Exterior Painting in Mundelein, IL
Siding, brick, stucco, and trim painted to last through Illinois winters. Pressure washed, primed where needed, and coated with premium exterior paint. Licensed and insured, with a price in writing first.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Mundelein, IL starts at $349 for a garage or small structure, and a typical single-family home runs about $2,800 to $4,200 depending on size and condition. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed company based in Melrose Park that covers all of Lake County. Every exterior job includes pressure washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare spots, two coats of exterior paint, and a full cleanup. We paint siding, brick, stucco, trim, doors and more in Mundelein and throughout Lake County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Exterior
Book exterior work in Mundelein and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through.
Dirt, mildew and loose paint removed so new paint actually bonds to the surface.
Loose paint scraped off, edges feathered smooth so no ridges show through.
Wood, masonry and metal primed where exposed so top coats don't peel.
Trim joints, window frames and siding seams caulked to keep weather out.
Premium exterior paint, two coats, with proper dry time between them.
Cut in by brush, rolled on the flats. No overspray on your landscaping.
Sanded and coated in exterior enamel so they wipe clean and stay bright.
Yard cleared of debris, then we walk it with you and fix anything you spot.
Exterior Painting Prices in Mundelein
Here's where our pricing starts on the exterior jobs Mundelein homeowners ask about most. Square footage, surface condition and height move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Mundelein exterior jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Mundelein Exteriors Face Illinois Weather
Mundelein's climate means hot summers, cold winters, and everything in between. That's why exterior prep here matters more than in milder places.
Freeze-thaw cycles
Water gets into cracks and expands when it freezes. That pops paint right off. We caulk everything before painting to keep moisture out.
Lake effect humidity
Homes near Diamond Lake get more moisture in the air. Exterior paint needs to breathe or it blisters. We use coatings rated for humid conditions.
UV fading
South and west walls fade faster from sun exposure. We use paint with UV blockers so your color lasts longer without looking washed out.
Every Mundelein exterior we paint gets a full inspection first. We check for rotting wood, loose siding, and any other issues that need addressing before paint goes on.
How We Paint a Mundelein Exterior
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a small garage or a full two-story house.
Inspect and quote
We look at every side, note the condition, and write the price down before we leave.
Pick colors
Bring your own or let us bring samples. We test them on your siding in the sun.
Pressure wash
Dirt, mildew and loose paint removed so new paint actually bonds.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint scraped off, edges feathered smooth so no ridges show.
Prime bare spots
Wood, masonry and metal primed where exposed so top coats don't peel.
Caulk all gaps
Trim, windows and siding seams caulked to keep weather and bugs out.
Two coats
Premium paint, two coats, rolled and brushed, never sprayed and hoped for.
Walkthrough
Yard cleared, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
The Exterior Work Mundelein Calls Us For
Most exterior calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scale.
Full house exterior
Siding, brick, trim, doors and shutters. This is the core of our exterior painting service, and where most Mundelein exterior jobs begin.
Brick and masonry
Brick homes need breathable masonry paint. Ask about brick painting for a modern look that still lets moisture out.
Commercial exteriors
Storefronts, offices and multi-unit buildings. We pair it with commercial painting for the complete package.
A Crew That Knows Lake County Weather and Homes
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park, and we're in Mundelein regularly. The drive is about thirty minutes, so 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 all over Lake County every week and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're near Diamond Lake or over by the town center. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Exterior work often picks up some interior work too. Plenty of Mundelein customers add house painting or deck and fence staining 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 and bad prep don't hold up to Illinois winters. You get cracks and peeling fast.
Sun bakes moisture trapped under old paint. It bubbles up and looks terrible.
North-facing siding gets damp and stays that way. Mildew grows and stains the paint.
What you get
Pressure washed, scraped, primed and coated with paint rated for Midwest weather. No peeling the next spring.
No blistering because we let the surface dry fully before we paint. Moisture doesn't get trapped.
Paint with mildewcide on shaded walls so mold doesn't grow back within a season.
True on every Mundelein exterior we paint:
What the Exteriors Look Like When We Leave
Clean lines, even color, no overspray on the landscaping. The house looks new again.
What Mundelein Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Mundelein 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 Mundelein
Exterior work is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Interior house painting
Rooms and whole homes painted. See house painting in Mundelein.
Deck and fence staining
Wood decks and fences cleaned and sealed. Deck and fence staining available.
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen cabinets sprayed. See cabinet painting.
Drywall and plaster repair
Cracks and holes fixed. Drywall repair available.
Painting more than one place in the county? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Mundelein painting page.
Exterior Painting in Mundelein, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Mundelein Exterior Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows Lake County weather. Book online and take $50 off.