Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Pitelka Plastering & Stucco

Plaster, Stucco, Drywall,

About us

My great grandfather came to the States in the early 1900’s and brought along his craft of plastering. Through the years, not only was the trade passed down from generation to generation but the simple philosophy of making customers happy. Say what you’re going to do and do what you say. Treat the customers home as if it were your own by doing good work and keeping it clean.We realize our business has grown by word of mouth and by putting your interest first is the key to our continued success.We still proudly hang our sign in front of jobs we do.

Business highlights

120 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Interior & exterior. Plaster repairs. crack Repairs. Water damaged plasters. New walls & ceilings. Stucco repair. Stucco additions. Remodeling. Loose & peeling paint texture. Pressure washing. Color coating.

Services we don't offer

Synthetic stucco systems (dry-vit), hang or tape drywall.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.826 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 26 reviews

Steven M.
08/2023
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
Dan Pitelka is the best. He was super knowledgeable and a great guy to deal with… call him. ! I am super grateful to Dan.
Description of Work: Exterior walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William B.
10/2018
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Dan and his crew were ontime, did a fantastic job (walls are exceedly smooth), and cleaned up everywhere.
Description of Work: Repairing and fixing cracked walls in Master bedroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

AMARNATH A.
06/2018
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Great work, Dan is his own best critic, takes pride in his work and getting it right
Description of Work: Ceiling and wall plaster job after water damage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Paulette M.
05/2018
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
I could not have been more satisfied. It was somewhat urgent as the old plastered ceiling had come loose and was ready to fall. Dan took a look at it and was there the next day. He was very flexible because the electrician had to rewire the light fixture box before they could begin plastering. It was a situation where one thing led to another as often happens with old homes! Dan and his crew were very neat and cleaned everything up.
Description of Work: The entry hall ceiling needed to be removed and plastered.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

ronald D.
09/2017
1.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Dan and I spoke on the telephone a few times to discuss the project. In our discussions on the telephone, things seemed fine. Then we met in person and suddenly things weren't so fine. My impression of Dan after meeting him is, don't call him if you aren't a white person.
Description of Work: I was planning to plaster the walls of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Douglas J.
05/2017
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
very well, courteous staff and Dan, the owner, always communicates well.
Description of Work: resurfacing of major areas of stucco around entire house; power washing of stucco; repainting of stucco of entire exterior of house with special elastomeric paint

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

William B.
02/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
I contacted Dan Patelka on a Monday and explained that my Wife was coming home from receiving intensive medical care the following Sunday and her bedroom needed extensive plaster repair. He inspected the room, gave me an estimate and scheduled the work all in the same day. The work was completed in one day later that week. Except for the newly plastered walls, I could not tell that he and his partner were ever there. I could not have been happier with the final results and Dan's response to my time restraints. I will certainly give him a call when I am ready to have two other repairs that I have in mind.
Description of Work: Repaired two walls with massive plaster cracks as well as small cracks on all four walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Margaret S.
02/2015
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repaired several large cracks in plaster walls. Covered furniture in plastic and cleaned up very thoroughly after the job was finished.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

SUSAN S.
12/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The drywall looks fantastic. It looks great. However they had to knock out a lot of plaster before they finished the drywall repair. Perhaps, unbeknownst to them, it fell down the wall and into the basement. So I had a big mess in my basement and I still haven’t managed to clean it up because it was creating a dust when I tried to sweep it. So I’ve been thinking that I need to run a machine to clear it up. I’m not sure that they were aware of that, and unfortunately I did not call them and raise a buzz. I didn’t notice it for a couple of weeks because I don’t go around that corner of the basement that often. So I stumbled upon it weeks after they’d done the repair and I didn’t call them on it. If I’d given them a chance to come back and clean up, they might have done it. I did not ask though. I’m very happy with the quality of workmanship and the wall. They should have known with all that stuff going when they were knocking it out of the wall. I would definitely use them again in the future if I needed to.
Description of Work: I used Pitelka for repairing my drywall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Glenn G.
08/2013
1.0
drywall, plastering
  + 0 more
I left message regarding work needed with Pitelka . Pitelka called back about 2 weeks later. Talked for 20 minutes about project (plastering a full bathroom and family room walls). He said he'd call to schedule visit to see work needed. Haven't heard back from him since we talked on June 6, 2013.
Description of Work: Nothing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Kathleen G.
07/2013
3.0
plastering
  + -1 more
The first time I had them come out and plaster the ceiling they did a wonderful job, very neat, totally sealed off the room so no dust got on the furniture or into other rooms. When I had another issue with the ceiling due to a leaky roof I called and was told someone would be over later that week. It is two years later and I am still waiting!
Description of Work: removed failing plaster, replastered ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$1,000

David T.
01/2013
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Mr. Pitelka proviided an estimate for water damage repair for a plaster ceiling. He was very knowledgable and professional and provided a detailed estimate for the work.
Description of Work: estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

DON J.
03/2012
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
We were lucky that we called them when orders were slow in coming. He came out last week, measured the area needing repair and gave us an estimate. He came out with a helper the next week. His work was very well done, and done i n less time that we thought. He was careful to seal off other areas of the house so dust would be confined, and he cleaned up well when he was done. A pleasant man to work with.
Description of Work: We needed repairs to the ceiling and plaster walls in our entry way and dining room. I admit that the fact that he advertises his firm has been in business 100 years impressed me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Ronald S.
09/2011
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
They are good. We haven’t done the work yet. Everything went well and we are just waiting to make a decision.
Description of Work: We received an estimate from Pitelka Plastering & Stucco within the last month for plastering.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James Janet B.
08/2011
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They were very friendly and very professional. I will use them in the future.
Description of Work: I had Pitelka Plastering & Stucco to plaster our entire bedroom and ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Mary R.
08/2010
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
We love Dan Pitelka. We first hired him in 1996. On a whim, we made a phone call to see if someone could add plaster molding to our dining room, to match the molding in our living room. We called, he came the next day, made the mold, and then started to work to add this unique feature to our home. He also repaired cracks in various walls. Of course, though, not just anyone could construct and add the molding to our home - and in a totally professional manner. We hired him again to add the same molding to a first floor powder room. along with replastering the walls. Dan is extremly easy to do business with. He is professional, prompt, leaves his bill on a counter or table when he leaves. I can't say enough about working with him.
Description of Work: Made a plaster molding and installed it in our dining room, as well as installing the molding later in our powder room. He has also replastered walls and repaired miscellaneous cracks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Michael D.
10/2009
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Dan and his crew did a great job -- their advice and estimate were very accurate. They completed the larger of the rooms first and then the smaller rooms the next day after we moved the furniture to the rooms that were done. They covered the floor and paths thru the house; and cleaned up afterwards. After the work was dry, and then I primed and repainted, it looks great!
Description of Work: Fixed cracked plaster ceiling in LR/DR and 2 BRs and closet along with water damaged and cracks in the wall corners. Dan recommended skim coat over the larger cracks and patches in the smaller areas.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Parker M.
02/2009
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
We had some cracks in the wall and a place where the water had destroyed a wall. They repaired it along with the ceiling in a couple of days, and their work was excellent.
Description of Work: They repaired a ceiling that had fallen down in the kitchen and some miscellaneous repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

CAMI M.
08/2005
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
VERY HELPFUL AND DOES GREAT WORK! BUT SOMEWHAT SLOW TO RETURN PHONE CALLS. BE PATIENT, THEY WILL CALL BACK AND DO AN AWESOME JOB!
Description of Work: REPLACE PLASTER CEILING IN LIVING ROOM, REPAIR CRACKS IN DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,445

DANA D.
05/2005
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
BOB PITELKA WAS VERY RESPONSIVE, AND CAME OUT TO GIVE US AN ESTIMATE, THE DAY AFTER I CALLED. HE ALSO GAVE US THE ADVICE TO HAVE THE WINDOWS STAINED, BEFORE THE PLASTER WORK, TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE WINDOWS. THE TWO GUYS, THAT CAME OUT TO DO THE JOB, WERE THE HARDEST WORKING TEAM WE HAVE EVER SEEN. THEY DIDN'T EVEN STOP FOR A DRINK OF WATER! THEY STAYED LATE TO FINISH THE JOB SO WE WOULDN'T HAVE TO LIVE WITH A MESS OVERNIGHT. CLEAN-UP WAS EXCELLENT. THEIR QUALITY WORK WAS DONE JUST AS PROMISED. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PITELKA PLASTERING!
Description of Work: PLASTERED DOZENS OF HOLES, IN WALLS, THROUGHOUT HOUSE, SURROUNDING WINDOWS (WALLS CRUMBLED FROM NEW WINDOW INSTALLATION IN 80 YEAR OLD HOUSE). THEY ALSO SEALED AND INSULATED NEW WINDOWS SO THEY ARE NOW AIR TIGHT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

DON J.
02/2005
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
THE OWNER CAME TO ASSESS THE JOB THE SAME DAY WE CALLED AND, BY SOME LUCK, THEY WERE ABLE TO DO THE WORK THE NEXT DAY (THEY SAID AT ANOTHER TIME WE MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF WEEKS). THE WORK WAS DONE VERY WELL AND, EQUALLY IMPORTANT, THE CLEAN-UP WAS EXCEPTIONAL. IT WAS IMPRESSIVE TO SEE THE ONE IN CHARGE ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES VACUUMING AND SCRUBBING THE FLOOR.
Description of Work: PATCHED CEILINGS IN DINING ROOM, DOWNSTAIRS LAVATORY AND UPSTAIRS HALL. DINING ROOM PATCH WAS ABOUT HALF THE CEILING AREA.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$470

BARBARA J D.
04/2004
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
THE WORK DONE WAS FANTASTIC,(NOTHING WILL SHOW AFTER IT'S PAINTED, I'M SURE), VERY REASONABLY PRICED, AND EVERYTHING WAS CLEANED UP NICELY AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE. MY HOME WAS BUILT AROUND THE 1940'S. BOB PITELKA, HIS SON, DOUG, AND THEIR ASSISTANT ARE VERY EXPERIENCED. THEY DID VERY SKILLED WORK, WORKED QUICKLY, AND TOOK THE TIME TO POLITELY EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT METHOD THEY WOULD USE AND THE STEPS I SHOULD TAKE TO PROPERLY READY THE PLASTERED AREAS PRIOR TO PAINTING. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED AND RECOMMEND THEM HIGHLY.
Description of Work: I HAD TWO HOLES IN MY KITCHEN CEILING DUE TO A LEAKING TOILET UPSTAIRS AND SEVERAL LARGE PLASTER CRACKS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Mia E.
06/2003
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
BOB PITELKA AND HIS ASSISTANT DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB RECONSTRUCTING THE WALL, EVEN ADDING INSULATION FOR ME. THEY WERE VERY CONSCIENTIOUS AND NEAT, ONLY TAKING A FEW HOURS TO COMPLETE THE WORK. BOB EVEN WORKED ME INTO THEIR SCHEDULE WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS, SHIFTING OTHER JOBS. THIS IS A FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY, AND THEY REALLY KNOW PLASTERING. BOB IS VERY CAREFUL AND PARTICULAR ABOUT THEIR WORK. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO DEAL WITH HIM. ALSO, HIS PRICING WAS *VERY* REASONABLE.
Description of Work: HAD A VERY LARGE HOLE IN A WALL, APPROX. 3'X 3'. IT WAS A BIT TRICKY ALSO, BECAUSE OF AN OLD FRAME INSIDE THE HOLE WHICH REMAINED FROM A VERY OLD, LONG GONE, AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

CATHERINE & EDWARD D.
05/2003
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
DAN IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND HIS CREW HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH ON THESE PROJECTS. IN ADDITION TO STUCCO, THE COMPANY DOES PLASTER WORK.
Description of Work: THEY PAINTED THE STUCCO EXTERIOR OF MY MOM''S HOUSE. IN A SEPARATE, PROJECT THEY INSTALLED THE STUCCO EXTERIOR LAST YEAR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,525

CAROL J.
07/2002
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
MR. PITELKA IS A CRAFTSMAN WHO TAKES THE TIME TO DO A PERFECT JOB. THE REPAIRED SECTION OF THE CEILING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SPOT. ALL PLASTER DEBRIS AND DUST WERE REMOVED.
Description of Work: LIVING ROOM CEILING WAS RE PLASTERED DUE TO PLUMBING PROBLEMS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
    • 1(current)
    • 2

Contact information

718 Prarie Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

www.pitelkaplastering.com

Licensing

State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plaster,
Stucco,
Drywall,
Pressure Washing

FAQ

Pitelka Plastering & Stucco is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Pitelka Plastering & Stucco accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Pitelka Plastering & Stucco offers free project estimates.
No, Pitelka Plastering & Stucco does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Pitelka Plastering & Stucco does not offer a senior discount.
No, Pitelka Plastering & Stucco does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Pitelka Plastering & Stucco offers warranties.
Pitelka Plastering & Stucco offers the following services: Interior & exterior. Plaster repairs. crack Repairs. Water damaged plasters. New walls & ceilings. Stucco repair. Stucco additions. Remodeling. Loose & peeling paint texture. Pressure washing. Color coating.
Synthetic stucco systems (dry-vit), hang or tape drywall.

Contact information

718 Prarie Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

www.pitelkaplastering.com