Drywall Repair in Northbrook, Glenview & the North Shore

Holes, water damage, cracks, ceilings and new walls, repaired smooth and painted, all with one crew.

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Before and after: a damaged hole in a kitchen ceiling around a light fixture on the left, and the repaired smooth ceiling with a recessed light on the right

Drywall Repair in Northbrook and Glenview

Damaged drywall and plaster can make a freshly painted room look worse, and paint alone will not hide it. At Sunpainting, we offer drywall repair in Northbrook and Glenview, plus plaster repair in Northbrook and across the North Shore, so your walls and ceilings are smooth before the first coat of paint goes on.

We repair the damage, sand it smooth, then prime and paint, so you deal with one crew from start to finish.

A good repair disappears once it is painted. That depends on the work behind the paint: patching the damage properly, finishing it smooth and protecting your home while we do it. Because we handle drywall repair, plaster repair and painting in-house, you do not need to coordinate multiple contractors. Sunpainting is rated 5.0 on Google from 180 reviews, and every project starts with a free in-home estimate.

Drywall Repair, Plaster Repair and Wall Finishing

From small holes to whole new walls, here is what we repair.

Torn hole in a drywall stairwell wall beside carpeted stairs before repair

Holes and torn drywall

From small holes to torn sections like the stairwell wall shown here, we patch the damage, finish it smooth, then prime and paint so the repair blends in.

Water-damage bubble at the ceiling and wall corner of a bathroom before repair

Water damage

We repair water-damaged walls and ceilings, replacing or sealing the affected areas with oil-based primers, depending on the type and extent of the damage. If the leak is still active, it should be fixed first.

Peeling, cracked plaster on a wall beside a window before repair

Cracks and peeling plaster

Cracked, flaking and peeling plaster and drywall surfaces are repaired and smoothed for paint. We offer plaster repair in Northbrook and Glenview as part of the same service.

Garage ceiling with peeling paper and paint before repair

Ceiling repairs

Peeling ceiling paper, damaged seams, holes around light fixtures and stained spots. We repair the ceiling, sand it smooth and repaint it.

Living room with a dark wood-paneled fireplace wall before paneling removal

Paneling removal and wall finishing

Dated wood paneling can come out, and we finish the wall behind it so it is smooth and ready for paint. Depending on what is behind the paneling, that may mean patching, repairing or new drywall.

Open-stud wall framing in a living room before drywall

New walls and partitions

We frame and drywall new walls and partitions, then tape, finish, prime and paint them. We also replace drywall after flood damage, including basement walls.

Drywall Repair Before and After Photos

Real Sunpainting projects.

Three photos of a green-gray wall: a window and doorway opening, the openings covered with drywall panels, and the finished smooth primed wall

Window and doorway openings: closed in with drywall, then the wall finished smooth and primed.

Three photos of a basement: open ceiling joists and exposed wall studs, then taped and mudded drywall around recessed lights, then the finished gray room

Basement ceiling and wall: open framing and exposed studs, then drywall taped and mudded, then finished and painted gray with recessed lights.

Before and after: an open-stud partition wall frame in a living room on the left, and the finished painted wall on the right

New partition wall: open studs, then drywalled, finished and painted.

Before and after: a water-damage bubble at the ceiling and wall corner of a bathroom on the left, and the repaired smooth corner above a vanity light on the right

Bathroom ceiling corner: water-damage bubble, then repaired and painted.

Before and after: a living room with a dark wood-paneled fireplace wall on the left, and the same room with smooth white walls on the right

Living room: wood paneling removed from the fireplace wall, walls finished and painted.

Before and after: a basement wall with the lower drywall cut out and studs exposed after flood damage on the left, and new finished walls with trim on the right

Basement after flooding: wall sections cut out and studs exposed, then new finished walls and trim.

Before and after: a torn hole in a stairwell wall beside carpeted stairs on the left, and the smooth repaired wall on the right

Stairwell wall: torn drywall hole, then a seamless repair.

Before and after: a garage ceiling with peeling paper and paint on the left, and the smooth repaired ceiling on the right

Garage ceiling: peeling paper and paint, then a smooth repaired ceiling.

Before and after: a damaged hole in a kitchen ceiling around a light fixture on the left, and the repaired smooth ceiling with a recessed light on the right

Kitchen ceiling: damaged hole around a light fixture, then repaired and finished with a recessed light.

Before and after: peeling, water-damaged plaster on a wall beside a window on the left, and the smooth repaired painted wall on the right

Plaster wall by a window: peeling, water-damaged plaster, then repaired smooth and painted.

Our Drywall Repair Process: Protect, Repair, Sand, Paint

A repair only looks right when the prep and finishing are done right. Here is how a typical drywall or plaster repair goes.

1

Free in-home estimate and protection

We look at the damage, give you firm pricing, then lay drop cloths and cover furniture with plastic.

2

Repair the damage

We patch holes, repair water damage, replace drywall where needed, and tape and finish the joints. It depends on the situation: every job is different.

3

Sand with dustless sanders

We sand the repair smooth using Festool dustless sanding systems with HEPA filters to keep your home clean.

4

Prime, paint and walk through

We prime so the repair blends in, paint, clean up as we go, and walk the finished job with you.

Get a Free Drywall Repair Estimate

Have holes, cracks, water damage or a new wall to finish? Call us or send the form and we will get back to you. We are available 8 AM to 9 PM with flexible scheduling.

(773) 592-3030
info@sunpainting.net
3469 Whirlaway Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Drywall Repair FAQ

Quick answers to the questions we hear most.

Do you repair drywall in Northbrook and Glenview?

Yes. We repair holes, cracks, water-damaged areas and torn drywall, and we install new drywall with patching and sanding included. We serve Northbrook, Glenview and the surrounding North Shore towns, and we can prime and paint as part of the same project.

Can you fix water-damaged walls and ceilings?

Yes. Depending on the type and extent of the damage, we replace or seal the affected areas with oil-based primers, then repair and repaint. We also handle flood damage repair for basements. If the water source is still active, it should be fixed first.

Who will be working in my home?

Our own Sunpainting crew. Every member of our team wears a matching yellow uniform shirt, so you’ll always know who’s in your home. We work hard to finish your project as quickly as possible without cutting corners, and we keep you informed from start to finish.

How much does drywall repair cost and how long does it take?

It depends on the size and type of damage and the condition of the wall or ceiling. We offer free in-home estimates with firm pricing and no hidden costs. The timeline depends on the scope of your project; we work hard to finish as quickly as possible without cutting corners.

Can you repair plaster walls?

Yes. We offer plaster repair as well as drywall repair. We look at the wall, explain what it needs, then repair it, sand it smooth, prime and paint.

Will my walls need a skim coat?

It depends on the situation; every job is different. Small repairs often need only patching and sanding, while larger or rougher areas may benefit from a skim coat. We’ll look at the damage with you, explain what we recommend, and leave you with a smooth surface ready for paint.

How do you keep dust down during drywall repair?

We lay drop cloths on the floors and cover furniture with plastic, and we can help move furniture. We sand with Festool dustless sanding systems with HEPA filters, clean the work area as we go and do a final walkthrough with you.

Drywall Repair Near You

Sunpainting provides drywall repair and plaster repair in Northbrook and Glenview, and throughout the North Shore and northwest suburbs. We also repair drywall and plaster for homeowners in Wilmette, Winnetka, Evanston, Skokie, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glencoe, Northfield, Lake Forest, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Wheeling, Palatine and Mount Prospect. Each town name links to our local interior painting page. If you are not sure whether we cover your neighborhood, give us a call.