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Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Mount Prospect, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Mount Prospect kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Mount Prospect kitchens
We handle the surfaces around the cabinets: walls, ceilings, soffits and trim. In Mount Prospect 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.
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.
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.
Water-stained or sagging ceiling
Stains bleed through regular paint. We remove damaged material, patch with new board, seal the area and refinish the ceiling.
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.
No crown or worn trim
Gaps between cabinets and ceiling or worn door casing make a kitchen look unfinished. New trim fixes both.
Wall prep for paint or tile
We level and prime walls for paint, or check flatness and backing before tile goes up.
What's included
- Inspection and moisture checkWet areas are found and the source confirmed fixed before we close anything up.
- Soffit and damaged board removalWe remove what has to go and save what can be kept.
- 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.
- 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.
- Primer and paint-ready finishWe seal patches with primer, and we can paint the room if you want.
Choices you'll make
Stain-blocking primerA sealing primer stops water stains from bleeding through new paint.
Ceiling boardCeilings get stiffer board so they stay flat over time.
Paper and mesh tapePaper tape for strength on seams and corners, mesh where it suits the repair.
Plaster repair materialsBonding agents, plaster washers and setting compounds made to work with old plaster.
Standard and moisture-resistant drywallHalf-inch board is standard on walls; moisture-resistant board is often used near the sink.
Kitchens like yours in Mount Prospect: before and after
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen drywall & finish work
This one is a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included soffit and damaged board removal, taping and finishing, plus crown, casing and trim.
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1950s ranch: before and after
This one is a 1950s ranch in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: 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. On site this meant inspection and moisture check, soffit and damaged board removal, plus taping and finishing.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1950s ranch: before and after
A new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: a lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale sage uppers and light gray lowers with satin brass 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 Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect postwar Cape Cod: before and after
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 Mount Prospect →The project, step by step
- 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 cleanWe seal the finish, clean up and walk through the work with you.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Mount Prospect homeowners
What is considered minor drywall repair?
Small holes, nail pops, hairline cracks and dents. Larger areas or water-damaged sections are more involved.
Who do you call to fix drywall in a kitchen?
Call us. We handle wall and ceiling repair, soffits and trim around kitchen cabinets.
Can you match my ceiling texture?
We aim for a close match and tell you when a full skim would look better.
Do soffit removals need a permit in Mount Prospect?
Permit rules vary from town to town and by the work involved. We find out what applies to your project before we start.
Can you add crown molding to my kitchen?
We install crown and other trim to finish the room or the cabinet tops.
What is the Mount Prospect building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do kitchen drywall and finish work in a Mount Prospect 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.
Mount Prospect contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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