Drywall Repair in Downers Grove, IL

Drywall repair and texture matching in Downers Grove

We work in Downers Grove every week, fixing holes, cracks, nail pops, broken corners and ceilings that were damaged by a leak. On every repair we cut back to firm board, patch, tape and run three coats of compound feathered well past the edges. After sanding and primer, the repair gets the same surface as the wall or ceiling around it, smooth or textured. Then it is painted to match.

We come into Downers Grove on I-88 and I-355, and Ogden Avenue, Butterfield Road and Main Street get us to every part of town in DuPage County, including the blocks around the downtown Metra station. If your ceilings or walls are textured, the texture is what gives a patch away. Orange peel, knockdown and hand-swirled patterns each go on a different way, so we test on a scrap of board until the spray, the thickness and the timing of the knockdown match what is on your ceiling. Then we apply it over the primed patch, let it set, and paint the whole ceiling when a spot repaint would show a different sheen.

What a Downers Grove repair covers

Texture matching

We match orange peel, knockdown and swirl textures on a test board first, then on the patch.

Ceiling holes and cracks

Cracked or damaged ceiling board is cut back, replaced, taped and finished before texture goes on.

Leak-damaged board

After the leak is fixed and dry, soft or stained board comes out and the edges are sealed with stain-blocking primer.

Wall holes and dents

Holes from doorknobs, anchors and furniture get a backed patch or new board and three coats.

Corner bead

Dented or cracked outside corners get new bead, set straight and finished.

Full-ceiling repaint when needed

When touch-up paint would leave a visible spot on a large ceiling, we paint it edge to edge.

Our drywall repair process in Downers Grove

Start with a free visit, or text a close-up photo of the texture along with the damage so we can see the pattern. The written estimate covers the patch, the texture, the primer and whether we paint the spot or the whole surface. If a repair turns up something we did not expect, like a soaked joist or a second stain behind the first, we price it in writing and wait for your approval. We book around the days we said and walk the room with you once the paint is dry.

Texture tested before it goes on the ceiling
Written estimate that includes the paint
Changes approved in writing
Stain-blocking primer on water marks
Floors and furniture covered
Final walkthrough in daylight

Drywall Repair estimate in Downers Grove

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

FAQ

Drywall Repair in Downers Grove: questions

Can you match my ceiling texture?

Yes. We test the texture on a piece of scrap board until it matches yours, then apply it over the patch. Sending a close-up photo to (815) 585-1750 helps us come prepared.

Can you patch a popcorn ceiling?

We can, but if there is any chance the texture contains asbestos, it has to be tested before anyone cuts or scrapes it. We will tell you on the estimate visit if we think it needs a test.

Do you repair drywall in Westmont, Lisle and Woodridge too?

Yes. We work in Westmont, Lisle, Woodridge and Lombard with the same written estimate and process.

Is a permit required for drywall repair in Downers Grove?

Patching and texturing do not normally need a permit. If the job grows into replacing whole ceilings or touches wiring, we check with the village and pull what it requires.

How long until the ceiling is finished?

Compound, texture and paint each need drying time, so plan on a few visits. Your estimate lists the days.

Other work we do in Downers Grove

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Drywall Repair in Downers Grove