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Avatar for Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
27
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We interviewed many painters to renovate an old house. Bici Brothers was very thorough with their bid; we had not even received bids from some contractors we spoke to after their visit. Not only was his bid reasonable, Eddie was able to remove wallpaper in two rooms, repair some damage to walls in each, paint several rooms in entirely, other rooms we painted an alcove or two of the four walls. He completed the project just as he had promised on time."
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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Cook County
4.5(
130
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"i call patch boys for repair of drywall in bathroom due to leaking tube drain from unit above me , they came out to give me estimate on repairs and the were very reasonable price they came out to do the work they were right on time with appointment never late they did a fabulous job i would highly recommend them to friends and family i give them 5+rating on quality of work i cannot thanks them enough for the drywall repair"
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Kevin

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
45
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fransisco was great! We hired him to repair some drywall and paint the ceiling. He did an excellent job and the price was very affordable! On time and communicative— will definitely hire him again!"
Response time9 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Handyman Pros
4.7(
959
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Went so so. There was an issue with the installation. The company came back out to fix their mistake. The initial install of the chair rail was too low. So the chairs were still hitting the wall and damaging it. They had to come back out to take it down and reinstall. During the take down of the original installation the contractor ripped the top layer of drywall along the entire length of the chair rails. Which damaged the walls. After this company performed the work I needed to pay another contractor to repair the walls that were damaged during this project. The damaging of the walls was not communicated to me during the rework. It was unexpected. During the rework I also had to go buy additional materials and then return unused additional materials. So this project caused me unexpected time having to spend time explaining the mistake, having to make a couple extra trips to the hardware store for materials for rework. As well as unexpected additional costs to pay a drywall contractor to mud and sand the unexpected tears in the wall. This company said the tears were because there was wallpaper that was covered up. However the drywall repair contractor I hired to fix the damage said that was not the case."
Patio Door Frame Rot Repair
Bathroom Remodeling Before
Herringbone Tiling After
Bathroom remodeling demolishing Before
Bathroom remodeling after

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rick's Decorating Service
Rick's Decorating Service
4.6(
98
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rick did a great job on a difficult project that included removing sub-par work by previous contractors, mating new drywall to existing plaster, repairing 57 y.o. plaster walls and ceilings then painting. Looks great and he is the consummate professional."
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Living room
Before
Sofit/electrical removed
Dining room sand finish

+36

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Dirty Deeds, LLC
4.2(
78
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Drywall - Install

Serving Buffalo Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not have been more satisfied with Dirty Deeds. We chose the virtual consultation option via Yelp and got a response from Jay within 10 minutes. After asking questions to get a better understanding of the project, he gave us a quote and told us he could be out there the following morning. We were astonished at the quick turnaround and grateful since we are looking to put our house on the market in the very near future. When Jay arrived with his team member, Juan, he re-explained what the project would entail and then Juan got to work. Juan ensured everything was covered and protected from the drywall dust/paint drips and worked extremely efficiently. Within 6 hours, our project was complete. As we are looking for a new home to purchase, we will definitely be reaching out to Dirty Deeds for any renovation needs."
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Fresh coat
 Sanding
Sanding
 Scoring floor surface

+62

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The average cost to apply a skip-trowel drywall texture to walls is $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot. Ceilings cost slightly more because of the increased difficulty of working overhead. Additional cost factors include any drywall repairs and removal of existing textures or wallpaper.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

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