16 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cary: TBJ Drywall & Taping, CR Score 86/100; 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills, 49 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
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16 Cary drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBJ Drywall & Taping | 86 | 4.8★ (38) | Elgin, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills | 83 | 4.9★ (49) | Gurnee, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | JJ Stucco & Plastering System Inc. | 79 | 5.0★ (47) | Lake in the Hills, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Divine Drywall & Painting | 77 | 4.6★ (9) | Wauconda, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | CLK Drywall & Handyman Svc | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Village of Campton Hills, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Illinois Stucco Contractors | Stucco Repair & Stucco Installation | 76 | 5.0★ (29) | Lake Zurich, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Harris Drywall & Painting | 76 | 4.4★ (13) | Hoffman Estates, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Joyce Drywall & Painting Services | 76 | 4.5★ (13) | Schaumburg, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Maddox Drywall & Painting Services | 75 | 4.0★ (8) | Mundelein, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | O'Haire Plastering and Tile Co. | 74 | 5.0★ (7) | Machesney Park, 14 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (49).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake in the Hills, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, 47 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wauconda, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Zurich, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, 29 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wauconda, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
18 more drywall contractors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Hammer Home Improvements | In Cary | |
| Ace Drywall | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| AMC DRYWALL TAPING AND FINISHER | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Bob Jirasek Plastering | 8 mi | |
| Century Painting and sons | 4.6★ (21) | In Cary |
| Chuck's Quality Drywall | 12 mi | |
| DB Drywall | 13 mi | |
| Finish Line Contracting, Inc. | In Cary | |
| Gran Drywall | 14 mi | |
| Gravex Painting | 5.0★ (5) | In Cary |
| H R Brothers Drywall Taping LLC | 13 mi | |
| M.S Drywall & Taping | 12 mi | |
| Oak & Fawn | In Cary | |
| Pool Spa Plaster Masters Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Rod & Mar Home Solutions - Interior and Exterior House Painting Services, Drywall and Painting Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sherwin-Williams Paint Store | 4.5★ (42) | In Cary |
| Solis Drywall | 13 mi | |
| SR Drywall | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cary. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall repair | $296 | $613 | $930 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 16 Cary drywall contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Cary data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |