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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 Long 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%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John B Ventures LLC
4.8(
228
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Long Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John from John B Ventures LLC was extremely professional and did an amazing job. We needed to have some drywall repair completed within a very short time window- John responded quickly with a very reasonable price and did a fantastic job. We definitely recommend John B Ventures LLC and will use them for any future projects that may arise."
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Boat Washing
Garage Floor

+37

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Long 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
23 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 Long 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%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MJ Orlowski, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Long Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Martin J. Orlowski performed well above my expectation. It was a pleasure to watch someone, truly in command of his work. There was drywalling, patching, sanding, priming and painting to do. All were completed in an efficient and systematic way. My curtain rods were even rehung exactly. I was always well informed and accommodated for scheduling. Martin was personable and positive about doing the work. The restoration seemed as important to him, as to me. The rest of my living area was always protected and extra care given to a complete clean up. I received old world value at a real fair price. I am very pleased with the final product."
Kids bedroom
Outcome - nice, bright ,clean look
Evanston kitchen ceiling
Bright white ceiling
Bathroom vanity

+88

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

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