David is incredible. David specializes in fixing other peoples' shoddy work. I had a bad patch job done on my ceiling before I moved in. David made it look a million times better after he was done. The job took two days, where he repaired the ceiling, then painted it. Very efficient, good pricing and all around good guy. read more

I had called multiple roofers because I was having an issue with water leaking into my living room. None of them though could give me a definitive answer as to what was causing the issue and would therefore not perform any guaranteed work to fix the issue. I asked all the roofers if they wanted to cut into the ceiling but all insisted 'we work from the top down, not the bottom up'. I contacted Wall Eye to see if they would cut into my ceiling so I could perform an investigation into the issue myself. When David came by I got A LOT more than I expected. He not only did a great job of making a clean cut into my ceiling, he then took the time to take a look at the damage inside the ceiling, go outside to take a look at what was above the leak, and go upstairs to take a look at the window/roof above the leak. Before he left he told me 'I'm not a roofer but if I was to bet, your issue lies either with the seal around your window or the portion of your roof right above it". After David left I contacted another roofing company to come by and give their opinion of the issue (now being able to see inside the ceiling) and they stated they believed the issue was the EXACT same thing David did. The roofing company said they were so sure that this was the issue (based on being able to see inside the ceiling) that they were now able to guarantee the work that was done. The roofers have since completed their work and I have not the issue since. I am sure there are dozens if not more drywall contractors out there who can cut a hole or patch a hole - thankfully I was able to find one though who went completely above and beyond what was requested and/or required - David is a true 'class act' who I will never hesitate to call for any drywall work I need done in the future. read more

I had called two other places before I called David. One was booked until mid-August and the other never returned my call. Here's how my experience with David went down: 9:30am: I call, talk to David, and explain my dog flipped out during a storm and took out a chunk of my wall. He asks me to send over a photo for an estimate, and lets know me he'll be downtown anyway, so can stop by if I'm free. 2:15pm: David comes over, and works his magic. The hole in my wall is gone after 30 minutes, and he's re-painted over the work. 3:30: DONE! You'd never know that it was torn up, and it took less than 6 hours from initial contact to get it done. Super professional, accommodating, nice guy. Can't recommend him enough! read more

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David did an absolutely terrific job repairing a hole in our plaster ceiling. We live in a 100-year old bungalow, with a very thin and delicate plaster ceiling. He took a very careful, detailed approach and we wound up with a great result. And he described very clearly what he was doing and what we could expect. In addition, he was prompt, courteous and respectful of our home. Highly recommended!!! read more

So I was having an unusually hard week. I'm about to move after 3 years of living at the same place, so the stress of moving, in addition to getting stuff done at the new place - which had been a nightmare - and all this in addition to my day job. So in summary a pretty bad week, which was made terrible by having to deal with the most difficult ineffective people. I needed to have a dry wall fixed at my current apartment that I was moving out of ASAP and called onto the powers of yelp to help me out. I called David because of the great reviews - and my cynical self is still in disbelief about the whole experience. Here's why: He was extremely nice on the phone, picked up the first time I called. On describing the damage to him, he gave me a very professional quote range and was nice enough to accommodate my request and work with my very short timeline. I sent him a picture of my damage and measurements of the damage area and he gave me a very reasonable quote. On the day of the work he came on time, worked very well with my building requirements to get his stuff in and started work. Even after inspecting the damage he did not add on any hidden fees and really stuck to the quote he gave me - which was such a new experience! (No hidden fees..whaaa??) At this point I was starting to think, OMG I wonder what else is going to go horribly wrong today because this whole dry wall thing was turning out to be too easy! He did the work, quick and so professionally. He even explained what was wrong behind the scenes with my current wall and why it gave away so easily and really did a STELLAR job! After the work he cleaned everything up and left the space absolutely spic n span. In addition he didn't even charge me for parking (which can get expensive for downtown Chicago)! So while I get my cynical self over how easy and smooth this process was, you can enjoy the before and after pictures below. I would most definitely recommend hiring David for dry wall repairs - if you want a beautifully done, pocket friendly, super professional job! (yea, I didn't believe that existed either) read more

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David patched a hole in my kitchen ceiling and bathroom after plumbing issues. He also painted both patches for me (after I botched the painting myself) and you can't even tell the patches are there. David is a real professional and took the time to explain various things to me as well as point out others issues he noticed while painting. Would highly recommend him! read more

This company is amazing! My upstairs neighbors AC unit leaked through my ceiling so she provided me two companies to choose from, and after talking to Dave I picked Wall Eye. I'm so glad I did! He explained how he was going to perform the repair and how long it would take, etc.. And he's meticulous about keeping everything clean and neat. He left our place cleaner than when he got there. I wholeheartedly recommend Wall Eye and will use them in the future when I have any other plaster or drywall issues. Tell them Mark sent you! read more

David did a great job repairing a large hole in my plaster walls, as well as some smaller damage. He was very conscientious and made several trips back to ensure the wall was repaired correctly. I definitely recommend his services. read more

I contacted David because I needed drywall repairs after electrical rewiring. I took photos and got a quote. I let him know the condo assoc work guidelines. And so it was agreed that David was to come on the following Monday and take 2-3 days to complete. I had scheduled a painter to follow since I needed to have the walls done, then painted, then kitchen installed,.everything was on a tight sequential timeline. I got an email from David a couple of days prior to Monday, and he said that he didn't think that with the condo work time rules, he would be able to finish with out having to charge he more, so he was backing out. From my perspective, I had been very clear on the rules and so I talked to him to talk him out of backing out, since if he backs out at this time, I'd have to scramble to go through the quote process. Finally I talked him out of backing out. He came on Monday, and after leaving to get materials, patching 4 holes, taking the whole day, he packed up his stuff, and when I talked to him later in the day, he said he's not going to be able to continue, because it was too difficult, and the time it would take to work with what the electrician did would take longer and he'd have to charge more. He said the electrician did a poor job, but did not go into details on what was poor about the electricians job. The electrician I had used was vouched by the condo assoc's building engineer, so I told David to call the electrician. I put my electrician and david in touch, and still David said he was backing out, only with the reason that it was going to be difficult and he'd have to charge more. He said he'll charge me for materials and his time there. I just got a bill from him for patching 4holes. I had to call the painter to cancel, and funny thing: The painter was trying to help me out and he told me that he knows one drywaller but that he had worked with him a while ago and have not since because that drywaller bailed on the last client. He wouldn't recommend him but because I was in a bind I could try. And guess what? It turned out that it's the same David from Wall Eye!! I had to scramble to find another drywaller who ended up doing a great job and charged less. Overall, if the going gets tough, David is.not going stick around, he will leave you high and dry...you can try and talk him into staying...but don't, don't even bother, unless you have a very easy job maybe.... read more

I had HVAC ran in my finished basement and the HVAC crew left a lot of holes. I patched two of the small ones myself but realized I neither had the tools or skills to patch large holes in the bathroom and laundry room. I gave these guys a shot and could not have been happier. Not only did they use quick drying dry wall mud so they could do the entire thing in one day, but even if I look really hard with a flashlight, I can't tell where they patched the holes and where the normal ceiling drywall is. Honestly I can't recommend this team enough. Stellar job for a decent price. We also spent a good 20 minutes comparing and contrasting good vs bad paint for different surfaces and conditions (high heat low humidity vs cold with high humidity, etc). I'll definitely hire them again to fix any drywall problems or do painting. read more

My neighbor's (above me) water heater broke which resulted in a lot of strained and rusty water leaking into my condo. There were two primary areas that were damaged. In my hallway and my master bedroom closet. Mold also immediately started to be visible on the drywall within a few days. I called three companies that offered drywall repair and all provided bids. I found all of them on Yelp and all were highly rated. The conversation with David from Wall Eye over the phone was extremely helpful and we spoke again after I provided him with some photos of the damage. He explained the options and costs estimates. Not only were his costs very fair compared to the other bids, but it was clear that his primary interest is getting the job done effectively without creating any unneeded or unnecessary work. I decided to move forward. Upon arrival, David examined all of the damage and discussed his thoughts with me every step of the way. Then, he provided options for the repair and made his recommendation. His knowledge and the level of comfort he provides is superb! I was very glad I had selected Wall Eye. David started the work. I also asked David to paint all of the damaged areas and luckily I had most of the paint that was originally used when the condo was built 16 years ago. Unfortunately though, some of the paint no longer existed which is where David's knowledge of paint and ability to get me an exact match on 3 of the 4 paints and a 95% match on the 4th paint was amazing! I was blown away. David's work was of the highest quality and I was so happy with him that I asked him to repair a few spots in a bedroom ceiling in my basement and paint that as well. On the spot, he gave me a very fair price. He even was OK with my neighbor providing a check for the damage that he caused and me providing a separate check for the additional work he did in my second bedroom. Bottom line: If you are looking for a company and person who is very trustworthy and you want very high quality work at a reasonable price. Call Wall Eye. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Today David fixed 2 holes in my ceiling that a former contractor made when he misplaced the electrical work for kitchen island. David was fast to respond and worked around my schedule to make sure the job is done asap. He did a great job fixing the ceiling,made sure the surface is smooth, and i even ended up paying less than his initial quote. He was prompt, very professional, covered everything in the kitchen, and cleaned up afterwards. I highly recommend David. read more

David did excellent work in my new home repairing drywall that had to be removed by the electrician. He responded in less than an hour and was able to do the work and paint within a few days. Very nice and professional guy as well. Very good work, highly recommend. read more

David did a very nice job fixing walls in my condo after a tenant put in dozens of nails and screws. He was very transparent about the price and worked around my schedule. Would definitely hire him again. read more

David was very helpfull in assessing the water damage in my condo. He was honest and professional. I would definately use David for any work i need done in the future. read more

David is a really good guy. He has done a couple of jobs for me. The first time he came out he could have easily done a bunch of work and made some money, but he was honest that his repair might look worse than the issue I called him for. He spent a short time patching it up and gave me a credit that I used on a later project, which he didn't really have to do. If you need any drywall repair, I highly recommend David and Wall Eye. read more

David is a consummate professional and was awesome to work with. We had a ceiling leak from a bathroom upstairs and thought that the repair would cost thousands. David was prompt and professional at coming over to repair and repaint the ceiling, all at a very reasonable cost. He specializes in drywall so he always had insightful advice and you could tell he was looking out for your interests. Seriously the best contractor we've ever worked with. read more

David came one day after we called to examine a drywall issue we had due to a ceiling leak. He was respectful of our time and gave an hour window to arrive. His approach was sensible and honest. And, nothing we didn't need. Great service. Great advice!! Highly recommend! read more

Dave very quickly and professionally repair some drywall damage my dog had left in a rental property. He went out of his way to also fix a few small minor items that I didn't even ask him to do and that resulted in me receiving my full security deposit back which I didn't think possible. He was great, would recommend to anyone! read more

Had a very visible wall that I tried to patch myself in multiple spots. I just wasn't happy with the results, especially after the paint I applied seemed to highlight all the imperfections. David showed up and made the wall glass-smooth. I love it! read more

Great experience working with David! He was communicative, reliable, and affordable. We will definitely be using him again for any dry wall issues, and will recommend him to all of our friends. He repaired a hole in the ceiling efficiently, and it looks great. Thank you David!! read more

This was the fastest, easiest and most affordable way to fix your drywall in Chicago. David literally had our drywall fixed within 48 hours of reaching out, and he did a FANTASTIC job!!!! Thank you David, highly recommend. read more

Hired David to patch up a hole in our dry wall, remove and replace a portion of dry wall affected by water/humidity, and replace a piece of drywall which was affected by mold. He was able to fix everything over a few weeks and get it repainted to match our existing paint. David is easy to work with and provides regular updates as he progresses. I would highly recommend him for any kind of dry wall work. read more

David was very helpful; he performed some dry wall repair for us. First contact on Yelp to project completion took less than a week, which was great. The repairs turned out excellent and David did a great job of cleaning up the workspace. Would definitely recommend. read more

If you need drywall repaired Dave is your guy! He always answers his phone, or calls back quickly, is always in constant contact of when he will come. I appreciate that after being blown off many times by other contractors! He arrives promptly and professionally! Works quickly and is very knowledgable. He repaired some seams that cracked for my daughters bedroom and now it looks flawless! And he even offered me tips in reprinting the room. He is great can't say enough I will def call him again if needed! read more

Last month I gave David a call and within a couple days in the same week, he repaired a 2' long crack in our ceiling, explaining what might have happened and also gave tips on painting over it. He was responsive, professional, and had a great attitude, so I would hire him again if I have any other drywall repair issues. read more

Very professional, easy to work with, great results, reasonable prices, what more could you ask for? From the very first contact to the completion of the job, it was a pleasure working with Wall Eye the whole way through. I don't know what else to say, highly recommended. read more

David has done several drywall repair projects for us, some significant, some minor. All of which turned out absolutely flawless - no one would ever be able to tell there had been any work done. He is quick to respond and charges a very reasonable rate. On the most recent project, the damage ended up being less than expected so he charged us much less than his original quote. He is also just a really nice guy who is great to work with. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I was remodeling my bathroom on my own and just wasn't able to get one of the seams in my bathroom to the quality that I would like. I had spent a lot of time working on it but just didn't have the experience to be able to smooth things out the way I would like. I decided to search yelp for a drywaller just to see what my options were. Call Wall Eye/David and he was actually able to come out same day. He got the drywall looking really good at a great price. Furthermore, he spent some time with me teaching me better technique and helping show me how I can avoid mistakes in the future. Really appreciated his great work! read more

AGAIN!!! Dave was excellent, I call him for another job and I am very impressed how he works, and the price very good as well,,,, I will recommend him to everyone. Thanks for making my place looking good read more

David came to fix dry wall work on my ceiling. He was hired by my landlord who tired her hardest to make the situation a nightmare for me. David was a complete lifesaver! Not only was his work perfect and completely flawless, he was a pleasure to work with. He was professional, kind, thoughtful, organized and clean. He left the work area cleaner than when he arrived! I highly recommend David and would hire him again in a heartbeat!! He's a great guy, a hard worker, well priced and just wonderful overall!! read more

1st class. I had drywall water damage from a leaking shower on the floor above, and two large cuts in the drywall from the plumber's repair. David provided the quote over the phone (from the photos I could send), with the work coming in exactly on point price wise. David is an honest professional, his work was so clean and we couldn't be happier with the result. David also has a very honest and transparent price point (think material + time). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David. read more

While I believe this company does stellar work on small/minor drywall repairs based on the reviews I've seen here, I think its worth being noted for future Yelpers on here that Wall Eye does not do drywall installation for new construction houses. I work for a small real estate development/construction company that builds new construction single family homes in North Chicago and surrounding suburbs. I called Wall Eye (David) to get an estimate/bid on an upcoming project. He immediately responded that he was not interested in these types of projects requiring bids, and to remove him from my list. First and foremost, I don't have a list. I'm the company business administrator, not a telemarketer cold calling. I would not have called Wall Eye except the company is listed in the directory under drywall installation and repair. It should just be listed under drywall repair. Furthermore on a customer service note, as a business owner you should be aware that anyone calling you could be a possible customer so maybe you should not be so quick to dismiss a caller based on assumptions. Just so happen in addition to my companies needs, I have a brother who just purchased a home in need of small drywall repairs and I myself need to get my ceiling drywall repaired in my own home due to water damage. Had I not been dismissed to curtly, I would have seriously considered this company for the job. read more

We were on a time crunch and he was able to repair a hole in our ceiling quickly and expertly. He even gave us some great advice for painting and color matching other home projects. Really nice guy with quality work! Very satisfied and would highly recommend! read more

David was my saving grace to fix a long lamented square of water damage in my ceiling. I had 3 different contacts blow me off, give me outrageous quotes, or just plain not respond. He was meticulous about keeping his space clean. I liked him so much I asked if he did other jobs around the house and he's adamant that keeping laser focus on this one type of repair keeps his skills sharp. I really liked that! Some contractors will promise anything and may not have encountered your type of repair for many years. I would trust him again and (hope) that I don't have to! read more

Contacted them and received a message to send over pictures or the area I needed repaired - never heard back. Tried following up again...again...no reply...don't bother. read more

I'm in the process of moving out of state and I desperately called David to fix some drywall that had been damaged for a few years. He called me back in a matter of minutes and after hearing my plight made it a priority to fix it that day. He came over in 15 minutes and within an hour or so had fixed something that would have taken me at least 4 hours. Kudos to David for doing a fantastic job in record time! I would highly recommend him for all drywall repair jobs! read more

Found David just by doing a Yelp search of dry wall repair and I am sure glad I contacted him. After living with a hole in the wall for over 8 months due to my own klutziness (I grabbed onto a drapery panel to stop myself from falling and ended up pulling out the entire bracket from the wall--and still fell anyway!), I contacted David. After a same day call back and a couple of quick text messages and a photo exchange he was able to come out to make the repair within the week. He arrived on time, worked quickly, and the wall looks great. He even re-hung the bracket. If I would have known how easy David was going to make this process I would not have waiting so long to have the repair done. read more

Can't say enough good things about David. I was able to schedule an appointment within 48 hours to patch a hole in the ceiling from a repair that was needed. David patched the ceiling in far less time than anticipated. Looks great, can't even tell a hole was in the ceiling. Quick and professional work. read more

David is excellent. Friendly and thorough. He worked around our moving crew, carefully protected our furniture, and explained what he was doing. The job turned out to be bigger than what we described over the phone. I was pleasantly surprised that David stuck to his original quote. read more