Siding Painting Service in Forest Park, IL
Wood, fiber cement, vinyl and aluminum siding painted to last through Illinois winters. Pressure washed, scraped, primed and coated with two layers of exterior paint. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Siding painting in Forest Park starts at $1,800, and a typical two-story home runs about $3,200. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based ten minutes away in Melrose Park. Every job covers pressure washing, scraping loose paint, sanding rough spots, caulking seams and gaps, primer on bare wood, and two coats of exterior paint. We work on wood, HardiePlank, vinyl and aluminum siding across Forest Park and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Siding
Book exterior siding work in Forest Park and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the week.
Full wash with exterior cleaner to remove dirt, mildew and loose paint.
Peeling paint scraped off, rough edges sanded smooth before we prime.
All joints, corners and gaps caulked to keep water out and bugs away.
Exterior primer on any bare wood so the topcoat bonds and stays.
Exterior-grade paint, two coats with proper dry time between them.
Window trim, fascia boards and soffits painted to match or contrast.
Paint chips removed, grounds cleaned, then we walk it with you.
We stand behind the prep and paint. Any issues, we come back.
Siding Painting Prices in Forest Park
Here's where our pricing starts on the siding jobs Forest Park homeowners ask about most. Square footage, number of stories and siding condition move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Forest Park siding jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Forest Park Siding Has Its Own Conditions
Forest Park homes range from early 1900s wood bungalows to mid-century brick ranch houses. The siding on each needs different prep and paint.
Wood siding on older homes
Forest Park's older homes have cedar and pine siding that's been painted many times. We scrape and prime every bare spot before painting.
Vinyl and aluminum
Mid-century homes have vinyl and aluminum siding that needs special adhesion primer. Regular paint peels off these surfaces.
Weather exposure
Homes near the Des Plaines River get more moisture and wind. We use exterior paint rated for humid conditions.
Homes built before 1978 can carry lead paint under the top layers. Our crews follow safe prep on those, which is one more reason not to hand this to somebody working out of a trunk.
How We Paint Siding on a Forest Park Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a bungalow off Harrison Street or a full two-story house.
Inspect and test
We check siding type, paint condition and test for lead on older homes.
Pressure wash
Full exterior wash to remove dirt, mildew and loose paint chips.
Scrape and sand
All peeling paint scraped, rough edges sanded smooth.
Caulk gaps
All seams, corners and gaps sealed with exterior caulk.
Prime bare spots
Exterior primer on any bare wood or metal siding.
First coat
Full first coat of exterior paint on all siding surfaces.
Second coat
Full second coat after drying for even color and coverage.
Clean and inspect
Paint chips and debris removed, then we walk it with you.
The Siding Types Forest Park Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different materials.
Wood and cedar siding
Original wood siding on pre-war homes. We scrape, prime and paint to protect against rot. See our exterior painting service.
Vinyl and aluminum
Mid-century vinyl and aluminum siding. We use adhesion primer so paint sticks. Also see brick painting.
Fiber cement and HardiePlank
Modern homes with fiber cement. We use special primer designed for cement board.
A Crew From Ten Minutes Away, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Forest Park is a short run down Harlem, which is why we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the scaffolding.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Thomas Avenue or over by the Blue Line terminal. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Exterior work often leads to other projects. Plenty of Forest Park customers add interior painting or deck and fence staining once we're already booked in.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the house looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Paint applied over dirt or loose old paint will peel in the first winter.
Cheap caulk shrinks and cracks, letting water get behind the siding.
One coat, bad rollers and no primer leave patchy color across the house.
What you get
Proper prep, primer and two coats of exterior paint that holds up to Illinois weather.
Exterior-grade caulk in every gap, flexible and weatherproof.
Two coats, correct primer, no patchy spots when the sun hits it.
True on every Forest Park siding job we take:
What the Exterior Looks Like When We Leave
No streaks. No peeling. Just a clean, even color that stays.
What Forest Park Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Forest Park work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the house looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Forest Park
Siding work is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Interior painting
Walls, trim and ceilings in Forest Park homes.
Brick painting
Brick veneer and full brick exteriors. See brick painting.
Deck and fence staining
Staining and sealing outdoor wood surfaces. See deck and fence staining.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinets degreased and sprayed. See cabinet painting.
Painting more than one place in the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Forest Park painting page.
Siding Painting in Forest Park, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Forest Park Siding Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew ten minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.