Exterior Painting in Oak Lawn, IL
Siding, brick, stucco, trim, doors and shutters painted to last through the Illinois weather. Power washed, scraped, primed and coated with a written price you get first.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Oak Lawn starts at $349 for a siding repaint, and a typical two-story home runs about $3,500 to $5,000. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park that works all over Cook County. Every job includes power washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare spots, caulking gaps, two coats of high-quality exterior paint, and a full site cleanup.
What You Get When We Paint Your Exterior
Book exterior work in Oak Lawn and here's what's included. No add-ons, no surprises.
Dirt, grime and loose paint blasted off before we touch a brush.
All loose and peeling paint scraped off, edges sanded smooth.
Window frames, door frames, and siding gaps sealed against moisture.
Every bare wood, brick or stucco spot gets primed for proper adhesion.
Sherwin-Williams Duration or equivalent. No thinning, no stretching.
Every piece of trim, every shutter, every door painted with enamel.
Plants, walkways and windows protected. Every scrap cleaned up daily.
We walk around the whole house with you to check every inch.
Exterior Painting Prices in Oak Lawn
Here's where our pricing starts on the exterior work Oak Lawn homeowners ask about most. The final number moves based on house size, surface type and condition. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which exterior job matches your house? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Oak Lawn exteriors get priced in about five minutes over the phone.
Oak Lawn Exteriors Face Real Weather
Oak Lawn sits in the Chicago suburbs with hot summers, cold winters, and a lot of weather in between. That changes how exterior paint should be applied.
Brick homes need breathable primer
Many Oak Lawn houses are brick. We use masonry primer that lets moisture escape so the paint doesn't bubble or peel over time.
Wood siding needs protection
Wood siding and trim take the worst of the weather. We caulk all gaps, prime bare wood and use paint that expands with the wood.
Deck and fence staining in Oak Lawn
Decks and fences need to be sealed against moisture. See our deck and fence staining page for more.
Illinois weather is tough on exterior paint. The right prep and the right paint make the difference between three years and ten years.
How We Paint an Oak Lawn Exterior
Same eight steps on every exterior job, from a small bungalow to a two-story colonial.
Walk the exterior
We inspect every side of the house and write the price down before we leave.
Pick your colors
We bring color samples and help you pick the right exterior palette.
Power wash
Dirt, grime and loose paint are blasted off the entire house.
Scrape and sand
All loose paint scraped off, edges sanded, gaps caulked.
Prime bare spots
Every bare spot gets primed so the topcoat bonds properly.
First coat
Starting at the top and working down. We paint everything in order.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first dries. This gives you even coverage.
Walkthrough
We walk around the whole house with you and fix anything you point at.
What We Paint on Oak Lawn Exteriors
Oak Lawn homes have different exterior surfaces. Here's how we handle the most common ones.
Siding and trim
Wood, vinyl, HardiePlank and aluminum siding. We caulk, prime and paint everything. See our siding painting page.
Brick and stucco
We use masonry primer and paint made for brick and stucco. See brick painting.
Decks and fences
Pressure washed, sanded and stained or sealed. Check our deck and fence staining page.
A Crew That Knows Oak Lawn Exteriors
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Oak Lawn is about 15 minutes down Cicero, which means we can get out for an estimate quickly and the same crew does the whole job from start to finish.
We work the south suburbs every day. We know how to handle brick ranches, vinyl sided colonials, and everything in between. The price you get is the price you pay, and the people you meet are the people who paint your house.
Exterior work often pairs well with interior painting or deck and fence staining.
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What Goes Wrong, and What You Get Instead
Almost every Oak Lawn homeowner we talk to has had a bad exterior paint experience. Here's what you get when we handle it.
Common problems
No primer on bare spots, no scraping of loose paint. The new paint peels right off.
Moisture trapped behind the paint because the wrong primer was used on brick or stucco.
Rushed work on window frames and doors. Runs and drips that harden and stay visible.
What you get
Proper prep, correct primer, two coats of exterior paint. It holds up through Oak Lawn winters and summers.
Masonry primer on brick and stucco. Moisture can escape, paint stays flat.
Every piece of trim brushed, not sprayed and hoped for. No runs, no drips.
Guaranteed on every Oak Lawn exterior:
Oak Lawn Exteriors After We Paint
Clean lines, no runs, and a finish that looks good from the street.
What Oak Lawn Customers Say About Their Exterior
Most of our Oak Lawn exterior work comes from neighbors who saw the job down the street. Here's what they had to say.
More Exterior Services We Offer in Oak Lawn
We handle everything outside the house.
Siding painting
Wood, vinyl, aluminum and HardiePlank siding.
Brick painting
Full brick exteriors with masonry primer.
Deck and fence staining
Pressure washing, sanding and sealing.
Garage painting
Attached and detached garages.
Need more than one job? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and all our Oak Lawn work lives on the Oak Lawn painting page.
Exterior Painting in Oak Lawn, IL: Common Questions
How much does exterior painting cost in Oak Lawn, IL?
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Do you paint brick homes in Oak Lawn?
Can you paint vinyl siding in Oak Lawn?
Do you stain decks and fences too?
How soon can you start exterior painting in Oak Lawn?
Will you help us pick exterior colors?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Oak Lawn Exterior Painted Right
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows Oak Lawn. Book online and take $50 off.