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Top-Rated Plaster repair specialists in Northbrook - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for I'art, Inc.
I'art, Inc.
4.6(
54
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just had my whole condo painted plaster walls ceilings and baseboards repaired and weighted sash windows repaired and painted. Excellent beautiful work worth every penny"
Free standing closets
Attic
Shower tile
Bathroom Paint
Drywall install, tape, and plaster

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rick's Decorating Service
Rick's Decorating Service
4.6(
98
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Northbrook, 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."
Exterior before
Living room
Before
Sofit/electrical removed
Dining room sand finish

+36

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for FA General Contruction
FA General Contruction
5.0(
64
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Filmon has done two projects for us. Both well done. He’s an excellent, careful craftsman. He can find the source of a problem, evaluate a situation and resolve it. I will use him again."
Bathroom remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Bathroom remodeling

+92

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for Luis Saenz
Luis Saenz
5.0(
63
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Luis came to fix the damages and did an excellent job repairing the damages of my unit. The ceiling of my unit was severely affected and Luis fixed and painted the ceiling of my unit which looked bad. Great job!!"
Painting and plastering.
Painting walls
Front wall damage.
Painting and plastering.
Ceiling too.

+77

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Amazon Painting Plus, LLC
Amazon Painting Plus, LLC
4.9(
124
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Georgios and his crew were very hardworking. Our job was challenging in that they came in after we had already been working with another painter and we were preparing to have a baby during the time his crew would be working so it was a tight turnaround time. His crew was willing to work with us to finish the job. We had both plaster repair and painting of an old home built in the 1930â s. They were very diligent to make sure the old plaster cracks were smoothed out and would look good when they were done. We did discuss a few options to repair portions of the walls once the job started. Georgios was up front on what the work would cost and gave us an opportunity to think things over. We did have some spots which needed to be redone and paint drops on our newly refinished wood floors which required additional clean up. Hiis team was able to clean things up to our satisfaction. I would recommend Georgios and his team and would use them again if the opportunity presents itself."
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Fireplace wall
Fireplace wall
Second Bedroom

+28

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for PatchMaster Serving Chicago’s North Shore
PatchMaster Serving Chicago’s North Shore
5.0(
2
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Northbrook, 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%
Avatar for JHR Colors Your World, Corp.
JHR Colors Your World, Corp.
4.4(
244
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with JHR was a very smooth process. I had a leak in my ceiling and plumbers came out to cut a hole in the ceiling and repair the pipe. I sent Juan a photo of the hole in drywall via email, and they sent back a quote within a few hours. Their quote was in a professional format, and was the cheapest of the 3 quotes I received. I ended up hiring them and Rogelio came out on a Saturday to complete the work. The final product was beautiful, and it looked like there was never a hole there in the first place. They also repainted the ceiling which now looks way better than it did before! I will definitely be hiring them for future repair projects and painting (which is their specialty)."
New appearance
New appearance
New Kitchen island
Job done!!
Te Kitchen island

+112

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair FAQs, answered by experts

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 are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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.

Whether you can install or repair plaster yourself depends on the project's size and your comfort level with DIY projects. It's possible to handle small repairs on your own, but for larger projects like a room restoration or a full installation, it's often best to hire a local plaster professional. The final appearance, even coverage, and durability of the plaster depend heavily on proper wall preparation and application. If you are not 100% confident in your ability to achieve a professional result, letting an expert handle the job is a worthwhile investment.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

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