โœฆ Drywall Repair, Patching & Paint Prep
Goal Investment, Inc. DBA Handyman ยท Crystal Lake, Illinois

Walls That Look Perfect

From nail pops to full water-damage sections โ€” we patch, tape, mud, texture, and prep so you'd never know anything was there.

โœ“ Bonded & Insured โœ“ Est. 2007 โœ“ Free Estimates โœ“ 1-Year Guarantee โœ“ Same-Week Scheduling
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โœฆ What We Cover

๐Ÿชต Drywall Repair, Patching Services

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Hole & Damage Repair

Any size โ€” nail holes to fist-sized holes to large cutouts. California patch, backing board, or mesh depending on size. Matched texture, ready to paint.

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Water Damage Repair

Cut out the damaged section, dry the framing, replace with new drywall, tape, mud, and blend. Moisture meter verified before close-up.

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Full Hang & Tape

New construction and basement finishing. Hang, tape, corner bead, mud coats, sand โ€” ready for prime and paint.

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Texture Matching

Orange peel, knockdown, popcorn, smooth, skip trowel. We match existing texture so repairs are invisible.

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Scrape, skim coat, sand smooth. Or re-texture to orange peel or knockdown for a modern update.

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Skimcoating

Skim coat over damaged plaster, painted brick, or rough surfaces for a smooth paintable finish.

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Paint Prep & Prime

Fill nail holes, sand seams, apply PVA primer on new drywall, block stains on repaired areas โ€” the prep work painters skip.

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Commercial Drywall

Office partitions, tenant buildouts, drop ceiling repairs, and large commercial patch jobs.


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What You Should Know


โ“ Common Questions

Straight Answers

Usually yes. We test texture on cardboard or a scrap piece first to dial in the pattern before touching your wall.
24 hours per coat minimum โ€” longer in humid conditions. We won't sand or apply the next coat until it's fully dry.
We prime and prep for paint. Full painting available โ€” ask when you request your estimate.

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