Exterior Painting in Cicero, IL
Siding, stucco, brick and wood painted right. We pressure wash, scrape loose paint, prime bare spots, then two coats of premium exterior paint. Licensed, insured and priced before we start.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Cicero, IL starts at $349 for one side of a house, and a full exterior repaint on a typical bungalow runs around $2,500. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every job includes pressure washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare wood or stucco, two coats of paint, and a full cleanup around your property. We paint siding, brick, stucco, trim and doors across Cicero and all of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Cicero Exterior
Book exterior painting in Cicero and this is what comes standard. Everything we do to make the paint last through Chicago winters.
We clean the whole surface first. Dirt, mildew and cobwebs come off before paint goes on.
Every flaking spot gets scraped down to solid surface. No painting over peeling paint.
Scraped spots sanded smooth so you can't see the transition from the street.
Any bare material gets primer first. That's how paint bonds and stays put.
Full coats with proper dry time. This is where color depth and durability come from.
Window trim, soffits, fascia and doors brushed and rolled to match the body.
Gaps around windows and doors get caulked to keep water out and drafts down.
Tarps come up, paint chips collected, yard left clean when we pack up.
Exterior Painting Prices in Cicero
Here's where our pricing starts on the exterior jobs Cicero homeowners ask about most. House size, surface type and height affect the final number. You get that number in writing before we start.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Cicero exterior painting jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Cicero Exteriors Take a Beating
Cicero weather swings from humid summers to freezing winters. That takes a toll on paint. Here's what we see on homes around town and how we handle it.
Peeling paint on south-facing walls
The sun hits south and west sides hardest. UV breaks down paint, and once moisture gets in, it peels. We scrape it all off and reprime properly.
Stucco cracks and chips
Cicero has plenty of stucco homes. They crack with temperature changes. We patch the cracks before painting so water stays out.
Brick absorbs moisture
Older brick homes in Cicero soak up water. Standard paint won't stick. We use masonry primer that bonds with the surface and breathes.
If your exterior paint is more than eight years old, it's likely ready for a fresh coat. We'll tell you honestly whether it's time or if you can wait another season.
How We Paint a Cicero Exterior
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a bungalow or a two-story colonial. No shortcuts, no skipping prep.
Inspect and measure
We check every surface, identify problem spots, and write the price down before we start.
Pick colors
Bring your own or let us bring samples. Big swatches on your house, not a tiny chip.
Pressure wash
Mildew, dirt and chalky paint washed off. The surface has to be clean to hold paint.
Scrape and sand
All loose paint removed. Rough spots sanded smooth so the new coat lays flat.
Prime bare spots
Every place where paint came off gets primer. Bare wood, stucco or brick sealed.
Caulk gaps
Open seams around windows and doors get caulked. Keeps water from getting behind the paint.
First coat
Even coat across everything. This seals the surface and builds the base.
Second coat and walk
Second coat, then we walk around with you and fix any spot you point at.
The Exterior Work Cicero Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different material.
Siding and stucco
Vinyl, wood or hardboard siding repainted. Stucco homes patched and painted. This is the core of our exterior painting service.
Brick and block
Brick homes need a breathable paint. We use masonry primer and paint designed for brick. See brick painting in Cicero for more.
Commercial and retail
Storefronts, office buildings and strip malls. We work after hours or on weekends to avoid disrupting your business.
A Crew From Melrose Park, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Cicero is a short drive down 16th Street, so we can usually get out for an exterior 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 48th Avenue or by the Hawthorne Works. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Exterior work often pairs with interior work. Plenty of Cicero customers add house painting or deck and fence staining once we're already on site.
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What Cicero Homeowners Complain About, and What They Get
Almost every exterior 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
Prep was skipped. They painted over loose paint or didn't prime. It fails fast.
Old caulk around windows failed. Water got behind the paint and started rotting the trim.
Cheap paint fades fast on the sunny side. You end up with a house that looks two-tone.
What you get
Two coats over a properly prepped surface. No peeling, no flaking, no fading.
New caulk around every window and door. Water stays out, wood stays dry.
Premium exterior paint with UV blockers. The color stays consistent on every side.
True on every Cicero exterior we take:
What Cicero Exteriors Look Like When We Leave
No old paint visible. No bare spots. Clean lines, even color and a home that stands out on the block.
What Cicero Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Cicero 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 Painting Work We Do Around Cicero
Exterior painting is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a home needs inside and out.
House painting
Interior work for your whole home. See house painting in Cicero.
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen cabinets painted and updated. See cabinet painting in Cicero.
Deck and fence staining
Wood exteriors sealed and stained. See deck and fence staining in Cicero.
Siding and brick
All siding types and brick painting. See siding painting and brick painting.
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 Cicero painting page.
Exterior Painting in Cicero, IL: Common Questions
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