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Drywall Repair in Crystal Lake, IL — Patches, Full Sheets, Texture Match

From $145; the two-hour visit minimum applies. Scheduling is confirmed after scope review.

The two-hour, $170 visit minimum applies. We confirm the full scope and price before booking.

Doorknob holes, settlement cracks, nail pops, water stains from a leak that's already been fixed. We cut the bad section out, set new board, mud, sand, and prime so the patch disappears under paint. Two-visit process on most repairs because the compound has to dry between coats.

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Clear Scope • Upfront Pricing • Written Workmanship Terms

Drywall Repair

Pricing

What drywall repair costs.

Small hole patch (under 4")$145 flat
Medium hole patch (4"–12")$245 flat
Large patches, water damage, full sheets$85/hr + materials
Ceiling patch with texture match$245–$425
Two-hour minimum on all visits$170 minimum

These are planning ranges for individual tasks. The two-hour, $170 visit minimum applies. Final price depends on scope, materials, and access and is confirmed before booking.

Home built before 1978? Tell us before scheduling. We do not disturb existing painted surfaces until lead-safe eligibility is confirmed.

What's included

  • Small holes (up to baseball size) — flat rate
  • Medium holes (softball to dinner plate) — flat rate
  • Large patches and full-sheet replacement — hourly
  • Ceiling patches and water-stain repair (after the leak is fixed)
  • Texture matching — orange peel, knockdown, smooth
  • Prime coat ready for your paint
  • Drywall corner-bead and metal-edge repair

What's not

  • Final paint coat — that's a separate scope under Painting
  • Wallpaper removal before patching — quote on site
  • Active leak repair behind the wall — call a plumber first
  • Plaster repair on pre-1950 homes — different material, different process

Process

How a drywall repair visit goes.

  1. 1

    Cut and prep

    Square the hole, check the framing behind it, install new board if needed.

  2. 2

    Mud and tape

    Three coats with 24 hours between each so the compound dries flat. This is why we usually come back a second day.

  3. 3

    Sand and texture

    Hand-sand to feathered edges, match the surrounding texture (orange peel, knockdown, or smooth).

  4. 4

    Prime and clean up

    Stain-blocking primer on the patch, vacuum the dust, take the debris.

Frequently asked questions

Do you paint after you patch?
We prime the patch so it's ready for paint. If you want us to paint the wall or room, that's a separate line item under our Painting service. Most homeowners combine the two — patch first visit, paint second visit.
How long does a typical patch take?
A small hole takes about 20 minutes of labor, but the job spans two visits. First visit we mud and tape. We come back 24–48 hours later to sand, texture, and prime. The compound has to dry fully between coats or the patch shows.
What does a larger drywall repair cost?
Bigger patches — like a hole from a plumbing access cut, or a section that took water damage — run $85/hr plus materials. Most larger repairs land between $245 and $475 depending on how much cutting and re-boarding is involved.
Do you fix water-damaged drywall?
Yes, as long as the leak is already fixed. We cut out the soft or stained section, check the framing for mold or rot, and patch it back. If the leak is still active, that needs a plumber first.
Can you match popcorn or knockdown texture?
Knockdown and orange peel match well — we use the same hopper and stomp pattern. Popcorn is harder; older popcorn texture often contains asbestos and needs to be tested before we can scrape or match it. We'll tell you up front if a popcorn ceiling needs testing.
Is there a minimum charge?
Two-hour minimum, $170. Most homeowners bundle a short list of fixes into one visit to get more value from the time.

Where we work

Serving Crystal Lake and nearby communities.

We provide drywall repair in Crystal Lake and the nearby towns listed below. Send the task, photos, and ZIP code, and we will confirm availability and the next step.

Crystal Lake, ILMcHenry, ILLake in the Hills, ILAlgonquin, ILCary, ILHuntley, IL

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Need drywall repair?

Call us or send a quick quote request. The two-hour minimum applies, and we confirm timing after reviewing the task list and photos.

Call (847) 865-9233Request a quote