Painted walls in a home built before 1978
Sanding or cutting painted walls in a pre-1978 home can release lead dust. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, careful prep and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Lombard, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Lombard kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Kitchen remodels across Lombard ZIP 60148
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Lombard 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 Lombard kitchen blend in, and we add crown molding or trim where it finishes the room.
1960s soffits and dropped ceilings
Kitchens from the 1960s often have soffits or a dropped ceiling with a light box. Removing them gives a taller, brighter room.
Ceiling repairs in a condo
Leaks from the unit above are common in condo buildings. We repair the ceiling after the association and the neighbor fix the source.
Popcorn ceiling in the kitchen
We remove popcorn ceilings and skim them smooth, after testing when the age of the home calls for it.
Cracks in walls and ceilings
Recurring cracks often follow drywall seams or door corners. Taping the joint properly is what keeps them from returning.
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.
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.
Ducts or pipes inside the soffit
When a soffit carries a duct or a plumbing vent, it can sometimes be rerouted, made smaller or built into the new cabinet design.
What the project covers
- Soffit and damaged board removalSoffits, bulkheads and damaged drywall or plaster are taken down carefully.
- 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 repairLoose plaster is reattached and cracks are filled with compatible materials.
- Skim coat and textureWe match existing texture or skim the surface flat, whichever you choose.
- Primer and paint-ready finishWe seal patches with primer, and we can paint the room if you want.
- CleanupWe remove debris and leave the kitchen clean.
Materials and options
Plaster repair materialsMaterials that grip lath and plaster so repairs stay solid.
Joint compoundsWe use quick-setting mud for deep repairs and easy-sanding compound on top.
Paper and mesh tapeThe right tape for each joint keeps cracks from coming back.
Stain-blocking primerWe seal stained areas with stain-blocking primer before paint.
Crown and trim profilesPaint-grade crown, casing and baseboard in simple or traditional profiles.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work before and after — Lombard homes
Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a 1950s ranch, Lombard
A 1950s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. The kitchen as it was: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. 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 soffit and damaged board removal, new drywall, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a postwar bi-level, Villa Park
The site: a postwar bi-level in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and a fluorescent box light. The reason for the call: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant framing and backing, skim coat and texture, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Villa Park →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar bi-level: before and after
Finished: 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 Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Lombard
What changed: 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 Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Lombard
The kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Additions in Lombard →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 cleanWe seal the finish, clean up and walk through the work with you.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Lombard homeowners
Do soffit removals need a permit in Lombard?
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.
Do you fix ceilings after a leak?
Yes. We make sure the cavity is dry before closing it up.
Do I need moisture-resistant drywall in a kitchen?
Local code decides the requirement; we use moisture-resistant board where it adds protection.
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.
How long does kitchen drywall repair take?
Small repairs often take two or three short visits for drying between coats. Soffit removal may take a few days.
What is the Lombard building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Lombard-registered contractor for kitchen drywall and finish work?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do kitchen drywall and finish work in a Lombard 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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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 Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Lombard
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Accessible Kitchen RemodelingKitchens that work for every age and ability.
Kitchen AdditionsBump-outs that add room for an island or dining area.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.