Brick Painting in Morton Grove, IL
Old brick facades, fireplace surrounds and retaining walls painted clean. Pressure washed, prepped and coated with breathable masonry paint. Licensed and insured, with a price in writing before we start.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Morton Grove, IL starts at $349 for a standard facade or fireplace, with most homes running about $1,800 to $2,500 depending on size. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every job covers pressure washing, patching cracks and spalling, sealing porous areas, two coats of masonry paint, and full cleanup. We paint brick on homes, chimneys, retaining walls, and fireplaces across Morton Grove and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Morton Grove and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the job.
Dirt, mildew and loose mortar blasted off so paint grips the brick.
Damaged mortar and flaking brick filled and smoothed before coating.
Old brick soaks up paint unevenly. We seal it first for even coverage.
Lets moisture escape so paint doesn't bubble or peel later.
With proper dry time between. That's where lasting color comes from.
Edges where brick meets trim or siding brushed in for clean lines.
Windows, doors and landscaping covered so nothing gets overspray.
Site cleared, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
Brick Painting Prices in Morton Grove
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Morton Grove homeowners ask about most. Brick condition, height and how much surface area 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 brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Morton Grove Brick Has Its Own Challenges
Morton Grove is full of post-war brick ranches, mid-century split-levels and older chimneys. The brick here is often softer than newer materials, which changes how it should be painted.
Soft Chicago common brick
Older Morton Grove homes use softer brick that absorbs paint like a sponge. We use breathable masonry paint so moisture escapes instead of getting trapped behind the coating.
Weather worn faces
North side winters and freeze-thaw cycles spall the brick face. We patch those spots before painting so the coating has a solid surface to hold onto.
Mortar that's crumbling
Old mortar joints need to be raked and repointed before paint goes on. We check every joint and fix loose mortar on brick painting jobs before we start.
Older brick can have moisture issues behind the wall. Our primer lets that moisture out, which is one more reason not to hand this to somebody who doesn't know masonry.
How We Paint Brick on a Morton Grove Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a front facade or a full chimney.
Inspect and measure
We check every brick surface, look at the mortar condition, and write the price down before we leave.
Pressure wash
Dirt and mildew blasted off so the paint actually bonds to the brick.
Repair damaged areas
Cracks filled, spalled spots patched, loose mortar removed and replaced.
Protect surrounding surfaces
Windows, doors, siding and landscaping covered and taped.
Apply masonry primer
Seals porous brick and gives the top coat something to grip.
First coat of paint
Even coat of breathable masonry paint rolled and brushed on.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first has dried. Even color across the whole surface.
Cleanup and walkthrough
Tarps and tape removed, site cleared, then we walk it with you.
The Brick 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 scope.
Home exteriors and facades
Full front facades, side walls and back brick surfaces. This is the core of our exterior painting service, and where most Morton Grove brick jobs begin.
Fireplaces and interiors
Interior brick fireplaces and accent walls painted to match your room. Interior painting for brick surfaces needs the right prep too.
Landscape walls and steps
Retaining walls, garden borders, step risers and stoops. Paired with deck and fence staining for full curb appeal.
A Crew That Knows Brick, Not Just Paint
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Morton Grove is a straight shot up, 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 scaffold.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these homes. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Shermer Road or over by Harrer Park. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Brick work often pairs with other exterior jobs. Plenty of Morton Grove customers add exterior painting or siding painting once we're already out there.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every brick call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the brick looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Someone used regular latex paint on masonry. Water trapped behind it blew the coating off.
Old brick soaks up paint unevenly if it's not sealed first. Looks patchy from the street.
Deep joints absorb more paint than the brick face. The mortar lines stand out darker.
What you get
Breathable masonry paint sealed with primer first. No trapped moisture, no peeling.
Porous brick sealed, then two full coats. One uniform color from end to end.
Joints get the same two coats as the brick face. The mortar disappears into the wall.
True on every Morton Grove brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No roller marks on the mortar lines. No overspray on the windows. Clean edges where brick meets siding.
What Morton Grove Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Morton Grove brick 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
Brick is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Siding painting
Wood, vinyl and fiber cement coated. See siding painting.
Deck and fence staining
Exterior wood sealed and stained in Morton Grove.
Exterior painting
Full home exteriors including trim and doors. See exterior painting.
Commercial buildings
Storefronts and office exteriors. See commercial painting.
Painting more than one surface? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Morton Grove painting page.
Brick Painting in Morton Grove, IL: Common Questions
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