Top 10 drywall repair services in Oak Lawn, IL

Porch Pro Headshot Calumet Painting & Restoration
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(57)
"Calumet Painting & Restoration transformed my home with their exceptional service. Their team was professional, punctual, and went above and beyond to ensure a flawless paint job. From prep work to cleanup, everything was handled with care and attention to detail. I couldn't be happier with the res...Read more about Calumet Painting & Restoration
"Calumet Painting & Restoration transformed my home with their exceptional service. Their team was professional, punctual, and went above and beyond to ensure a flawless paint job. From prep work to cleanup, everything was handled with care and attention to detail. I couldn't be happier with the res...Read more about Calumet Painting & Restoration
Porch Pro Headshot Stan's Handyman Remodeling
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(21)
"Stan did a complete remodel on my bathroom last year. From demo to completion, Stan did excellent work. He went above and beyond by reinforcing both the walls and floors before putting in the new tile. Stan is very hardworking and professional. I highly recommend Stan for your next project!"
"Stan did a complete remodel on my bathroom last year. From demo to completion, Stan did excellent work. He went above and beyond by reinforcing both the walls and floors before putting in the new tile. Stan is very hardworking and professional. I highly recommend Stan for your next project!"
Porch Pro Headshot Joe's Custom Carpentry and Handyman Service
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(5)
We are a small Custom Carpentry Service and a Handyman Service. Serving Chicago for over 20 Years. We offer a wide range of Home Modification and Repair options. For Electrical, we can install the outlets and do the drywall repair and paint it too! For Plumbing, we can Re-model that Bathroom/Kitche...Read more about Joe's Custom Carpentry and Handyman Service
We are a small Custom Carpentry Service and a Handyman Service. Serving Chicago for over 20 Years. We offer a wide range of Home Modification and Repair options. For Electrical, we can install the outlets and do the drywall repair and paint it too! For Plumbing, we can Re-model that Bathroom/Kitche...Read more about Joe's Custom Carpentry and Handyman Service
Porch Pro Headshot MLG Handyman & Home Remodeling
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(18)
"MLG painted the interior of my three bedroom house a few weeks ago and they did an excellent job. They are very attentive and flexible during the scheduling process, their prices are very reasonable, and the paint work was very professional. I highly recommend them for painting services."
"MLG painted the interior of my three bedroom house a few weeks ago and they did an excellent job. They are very attentive and flexible during the scheduling process, their prices are very reasonable, and the paint work was very professional. I highly recommend them for painting services."
Porch Pro Headshot John Michaels Decorating
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(16)
John Michaels Decorating is a full-service painting company specializing in faux and decorative finishes. Our mission: to work in a collaborative manner to enhance the interior and exteriors of our clients' home or workspace though faux and decorative finishes, regular painting, staining, wallpap...Read more about John Michaels Decorating
John Michaels Decorating is a full-service painting company specializing in faux and decorative finishes. Our mission: to work in a collaborative manner to enhance the interior and exteriors of our clients' home or workspace though faux and decorative finishes, regular painting, staining, wallpap...Read more about John Michaels Decorating
Porch Pro Headshot On Call Properties
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(7)
On Call Properties your best source for any of your emergency flood repair needs. With skilled and licensed flood and mold remediators, On Call Properties will get your home back to normal in no time flat. We are also accredited with the better business bureau.
On Call Properties your best source for any of your emergency flood repair needs. With skilled and licensed flood and mold remediators, On Call Properties will get your home back to normal in no time flat. We are also accredited with the better business bureau.
Porch Pro Headshot Priceless Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
Priceless Painting is a full service interior and exterior residential and commercial contractor servicing the Chicagoland area and west and south suburbs. We opened our doors in 2014 ,and our team of experts solely base our service upon craftsmanship and experience to provide any project type to f...Read more about Priceless Painting
Priceless Painting is a full service interior and exterior residential and commercial contractor servicing the Chicagoland area and west and south suburbs. We opened our doors in 2014 ,and our team of experts solely base our service upon craftsmanship and experience to provide any project type to f...Read more about Priceless Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Rainbow Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(10)
Porch Pro Headshot A 1 Home Renovations and Painting Inc
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(2)
We at A1 Home Renovations can handle the following: WOODROT, PAINTING Inside and out, DOORS, WINDOWS, SHEETROCK repair or full replacement, texture ceilings and walls, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FLOORING hardwoods, laminate, vinyl, tile. Custom cabinets, custom bathrooms, custom kitchens. Estimates f...Read more about A 1 Home Renovations and Painting Inc
We at A1 Home Renovations can handle the following: WOODROT, PAINTING Inside and out, DOORS, WINDOWS, SHEETROCK repair or full replacement, texture ceilings and walls, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FLOORING hardwoods, laminate, vinyl, tile. Custom cabinets, custom bathrooms, custom kitchens. Estimates f...Read more about A 1 Home Renovations and Painting Inc
Porch Pro Headshot HI-DEF PAINTING, LLC
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(1)
HI-DEF PAINTING, LLC has been in business since 2011. Serving Park Ridge and surrounding communities. Painting/General Contractor - Licensed - Insured - Residential - Commercial Interior/Exterior - Painting - Remodeling - Building Certified Lead Renovator - Professional Detail Oriented - On-Tim...Read more about HI-DEF PAINTING, LLC
HI-DEF PAINTING, LLC has been in business since 2011. Serving Park Ridge and surrounding communities. Painting/General Contractor - Licensed - Insured - Residential - Commercial Interior/Exterior - Painting - Remodeling - Building Certified Lead Renovator - Professional Detail Oriented - On-Tim...Read more about HI-DEF PAINTING, LLC

Costs to Repair Drywall Holes

$142 - $171
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Frequently asked questions about drywall repair contractors

Drywall contractors do three different things. First, these drywall pros do sheetrock installation. This involves maneuvering big, awkward pieces of sheetrock skillfully to avoid damaging them, or causing damage to other items in the way. These contractors cut and shape the panels so that they will fit into place. Then they fasten the drywall panels where they belong. Next, drywall contractors tape the seams between the panels of sheetrock and seal the seams and the screw heads with drywall compound. They also coat and sand the surfaces until the walls and corners are smooth.

If you’ve got a hole in your drywall, a qualified contractor can repair it. Your drywall contractor will know how to fix the hole. They may be able to patch it, or if the hole is bigger than a half foot wide, they will use a rigid material to fill it. The drywall pro can then sand the patched or filled hole so that your drywall looks good as new.

There are two basic approaches to take if you need to repair damaged walls that are made of drywall. For holes smaller than a half foot wide can be patched. Scrape loose debris away from hole. Cover the dent or hole with a quick-drying spackle so that the area of the hole is level with the drywall surface. Allow the spackle to dry the recommended amount of time. Sand the area until it is smooth. If the hole is a half foot wide or bigger, you’ll need to cover the hole with another piece of drywall. Covering a bigger hole is a more complicated procedure than repairing a smaller hole in your drywall.

It may make sense to call a drywall contractor or handyman to repair large holes in your drywall. They’ll know which products will work best for your needs. They’ll have the tools and know-how to get the damaged wall repaired so that it looks like new. If you need to repair a damaged wall, it makes sense to call a drywall contractor for skilled assistance.

If you need to repair drywall and paint it, the cost will vary based on a number of factors. The extent of damage to the drywall, including the size of the hole or holes in the wall will affect the cost of repair. The size of the area that will need to be sanded after the repair and then painted will affect how much the job will cost. The amount you’ll need to budget for your repair and painting job will also be affected by whether you hire a contractor or do it yourself. Contractors’ rates will vary according to your locale, their availability, and their level of expertise.

While you may be tempted to try to save money by repairing and painting the drywall yourself, you might want to take various factors into consideration. There is an art to repairing and painting drywall so that it looks perfectly smooth. Also, drywall dust poses dangers to your health. A pro will have the tools, safety equipment, and know-how to get the job done beautifully. Hiring a pro can save you time and might guarantee a better result.

Drywall is very popular thanks to its strength and durability. However, it can be damaged in lots of ways. You can make a dent or hole in the drywall when you move furniture, you will make a hole in it when you hang curtains or art, and roughhousing kids may inadvertently damage drywall. In addition, if your home settles it may stress the walls causing cracks in the drywall. If your walls get wet due to leaky piping, the drywall will be damaged. A common cause of drywall damage is fluctuations in humidity and temperature.

If your drywall has a small hole, up to about six inches from side to side, the hole can be patched. You can use a fast-drying spackle to patch the hole. After bringing the hole area up to the level of the rest of the drywall, let it dry for the recommended amount of time. After the patch dries, you’ll need to sand it so that it is smooth. It may be necessary to paint the patched area in your drywall to complete the repair.

Drywall installation and repair often involves sanding the drywall and its joining compound. Dust that comes from sanding the joining compound poses dangers to health. This dust contains toxic materials such as talc, gypsum and silica. Exposure to this drywall-related dust is especially harmful for those who smoke or who suffer from various respiratory ailments such as asthma or COPD. Exposure to drywall dust can cause coughing, sore throat, irritated eyes. Repeated exposure to drywall-work-related dust can cause silicosis, asthma, and worse.

If you are looking at taking on a drywall repair or installation project for your home, take the health risks into consideration. If you are not familiar with how to most safely work with drywall installation or repair, it may make sense to hire a pro. A drywall contractor will do your repair or installation safely and effectively. A pro will wear a protective mask, and may use wet sanding. They will follow best practices for safely working with drywall and the dust that comes with drywall installation and repair.

Before you have painting done inside your home, talk to the painters about repairing the drywall. Painting over smooth, beautifully repaired drywall yields much better results than painting over blemishes in the drywall. If the drywall has more than small blemishes, it is even more crucial to have it repaired prior to painting. Repairing dings, dents, or holes in drywall before a painting job does more than make it look better. Having your drywall repaired reinforces its integrity. If you keep your drywall in good repair, it will help keep the elements at bay. Drywall in good repair helps with a home’s energy efficiency. So, it makes sense to repair drywall before you have it painted. Some painters will repair minor blemishes in drywall before they paint.

When you have hired a painter to work on your drywall, have them look at the condition of your walls. The painter you have hired may be skilled at repairing small blemishes in your drywall. If the drywall is in need of more repair, or if repairing drywall is not in the painter’s skillset, they may recommend hiring a drywall pro.

Recent reviews for Oak Lawn drywall repair contractors

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Misrepresented abilities and poor quality workmanship

- D Sev
210289

took care of it fast...and did great work.

- Max Hilgers
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Excellent job!!! Their team is highly responsive and capable, always arriving promptly and completing the job quickly and efficiently.

- Michael Bedwell
101674

Great work, very reasonable rates. I will be calling again . He does it all.

- Joseph Pechulis
302177

Timeline was difficult to maintain for the project - some due to weather, some due to availability. The process was slow some days then finished too quickly. Communication on paint/stain choice was messed up. Some minor repairs had to be done. Once co...

- J Corbin
78882

YURIYKURYLYAK CONSTRUCTION SMALL PAINTING COMPANY ON MARKET ABOUT 16 YEARS. WE DO INTERIOR-EXTERIOR PREPARATION AND PAINTING JOB. QUALITY JOB AND LOW PRICES GUARANTY. ESTIMATES-FREE.

- YURIY KURYLYAK
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Nice company to work with. Professional, neat, affordable, and helpful. They painted my bathroom and kitchen, and installed floor/wall tiles and backsplash. It looks great and my friends and family still give me compliments. I've referred several people t...

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Stan is a wonderful guy! He is hilarious and while explaining what needed to be done to get my dish washer up and running he explained step by step with good educated communication skills and most important knowledge. Thank you Stan

- Betty Russell
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Called in for an appointment and prices. Service was friendly and my cabinets were like new! Saved hundreds rather than buy a whole new set!

- Tina S.
193797

I appreciated that the company travelled to my unit to provide a quote, only they never provided the quote.

- Thomas Rowan

All Drywall Repair Contractors in Oak Lawn, IL

Porch Pro Headshot ProMar Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
ProMar Painting is a quality-focused business serving the Chicago area. We are a licensed Painter ready to solve your needs beyond your expectations.
ProMar Painting is a quality-focused business serving the Chicago area. We are a licensed Painter ready to solve your needs beyond your expectations.
Porch Pro Headshot Heffernan Painting Services, Ltd.
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
Since 1985, Heffernan Painting has strived to become the leading residential and commercial painting contractor on the North Shore and the North side of Chicago by consistently providing exceptional quality and dependable service. The company prides itself on employing only those of exemplary charac...Read more about Heffernan Painting Services, Ltd.
Since 1985, Heffernan Painting has strived to become the leading residential and commercial painting contractor on the North Shore and the North side of Chicago by consistently providing exceptional quality and dependable service. The company prides itself on employing only those of exemplary charac...Read more about Heffernan Painting Services, Ltd.
Porch Pro Headshot Goldleaf Painting and Design LLC
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
We provide interior and exterior painting. We also provide the following services: Power washing Plastering Drywall install and repair Deck staining and refinishing Staining/varnishing Carpentry Glazing Cabinet painting and refinishing
We provide interior and exterior painting. We also provide the following services: Power washing Plastering Drywall install and repair Deck staining and refinishing Staining/varnishing Carpentry Glazing Cabinet painting and refinishing
Porch Pro Headshot Morales Painting and Interior Pros. LLC
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
Do you have any home improvement project(s) that desperately needs a professional who uses (top-notch) work quality too? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! Give me a call for a FREE ESTIMATE! Over 15 years of dedicated home improvement experiences. A "vision" is not complete until you pick up the phone and call an ...Read more about Morales Painting and Interior Pros. LLC
Do you have any home improvement project(s) that desperately needs a professional who uses (top-notch) work quality too? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! Give me a call for a FREE ESTIMATE! Over 15 years of dedicated home improvement experiences. A "vision" is not complete until you pick up the phone and call an ...Read more about Morales Painting and Interior Pros. LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Salter Decorating Services
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
Welcome to Salter Decorating Service. We provide the South Holland, IL and surrounding South Suburbs of Chicago area with a complete range of decorating services. We are trained to provide you with the decorating solutions you need as well as the quality you deserve. We have made a strong presence...Read more about Salter Decorating Services
Welcome to Salter Decorating Service. We provide the South Holland, IL and surrounding South Suburbs of Chicago area with a complete range of decorating services. We are trained to provide you with the decorating solutions you need as well as the quality you deserve. We have made a strong presence...Read more about Salter Decorating Services
Porch Pro Headshot Prime Time Coatings
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
We are committed to providing the absolute best customer service found in the industry. We are also dedicated to providing you with quality work, professionalism, and customer service that is second to none. Committed to Excellence is not just our motto - it is our main priority. We have been provid...Read more about Prime Time Coatings
We are committed to providing the absolute best customer service found in the industry. We are also dedicated to providing you with quality work, professionalism, and customer service that is second to none. Committed to Excellence is not just our motto - it is our main priority. We have been provid...Read more about Prime Time Coatings
Porch Pro Headshot Gundlach kitchen and bath
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
We are a general contractor specializing in kitchens and baths, interior painting, tile work, custom carpentry, and drywall. We also do 24 hr emergency plumbing. We do all jobs from small service calls to full home remodels. We are known for our impeccable attention to detail and our great customer ...Read more about Gundlach kitchen and bath
We are a general contractor specializing in kitchens and baths, interior painting, tile work, custom carpentry, and drywall. We also do 24 hr emergency plumbing. We do all jobs from small service calls to full home remodels. We are known for our impeccable attention to detail and our great customer ...Read more about Gundlach kitchen and bath
Porch Pro Headshot A Buseghin Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(45)
Porch Pro Headshot American Painting & Decorating
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
(3)
Porch Pro Headshot Arnus Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot 21stCenturyHomeRepair
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
I have been doing home repairs in the same area and surrounding neighborhoods for almost 20 years. I have probably worked on most typical repair situations and many not so typical.I have also met many nice customers also. I am a journeyman carpenter, have been a licensed electrician for over 5 years...Read more about 21stCenturyHomeRepair
I have been doing home repairs in the same area and surrounding neighborhoods for almost 20 years. I have probably worked on most typical repair situations and many not so typical.I have also met many nice customers also. I am a journeyman carpenter, have been a licensed electrician for over 5 years...Read more about 21stCenturyHomeRepair
Porch Pro Headshot Bruce the Handyman
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot Hometown Custom Design INC
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot Overhaul Home Maintenance & Handyman
Drywall Repair
Serves Oak Lawn, Illinois

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