Drywall Repair in Westmont, IL
We fix holes, cracks, water damage, and old patches in Westmont homes. All surfaces get sanded flat, primed, and finished so they're ready for paint or texture.
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Quick Answer
Drywall repair in Westmont, IL starts at $125 for a small hole or crack, and a typical water damage repair runs about $350. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every repair covers cutting out the damaged section, installing new drywall, taping, mudding, sanding, primer, and blending the texture. We fix holes, cracks, water stains, and old patches across Westmont and the rest of DuPage County.
What You Get When We Repair Your Drywall
Book drywall work in Westmont and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you.
The hole or crack gets cut clean so the patch has a solid edge to bond to.
Matching thickness board screwed in, no sagging or bulging.
Seams taped, and four thin coats of mud applied with sanding between each.
Orange peel, knockdown or smooth, we match what's already on the wall.
Primer goes over the patch so it doesn't flash through the final color.
Dust wiped off floors, walls and furniture, with tarps pulled and floor cleaned.
We show you the patch and make sure you're happy with how it blends before we leave.
Drywall Repair Prices in Westmont
Here's where our pricing starts on the drywall work Westmont homeowners ask about most. The size of the hole, whether it's water damaged, and the texture type move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Westmont drywall jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Westmont Drywall Issues We See Most
Westmont has a mix of older ranch homes with plaster, and newer construction with standard drywall. Each one needs a different approach to repair.
Plaster walls, not drywall
Homes built in the 1950s and 60s in Westmont often have plaster over rock lath. Cracks spread along the seams. We skim the whole wall flat instead of trying to patch the crack.
Water damage from ice dams
Ice dams and roof leaks are common in Westmont winters. Water runs down the interior wall and the drywall swells. We cut, replace and texture the whole section.
Odd textures in different rooms
Westmont homes have different textures in different rooms. We match whatever is in that specific room. Details on popcorn ceiling repair and drywall work are on our site.
Drywall patches that aren't primed before painting flash through the finish coat. We always prime so the repair disappears.
How We Repair Drywall in Westmont
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a small hole or a whole room.
Inspect the damage
We look at the hole, crack or water stain and check the structure behind the drywall.
Cut clean edges
Holes get cut into a square shape so the new piece has a flat edge to butt against.
Install backing
Wood backing goes behind the opening so the new drywall has something to screw into.
Screw in new board
Matching thickness drywall screwed in flush with the existing wall.
Tape and mud
Mesh tape covers the joint, then we apply four thin coats of mud with drying time between each.
Sand between coats
Every coat gets sanded flat before the next one goes on. This is where flat happens.
Texture and prime
Texture applied to match the room, then primer coats the whole patch so it doesn't flash.
Clean and show
Dust wiped, floors cleaned, and we walk you through the finished repair.
The Drywall Work Westmont Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Living rooms and bedrooms
Nail pops, cracks from settling, and old cable holes. We patch and texture these as part of our house painting service.
Water damage and ceilings
Ceiling patches after roof leaks and basement water issues. We cut, dry and refinish the whole area. See ceiling painting and repair together.
After wallpaper removal
Wallpaper comes off and the drywall underneath is torn or rough. We repair, skim, and make it smooth for paint.
A Crew That Knows Drywall Inside and Out
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Westmont is about 20 minutes down the highway, 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 fixing your walls.
We've repaired drywall on all kinds of Westmont properties, from the ranches near Ty Warner Park to the split-levels off Ogden. We use the same multi-coat mud process and the same texture matching on every one.
If you're doing drywall repair, we can often add wallpaper removal or basement painting to the same visit.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
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
Old repairs that were never primed show through as a flat spot in the paint.
Light mud on a moving crack just fills it and it opens right back up. The crack needs to be cut wider and taped.
Orange peel on one part of the wall, smooth on the patched section. It's all you see.
What you get
Primed over the mud, then painted. The repair blends with the rest of the wall.
Cracks cut wider, taped with mesh, mudded four times, sanded between coats. They hold through the next winter.
Orange peel, knockdown, or smooth. We match what's already there so the patch isn't visible.
True on every Westmont drywall repair we take:
What Westmont Drywall Looks Like When We Leave
No patch visible. Texture matched. Wall flat and ready for paint.
What Westmont Customers Say About Drywall Repairs
Most of our Westmont drywall work comes from a referral a few streets over. Read what they said about the quality, the cleanup and how the wall looked when we left.
Other Work We Do Around Westmont
Drywall repair is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a home needs.
Interior painting
Full interior jobs on Westmont homes. See house painting.
Wallpaper removal
Old paper stripped and walls smoothed. See wallpaper removal.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Textured ceilings removed or repaired. See popcorn ceiling painting.
Commercial painting
Westmont offices and retail spaces. See commercial painting.
Painting more than one room in town? We cover the whole Westmont service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Westmont page.
Drywall Repair in Westmont, IL: Common Questions
How much does drywall repair cost in Westmont, IL?
Can you match the texture on my Westmont walls?
How long does drywall repair take to dry before painting?
Do you repair plaster walls in older Westmont homes?
Can you fix water damage on a Westmont ceiling?
How soon can you start drywall repair in Westmont?
Do you prime drywall patches before painting?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
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