Drywall Repair Service in Chicago, IL
Holes, cracks, water damage and worn corners fixed smooth. We patch, tape, sand and texture to match the existing wall. Licensed and insured, with the price in writing before we start.
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Quick Answer
Drywall repair in Chicago starts at $125 for a standard hole patch, with larger jobs like water damage repair or full room re-skimming running $400 to $1,200. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every job includes cutting out the damage, installing backing, taping and mudding seams, sanding smooth, texture matching, and priming the repaired area. We handle holes, cracks, water stains and worn corners across Chicago and all of Cook County.
What You Get When We Repair Your Drywall
Book drywall repair in Chicago and this is the full package. No thin patches that crack later, no skipped sanding steps.
Damaged drywall cut out cleanly so the patch has a solid edge to bond to.
Wood or drywall backing installed behind the hole so the patch is supported.
Fibafuse or paper tape embedded in compound on every seam.
Thin coats, proper dry time, and sanding between each coat.
Final sanding so the patch is flush with the wall. No ridges.
Knockdown, orange peel or smooth. We match the existing finish.
Repair primed so paint doesn't flash and the patch disappears.
Dust wiped down, tools packed up, floors swept clean.
Drywall Repair Prices in Chicago
Here's where our pricing starts on the drywall repairs Chicago homeowners ask about most. The size of the damage, texture type and whether the area needs paint move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Chicago drywall repairs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Chicago Drywall and Plaster Have Different Needs
Chicago is half drywall, half old plaster. Plaster cracks differently than drywall, and it's common to find both in the same house. We handle both.
Plaster cracks come back
Lath and plaster cracks along the seams when the house settles. Filling them with spackle doesn't hold. We cut out the crack, tape and mud it properly, or use plaster washers on older walls.
Old walls are sometimes textured
Chicago homes have a lot of different textures: orange peel, knockdown, swirl, and acoustic ceilings. We match each one so you can't spot the repair.
Water damage is common near the lake
Chicago's older homes often have leaky roofs or windows. We open up the damage, dry it out, replace the drywall, and finish it smooth. This is a regular part of our interior painting prep.
Homes built before 1978 can have lead paint on the walls. We follow RRP lead-safe practices on older Chicago homes during repair work.
How We Repair Drywall in a Chicago Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a water stain in a Rogers Park condo or a basketball hole in a North Center basement.
Inspect damage
We look at the hole, crack or stain, check for underlying issues, and write the price down before we leave.
Cut out damage
Any soft, loose or stained drywall cut out cleanly to the next stud or solid edge.
Install backing
Wood or drywall backing installed so the patch has something to screw into.
Hang patch
New drywall cut to fit and screwed into place. Flush with the existing surface.
Tape and first mud
Joint tape embedded in compound over every seam. First coat of mud applied thin.
Second and third mud
Two more coats, sanding between each. The patch becomes flush with the wall.
Texture match
Knockdown, orange peel or smooth. We match the surrounding wall.
Prime and walkthrough
Primer on the repair so paint covers evenly, then we check the finish with you.
The Drywall Repairs Chicago Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope and materials.
Hole patches and cracks
Door knob holes, furniture dings, plaster cracks and corner damage. We patch, texture and prime so the wall is ready for paint. Often combined with interior painting.
Water damage and stains
Leaky roofs, burst pipes and window leaks. Soft drywall cut out, new drywall installed, finished and primed. We also offer ceiling painting after the repair.
Commercial and rentals
Office walls, retail spaces and rental turnovers. Multiple repairs in one site, invoiced work. Also covered under commercial painting.
A Crew That Knows How Walls Behave in Chicago
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. We work Chicago homes every day and know what settles, what cracks, and what rots. The person who prices your job is the person who does the repair. Same crew from estimate to walkthrough.
Drywall repair looks simple, but bad patches show up as soon as the light hits them from the side. We sand flush, we match texture, and we prime the patch so paint covers evenly. No shadows, no ridges, no flash.
A lot of Chicago customers combine drywall work with wallpaper removal or interior painting while we're already in the house.
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What Goes Wrong With DIY Drywall, and What You End Up With
Almost every Chicago drywall call opens with one of these DIY failures. Here's the cause on the left, and here's the result when we pack up.
The problem
No backing behind the patch, or the tape wasn't embedded properly. The repair moves with the house and cracks open.
Too much mud and not enough sanding. The patch sits proud of the wall and catches light.
Knockdown on one side, smooth on the patch. The repair screams "somebody fixed this."
What you get
Backing installed, tape embedded correctly, compound feathered out. The repair moves with the house.
Sanded flat and checked with a side light. No ridges, no shadows.
We match knockdown, orange peel, smooth or anything else. The patch disappears.
True on every Chicago drywall repair we take:
What the Walls Look Like When We Leave
Smooth, flush, textured to match, and primed so paint covers the repair.
What Chicago Customers Say After the Last Sanding
Most of our Chicago drywall work comes from people who tried to patch it themselves. Read what they said about the finish, the texture and how the wall looked when we cleared out.
Other Work We Do Around Chicago
Drywall repair is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew handles everything a room needs after the walls are fixed.
Interior painting
After the drywall is fixed, we paint. See interior painting.
Wallpaper removal
Strip and repair. See wallpaper removal.
Ceiling painting
Ceilings patched and painted. See ceiling painting.
Popcorn ceiling
Popcorn damaged? We repair and paint. See popcorn ceiling painting.
Need work across the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in the city sits on the Chicago painting page.
Drywall Repair in Chicago, IL: Common Questions
How much does drywall repair cost in Chicago, IL?
How long does it take to repair drywall in Chicago?
Can you match texture on old Chicago walls?
Do you repair plaster walls?
Do you repair water damage?
Do you prime after drywall repair?
Do you repair drywall in commercial spaces?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
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