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Horton Family Group

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Horton Family Group

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021


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Grandview Construction, Inc.

4.93(
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Grandview Construction, Inc.

4.93(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."

Karisa H on August 2023

With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."

Karisa H on August 2023


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Lupfer Builders

4.73(
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Lupfer Builders

4.73(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

Lupfer Builders is a FULL SERVICE remodeling contractor SPECIALIZING in but not limited to KTICHEN, BATHROOM, BASEMENTS & MORE!! We are based in Northbrook, IL and have been proudly serving the North Shore since 1994. We have four full time craftsman on staff and you will deal with the owner, Dave Lupfer, directly on your project. Dave is a Certified Remodeler (C.R.) through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Also, we are a perennial Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. We have many satisfied customers all over the North Shore and you can read our many positive reviews from fellow Angie's List users. Please feel free to contact me, Dave Lupfer directly by calling 773-858-818 or email me at [email protected] for a quick response.

"I am very happy with the repair that Lupfer completed in my kitchen. All repairs and a complete repaint were done in two days."

Elizabeth N on January 2025

Lupfer Builders is a FULL SERVICE remodeling contractor SPECIALIZING in but not limited to KTICHEN, BATHROOM, BASEMENTS & MORE!! We are based in Northbrook, IL and have been proudly serving the North Shore since 1994. We have four full time craftsman on staff and you will deal with the owner, Dave Lupfer, directly on your project. Dave is a Certified Remodeler (C.R.) through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Also, we are a perennial Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. We have many satisfied customers all over the North Shore and you can read our many positive reviews from fellow Angie's List users. Please feel free to contact me, Dave Lupfer directly by calling 773-858-818 or email me at [email protected] for a quick response.

"I am very happy with the repair that Lupfer completed in my kitchen. All repairs and a complete repaint were done in two days."

Elizabeth N on January 2025


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A & R Decorating & Restoration

4.19(
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A & R Decorating & Restoration

4.19(
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Customers say: True professional
11 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

A & R Decorating & Restoration is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Tidy work with great attention to detail!"

Sue B on October 2025

A & R Decorating & Restoration is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Tidy work with great attention to detail!"

Sue B on October 2025


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Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.

4.54(
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Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.

4.54(
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Customers say: Quality work
29 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"? 1 Star I would strongly caution anyone from hiring this drywall contractor. He completely pulled a bait and switch on me. His original quote clearly stated the job would include taping, mudding, sanding, and priming ? but after doing only the taping and mudding, he suddenly claimed sanding and priming were ?extra" To make matters worse, the mudding work he did do is full of bubbles and looks terrible. When I tried to discuss it with him and find a solution, he hung up on me. Extremely unprofessional and dishonest from start to finish. Don?t make the same mistake I did ? look elsewhere for someone who stands behind their word and does quality work."

Billy M on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"? 1 Star I would strongly caution anyone from hiring this drywall contractor. He completely pulled a bait and switch on me. His original quote clearly stated the job would include taping, mudding, sanding, and priming ? but after doing only the taping and mudding, he suddenly claimed sanding and priming were ?extra" To make matters worse, the mudding work he did do is full of bubbles and looks terrible. When I tried to discuss it with him and find a solution, he hung up on me. Extremely unprofessional and dishonest from start to finish. Don?t make the same mistake I did ? look elsewhere for someone who stands behind their word and does quality work."

Billy M on October 2025


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Mars Painting

4.91(
23
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Mars Painting

4.91(
23
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Customers say: Super punctual
81 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Mario was GREAT to work with. He was personable and honest and the quality of work excellent. His crew painted the exterior of an over 125 year old wooden house that was in bad shape and it looks wonderful. His crew also painted the interior ceilings of my house that had water damage in two different areas. His crew were quiet clean and respectful taking great care and making sure everything was completely to my satisfaction. Will only be using Mars Painting in the future."

Paula D on November 2025

Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Mario was GREAT to work with. He was personable and honest and the quality of work excellent. His crew painted the exterior of an over 125 year old wooden house that was in bad shape and it looks wonderful. His crew also painted the interior ceilings of my house that had water damage in two different areas. His crew were quiet clean and respectful taking great care and making sure everything was completely to my satisfaction. Will only be using Mars Painting in the future."

Paula D on November 2025


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PatchMaster Serving Chicago’s North Shore

5.00(
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PatchMaster Serving Chicago’s North Shore

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
37 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Dings. Holes. Water damage. There are some things even a well-placed picture can’t hide.  Lucky for you, there’s PatchMaster, The Drywall Repair Specialists. Our skilled technicians can patch holes, replace water-damaged drywall, and fix dings and dents, leaving you with beautiful smooth walls. They’ll even match the texture and paint color of the existing walls. Just one phone call to us and your walls or ceiling will be beautiful in no time. Contact us today to see how we can help.

Dings. Holes. Water damage. There are some things even a well-placed picture can’t hide.  Lucky for you, there’s PatchMaster, The Drywall Repair Specialists. Our skilled technicians can patch holes, replace water-damaged drywall, and fix dings and dents, leaving you with beautiful smooth walls. They’ll even match the texture and paint color of the existing walls. Just one phone call to us and your walls or ceiling will be beautiful in no time. Contact us today to see how we can help.


"Taulant did a great job installing drywall in my utility closet. He was punctual, efficient, and the price was very reasonable. The work looks clean and solid. I would definitely hire him again for painting or future projects."

Carolyn B on September 2025

"Taulant did a great job installing drywall in my utility closet. He was punctual, efficient, and the price was very reasonable. The work looks clean and solid. I would definitely hire him again for painting or future projects."

Carolyn B on September 2025


"The Bici Brothers did a fantastic job on my drywall and paint project! They were timely on their communication, very professional with their work, and had great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and I would definitely hire them again for my next project. I couldn’t be happier with the results and at a fair price too!"

Dave J on October 2025

We specialize in drywall and painting work. We take pride in the work we do and we will treat your home as we would our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"The Bici Brothers did a fantastic job on my drywall and paint project! They were timely on their communication, very professional with their work, and had great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and I would definitely hire them again for my next project. I couldn’t be happier with the results and at a fair price too!"

Dave J on October 2025

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The average cost to apply a skip-trowel drywall texture to walls is $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot. Ceilings cost slightly more because of the increased difficulty of working overhead. Additional cost factors include any drywall repairs and removal of existing textures or wallpaper.

Drywall tape is made of paper, while drywall mesh is made of fiberglass or metal. Drywall mesh patches are suitable for repairing small holes in drywall, while paper drywall tape holds a crease better for corners. You need joint compound to adhere drywall tape to the wall, while mesh patches may be self-adhesive.

Certain drywall textures, like sand and sometimes popcorn, can be smoothed by applying skim coats, sanding the walls, or chipping away the texture. However, it’s worth considering removing the texture and starting with a blank canvas. Smoothing textured walls requires a lot of sandpaper and elbow grease and can take longer than just outright removing the texture.

The cost to install drywall is between $1.50 and $3 per square foot, while shiplap installation costs between $2 and $7 on average. In most applications, shiplap installations cost more than that of putting in drywall. However, several ways exist to reduce shiplap prices, especially for small locations or accent walls, which can keep the total cost of shiplap competitive with that of drywall.

You should wait at least 24 hours between each coat of drywall mud before sanding and adding another coat. This ensures the mud dries completely, although drying time depends on temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Lightweight muds dry faster, while heavier all-purpose compounds take longer. Always check for firmness and dryness before sanding or applying the next layer.

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