Siding Painting in Lockport, IL
Wood, vinyl, aluminum and fiber cement siding painted with exterior-grade paint. Licensed and insured, with a written price you get before we set up a ladder.
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Quick Answer
Siding painting in Lockport, IL starts at $349 per side, or around $1,800 for a typical two-story home. That price includes power washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare spots, caulking gaps, and two coats of exterior paint. The work comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company covering Lockport and the rest of Will County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Siding
Book siding painting in Lockport and this is the package. We treat siding differently than interior walls.
Dirt, pollen, spider webs and mildew washed off the siding before we paint.
Old, peeling paint scraped off so the new paint has a solid base.
Scraped areas sanded smooth so there are no raised edges showing through.
Gaps between siding boards and around windows sealed with exterior caulk.
Bare wood, bare metal, and patched areas get primer before the top coats.
Premium exterior paint that holds up to Illinois weather, applied evenly.
Fascia, soffits, window trim and doors painted in a color that matches or contrasts.
Ground cleaned, equipment removed, then we walk around the house with you.
Siding Painting Prices in Lockport
Here's where our pricing starts on the siding jobs Lockport homeowners ask about most. The type of siding, the height of the house, and the condition of the existing paint move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure what your siding needs? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Lockport siding jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Lockport Siding Has Its Own Conditions
Lockport has a mix of old wood siding on historic homes, vinyl on subdivisions, and aluminum from the 1970s. Each type needs a different approach and different paint.
Wood siding on older homes
Homes near the downtown have real wood siding. It absorbs moisture and needs primer before paint. We use an oil-based primer on bare wood so it doesn't stain the new paint.
Vinyl siding that needs paint
Vinyl siding can be painted, but it has to be the right color. Dark colors absorb heat and can warp the vinyl. We use light and medium colors on vinyl siding.
Aluminum siding from the 1970s
Aluminum siding fades and can look chalky. We wash off the chalk, prime the metal, and use paint that bonds to metal surfaces.
Illinois weather takes a toll on siding. We use paint that can handle the freeze-thaw cycle and the humidity of a Lockport summer.
How We Paint Siding in Lockport
Nine steps, same order every time, whether it's one side or the whole house.
Inspect the siding
We check the type of siding, the condition, and how much prep work is needed.
Power wash
Dirt, mold, and old chalk washed off the entire house.
Scrape loose paint
Flaking and peeling paint scraped off with putty knives and scrapers.
Sand rough edges
Scraped edges sanded smooth so they don't show through the new paint.
Caulk gaps
Seams, corners and gaps around windows sealed with exterior caulk.
Prime bare spots
Bare wood, metal and patched areas get a coat of primer.
First coat
One coat of premium exterior paint on the entire house.
Second coat
Second coat once the first has dried. This is where the color deepens.
Trim and cleanup
Trim painted separately, then a walk around the house with you.
What Lockport Siding We Paint
Most calls come from three types of siding. Same crew and same standards on all of them.
Wood siding and shingles
Cedar shingles, clapboard and lap siding. Wood needs primer and paint that breathes. We use oil-based primer on bare wood.
Vinyl and aluminum
Vinyl and aluminum siding that's faded or just needs a color change. We wash it, prime it, and paint it with exterior-grade paint.
Fiber cement
James Hardie and other fiber cement siding. It holds paint well, but it needs the right primer. We use primer made for cementitious surfaces.
A Crew That Knows Exterior Work
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Lockport is about half an hour down I-355, so we can usually get out for an estimate within a few days of your call. The person who prices your siding is the person you'll see on the ladders.
We work Will County exteriors every week and we know what Lockport siding looks like after an Illinois winter. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're in a historic home near the river or a newer subdivision.
Siding work often leads to other projects. Plenty of Lockport customers add deck and fence staining or brick painting once the house is painted.
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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
Old paint that's lost its bond. Water gets behind it and the peeling spreads every year.
Sun and weather beat the color out of siding. The paint has worn thin and the house looks old.
Gaps where water gets behind the siding. It leads to rot and interior water damage.
What you get
Scraped, sanded, primed and painted with exterior paint that handles Illinois weather.
Premium paint with UV blockers so the color doesn't fade in the sun.
Gaps and seams caulked so water can't get behind the siding.
True on every Lockport siding job we take:
What the House Looks Like When We Leave
No peeling. No fading. No gaps. Just a clean, protected house that looks newer than it is.
What Lockport Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Lockport siding 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 Exterior Work We Do Around Lockport
Siding painting is the biggest exterior job, but the same crew handles everything else outside your house.
Exterior painting
Full house painting including siding, trim and doors. See exterior painting.
Brick painting
Brick surfaces painted with masonry paint. See brick painting.
Deck and fence staining
Wood decks and fences cleaned and stained. See deck and fence staining.
Trim and doors
Windows, doors, fascia and soffits painted. See exterior painting.
Need more than one service in Lockport? We cover the whole Will County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Lockport painting page.
Siding Painting in Lockport, IL: Common Questions
How much does siding painting cost in Lockport, IL?
How long does it take to paint siding in Lockport?
Can you paint vinyl siding in Lockport?
Do you power wash the house before painting?
Do you paint trim and windows too?
What kind of paint do you use on siding?
Will you help us choose exterior colors?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured for siding work?
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Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows exterior work. Book online and take $50 off.