Exterior Painting in Wood Dale, IL
Siding, trim, doors, shutters, and brick painted to last through Illinois weather. We power wash, scrape, prime, and paint everything properly so the finish holds up for years. Licensed and insured.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Wood Dale starts at $349 for a standard home's siding and trim, with most jobs ranging from $1,800 to $3,500 depending on size. Vanguard Painting handles the full exterior scope: power washing, scraping loose paint, sanding, priming, caulking gaps, and applying two finish coats. We work throughout DuPage County from our Melrose Park base.
What You Get When We Paint Your Home's Exterior
Every exterior painting job in Wood Dale includes the same complete package. Nothing is added later.
Dirt, mildew, and loose paint removed so new paint sticks properly.
Loose and peeling paint removed, edges sanded smooth.
Gaps around windows, doors, and siding corners sealed.
Bare wood, masonry, and metal primed before paint goes on.
Applied evenly with proper drying time between coats.
Windows, doors, and trim painted with durable enamel.
Grounds cleaned at the end of every workday.
We review the work with you and fix anything you spot.
Exterior Painting Prices in Wood Dale
Wood Dale exterior painting costs vary by home size, siding type, and condition. Here's what most jobs run. You get a written price before we start.
Get a free estimate for your Wood Dale home. Call (708) 815-7720 and we'll price it over the phone in about five minutes.
What Wood Dale Exteriors Need
Wood Dale homes face DuPage County weather, which means heat, humidity, snow, and freeze-thaw cycles. Exterior paint has to handle all of it.
Vinyl siding care
Vinyl expands and contracts with temperature changes. We use paint that flexes with the material so it doesn't crack or peel.
Wood siding maintenance
Older Wood Dale homes with wood siding need thorough scraping and priming. Bare wood absorbs paint differently, so we seal it first.
Freeze-thaw protection
Paint that traps moisture fails quickly in Illinois winters. We use breathable paint that lets moisture escape.
See our siding painting page for more on exterior prep and materials.
How We Paint the Exterior of a Wood Dale Home
Our exterior process is thorough and weather-dependent. We don't rush it.
Inspect and estimate
We walk the property, note condition, and write a price.
Power wash
Dirt, mildew, and loose paint removed.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint removed, edges smoothed.
Caulk and repair
Gaps sealed, damaged wood replaced.
Prime bare surfaces
Wood, metal, and masonry primed.
First coat
Applied evenly across all surfaces.
Second coat
Applied after first coat dries completely.
Cleanup and review
Grounds cleaned, we walk the property with you.
Exterior Surfaces We Paint in Wood Dale
From siding to fences, we handle the full exterior of your home.
Siding and trim
Wood, vinyl, and fiber cement siding painted with trim and window casings. See exterior painting for details.
Brick and masonry
Brick, concrete, and stone painted with masonry-specific products. Visit brick painting.
Decks and fences
Pressure washed, sanded, and stained or sealed. Check deck and fence staining.
Your Wood Dale Exterior Painting Team
We're based in Melrose Park, about 20 minutes from Wood Dale. That means we can get out for estimates quickly and we're nearby if you need a touch-up later.
Our crew does exterior work year-round, weather permitting. We know how to work with every siding type, from the vinyl on newer homes to the wood siding on older Wood Dale properties.
Many Wood Dale homeowners combine exterior work with interior painting to get the whole house done at once.
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What Goes Wrong with Exteriors vs. What You Get
Exterior painting has a lot of ways to go wrong. Here's what we do differently.
Common problems
Inadequate surface prep or cheap paint causes early failure.
Painting over moisture or in bad weather traps humidity under the paint.
One coat or uneven application leaves the finish looking patchy.
What you get
Proper prep, primer, and quality paint means years of protection.
We only paint in good weather with proper drying time.
Two coats, evenly applied, with consistent color across all surfaces.
Every Wood Dale exterior job includes:
Wood Dale Exteriors After We Paint
Clean lines, even color, and paint that actually protects the house.
Wood Dale Homeowners on Our Exterior Work
Exterior painting is a big investment. Here's what Wood Dale homeowners said after we finished their projects.
Other Exterior Services in Wood Dale
We also offer these exterior services for Wood Dale homes.
Brick painting
Masonry paint applied to brick homes. See brick painting.
Siding painting
Wood, vinyl, and fiber cement siding painted. Visit siding painting.
Deck and fence staining
Protect your outdoor wood. Check deck and fence staining.
Commercial exteriors
Storefronts and offices in Wood Dale. See commercial painting.
We cover all of DuPage County including Wood Dale and nearby towns.
Exterior Painting in Wood Dale, IL: FAQs
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Get Your Wood Dale Home's Exterior Painted Right
Free estimate, written price, licensed and insured, and a team that knows exteriors. Book online and take $50 off.