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Top-Rated Drywall pros in South Elgin - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Yolis Cleaning and Painting Services
Yolis Cleaning and Painting Services
4.8(
48
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After taking a number of bids, I decided to go with Yolis C Painting. All positive reviews are well merited. We had him do some interior painting and the walls look like new. Outside trim: Admittingly, some of the old paint was chipping, but what we did not anticipate was that much of the wood had begun showing signs of rot (we own the house for 40 years). He repaired and painted it. If looking for fair pricing, professionalism, and detail orientated, they are the ones for you!"
Bartlett,
Bartlett,
Planfield, Drywall repair
Planfield, Drywall repair
Arlington Heights

+26

Response time2 days
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Allure Interiors
4.8(
18
)
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nick completely transformed our baby?s nursery. He removed the outdated paneling, installed new drywall, and finished it with a perfect paint job. We couldn?t be happier and highly recommend him for any home remodeling needs!"
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Basement

+5

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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RF Improvements Inc
4.7(
202
)
Drywall - Repair

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Radek was on time and worked very efficiently. He communicated well with us. His drywall and painting work is excellent! He also cleaned up thoroughly when he was done. We have already requested another quote for another project we need to have done."
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+29

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
4.6(
29
)
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny does an excellent job. Shows up everyday, on time. Did a beautiful job replacing our drywall in the basement & painting. He also installed new flooring. Looks awesome."
Kitchen
Main from door
Parking garage
Tonw home
Kitchen

+163

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

It’s less costly to drywall a fireplace than shiplapping it since material costs are higher for shiplap. However, if you’re DIYing the project, shiplap is less expensive since you won’t have to pay for labor. With drywall, getting a smooth finish is difficult unless you’re a pro. Shiplap is ideal for an accent wall or unique space, such as around a fireplace, since it adds texture and gives off a cozy vibe.

Choose a drill bit that is the size of the screws of the anchors you will use. You aren’t drilling through metal or concrete—hopefully—so any standard twist, wooden or all-purpose drill bit will work fine. It’s also important to have a screwdriver capable of drilling through the drywall and into the stud. The good news is most available drills, even the older ones, can do this with no issue.

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.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

When used correctly, drywall patch kits can work well. However, there are limitations. Specifically, these kits can only cover holes up to 5 inches in diameter. For anything larger than that, you’ll need to cut out the affected section of drywall and replace it with a new piece. That’s a far more complicated process that involves buying the right type of drywall, finding the wall studs, cutting into your wall, and screwing the replacement drywall in place.

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