Exterior Painting in Des Plaines, IL
Siding, brick, trim, garage doors, and fences painted to last through Chicago winters. Power washed, prepped, primed, and painted with two coats of exterior-grade paint. Licensed and insured.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Des Plaines starts at $349 for siding and trim on a single-story home, and a full two-story house runs about $2,500 to $4,000. Vanguard Painting handles every exterior surface — siding, brick, wood, stucco, garage doors, decks, and fences. We're based in Melrose Park and serve all of Cook County, including every part of Des Plaines. Every job includes power washing, surface prep, primer where needed, two coats of exterior paint, and a final walkthrough.
What's Included in Your Des Plaines Exterior Painting
Book any exterior painting in Des Plaines and this is what you get. None of it is an add-on.
All surfaces cleaned with a power washer so paint actually sticks to clean surfaces.
Loose paint scraped off, rough edges sanded smooth, dust wiped down.
Exterior primer on any bare wood, masonry, or metal so the topcoat bonds properly.
Premium acrylic or elastomeric paint, applied with proper dry time between coats.
Window frames, door jambs, and trim brushed by hand, not sprayed and hoped for.
Metal or wood garage doors washed, primed, and painted to match the house.
All debris collected, surfaces checked, and we walk it with you before we leave.
We stand behind our exterior work. If it fails, we fix it.
Exterior Painting Prices in Des Plaines
Here's where our pricing starts on the exterior painting jobs Des Plaines homeowners ask about most. Square footage, number of stories, and surface condition affect the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Des Plaines exterior painting jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Des Plaines Exteriors Have Their Own Weather Challenges
Des Plaines gets cold winters, hot summers, and everything in between. That beats up house exteriors. Here's what we see most often and how we handle it.
Fading on south-facing walls
Des Plaines summer sun is intense on south-facing siding. We use fade-resistant paint with UV blockers on those walls so the color stays even for years instead of washing out in one season.
Water damage behind siding
Ice dams and freeze-thaw cycles push moisture behind Des Plaines siding. We check for rot and replace damaged wood before painting so you don't paint over problems.
Brick mortar deterioration
Many Des Plaines bungalows have brick with crumbling mortar. We repoint loose mortar before painting so the paint doesn't peel off with the dust underneath.
Exterior painting in Illinois requires temperature-controlled paint. We use products rated for 35°F to 90°F and schedule exterior work when the weather window is right.
How We Paint the Exterior of a Des Plaines Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a one-story ranch or a two-story colonial.
Inspect and measure
We walk the whole exterior, check every wall, and write the price down before we leave.
Pick colors
Bring your own or we bring samples. We show you colors in natural light on your actual house.
Power wash
All surfaces power washed to remove dirt, mold, and loose paint. One day to dry.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint scraped off, edges sanded smooth, dust and debris cleaned up.
Primer on bare spots
Exterior primer on bare wood, brick, or metal so the topcoat bonds and seals.
First coat
Full coat of premium exterior paint, worked into all the corners and edges.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first has dried. This is where the lasting coverage happens.
Clean and walk
Grounds cleaned, all surfaces checked, and we walk it with you to make sure you're happy.
The Exterior Work Des Plaines Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different surfaces.
Siding and trim
Vinyl, wood, Hardie, or aluminum siding. We handle siding painting in Des Plaines on all types of homes.
Brick and masonry
Brick, stucco, and concrete block painted with masonry paint. See brick painting in Des Plaines.
Decks and fences
Wood decks, fences, and pergolas cleaned and stained. See deck staining in Des Plaines.
A Crew From Melrose Park, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Des Plaines is a short drive north, 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 Algonquin Road or by the Des Plaines River. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Exterior work often goes hand in hand with interior work. Plenty of Des Plaines customers add house painting or cabinet painting once we're already booked in.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
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
Cheap paint or poor prep leads to peeling on the first freeze-thaw cycle. It comes off in big sheets.
Moisture trapped behind paint rots the wood from the inside. You don't see it until the paint falls off.
South-facing walls fade to a washed-out version of the original color within two summers.
What you get
Proper prep, primer, and premium exterior paint means no peeling or fading for years.
We check for rot and replace it before painting. The new paint seals the wood and keeps moisture out.
UV-resistant paint on sunny walls and careful application mean the color looks the same on all sides.
True on every Des Plaines exterior painting job we take:
What Des Plaines Exteriors Look Like When We Leave
Clean lines, even color, no paint on the windows or the driveway.
What Des Plaines Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
Exterior painting is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
House painting
Full interior house painting. See house painting in Des Plaines.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets sprayed. See cabinet painting in Des Plaines.
Basement painting
Basement walls, floors, and ceilings. See basement painting in Des Plaines.
Commercial painting
Office and retail exteriors. See commercial painting in Des Plaines.
Painting more than one thing in town? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in Des Plaines sits on the Des Plaines painting page.
Exterior Painting in Des Plaines, IL: Common Questions
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