Exterior Painting Service in Chicago, IL
Siding, brick, trim, doors and garages painted to withstand Chicago weather. We pressure wash, scrape, prime, apply two top coats and clean up everything. Licensed and insured, with a written price you get before we start.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Chicago starts at $2,100 for a typical home, and a full exterior takes about five to eight days. That price includes pressure washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare wood and masonry, two top coats, and a full cleanup. We're Vanguard Painting, licensed and insured, based just outside Chicago in Melrose Park. We cover the whole Cook County area, and we write every price down before the first ladder goes up.
What You Get With an Exterior Paint Job
This is the package for every Chicago exterior we paint. Nothing here costs extra. It's all included.
Dirt, mildew and loose paint blasted off so the new paint sticks.
All loose and peeling paint removed, edges sanded smooth.
Wood and masonry primed where the old paint came off.
Around windows, doors, and trim sealed so water stays out.
Full coverage with proper dry time between coats.
Windows, doors, fascia and soffits all coated to match.
Bushes, walkways and patios covered so nothing gets splashed.
Everything cleaned up, then we walk the whole exterior with you.
Exterior Painting Prices in Chicago
Here's where our pricing starts for the exterior jobs Chicago homeowners ask about most. The size of your house and the condition of the surfaces move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Chicago exteriors get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Chicago Exteriors Take a Beating
Wind, snow, lake-effect moisture and freeze-thaw cycles hit Chicago houses hard. The paint on your exterior has to hold up to all of it.
Freeze-thaw damage
Water gets into tiny cracks, freezes and pushes paint off. We use flexible paint that moves with the house and seal every gap we find.
Lake moisture
Chicago's proximity to the lake means more humidity. We prime properly so moisture doesn't get trapped under the new paint.
Old wood siding
Thousands of Chicago homes have original wood siding. We scrape, sand and prime every inch before the top coat goes on.
We've painted exteriors in almost every Chicago neighborhood, from bungalows in Portage Park to two-flats in Pilsen. Every house is different, but our process stays the same.
How We Paint a Chicago Exterior
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a one-story bungalow or a three-story Victorian.
Walk and measure
We check every exterior surface, look at the condition, and write the price down.
Pick your colors
We help you pick colors that work with your house and the neighborhood.
Protect the property
Landscaping covered, walkways sheeted, windows taped off.
Pressure wash
Dirt, mildew and loose paint blasted off the entire exterior.
Scrape and sand
All loose paint removed, edges feathered, bare wood sanded smooth.
Prime bare spots
Wood, masonry and metal primed where the old paint came off.
Two top coats
Full coverage with proper dry time between coats.
Cleanup and walkthrough
Everything cleaned up, then we walk the whole exterior with you.
What Chicago Homeowners Ask Us to Paint Outside
Most exterior jobs fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same standard on all of them.
Siding and trim
This is the core of our exterior painting service. Wood, vinyl and aluminum siding, with all trim and doors.
Brick and masonry
Chicago has thousands of brick homes. We use masonry primer and breathable paint so moisture doesn't get trapped.
Decks and fences
Pressure washed, sanded and stained or sealed. Regular maintenance that protects your wood for years.
A Crew That Knows Chicago Exteriors
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park, right off the expressway. Chicago is a short drive, so we can usually get out for an estimate within a few days of your call. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the scaffolding.
We work across Cook County every day and we know Chicago's exterior materials. Wood siding, brick, stucco, vinyl, aluminum, and metal. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're in Albany Park or Hyde Park.
Most Chicago customers add interior painting or deck and fence staining once the exterior is booked.
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What Chicago Homeowners Complain About Outside
Almost every Chicago exterior call opens with one of these problems. Here's the before and after.
Common problems
Wind and moisture get under the paint and it comes off in sheets.
Old wood siding dries out, cracks open and lets water in.
The sun bleaches out the color and leaves a chalky powder on the surface.
What you get
Pressure washed, scraped, primed and top coated so it holds for years.
Cracks caulked, wood repaired, everything sealed against the weather.
Two coats of high-quality exterior paint that resists fading.
True on every Chicago exterior we paint:
What a Painted Chicago Exterior Looks Like
No drips, no overspray, no paint on the bushes. Clean lines and lasting color.
What Chicago Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Chicago exterior work comes from referrals. Read what homeowners said about the quality and the cleanup.
Other Painting Work We Do in Chicago
Exterior painting is a big part of our work, but we cover most of what a house needs.
Interior painting
Inside the house, room by room. See house painting.
Deck and fence staining
Pressure washed and sealed. See deck and fence staining.
Commercial exteriors
Storefronts and office buildings. See commercial painting.
Painting more than one area in Cook County? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in Chicago sits on the Chicago painting page.
Exterior Painting in Chicago, IL: Common Questions
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