Painted walls in a home built before 1978
Lead-safe methods matter on drywall and plaster work in older Hanover Park homes. We seal off the area and clean up with HEPA equipment.
Serving Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Hanover Park, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Hanover Park kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Hanover Park kitchens
We handle the surfaces around the cabinets: walls, ceilings, soffits and trim. In Hanover Park 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
Kitchens from the 1970s often have soffits or a dropped ceiling with a light box. Removing them gives a taller, brighter room.
Holes from old cabinets, outlets or fixtures
When cabinets, a range hood or a light fixture move, they leave holes and torn paper behind. We cut out the damage, patch and finish it flat.
Texture that doesn't match
A smooth patch on a textured ceiling stands out. We match orange peel, knockdown or other textures so the repair blends.
Popcorn ceiling in the kitchen
We remove popcorn ceilings and skim them smooth, after testing when the age of the home calls for it.
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.
No crown or worn trim
We add crown molding and replace damaged casing and baseboard so the edges of the room look sharp.
Nail pops and bad seams
Popped fasteners and visible seams show through paint, especially under kitchen lighting. We reset the fasteners and refinish the joints.
Everything in a kitchen drywall and finish work
- Inspection and moisture checkWe look at the damage and check for moisture before planning any patch.
- Framing and backingBlocking for crown, cabinets or a rebuilt soffit is added while the wall is open.
- New drywallPatches and full sheets go up flat and tight to the old surface.
- Plaster repairWe stabilize and patch plaster so it bonds with the existing wall.
- Skim coat and textureWe match existing texture or skim the surface flat, whichever you choose.
- Crown, casing and trimNew trim goes up tight and ready for paint.
- Primer and paint-ready finishWe seal patches with primer, and we can paint the room if you want.
Materials and options
Texture finishesWe match common ceiling and wall textures or finish smooth.
Crown and trim profilesTrim in profiles that fit the age and style of your house.
Joint compoundsSetting compound for strength and fast fills, lightweight compound for finish coats.
Standard and moisture-resistant drywallHalf-inch board is standard on walls; moisture-resistant board is often used near the sink.
Stain-blocking primerA sealing primer stops water stains from bleeding through new paint.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work before and after — Hanover Park homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hanover Park
The site: a 1970s tract home near Ontarioville. Before: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and a hanging swag lamp. The reason for the call: a kitchen ceiling patched too many times. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included inspection and moisture check, framing and backing, plus plaster repair.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett
This one is a 1980s two-story in Bartlett. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: a kitchen ceiling patched too many times. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included new drywall, crown, casing and trim, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Bartlett →
Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bloomingdale
A 1990s two-story colonial near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for 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. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant inspection and moisture check, framing and backing, plus plaster repair.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterHanover Park kitchen, 1970s split-level: kitchen design & layout planning
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, dark soapstone-look quartz counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Hanover Park raised ranch: before and after
What changed: a lowered bright white quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers with matte black pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →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 estimateWe send a written price with every repair spelled out.
- Repair and finishWe remove, patch, tape and finish, allowing dry time between coats.
- Prime, paint and cleanRepairs are primed or painted and the kitchen is cleaned.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Hanover Park homeowners
Can you add crown molding to my kitchen?
We install crown and other trim to finish the room or the cabinet tops.
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.
What is considered minor drywall repair?
Anything that can be patched without replacing a full sheet usually counts as minor.
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.
Can you match my ceiling texture?
Yes in most cases. Very old or unusual textures may need the whole ceiling refinished for an even look.
Do I need a Hanover Park-registered contractor for kitchen drywall and finish work?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Does kitchen drywall and finish work need a Hanover Park building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
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