Painted walls in a home built before 1978
We treat old paint as possibly lead-based in older homes and contain the work area before we sand or demolish anything.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Arlington Heights, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Arlington Heights kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Arlington Heights kitchens
After a leak, a remodel or years of wear, kitchen walls and ceilings need a careful finisher. We patch, tape, skim and texture so repairs in your Arlington Heights kitchen blend in, and we add crown molding or trim where it finishes the room.
1970s soffits and dropped ceilings
Fluorescent light boxes and boxed soffits were common in that era. We remove them and finish a flat ceiling ready for new lights.
Ceiling repairs in a condo
We patch and refinish condo kitchen ceilings and walls, working within the association's rules.
Wall damage behind the sink or range
Steam and splashes break down drywall near the sink and range. We replace damaged areas with moisture-resistant board where it makes sense.
Bulky soffits above the cabinets
Taking down a soffit lets new cabinets run taller. We remove it, reroute what we can and patch the ceiling and wall smooth.
Texture that doesn't match
Texture matching takes practice. We test the spray pattern and thickness before applying it to your ceiling.
Cracks in walls and ceilings
Recurring cracks often follow drywall seams or door corners. Taping the joint properly is what keeps them from returning.
No crown or worn trim
We add crown molding and replace damaged casing and baseboard so the edges of the room look sharp.
Everything in a kitchen drywall and finish work
- Protection and dust controlWe tape off the kitchen and use dust control during sanding and demolition.
- Soffit and damaged board removalWe remove what has to go and save what can be kept.
- Framing and backingWe add backing where trim or cabinets will attach later.
- Plaster repairLoose plaster is reattached and cracks are filled with compatible materials.
- Taping and finishingSeams are taped and coated in several layers, sanded between coats.
- Crown, casing and trimNew trim goes up tight and ready for paint.
- Primer and paint-ready finishRepairs are primed so paint takes evenly; painting can be included.
Finishes and options
Stain-blocking primerA sealing primer stops water stains from bleeding through new paint.
Paper and mesh tapePaper tape for strength on seams and corners, mesh where it suits the repair.
Standard and moisture-resistant drywallRegular drywall for most areas and moisture-resistant panels where steam and splashes hit.
Joint compoundsWe use quick-setting mud for deep repairs and easy-sanding compound on top.
Crown and trim profilesTrim in profiles that fit the age and style of your house.
What the work looks like in Arlington Heights homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights
The site: a 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and a fluorescent box light. What bothered the owners most: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered soffit and damaged board removal, crown, casing and trim, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen drywall & finish work
This one is a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was a dropped ceiling and an old light box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant protection and dust control, crown, casing and trim, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen drywall & finish work
A 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant protection and dust control, soffit and damaged board removal, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1950s ranch, Arlington Heights
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: accessible kitchen remodeling
A lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →The project, step by step
- Look and measureAt the visit we see the damage, ask about leaks and plan the repair.
- Written estimateWe send a written price with every repair spelled out.
- Repair and finishWork runs over a few days because compound needs time to dry.
- Prime, paint and cleanRepairs are primed or painted and the kitchen is cleaned.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Can you match my ceiling texture?
We aim for a close match and tell you when a full skim would look better.
Do I need moisture-resistant drywall in a kitchen?
It is not required everywhere, but it is a good choice near the sink and behind the range.
Do soffit removals need a permit in Arlington Heights?
It depends on what is inside. Moving ducts, plumbing or wiring may need a permit; we check with the local building department before work begins.
What is considered minor drywall repair?
Anything that can be patched without replacing a full sheet usually counts as minor.
What affects the cost of drywall and finish work?
The scope and what we find behind the surface. You get an itemized estimate after we inspect.
Does kitchen drywall and finish work need a Arlington Heights building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do kitchen drywall and finish work in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Arlington Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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