Brick Painting in Berwyn, IL
Berwyn's brick bungalows and two-flats painted with breathable masonry paint. We clean, tuckpoint where needed, prime and spray or roll two coats. Licensed and insured, with a number you get before we start.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Berwyn, IL starts at $499 for a single story bungalow, and a typical two-story brick home runs about $1,850. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based out of Melrose Park. Every job covers pressure washing, tuckpointing repairs, applying breathable masonry primer, two coats of masonry paint, and a full site cleanup. We work on all brick types across Berwyn and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Berwyn and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the week.
Dirt and efflorescence washed off so paint bonds to clean brick.
Crumbling mortar ground out and replaced so the surface is solid.
Glass, trim and hardware covered before paint goes on.
Breathable primer that seals the brick and stops efflorescence bleeding through.
100% acrylic masonry paint sprayed or rolled, depending on the surface.
Mortar joints, sills and arches brushed where the sprayer can't reach.
Drop cloths collected, paint chips and dust removed from your property.
We walk the whole house with you and fix anything you point at.
Brick Painting Prices in Berwyn
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Berwyn homeowners ask about most. Height, condition and how much tuckpointing is needed move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Berwyn brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Berwyn Brick Has Its Own Challenges
Berwyn is full of brick bungalows and two-flats built in the 1920s and '30s. That means old brick, soft mortar and the occasional efflorescence issue. Here's what we handle on every job.
Soft mortar
Older Berwyn brick homes have softer lime-based mortar. We use the right tuckpointing mix so the mortar stays breathable and the brick doesn't spall.
Efflorescence stains
White salt deposits show up on Berwyn brick from moisture. We wash it off and prime with a sealer that stops it from coming back through the paint.
Frost damage
Brick absorbs water in freeze-thaw cycles. We use breathable masonry paint that lets vapor escape so the brick doesn't spall.
We check every brick for spalling and replace damaged ones before painting. That's the difference between a job that holds and one that fails in two years.
How We Paint Brick on a Berwyn Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a bungalow off Wesley Avenue or a two-story on Oak Park Avenue.
Measure and assess
We check every wall, look at mortar and brick condition, and write the price down.
Pressure wash
Dirt, efflorescence and loose particles washed off. Let it dry completely.
Tuckpoint repairs
Crumbling mortar ground out and replaced. Damaged bricks swapped out.
Mask surfaces
Windows, doors, and trim covered. Ground sheeting laid to catch drips.
Apply primer
Breathable masonry primer rolled or sprayed on every surface.
First coat
100% acrylic masonry paint applied with sprayer or roller.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first has dried. Even color from top to bottom.
Cleanup and walk
Masking removed, sheeting collected, then we walk it with you.
The Brick Work Berwyn Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different approach.
Brick bungalows
Classic Berwyn bungalow brick. We tuckpoint, prime and paint with breathable paint.
Two-flat exteriors
Full brick buildings with multiple units. Scaled up process, same prep standard.
Interior brick
Fireplaces and accent walls inside Berwyn homes. Same prep and paint quality.
A Crew From Melrose Park, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Berwyn is a straight shot 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 drop cloths.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Grove Avenue or over by the Berwyn train station. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Brick work often pairs with other exterior needs. Plenty of Berwyn customers add siding 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
Non-breathable paint traps moisture. The paint bubbles and peels within a year.
Efflorescence wasn't sealed. It pushes through the new paint and looks worse than before.
Chimneys get the most weather. Without proper primer, the paint fails on the top courses first.
What you get
Breathable masonry paint lets vapor escape. No bubbling, no peeling.
Washed and primed with sealer. The white salts stay where they belong.
Access equipment used on every chimney so no spot gets missed.
True on every Berwyn brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No missed spots on mortar joints. No paint on the windows. Even color across every wall.
What Berwyn Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Berwyn 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 Berwyn
Brick is a big part of our Berwyn schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Siding painting
Wood and fiber cement siding painted. See siding painting in Berwyn.
Exterior painting
Full exterior repaint. See exterior painting in Berwyn.
Deck and fence staining
Wood decks and fences cleaned and stained. See deck and fence staining in Berwyn.
Interior painting
Inside work for Berwyn homes. See house painting in Berwyn.
Painting more than one thing in the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Berwyn painting page.
Brick Painting in Berwyn, IL: Common Questions
How much does brick painting cost in Berwyn, IL?
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Can you paint old brick on Berwyn bungalows?
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Do you tuckpoint before painting?
Do you paint commercial brick in Berwyn?
Will you help us pick the brick color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
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