1980s 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.
Serving Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Lisle, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Lisle kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Kitchen remodels across Lisle ZIP 60532
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Lisle 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 Lisle kitchens, remove soffits, patch ceilings and finish everything so it disappears under paint.
Ceiling repairs in a condo
We patch and refinish condo kitchen ceilings and walls, working within the association's rules.
Patchy walls after a remodel
Walls exposed behind old cabinets are rarely ready for paint. We level them and fill every gap before the finish goes on.
Wall prep for paint or tile
Good prep decides how the final wall looks. We finish to the level your paint or tile needs.
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.
Cracks in walls and ceilings
We repair cracked drywall and plaster with tape and compound, not just filler, so the fix lasts through seasons.
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.
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.
Everything in a kitchen drywall and finish work
- 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 removalWe remove what has to go and save what can be kept.
- Framing and backingWe add backing where trim or cabinets will attach later.
- Taping and finishingWe finish joints in multiple coats so they vanish under paint.
- Crown, casing and trimNew trim goes up tight and ready for paint.
- CleanupDust is vacuumed with HEPA equipment and the kitchen is wiped down.
Materials and options
Texture finishesOrange peel, knockdown and smooth skim finishes, matched to the room.
Ceiling boardCeilings get stiffer board so they stay flat over time.
Stain-blocking primerA sealing primer stops water stains from bleeding through new paint.
Joint compoundsWe use quick-setting mud for deep repairs and easy-sanding compound on top.
Paper and mesh tapePaper tape for strength on seams and corners, mesh where it suits the repair.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work before and after — Lisle homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lisle
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Meadows. Before: 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 cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included soffit and damaged board removal, framing and backing, plus taping and finishing.
Before
AfterA Downers Grove postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level near Denburn Woods. The kitchen as it was: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and a dome ceiling light. 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. On site this meant soffit and damaged board removal, crown, casing and trim, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterA Naperville 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Tamarack, a typical kitchen for Naperville. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was soffits that limited how tall the cabinets could be. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered protection and dust control, soffit and damaged board removal, plus framing and backing.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Naperville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lisle
A new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Lisle →
Before
AfterAccessible Kitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Lisle
A lowered warm walnut butcher block counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale mint green 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 two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Lisle →From first visit to final walk-through
- Look and measureWe inspect the walls and ceiling, check for moisture and confirm the scope.
- 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 Lisle homeowners
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.
Do you fix ceilings after a leak?
Yes. We make sure the cavity is dry before closing it up.
How long does kitchen drywall repair take?
Compound needs to dry between coats, so even small patches usually take more than one day.
What is inside a kitchen soffit?
Sometimes nothing. Often a duct, vent pipe, plumbing line or wiring. We open a small inspection hole to find out.
Can you match my ceiling texture?
Usually. We match common textures like orange peel and knockdown and test on a scrap first.
Do Lisle 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.
What is the Lisle building department phone number?
Permits go through Development Services Department, phone 630-271-4150. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Lisle?
Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.
Working in Lisle
- A lot of Lisle kitchens date from the 1980s. 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.
OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village
ZIP 60532
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