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 Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Glen Ellyn, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Glen Ellyn kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Glen Ellyn kitchens
Kitchens take more wall damage than any other room: leaks under the sink and from the bathroom above, holes left by old cabinets and outlets, and soffits nobody wants anymore. We repair drywall and plaster in Glen Ellyn kitchens, remove soffits, patch ceilings and finish everything so it disappears under paint.
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.
Texture that doesn't match
If a past patch was left smooth, we can retexture it, or skim the whole ceiling smooth if you prefer.
No crown or worn trim
Crown molding at the ceiling, new casing around doorways and a clean baseboard finish a kitchen. We install and caulk trim ready for paint.
Cracks in walls and ceilings
We repair cracked drywall and plaster with tape and compound, not just filler, so the fix lasts through seasons.
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.
Water-stained or sagging ceiling
Ceilings that sag after a leak need new drywall, not just paint. We replace the affected section and blend it into the rest.
Holes from old cabinets, outlets or fixtures
Remodels leave walls full of patches waiting to happen. We repair every opening so the new kitchen starts with clean walls.
What's included
- Inspection and moisture checkWe look at the damage and check for moisture before planning any patch.
- Protection and dust controlCabinets, counters and floors are covered and the area is sealed with plastic.
- Soffit and damaged board removalSoffits, bulkheads and damaged drywall or plaster are taken down carefully.
- New drywallNew board is hung and fastened, with moisture-resistant board where it makes sense.
- Plaster repairLoose plaster is reattached and cracks are filled with compatible materials.
- Skim coat and textureWalls and ceilings are skimmed smooth or textured to match the room.
- Primer and paint-ready finishRepairs are primed so paint takes evenly; painting can be included.
Choices you'll make
Texture finishesOrange peel, knockdown and smooth skim finishes, matched to the room.
Paper and mesh tapeThe right tape for each joint keeps cracks from coming back.
Standard and moisture-resistant drywallRegular drywall for most areas and moisture-resistant panels where steam and splashes hit.
Stain-blocking primerWe seal stained areas with stain-blocking primer before paint.
Crown and trim profilesTrim in profiles that fit the age and style of your house.
What the work looks like in Glen Ellyn homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn
A 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. Before: 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, plaster repair, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen drywall & finish work
A 1980s two-story in Wheaton, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: a dropped ceiling and an old light box. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant inspection and moisture check, skim coat and texture, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Wheaton →
Before
AfterA Lombard 1950s ranch: before and after
A 1950s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. What bothered the owners most: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered inspection and moisture check, protection and dust control, plus plaster repair.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Lombard →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: a lowered bright white quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Glen Ellyn →The project, step by step
- Look and measureAt the visit we see the damage, ask about leaks and plan the repair.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate that lists each area and finish.
- Repair and finishWe remove, patch, tape and finish, allowing dry time between coats.
- Prime, paint and cleanWe seal the finish, clean up and walk through the work with you.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
How long does kitchen drywall repair take?
It depends on size and drying time; most kitchen jobs finish within a few days.
Should I remove the soffits before new cabinets?
If you want taller cabinets or more storage, yes. Removing them first gives a clean ceiling to work from.
What is inside a kitchen soffit?
It varies. We check before quoting removal so there are no surprises.
Do soffit removals need a permit in Glen Ellyn?
Removing an empty soffit is usually simple, but rerouting what runs through it can require a permit. We confirm the requirements for Glen Ellyn.
Do you fix ceilings after a leak?
Yes, after the source is repaired and the area is dry. We replace damaged board and match the ceiling.
Glen Ellyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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