Exterior Painting in Plainfield, IL
Siding, brick, stucco and wood painted to last through Illinois winters. We power wash, scrape, prime and apply two coats of premium exterior paint. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Exterior painting in Plainfield, IL starts at $349 for a single-story house, and a typical two-story home runs around $1,850. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company that works across Will County. Every exterior job includes power washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare spots, two coats of premium exterior paint, and a complete cleanup. We paint siding, brick, stucco and wood on homes across Will County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Exterior
Book exterior painting in Plainfield and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through.
Dirt, mildew and loose paint blasted off before any paint touches the house.
Every loose spot scraped and sanded to a clean edge that primer can grab.
Wood, masonry and bare patches primed before the top coat goes on.
Window and door frames, corner boards and siding gaps sealed watertight.
Premium exterior paint, applied two coats with proper dry time between them.
Glass, screens and hardware taped so they stay clean.
Shrubs, plants and lawn covered to prevent drips and overspray.
Everything cleared, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
Exterior Painting Prices in Plainfield
Here's where our pricing starts on the exterior jobs Plainfield homeowners ask about most. Square footage, siding material 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 Plainfield exteriors get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Plainfield Exteriors Take a Beating
Plainfield sits in Will County where summers are humid and winters bring ice, snow and freeze-thaw cycles. That does a number on paint.
UV damage on south walls
South-facing sides take the worst sun. Fading and chalking happen fast. We use paint with UV resistance and choose light-reflecting colors that last.
Moisture behind the siding
Condensation builds behind vinyl and wood. Mildew grows from the back. We prime and seal with mildew-resistant coatings.
Brick and masonry absorption
Plainfield brick soaks up moisture. Regular paint pops off. We use masonry primer that locks into the pores before the finish coat goes on.
We work Plainfield, Naperville, Joliet and the whole Will County area. If you're in the 60544 zip code or nearby, we can get to you quickly.
How We Paint the Outside of a Plainfield House
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a ranch near Route 59 or a two-story on 126.
Power wash
We blast off dirt, mildew and loose paint. A clean surface holds paint longer.
Scrape and sand
Every flaking spot scraped to a clean edge and sanded smooth.
Prime bare spots
Wood and masonry get primer. Bare patches sealed so they don't absorb paint differently.
Caulk gaps
Windows, doors, corner boards and siding gaps sealed watertight.
Protect glass and plants
Windows taped and plants covered.
First coat
Applied with a brush and roller. Sprayed where it makes sense.
Second coat
Full second coat after the first cures. This is where durability and even color come from.
Cleanup and check
Tarps removed, surfaces inspected, then we walk it with you.
The Exterior Work Plainfield Calls Us For
Most exterior calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Full exterior repaint
Complete house exterior. Power washed, scraped, primed and painted. See our house painting in Plainfield page.
Brick and masonry painting
Brick and stucco need special primer. We use masonry primer that seals the surface before paint. See brick painting in Plainfield.
Commercial and retail exteriors
Storefronts on Main Street and commercial buildings in Plainfield. We work after hours to avoid customer disruption. See commercial painting in Plainfield.
A Crew That Works Exteriors in Plainfield Every Week
We work Plainfield, Naperville, Joliet and all across Will County every day. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the scaffolding.
We know exterior surfaces in this area. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're in a new subdivision or an older home near the river. If a spot needs a touch-up later, we're close enough to swing back.
Exterior work often picks up inside work too. Plenty of Plainfield customers add interior 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 call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the exterior looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Poor prep or single coat over a damp surface. The paint popped off the first time it froze.
Cheap paint broke down in the sun. The color looks washed out and leaves chalk on your clothes.
Shady sides stayed damp and mold grew through the paint. It looked like a green stain no one could clean.
What you get
Proper prep, primer and two coats of premium exterior paint. It holds through winter and keeps its color.
Siding, trim and brick all match. No fading on the south wall and no chalk residue.
Mildew-resistant primer and paint on every surface. No green streaks on the north side.
True on every Plainfield exterior we take:
What the Exterior Looks Like When We Leave
Clean lines on the siding. No drips on the windows. Paint that stands up to Illinois weather.
What Plainfield Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Plainfield 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 Exterior Work We Do Around Plainfield
Exterior painting is the biggest part of our outside schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Siding repair and painting
Vinyl and wood siding replaced and painted. See siding painting in Plainfield.
Deck and fence staining
Wood decks and fences cleaned and sealed. See deck and fence staining in Plainfield.
Garage and shed painting
Garage doors, walls and sheds painted. See garage painting in Plainfield.
Commercial storefronts
Retail and office exteriors done after hours. See commercial painting in Plainfield.
Painting more than one place in Will County? We cover the whole Will County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Plainfield painting page.
Exterior Painting in Plainfield, IL: Common Questions
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Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows Will County. Book online and take $50 off.