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 Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Glendale Heights, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Glendale Heights kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Glendale Heights kitchens
We handle the surfaces around the cabinets: walls, ceilings, soffits and trim. In Glendale Heights that can mean patching plaster in an older house, taking down a soffit before new cabinets go in, or matching a ceiling texture after a plumbing repair.
1970s soffits and dropped ceilings
Dropped kitchen ceilings from the 1970s can usually be removed. We check what is above and patch the original ceiling.
Ceiling repairs in a condo
Condo ceilings can include fire-rated assemblies. We repair them with the right board and follow building rules on work hours.
Holes from old cabinets, outlets or fixtures
Old anchor holes, moved outlets and a gap where the hood used to be all need patching before paint. We fill them so they cannot be seen.
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.
Patchy walls after a remodel
Tile removal, new wiring and cabinet swaps leave walls uneven. We skim coat or patch so the wall reads as one flat surface.
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.
Ducts or pipes inside the soffit
If what is inside cannot move, we rebuild a smaller, cleaner soffit or box it to line up with the cabinets.
What the project covers
- Protection and dust controlWe tape off the kitchen and use dust control during sanding and demolition.
- Framing and backingBlocking for crown, cabinets or a rebuilt soffit is added while the wall is open.
- New drywallNew board is hung and fastened, with moisture-resistant board where it makes sense.
- Taping and finishingWe finish joints in multiple coats so they vanish under paint.
- Skim coat and textureWalls and ceilings are skimmed smooth or textured to match the room.
- Crown, casing and trimNew trim goes up tight and ready for paint.
- CleanupWe remove debris and leave the kitchen clean.
Choices you'll make
Joint compoundsWe use quick-setting mud for deep repairs and easy-sanding compound on top.
Plaster repair materialsMaterials that grip lath and plaster so repairs stay solid.
Ceiling boardCeilings get stiffer board so they stay flat over time.
Stain-blocking primerA sealing primer stops water stains from bleeding through new paint.
Standard and moisture-resistant drywallRegular drywall for most areas and moisture-resistant panels where steam and splashes hit.
Before and after: kitchens near Glendale Heights
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. The reason for the call: soffits that limited how tall the cabinets could be. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included framing and backing, crown, casing and trim, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen drywall & finish work
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: 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 dropped ceiling and an old light box. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered protection and dust control, taping and finishing, plus skim coat and texture.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: bulky soffits and a cracked ceiling. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered framing and backing, new drywall, plus taping and finishing.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: accessible kitchen remodeling
Finished: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with brushed nickel bar pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →How your kitchen drywall and finish work goes
- 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 finishWork runs over a few days because compound needs time to dry.
- Prime, paint and cleanWe seal the finish, clean up and walk through the work with you.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
Do soffit removals need a permit in Glendale 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.
Who do you call to fix drywall in a kitchen?
Call us. We handle wall and ceiling repair, soffits and trim around kitchen cabinets.
What is inside a kitchen soffit?
It varies. We check before quoting removal so there are no surprises.
How long does kitchen drywall repair take?
It depends on size and drying time; most kitchen jobs finish within a few days.
Do I need moisture-resistant drywall in a kitchen?
We often use it near water and steam; the rest of the kitchen can be standard board.
Glendale Heights building permit for kitchen drywall and finish work: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, phone 630-260-6030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Glendale Heights-registered contractor for kitchen drywall and finish work?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before working; $20,000 surety/license bond required. We take care of that before work starts.
Do Glendale Heights condo associations need to approve kitchen drywall and finish work?
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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale 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 Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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