Exterior Painting in Morton Grove, IL
Siding, trim, brick, shutters and doors painted to hold up against Chicago winters. Every surface power washed, scraped where it's loose, primed where it's bare, and coated twice before we pack up.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Morton Grove, IL starts at $349, with a typical one-story house running about $2,800 and a two-story around $4,200. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured crew based in Melrose Park. Every exterior job includes power washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare wood, caulking gaps, two coats of paint, and a full cleanup. We paint siding, brick, trim, shutters, doors, and eaves across Morton Grove and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Exterior
Book exterior work in Morton Grove and this is the package. None of it is an add-on you pay extra for. Everything is spelled out in your free written estimate before we start.
Dirt, mildew and loose paint blasted off so the new paint actually grips.
Every peeling edge scraped, then feathered so the new coat lays flat.
Any exposed wood gets primer first so it doesn't suck the paint dry.
Gaps around windows, doors and corners sealed to stop drafts and moisture.
With proper dry time between them. That's where lasting color comes from.
Detail areas brushed by hand so the color goes on right and stays put.
Front doors, garage doors and window frames all painted to match.
Every drop cloth picked up, then we walk it with you and fix anything you spot.
Exterior Painting Prices in Morton Grove
Here's where our pricing starts on the exterior jobs Morton Grove homeowners ask about most. House size, surface material and paint quality move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Morton Grove exteriors get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Morton Grove Exteriors Face Real Weather
Morton Grove gets hot summers and cold, wet winters. That combo beats up siding, brick, and wood trim faster than people realize. Here's what we see on most houses in town.
Peeling on south-facing walls
South-facing siding bakes in the summer sun, which dries out the paint and makes it crack and peel. We sand that back and use paint with UV blockers to slow it down.
Water damage around windows
Old caulk around windows fails over time. Water gets behind the trim, rots the wood and bubbles the paint. We cut out the rot, fill it with wood epoxy, then caulk and paint.
Brick that needs to breathe
Morton Grove has a lot of brick houses. We use masonry paint that lets moisture escape so it doesn't trap moisture behind the coating and cause spalling. See brick painting.
We also check for lead paint on older homes before we start scraping. That's standard for us, not an extra line item.
How We Paint the Outside of a Morton Grove House
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a one-story ranch or a two-story Colonial.
Walk and measure
We walk the whole exterior, note every issue, and write the price down before we leave.
Pick colors
Bring your own or let us bring samples. Big swatches on your siding, in your light.
Power wash
Everything gets washed. Dirt, mildew and loose paint come off.
Scrape and sand
Peeling paint scraped, edges feathered, bare spots sanded smooth.
Caulk and prime
Gaps caulked. Bare wood primed. Brick primed with masonry primer where needed.
First coat
First full coat of paint on siding, trim, doors and shutters.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first has dried. This is where the color locks in.
Cleanup and check
Drop cloths picked up, then we walk it with you and fix anything you spot.
The Exterior Work Morton Grove Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different material.
Siding and wood trim
Vinyl, wood, and HardiePlank siding painted with two coats. This is the core of our exterior painting service.
Brick and masonry
Brick houses need masonry paint that breathes. We prime and paint brick, stone and concrete block. Ask about brick painting.
Decks and fences
Pressure wash, sand, stain and seal. Wood deck and fence staining in Morton Grove before the summer sun hits.
A Crew From Down the Road, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Morton Grove is a straight shot up Dempster, 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 Dempster Street or over by Harrer Park. If a spot needs a touch-up later, we're close enough to swing back.
Exterior work often picks up a bit of inside work too. Plenty of Morton Grove 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 exterior looks like when we pack up.
The problem
One coat over dirty siding or bare wood. Looks fine for a season, peels by the next winter.
Old caulk cracked, water got in, wood rotted. Painting over it just hides the damage.
Regular paint on brick traps moisture. It bubbles and flakes off in big sheets.
What you get
Power wash, scrape, prime, two coats. The prep makes the paint stay on through the seasons.
Rotted wood cut out and filled with epoxy, then primed and painted so it lasts.
Masonry primer and breathable paint so moisture escapes and the paint stays flat.
True on every Morton Grove exterior we take:
What the Exterior Looks Like When We Leave
Clean lines, even color, no drips on the sidewalk, and a house that looks like it got a fresh start.
What Morton Grove Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Morton Grove exterior 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 Morton Grove
Exterior painting is the biggest part of our schedule from spring through fall, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs outside.
Deck staining
Pressure wash, sand, stain and seal. See deck staining.
Fence painting
Wood and chain link fences painted and sealed in Morton Grove.
Siding painting
Vinyl, wood and fiber cement siding. See siding painting.
Brick painting
Masonry primer and breathable paint on brick.
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 Morton Grove painting page.
Exterior Painting in Morton Grove, IL: Common Questions
How much does exterior painting cost in Morton Grove, IL?
How long does it take to paint a house exterior in Morton Grove?
Can you paint the brick houses in Morton Grove?
How soon can you start painting the outside of my house?
Do you paint vinyl siding?
Do you power wash first?
Will you help us pick the exterior colors?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Morton Grove Exterior Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew fifteen minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.