Drywall Repair Oak Park, IL

There are a wide variety of reasons why walls and ceilings get damaged and require drywall repair in Oak Park, IL. Overall, the most common issue is probably accidental impacts. That could be scuffs and dents from getting to close to the wall and kicking or elbowing it, holes caused by accidentally bumping heavy items like furniture into the walls, or door knob holes from doors that don't have stoppers and were flung open carelessly.

Water damage can be a big problem, too—there's no doubt that hidden plumbing leaks can cause major issues like brown water stains and softened patches of drywall, but we often find water damage under windows that aren't sealed properly or even in bathrooms that aren't properly ventilated. That can happen because when you take a hot shower, and the steam has no way to escape the room, it condenses and drips down the wall or gathers on the ceiling, soaking into the drywall and eventually causing big problems.

Some other potential causes of damage that require Oak Park drywall repair are:

• Cracks caused by the building foundation shifting and settling
• Nail holes
• Popped drywall screws
• Loose, bubbling or peeling drywall tape
• Cats and dogs scratching or chewing the drywall
• Ceiling gouges from too much pressure during popcorn ceiling removal
• Damage that starts out small and gets worse over time

It's easy to understand why a broken window or damaged exterior siding could cause energy loss and raise the energy charges on your utility bill, but drywall is inside your house, so how does it impact your home's energy efficiency? The problem occurs when holes and cracks in your walls or ceilings increase the air volume that your HVAC system has to regulate. When warm air from your furnace or cool air from your air conditioner escapes into the spaces inside your walls, it changes the temperature inside your house, and your HVAC system has to operate for longer periods of time to compensate for the additional air volume inside your walls. Heating or cooling the inside of your walls is a big waste of money since it doesn't impact the comfort of your household. Your HVAC system is already fairly costly to run so that extra operation time can really add up and make a noticeable difference in how much you have to pay for energy consumption. Oak Park drywall repair can make a big difference by reducing your energy usage so you don't have to pay so much.

The answer to this one really depends on how serious the damage is. If you only need to cover up a hairline crack, nail hole or small dent, then you can probably handle drywall repair without too much hassle. In fact, the most difficult part will likely be finding a paint color that matches perfectly with the rest of the wall to hide the repair. But if it is a larger crack, hole, larger crack or other major problem that requires patching or panel replacement, it's best to turn to the pros for drywall repair in Oak Park, IL. It requires a lot of practice and experience to make larger repair work look like a clean, smooth, unblemished surface. We've all seen drywall repairs that weren't done correctly, and it can actually look worse than the original damage. You can save yourself a lot of effort and time by just calling our team of Oak Park drywall repair experts to deal with the project from start to finish.

If your walls and ceilings are looking worse for wear, it's time to call the experts at Mr. Handyman of Oak Park & River Forest for expert drywall repair services. Along with Oak Park and River Forest, we serve many nearby communities, including Chicago, Berwyn, Elmwood Park, Forest Park and more. Contact us today to book a service appointment at a time that's convenient to you or to find out more about why we're the best choice for drywall repair in Oak Park, IL.