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Drywall Repair & Patching
Holes, cracks, nail pops, loose tape and water damage patched, feathered and sanded until the surface reads clean in daylight. Drywall or sheetrock, the repair disappears into the wall.
Drywall Repair and Prep · Based in Highland Park
Drywall repair across Chicagoland
A good finish starts with the wall. Holes, cracks, water damage and loose tape patched, feathered and sanded, ceilings brought smooth, and plaster stabilized before it is filled. Family owned, based in Highland Park, working across the North Shore and Chicagoland.
The Foundation
Done right, it is the work you never notice.
Drywall repair in Highland Park and across the North Shore, or sheetrock repair as many of our neighbors call it, is the groundwork under every finish we do. A visible patch, a seam showing through the paint, or a ceiling that still looks old are the signs of a rushed job. We feather, sand and prime so a repair reads flat against the wall around it.
Drywall is the groundwork. Get it right and every coat of paint and roll of paper that follows looks the way it should. We treat that hidden work with the same care as the finish on top.
We do our own drywall work rather than sending it out, which means repair and patching, skim coating, plaster repair for older homes, popcorn ceiling removal, and the wall preparation a room needs before it is painted.
What We Do
The groundwork under every finish
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Skim Coating & Smooth Walls
Uneven, textured, or damaged walls skimmed to a smooth, level finish.
Skim coating→
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Plaster Repair
Loose sections stabilized, cracks patched, and the original surface matched, because the vintage plaster in older North Shore homes has to be stabilized before it is filled.
Plaster repair→
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Dated texture removed, the ceiling repaired, skimmed smooth and primed, with the room sealed and the rest of your home kept clean.
Popcorn ceiling removal→North Shore Homes
Plaster, lath and a century of paint
Many homes in Highland Park, Lake Forest and along the North Shore were built before drywall existed. Behind the paint is plaster on wood lath, sometimes with drywall patches from decades of repairs. Treating that wall like a new build is how good homes get bad repairs, so we stabilize plaster before we fill it and match the surface rather than the modern default.
We work in Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Winnetka and across the North Shore, and travel throughout Chicagoland for the right project. See the areas we serve.
Kind Words
Trusted by neighbors across Chicagoland
How We Work
What to expect
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Free Estimate
We look at the damage and what caused it, and give you a clear written quote.
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Protect & Repair
The room sealed against dust, then holes, cracks and water damage cut back and patched.
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Feather, Sand & Prime
Joints feathered out, sanded flat and primed so the repair disappears under the finish.
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Final Walkthrough
The surface checked in daylight with you, the space left clean.
Why Gallagher
The work under the finish
A Gallagher quotes the work and is on site through it.
Request a Free EstimateFamily owned, with our own crew
A Gallagher quotes your project and stays across it. The crew doing the work is ours.
Repairs that blend in
We feather, sand and prime each repair so it reads flat against the wall around it, in the light the room gets.
Dust kept in its place
Drywall dust gets everywhere. We contain it, mask the room, protect your floors, and clean up thoroughly every day.
Fixed estimates
A written quote that separates the repair from the finish, so you can see what the damage costs and what the paint costs.
Recent Work
Recent drywall and interior work
Good to Know
Drywall, answered
Still wondering about something? We are happy to talk it through.
630-300-3071How much does drywall repair cost?
It is priced by the size and number of repairs, whether texture needs matching, and the prep involved. After a short walkthrough we send a detailed, fixed estimate. Estimates are always free.
Can you match my existing wall or ceiling texture?
Yes. We match the surrounding texture so a repair blends in and disappears, or smooth it out entirely if you would rather go flat.
Do you remove popcorn ceilings?
Yes. We scrape the popcorn, skim the ceiling smooth, and prime it, ready to paint. It is one of the quickest ways to bring a room up to date.
How do you handle the dust?
Drywall dust is the part most people dread. We seal off the area, protect floors and furniture, and clean up daily, so it stays contained instead of spreading through the house.
Do you paint after the drywall work?
Yes. We prime and paint once the surface is ready, so repairs, ceilings, and fresh coats are handled as one project by one crew.
Can I repair drywall myself?
A nail hole, yes. Anything you'd notice in daylight is a different job: the repair has to be feathered wide, sanded flat and primed, or it shows through the paint.
Let's Begin
Tell us about your project
We will come out, look at the work with you, and send a written estimate with the scope set out. There is no charge and no obligation.