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Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are so glad we hired Eddie and his Team for our basement drywall installation! They completed the drywall for our bathroom and around our mechanical area. We reached out for a quote and Eddie came out that same week, and was able to start our project within a few days. They were very professional and did an amazing job cutting the drywall to the basement ceiling (we will be doing a blackout ceiling). We will absolutely be calling them when we are ready to proceed with the next portion of our basement!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Cook County
4.5(
130
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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 time10 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Lupfer Builders
4.6(
172
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crew, Will and Ed, were great to work with. The ceiling repair at my parents' home looks terrific. David was responsive to messages and the crew completed the work on time (based on the estimate). The cost was reasonable and within the budget. I especially appreciated that the crew arrived on time and kept the work area clean throughout the project. Would hire again for drywall repair and painting."
David Lupfer
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+11

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Dirty Deeds, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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 time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fix It Felix
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fix It Felix is incredibly prompt and fairly priced. He has completed projects for me including drywall finishing, painting and trim installation cleanly and fast. I have no problem trusting him to complete my next home project. -dean-"
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+3

Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

When doing a DIY paint job, it can be tricky to achieve the perfect, straight line between your wall and ceiling. There are several methods, including lining it with painter’s tape and using the “cut in” brush tactic. Some homeowners choose to apply a thin line of caulk to the wall-ceiling seam to create the appearance of a perfect line.

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.

Regular inspections, repainting, and avoiding moisture exposure help maintain integrity.

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