Most single-room repairs are completed in 1–2 visits. The first visit covers cutting, patching, and the initial coat of mud. We return to sand, apply a finish coat, and prime. Larger projects like full skim coats or multi-room installs take 3–7 days depending on square footage.

Level 4 means all joints are taped and given two coats of compound — the standard for most residential walls. Level 5 adds a thin skim coat over the entire surface, creating a perfectly uniform finish with zero texture variation. We recommend Level 5 for high-gloss paint, large flat walls, or areas with strong side lighting.

Yes, but the water source must be resolved first. Once the leak is fixed, we cut out all compromised material, inspect the framing for mold, treat if necessary, install new moisture-resistant board, and finish to match the surrounding walls. We won't cover up a problem — we fix the wall properly.

We do. Many pre-1960s homes in Naperville, Glen Ellyn, and Wheaton still have original lath-and-plaster walls. We stabilize loose plaster with bonding adhesive, fill cracks with setting-type compound, and skim to a smooth finish. When sections are beyond saving, we replace with drywall and blend the transition so you can't tell the difference.

Sanding produces fine dust, but we minimize it. We use dustless sanders with vacuum attachments, hang plastic sheeting to isolate the work area, and lay drop cloths over floors and furniture. After the job, we clean up completely — you won't find dust on your countertops.

A single patch starts around $250. Multiple repairs across a few rooms typically run $500–$1,200. A full-room skim coat or hang-and-finish runs $1,500–$3,000 depending on square footage. Whole-house new construction drywall starts at $5,000. Every project gets a fixed-price written quote before we begin.