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Projects

Recent drywall projects across Illinois.

Real photos from our crews across Illinois - from framed-out garages and pole barns to vaulted-ceiling rebuilds and bathroom patches. Additional local project photos live on each location page.

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Vaulted great room ceiling rebuild

Highland Park, IL

Demo, rehang, tape, mud, and Level 5 finish across a two-story vaulted ceiling and clerestory wall.

Vaulted great room ceiling rebuild - Before - original ceiling opened up (Highland Park, IL drywall project)
Before - original ceiling opened up
Vaulted great room ceiling rebuild - Demo - framing exposed for repair (Highland Park, IL drywall project)
Demo - framing exposed for repair
Vaulted great room ceiling rebuild - Hang - new drywall going up (Highland Park, IL drywall project)
Hang - new drywall going up
Vaulted great room ceiling rebuild - Finish - taped and mudded (Highland Park, IL drywall project)
Finish - taped and mudded
Vaulted great room ceiling rebuild - After - smooth vaulted ceiling (Highland Park, IL drywall project)
After - smooth vaulted ceiling
Vaulted great room ceiling rebuild - After - stairwell + skylight blend (Highland Park, IL drywall project)
After - stairwell + skylight blend

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Basement soffit build & finish

Buffalo Grove, IL

Framed a new soffit around plumbing and HVAC, hung drywall, and finished walls seamlessly into the existing basement.

Basement soffit build & finish - In progress - soffit framed around utilities (Buffalo Grove, IL drywall project)
In progress - soffit framed around utilities
Basement soffit build & finish - After - clean soffit with recessed lighting (Buffalo Grove, IL drywall project)
After - clean soffit with recessed lighting

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Water-damaged ceiling repair

Lake Forest, IL

Sealed water stains, skim-coated the damaged area, and blended the finish into the surrounding ceiling.

Water-damaged ceiling repair - Before - water stains and prior patches (Lake Forest, IL drywall project)
Before - water stains and prior patches
Water-damaged ceiling repair - After - sealed, skimmed, and paint-ready (Lake Forest, IL drywall project)
After - sealed, skimmed, and paint-ready

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Bathroom shower surround patch

Deerfield, IL

Framed and patched drywall around a new one-piece shower surround, blended into existing ceiling and walls.

Bathroom shower surround patch - Before - surround set, framing exposed (Deerfield, IL drywall project)
Before - surround set, framing exposed
Bathroom shower surround patch - After - patched, taped, and blended (Deerfield, IL drywall project)
After - patched, taped, and blended

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Interior wall patch

Schaumburg, IL

Cut out and replaced damaged drywall, taped and finished the patch flush with the existing wall for paint.

Interior wall patch - In progress - patch taped and mudded (Schaumburg, IL drywall project)
In progress - patch taped and mudded

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More from the jobsite

Pole barn interior hang - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Commercial · New construction
Pole barn interior hang
Detached garage build-out - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Install · Garage finish
Detached garage build-out
Vaulted ceiling rebuild - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Repair · Great room ceiling
Vaulted ceiling rebuild
Stairwell + skylight finish - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Finishing · Level 5
Stairwell + skylight finish
New construction hang - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Install · Residential new build
New construction hang
Ceiling sand & prep - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Ceilings · Dust-controlled sanding
Ceiling sand & prep
Commercial interior prep - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Commercial · House wrap & hang
Commercial interior prep
Bathroom drywall patch - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Repair · Shower surround
Bathroom drywall patch
Two-man skim coat - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Finishing · Skim coat crew
Two-man skim coat
High-ceiling detail work - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Install · Vaulted ceilings
High-ceiling detail work
Basement soffit finish - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Basement · Soffit + recessed lights
Basement soffit finish
Ceiling water-stain repair - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Repair · Skim coat + seal
Ceiling water-stain repair
Finished interior - Illinois drywall project by Great Lakes Drywall
Residential · Full renovation
Finished interior

FAQ

Drywall project questions

How our Illinois project work is scoped, documented, and scheduled.

Are these real photos of your own drywall work?

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Yes. Every image is from a job our own crews completed in Illinois. We do not use stock photography of other companies and their work.

Can I see drywall projects near my city?

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Each location page carries local project photos and details from the service area of that branch, so you can see work completed near you.

What is the largest drywall project you handle?

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We hang and finish everything from a single patch to full commercial buildouts and whole-house new construction, including pole barns and vaulted great rooms.

Do you do before and after photos on my project?

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Yes, and we recommend it. Documented before and after photos help with insurance claims and give you a clear record of the repair.

How long does a typical drywall project take?

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A small patch is usually a single visit. A room or ceiling replacement runs two to four visits because of dry times between coats. Whole-house finishing is scheduled in phases.

Can you match the texture on my existing walls?

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Yes. Knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel, hand-troweled plaster, and smooth Level 4 or Level 5 finishes are all matched on site.

Do you clean up after the job?

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Yes. We tape off, run dust control, and haul out debris. Sanding dust is the main reason we contain the work area before we start.

How do I start a project like these?

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Request a free written estimate and include photos or drawings. We will scope it and give you a firm number.

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