Painted walls in a home built before 1978
Lead-safe methods matter on drywall and plaster work in older Skokie homes. We seal off the area and clean up with HEPA equipment.
Serving Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Skokie, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Skokie kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Kitchen remodels across Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Skokie kitchens
We handle the surfaces around the cabinets: walls, ceilings, soffits and trim. In Skokie 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.
1950s soffits and dropped ceilings
Kitchens from the 1950s 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
Remodels leave walls full of patches waiting to happen. We repair every opening so the new kitchen starts with clean walls.
Texture that doesn't match
Texture matching takes practice. We test the spray pattern and thickness before applying it to your ceiling.
Water-stained or sagging ceiling
A brown ring or a soft spot in the kitchen ceiling usually means a leak from above. Once the leak is fixed, we cut out wet board, replace it and finish it to match.
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.
Popcorn ceiling in the kitchen
Popcorn texture traps grease and dust. We scrape it and finish the ceiling smooth; in older homes the texture should be tested for asbestos first.
No crown or worn trim
Gaps between cabinets and ceiling or worn door casing make a kitchen look unfinished. New trim fixes both.
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.
- Crown, casing and trimCrown molding and other trim are installed, nailed, filled and caulked.
- CleanupDust is vacuumed with HEPA equipment and the kitchen is wiped down.
Choices you'll make
Ceiling boardSag-resistant half-inch or five-eighths board keeps ceilings flat between joists.
Plaster repair materialsMaterials that grip lath and plaster so repairs stay solid.
Joint compoundsSetting compound for strength and fast fills, lightweight compound for finish coats.
Texture finishesOrange peel, knockdown and smooth skim finishes, matched to the room.
Crown and trim profilesTrim in profiles that fit the age and style of your house.
Before and after: kitchens near Skokie
Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a 1950s ranch, Skokie
A 1950s ranch in Skokie, a typical kitchen for Skokie. 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. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included framing and backing, skim coat and texture, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterAn Evanston 1920s bungalow: before and after
The site: a 1920s bungalow in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: dark stained 1970s oak cabinets with heavy frames and a single pendant bowl light. What bothered the owners most: soffits that made the room feel low. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included new drywall, plaster repair, plus cleanup.
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Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a postwar Cape Cod, Park Ridge
A postwar Cape Cod in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was a dropped ceiling and an old light box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant framing and backing, skim coat and texture, plus crown, casing and trim.
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Before
AfterSkokie kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: 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.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Skokie
Finished: 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 Skokie →The project, step by step
- Look and measureWe inspect the walls and ceiling, check for moisture and confirm the scope.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate that lists each area and finish.
- 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 Skokie homeowners
What affects the cost of drywall and finish work?
Area size, plaster or drywall, soffit contents, texture matching and trim. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
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?
Small repairs often take two or three short visits for drying between coats. Soffit removal may take a few days.
What is inside a kitchen soffit?
It varies. We check before quoting removal so there are no surprises.
Who do you call to fix drywall in a kitchen?
Call us. We handle wall and ceiling repair, soffits and trim around kitchen cabinets.
Do I need a Skokie-registered contractor for kitchen drywall and finish work?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Does kitchen drywall and finish work need a Skokie building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division (www.skokiepermits.com), phone (847) 933-8223. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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