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Avatar for The Patch Boys of Cook County
The Patch Boys of Cook County
4.5(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin was very professional, courteous and understanding person. Always responded to phone calls and any questions I had. He had good team that did the job satisfactory. On the other side, the job has become so specialized that while installing the dry wall of the ceiling, if a crack is noticed on the connecting drywall of the wall, it will not be informed nor repaired as it is not in the contract. I had to hire another guy to do the repair in drywall of the wall before painting. I still recommend him to get the job done. I still have to see how Kevin responds to phone calls about any issues, if at all arise later."
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Kevin

+8

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

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cannot even tell we had waterlogged drywall! He cut out the wet stuff, installed new drywall, taped and mudded and painted. My wife and kids were all shocked you cannot even tell where the replacement drywall begins and ends. Excellent work!"
Response time9 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Michael B's Painting
4.6(
223
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Michael and his team were fantastic to work with. There was never any question as to their progress or what work was being done on what day. Everything was done on time and on budget. Of course, the project turned out beautifully! Michael mentioned how much pride he and his team take in the work that they do, and it definitely shows! Would I hire them again? In a heartbeat! Would I recommend them to others looking for drywall repair and painting? ABSOLUTELY!"
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+20

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lupfer Builders
4.6(
172
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave's crew was excellent. They installed new drywall in an existing skylight well, and repaired cracks in our ceiling in several rooms. They were very clean and were very meticulous... Fantastic paint lines! Would definitely hire them again!"
David Lupfer
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+11

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Dirty Deeds, LLC
4.2(
78
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Drywall - Install

Serving Lake Forest, 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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+62

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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PatchMaster Serving Chicago’s North Shore
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My project consisted of removing some existing drywall and insulation on an exterior facing wall. PatchMaster did a great job, completed the work in one day, kept the area clean, and disposed of the waste material. Great work and would definitely use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
4.6(
29
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny was very professional. He replaced some water damaged drywall in my bathroom ceiling. Was right on time, worked quick and very clean. Finished product looks brand new.I would definitely recommend him and will use him in the future if needed."
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+163

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other type of blown-in insulation (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.

Costs depend on labor, material quality, wall preparation, and finishing requirements.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

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