room of repairs runs about $450 to $700 depending on the damage. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every repair includes cutting out the damaged section, taping joints, three coats of mud, sanding flat, priming and painting to match. We fix walls across Cicero and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Fix Your Drywall
Book drywall work in Cicero and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the week.
We cut back to solid wall so the repair doesn't sit on crumbling edges.
Fresh drywall fitted and screwed into framing where needed.
Paper or mesh tape on every seam to stop cracks from coming back.
Feathered out wide so the patch disappears instead of bulging.
Sanded flat and clean, no dust left on the wall or floor.
Sealed so the paint doesn't soak in differently than the rest of the wall.
We match the existing color or paint the whole wall so it blends.
We walk the wall with you and fix anything you point at.
Drywall Repair Prices in Cicero
Here's where our pricing starts on the drywall jobs Cicero homeowners ask about most. Hole size, location and texture move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Cicero drywall repairs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Cicero Walls Have Their Own Problems
Cicero is full of pre-war bungalows and two-flats with plaster and lath underneath the drywall. That changes how a repair should be done.
Plaster behind drywall
Many Cicero homes have drywall over old plaster. Cutting through both layers takes care so you don't crack the whole wall.
Settlement cracks
Older homes settle. Cracks along door frames and corners are common. We bridge them with tape so they don't reopen.
Water damage near roofs
Cicero's flat roofs and older flashing let moisture in. We cut out damaged drywall and repair the water-stained areas completely.
We also handle popcorn ceiling work and wallpaper removal if your repair is part of a larger refresh.
How We Repair Drywall in a Cicero Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one hole or a whole room.
Walk and measure
We look at every damaged spot and write the price down before we leave.
Cut out the damage
We cut back to solid drywall so the patch doesn't fail at the edges.
Install new board
Fresh drywall fitted and screwed into place.
Tape the seams
Paper tape applied with mud to prevent cracks later.
First mud coat
Applied and feathered out wide.
Second and third coats
Each coat wider than the last to make the patch disappear.
Sand and prime
Sanded smooth, dust cleaned, primer applied.
Paint and walkthrough
Paint matched to your wall, then we walk it with you.
The Drywall Repairs Cicero Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Residential drywall repairs
Holes, cracks and water damage in living spaces. We match texture and paint to your existing wall. See drywall repair services.
Ceiling repairs
Sagging or damaged ceilings, often after a roof leak. Pair with ceiling painting for a full finish.
Commercial and rental repairs
Unit turnovers, office walls and retail spaces. Fast schedule, invoiced work. Also see commercial painting.
A Crew From Melrose Park That Knows Cicero Walls
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Cicero is a short drive down 50th Avenue, which is why we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see with the mud pans.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on 54th or over by the high school. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Drywall repairs often pick up a bit of painting work too. Plenty of Cicero customers add interior painting or cabinet refinishing after the walls are smooth again.
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What Wall Problems Cicero Homeowners Have, and What You Get
Almost every 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
Door knobs and furniture leave holes that crumble at the edges every time they get bumped.
Someone slapped mud on and didn't feather it. Now the patch bulges under the paint.
Old cracks filled with cheap compound open right back up with the seasons.
What you get
New board taped and mudded correctly so the repair holds up to normal life.
Mud feathered out wide and sanded smooth so the patch disappears completely.
Paper tape over every seam, three coats of mud, then sanded flat.
True on every Cicero drywall repair we take:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
No bulging patches. No ridges. No cracks showing through the paint.
What Cicero Customers Say After the Repair
Most of our Cicero drywall work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the repair and how the wall looked when we finished.
Other Wall and Painting Work We Do Around Cicero
Drywall repair is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Popcorn ceilings
Texture painting and removal. See popcorn ceiling painting.
Interior painting
Walls and ceilings painted after repairs. See house painting.
Wallpaper removal
Old paper stripped, walls prepped. See wallpaper removal.
Commercial painting
Offices and retail spaces. See commercial painting.
Painting more than one spot in the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Cicero painting page.
Drywall Repair in Cicero, IL: Common Questions
How much does drywall repair cost in Cicero, IL?
How long does it take to repair drywall in Cicero?
Can you fix drywall in old Cicero homes with plaster underneath?
How soon can you start drywall repair in Cicero?
Do you match the texture on the repaired area?
Do you paint the repaired area too?
Will you help us with color matching?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Cicero Walls Repaired Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew fifteen minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.