Should drywall be repaired or replaced?

Cosmetic damage — holes, cracks, dents, small stains — is normally repaired. Replacement makes sense when the board is soft from moisture, mold is present, or damage covers most of a sheet. We tell you which one your photos show before pricing the work.

Can you match a textured ceiling?

In most cases yes. Knockdown and orange peel match well; older hand-applied and popcorn textures can be approximated but a perfect invisible match is not always possible, and we say so up front.

How long does a repair take?

Compound needs drying time between coats, so even a small patch usually spans two visits. Larger areas take longer.

Do you paint after repairing?

Yes, painting can be included. Spot painting a repair on an old wall can leave a visible difference in sheen, so we usually recommend painting wall to wall.

Drywall Repair & Installation in Chicagoland

BazaNova repairs and installs drywall: small nail-pop and doorknob patches, water-damaged ceilings, cracked corners, and full sheet replacement or new walls during a remodel. Repairs are taped, floated and sanded so the patch disappears under paint instead of telegraphing through it.

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(312) 668-8388Chicagoland area, Illinois

What's included

Assessment of whether the damage is cosmetic or structural
Cut-out and backing for holes that cannot simply be filled
Taping, two to three coats of compound, sanding
Texture matching where existing walls or ceilings are textured
Corner bead repair and replacement
Full sheet hanging and finishing for larger areas
Priming of the repair so the paint sits evenly

Who this service is for

Homeowners with holes, cracks or water stains
Landlords repairing tenant damage before a new lease
Buyers and investors fixing inspection findings
Anyone opening walls for electrical, plumbing or HVAC work

Problems we're usually called for

— Water-stained ceiling after a roof or upstairs plumbing leak
— Doorknob and furniture holes in hallways and rentals
— Seam and corner cracks that reopen every season
— Nail pops across a whole ceiling
— Rough patches from a previous quick fix that show under paint

How the process works

Step 1
Send photos
Close-up plus a wider shot tells us the size and cause.
Step 2
Cause check
If moisture is involved, the source has to be fixed first — we will say so.
Step 3
Repair
Cut, back, hang, tape and coat, with drying time between coats.
Step 4
Finish
Sand, match texture, prime — ready for paint or painted by us.

What affects pricing

We do not publish flat prices, because the honest answer depends on the property. These are the factors that move the number on this type of work:

Number and size of repair areas
Wall versus ceiling work
Whether the surface is smooth or textured
Access and height (stairwells and vaulted ceilings take longer)
Whether painting is included after the repair
How many coats and drying cycles the repair needs

Where we work

BazaNova provides this service across the Chicagoland area, Illinois, including Chicago, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect and surrounding communities in Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County.

Outside that list? Send the details anyway — larger projects are often worth the travel, and we will tell you straight away whether we can take it on.

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Frequently asked questions

Should drywall be repaired or replaced?: Cosmetic damage — holes, cracks, dents, small stains — is normally repaired. Replacement makes sense when the board is soft from moisture, mold is present, or damage covers most of a sheet. We tell you which one your photos show before pricing the work.
Can you match a textured ceiling?: In most cases yes. Knockdown and orange peel match well; older hand-applied and popcorn textures can be approximated but a perfect invisible match is not always possible, and we say so up front.
How long does a repair take?: Compound needs drying time between coats, so even a small patch usually spans two visits. Larger areas take longer.
Do you paint after repairing?: Yes, painting can be included. Spot painting a repair on an old wall can leave a visible difference in sheen, so we usually recommend painting wall to wall.

Get my estimate — Drywall Repair & Installation

Send a description plus photos or a short video of the space and we will come back with a preliminary estimate and the next step. Your request is tagged as Drywall Repair & Installation automatically.