Drywall & Framing in Joliet, IL

Plaster repair, drywall and framing in Joliet

Not every wall needs to come down. When plaster is cracked or crumbling in spots but still bonded to the lath, we cut out the loose areas, fill them, and skim coat the surface so it paints flat. When it has let go across large areas, we remove it and hang new drywall, then tape and finish it to the same plane as the walls around it. We also frame new walls and closets, repair ceilings after leaks and add blocking for anything you plan to hang.

We cover Joliet from I-80 and I-55, and Jefferson Street, Larkin Avenue, Route 30 and Route 53 get us across town. Joliet has a wide mix of houses, and plenty of them still have plaster walls, especially in the neighborhoods closer to downtown and the Des Plaines River. Plaster and drywall are different thicknesses, so where the two meet we shim the new board out to keep the wall flat instead of leaving a step. That one detail decides whether a repair disappears under paint or shows every time the light hits it.

What we fix and build in Joliet

Skim coating plaster

Cracked or patched plaster walls get loose material cut out, then a full skim coat that leaves a flat surface for paint.

Plaster to drywall transitions

Where new board meets old plaster, we shim and feather the joint so the wall reads as one surface.

Ceiling repairs after leaks

Once the leak is fixed and dry, we cut out stained or sagging ceiling sections, replace them and match the texture.

New walls and closets

We frame partitions and closets with headers at the openings, then hang and finish the board.

Damaged framing

Studs or joists damaged by water or impact get sistered or replaced before the wall is closed back up.

Blocking and backing

We add solid blocking for cabinets, grab bars and TV mounts so they anchor into wood, not plaster.

How we run a Joliet plaster or drywall job

First we look at the walls and tell you which ones can be saved with a skim coat and which need new board. That goes into a written scope with a price for each room. Old walls sometimes hide damaged lath or framing, and if we find it, we price the fix in writing and wait for your yes. Each day ends with the work area cleaned, and the last day ends with a walkthrough so you can check the finish.

Straight answer on save versus replace
Price for each room in writing
Flat transitions between plaster and board
Dust contained with plastic and floor covers
Extra work approved in writing first
Clean room ready for primer

Drywall & Framing estimate in Joliet

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Drywall & Framing in Joliet: questions

Should I skim coat my plaster or replace it with drywall?

If the plaster is still firmly attached to the lath, a skim coat avoids tearing the wall out and keeps its solid feel. If it is loose across large areas, new drywall is the better fix. We check each wall by hand and tell you which applies.

Do I need a permit for drywall work in Joliet?

Hanging or patching drywall usually does not need one. Moving a wall, changing structure or adding electrical or plumbing generally does, and when the City of Joliet requires a permit we pull it and schedule the inspection.

How long before I can paint?

Skim coats and joint compound need to dry between coats, so plan on several days for a room. We tell you the day it will be ready for primer when we schedule the job.

What towns around Joliet do you serve?

We also cover Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport and New Lenox.

Can you look at a ceiling crack from a photo?

Yes. Text a photo to (815) 585-1750 with a line about where it is and whether it has gotten worse. We can usually tell from that whether it is a tape seam, a plaster crack or something that needs a closer look.

Other work we do in Joliet

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