Drywall Installation in Waukegan, IL
Cracked walls, water damage, or a room that needs new walls from scratch? Our drywall crew hangs, tapes, and finishes new walls that are smooth and ready for paint.
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Franklin Park Painting installs drywall across Waukegan, IL starting at $299 per wall. The price includes hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and a smooth finish ready for paint. Most jobs take one to two days. Estimates are free and we're licensed and insured in Illinois.
Why Waukegan Homeowners Choose Us for Drywall Installation
Drywall is the foundation of every painted room. Bad drywall work shows through paint. Here's how we get it right.
Smooth finish every time
We tape and mud to a level 4 or level 5 finish. No seams showing, no ridges under the paint.
New construction and repairs
Basements, additions, or patching water-damaged walls — we handle it all. For water damage, we coordinate with ceiling repair in Waukegan when needed.
Clean worksite
Drywall dust goes everywhere. We keep it contained and clean up completely.
Right materials for the job
Moisture-resistant board for basements, fire-rated for garages, soundproof options for bedrooms.
Paint-ready finish
We leave the wall smooth and primed so your painter can start immediately.
A Local Drywall Installer Who Knows Waukegan Homes
Waukegan basements often have moisture concerns and older homes have settled walls. We know how to handle both.
We've installed drywall in basements, additions, and remodeled rooms across Waukegan. Our shop is in Franklin Park, about 25 minutes south, so our crew is nearby and ready to work.
Drywall is just one service we offer. See our full Waukegan painting services page or check what we do across Lake County.
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Drywall is often part of a bigger project. We can handle the entire job from framing to painting.
Basements, Additions, and Room Renovations in Waukegan
Every drywall project is different. We handle new construction, room additions, basement finishing, and repairs.
Residential Drywall Installation
New rooms, basements, additions, and remodels. We hang and finish drywall to a smooth, paint-ready level.
Commercial & Multi-Unit Drywall
Apartment buildings, office spaces, and retail fit-outs need drywall that's straight and fast. Our commercial crew handles larger projects with tight timelines.
How We Install Drywall in Waukegan, Step by Step
We follow a proven drywall process that ensures a smooth, durable finish every time.
Free Estimate
We assess your space and give you a written price with a clear timeline for the job.
Measure & Order
We measure every wall and order the right materials, including moisture or fire-rated board if needed.
Frame Prep
We check the framing is straight and install insulation if required for the space.
Hang Sheets
Drywall sheets are cut and hung with proper spacing and secure fasteners.
Tape & Mud
Seams taped and three coats of mud applied, sanded smooth between each coat.
Finishing
Level 4 or level 5 finish as requested. Corners, screws, and joints all smooth.
Priming
Primer applied so the wall is ready for paint the same day.
Cleanup
All dust cleaned, debris removed, and the space left ready for painting or move-in.
The Drywall Problems Waukegan Homeowners Call Us About
If the left side sounds like your walls, the right side is what you get when we leave.
Leaks, floods, or moisture that have caused soft spots, stains, and crumbling drywall.
Old drywall removed, new moisture-resistant board installed, finished and primed.
Hairline cracks, settling damage, or walls that just don't look smooth anymore.
Clean, smooth, and ready to paint. No cracks, no bumps, no settling lines.
Concrete walls or studs with no drywall. Cold, damp, and unusable space.
Walls, insulation, and drywall that turn your basement into usable space. For painting options, see our interior painting service.
Everything Included in Your Drywall Installation
Our price includes everything from delivery to cleanup. No hidden extras.
Drywall Installation Reviews From Waukegan & Lake County
The one we hear most: "The walls are absolutely smooth."
We're based at 1060 E Green St in Franklin Park, and from there we cover Waukegan and all of Lake County. For new drywall or a full interior painting project, Franklin Park Painting is the local crew that delivers quality work.
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Walls That Are Smooth, Solid, and Ready
Free estimate, real written price, licensed and insured. Book online today and take $50 off your drywall installation in Waukegan.