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Avatar for Excellence Painting
Excellence Painting
4.8(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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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
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Handyman Pros
4.7(
958
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Fox Lake, 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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RF Improvements Inc
4.7(
199
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything looks brand new. Radek communicated throughout the project, was prompt, respectful and conscious of cost. Drywall work is messy, but my room was restored back to normal and clean. Highly recommended."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
34
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At House Doctors of Northern Illinois, we specialize in professional shower conversion. I transform outdated tubs into modern, easy-access showers with durable materials, proper waterproofing, and clean finishes—creating a safer, stylish, and functional space designed for everyday comfort and long-lasting performance. Contact Eric at 815-981-0002 for more details!!\n\nWe specialize in bathroom remodels, kitchen updates, basement finishing, tile installation, flooring, painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and general home maintenance. No project is too small—our goal is to help homeowners keep their properties safe, functional, and beautiful.\n

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+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mars Painting
4.9(
26
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Drywall - Install

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"?????????? Mar?s team came through with craftsmanship that honestly surprised me?in the best way. Their painting work was clean and precise, the molding installations looked like they belonged in a design magazine, and the drywall repairs blended in so perfectly you?d forget anything was ever damaged. They showed up on time, worked with real care, and treated the place like it was their own. If you want a crew that delivers skill with zero headaches, Mar?s is the one to call."
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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Ace Painting, LLC
4.6(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

This is an advanced painting technician service. We specialize in finishing new construction & refinishing custom paint or stain projects. \n\nTrusting that your painting contractor has real experience and skill being a Professional Painting Technician is what matters the most! \n\nMy name is Beau, I am the owner and have enjoyed painting for the past 12 years. I have been blessed to learn the wide range of skills that truly turns a person into a professional painting technician.\n\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

Only use spackle on plaster walls when the imperfection is small. It’s best used for nail holes or small dings in the plaster. Spackle dries quickly, allowing you to continue the repair process shortly after using it. Plaster can be tricky to repair, though, so if you run into issues, call a pro so that you don’t risk further damage.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

It is more difficult to drywall a ceiling than it is to drywall a wall, but not so hard that DIYers can’t tackle it. One of the main issues with hanging drywall on your ceiling is getting it into place. Drywall isn’t light so, if you are hanging full drywall panels, you will need at least two (it’s better with more) people to hold the panel while you drill it into the ceiling as a single piece can weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and will need to be held in place for up to 10 minutes.

You can take a few steps to save money on drywall installation, even when hiring a professional to do the bulk of the work for you. These ideas include the following:

  • Buy the drywall and other materials yourself to avoid product markup and delivery fees

  • Ask about discounts if you use the same company to tape, spackle, and paint

  • Hire drywall professionals in the winter when demand is the lowest

  • DIY as many parts of the project as possible, like replacing insulation and painting

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