Top 10 drywall repair services in Rockford, IL

Porch Pro Headshot All Weather Roofing
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(2)
"I needed repair to my roof. Denis came out and gave me several options. He recommended the lower cost because my roof will need to be replaced in 5+ years. I over paid him by accident, he called to return the overpayment. Friendly ,prompt, clean, honest, quality work. He has my roofing business. Le...Read more about All Weather Roofing
"I needed repair to my roof. Denis came out and gave me several options. He recommended the lower cost because my roof will need to be replaced in 5+ years. I over paid him by accident, he called to return the overpayment. Friendly ,prompt, clean, honest, quality work. He has my roofing business. Le...Read more about All Weather Roofing
Porch Pro Headshot Lantz Construction
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(2)
With at least 30 years of owning our own business, Lantz Construction offers the highest quality handyman and general contracting services to Ogle, Winnebago, and Dekalb county. We treat our customers like family and you can count on us to get the job done right and in a timely manner. Call us today...Read more about Lantz Construction
With at least 30 years of owning our own business, Lantz Construction offers the highest quality handyman and general contracting services to Ogle, Winnebago, and Dekalb county. We treat our customers like family and you can count on us to get the job done right and in a timely manner. Call us today...Read more about Lantz Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Lind-Boomer Construction
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(56)
We are a hands on owner/operator providing the best quality to each customer. Local to 815 not a franchise like every brick and mortor store in town. Best in the business warranty of 24 month. We are local We are proud We are Rockford
We are a hands on owner/operator providing the best quality to each customer. Local to 815 not a franchise like every brick and mortor store in town. Best in the business warranty of 24 month. We are local We are proud We are Rockford
Porch Pro Headshot Gambino Building and Remodeling
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(3)
Gambino Building and Remodeling specializes in Kitchen and bath remodeling. We are a full service contractor that organizes and handles the whole process from start to finish. Our Kitchen division is also a cabinet distributor as well a granite fabricator and installer. By being the supplier and c...Read more about Gambino Building and Remodeling
Gambino Building and Remodeling specializes in Kitchen and bath remodeling. We are a full service contractor that organizes and handles the whole process from start to finish. Our Kitchen division is also a cabinet distributor as well a granite fabricator and installer. By being the supplier and c...Read more about Gambino Building and Remodeling
Porch Pro Headshot The Lake Geneva Painting Company
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(36)
The Lake Geneva Painting Company is proud to serve Walworth County and the lakes area. It is owned and operated by lifelong resident Adam Ackley with over fifteen years of experience. From new constructions to existing homes, The Lake Geneva Painting Company offers a variety of services including...Read more about The Lake Geneva Painting Company
The Lake Geneva Painting Company is proud to serve Walworth County and the lakes area. It is owned and operated by lifelong resident Adam Ackley with over fifteen years of experience. From new constructions to existing homes, The Lake Geneva Painting Company offers a variety of services including...Read more about The Lake Geneva Painting Company
Porch Pro Headshot Renew Painting and Home Improvements
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(27)
Renew Painting and Home Improvements is a family owned and operated Painting and Home Improvement company. We have been serving Walworth County, Rock County, and surrounding areas for over twenty years! Our trusted team Specializes in Residential Painting, Cabinets, Tile Flooring and Backsplashes, D...Read more about Renew Painting and Home Improvements
Renew Painting and Home Improvements is a family owned and operated Painting and Home Improvement company. We have been serving Walworth County, Rock County, and surrounding areas for over twenty years! Our trusted team Specializes in Residential Painting, Cabinets, Tile Flooring and Backsplashes, D...Read more about Renew Painting and Home Improvements
Porch Pro Headshot Transitions Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
I have been doing interior and exterior painting for over 10 years, and strive for customer satisfaction. I subcontract for many of the major painting companies in the madison area and would like to extend my services to you. My company offers expertise in all painting services.
I have been doing interior and exterior painting for over 10 years, and strive for customer satisfaction. I subcontract for many of the major painting companies in the madison area and would like to extend my services to you. My company offers expertise in all painting services.
Porch Pro Headshot Apex Painting & Construction
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
We are a division of Apex Construction. we offer above average quality work for below average cost.We offer many services framing, drywall,renovations,bathrooms, basements,custom painting, faux finish,back rolling,concrete seal/waterproofing,epoxy coating,power washing,laminate,vinyl,hard wood floor...Read more about Apex Painting & Construction
We are a division of Apex Construction. we offer above average quality work for below average cost.We offer many services framing, drywall,renovations,bathrooms, basements,custom painting, faux finish,back rolling,concrete seal/waterproofing,epoxy coating,power washing,laminate,vinyl,hard wood floor...Read more about Apex Painting & Construction
Porch Pro Headshot Superior services LLC
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(4)
When other companies prices are too high ,I'm your guy! We offer interior and exterior painting as well as fencing installation.
When other companies prices are too high ,I'm your guy! We offer interior and exterior painting as well as fencing installation.
Porch Pro Headshot Property Enhancers
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(1)
"We were very satisfied with the interior painting that was done in our home by Property Enhancers during the summer of 2015. The fee was reasonable, the work was completed carefully and expertly, and Lonnie communicated with us closely throughout the process. Based on our experience, we would highl...Read more about Property Enhancers
"We were very satisfied with the interior painting that was done in our home by Property Enhancers during the summer of 2015. The fee was reasonable, the work was completed carefully and expertly, and Lonnie communicated with us closely throughout the process. Based on our experience, we would highl...Read more about Property Enhancers

Costs to Repair Drywall Holes

$140 - $168
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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 Rockford drywall repair contractors

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Excellent job....prompt and friendly. Will use Lantz again!

- mike finnegan
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Kitchen is outstanding!

- Charles Rupcich
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Absolutely do not waste your time or money with Superior Services LLC. Here’s why: 1. Darrin’s lack of communication. The only good thing about our experience with Superior Services LLC was that Darrin came for a free consultation and ordered our supplie...

- Angela Mesic

All Drywall Repair Contractors in Rockford, IL

Porch Pro Headshot Handymen More
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot Skilled Trades Handy Man
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
35 years plus in the Housing Industry. New, Remodel repair. Working with "Skilled" Tradesmen and craftsmen. I offer service repairs of most every kind. Professional results. find me on facebook at skilled trades handy man/ belvidere and surrounding communities.
35 years plus in the Housing Industry. New, Remodel repair. Working with "Skilled" Tradesmen and craftsmen. I offer service repairs of most every kind. Professional results. find me on facebook at skilled trades handy man/ belvidere and surrounding communities.
Porch Pro Headshot Absolute Maintenance
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
(4)
Porch Pro Headshot Carl's Wall Papering & Paint
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Family owned and operated for 4 generations, Carl's Wallpapering & Painting offers expert interior and exterior home painting services, as well as wallpaper hanging and removal in Dekalb, IL. With 26 years experience, our staff is dedicated to providing excellent workmanship, and all of our services...Read more about Carl's Wall Papering & Paint
Family owned and operated for 4 generations, Carl's Wallpapering & Painting offers expert interior and exterior home painting services, as well as wallpaper hanging and removal in Dekalb, IL. With 26 years experience, our staff is dedicated to providing excellent workmanship, and all of our services...Read more about Carl's Wall Papering & Paint
Porch Pro Headshot Metal Fresh Coatings
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Hi, My name is Tim Lawson, owner of Metalfresh Coatings. I have been painting aluminum, steel, and vinyl siding for over 30 years. I started doing warranty work for the likes of Alcan Alcoa, Hunter Douglas, Wolverine, etc. in 1981. I worked for a company called Midwest Refinishing, Inc. O...Read more about Metal Fresh Coatings
Hi, My name is Tim Lawson, owner of Metalfresh Coatings. I have been painting aluminum, steel, and vinyl siding for over 30 years. I started doing warranty work for the likes of Alcan Alcoa, Hunter Douglas, Wolverine, etc. in 1981. I worked for a company called Midwest Refinishing, Inc. O...Read more about Metal Fresh Coatings
Porch Pro Headshot NM painting and remodeling
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Here at NM painting and remodeling we take pride in the work we do. Whether its a small paint job or a large basement remodel you can rest easy knowing the job will be done professionally.
Here at NM painting and remodeling we take pride in the work we do. Whether its a small paint job or a large basement remodel you can rest easy knowing the job will be done professionally.
Porch Pro Headshot Familys Painting
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
We care about quality and make Familys happy , and we care about your wallet ..everything is very important for us.
We care about quality and make Familys happy , and we care about your wallet ..everything is very important for us.
Porch Pro Headshot Myrenevations L.L.C
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Our priority are our clients and we always do quality work, efficient and inexpensive. My renevations LLC will always do everything we can to leave our customers satisfy.
Our priority are our clients and we always do quality work, efficient and inexpensive. My renevations LLC will always do everything we can to leave our customers satisfy.
Porch Pro Headshot PTN Mechanical Home Services
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot Becker painting and drywall
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
With 15+ years in the business, we have the craftsmanship to complete all your projects on time,in a safe and professional manner, and stay within your budget! Contact us today for a free estimate, From 3 year projects to 3 days,we do it all
With 15+ years in the business, we have the craftsmanship to complete all your projects on time,in a safe and professional manner, and stay within your budget! Contact us today for a free estimate, From 3 year projects to 3 days,we do it all
Porch Pro Headshot Color in a Splash, Painting & Home Improvement LLC
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot J&I PAINTING
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois
Porch Pro Headshot Dean Building Maintenance and Repair
Drywall Repair
Serves Rockford, Illinois

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Rockford 61114
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Service
Drywall repair
Amount to repair
More than one area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
No
Rockford 61108
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Amount to repair
One area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
No
Rockford 61104
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Amount to repair
One area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Both walls and ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
Yes
Rockford 61102
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Amount to repair
One area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
Yes
Rockford 61103
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Project type
Repair existing drywall
Amount to repair
Extensive repairs throughout the whole home
Surfaces to repair
Ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
No
Rockford 61101
Drywall Repair
Start Date
Within 48 hours
Project type
Repair existing drywall
Amount to repair
Extensive repairs throughout the whole home
Surfaces to repair
Ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
No
Machesney Park 61115
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Amount to repair
More than one area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Walls
Any repair above 15ft
No
Loves Park 61111
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Service
Drywall repair
Amount to repair
One or more minor repairs
Surfaces to repair
Ceilings
Any repair above 15ft
No
Rockford 61107
Drywall Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
Project type
Repair existing drywall
Amount to repair
More than one area the size of a quarter or larger
Surfaces to repair
Walls
Any repair above 15ft
No