Your kitchen remodel in Arlington Heights is complete, but removing the old cabinets and backsplash left behind wall damage that needs to be addressed before the new cabinets go in or the walls are painted. Cabinet removal creates a variety of drywall damage: anchor holes from cabinet mounting brackets, screw holes from shelf pins, adhesive residue from backsplash materials, and areas where the drywall paper was torn during demolition. Professional drywall repair after kitchen remodel ensures your new kitchen has clean, smooth walls that look as good as the new cabinets and countertops.<\/p>\n
We specialize in post-remodel drywall repair throughout Arlington Heights and the northwestern Chicago suburbs. Call us at 708-475-2454 or request a free quote online<\/a> for kitchen remodel drywall repair in Arlington Heights.<\/strong><\/p>\n Cabinet anchor holes<\/strong> \u2014 Upper and lower cabinets are mounted with lag screws and anchors that create holes 1\/4″ to 3\/8″ in diameter.<\/p>\n Backsplash adhesive damage<\/strong> \u2014 Removing tile backsplash often tears the drywall paper and leaves adhesive residue.<\/p>\n Screw and nail holes<\/strong> \u2014 Shelf brackets, towel bars, and other hardware leave multiple small holes.<\/p>\n Impact damage<\/strong> \u2014 Demolition creates dents, cracks, and holes from tools and debris.<\/p>\n Step 1: Damage Assessment<\/strong> \u2014 We document all wall damage from the remodel and create a repair plan.<\/p>\n Step 2: Adhesive and Hardware Removal<\/strong> \u2014 Remaining adhesive, screws, and hardware is carefully removed without causing additional damage.<\/p>\n Step 3: Patch and Fill<\/strong> \u2014 Holes are patched with drywall and filled with joint compound, feathered for a seamless finish.<\/p>\n Step 4: Skim Coat (if needed)<\/strong> \u2014 For extensive backsplash damage, a thin skim coat restores the entire wall surface to smooth.<\/p>\n Step 5: Priming and Painting<\/strong> \u2014 The walls are primed and painted, ready for new cabinet installation or final reveal.<\/p>\n Contact us for a free estimate.<\/strong><\/p>\n Post-remodel drywall repair ranges from 00 for basic hole patching to 00+ for full kitchen wall restoration including backsplash damage. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate.<\/p>\n Repair the exposed walls first, then install the new cabinets. This ensures all damage is addressed and the walls are smooth and ready before your new cabinets go in.<\/p>\n Most post-remodel repairs take 4-8 hours depending on the scope. Larger projects with extensive backsplash damage may take a full day.<\/p>\n Yes, we serve all neighborhoods in Arlington Heights and the surrounding Chicago suburbs.<\/p>\n Yes, we can coordinate timing with your cabinet installer to ensure the walls are primed and painted and ready for cabinet installation on your schedule.<\/p>\n We can repair or replace damaged drywall behind the cabinets during removal. If the cabinets are already in place, we repair all accessible wall surfaces to a smooth, paint-ready finish.<\/p>\n Don’t let remodel damage ruin your new kitchen. We’ll repair the walls for a clean, professional finish that matches your new cabinets and countertops.<\/p>\nCommon Post-Remodel Wall Damage in Arlington Heights<\/h2>\n
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