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Top 10 painting services in Chicago, IL

Clients agree: these pros are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Allan's Remodeling LLC

Allan's Remodeling LLC

New on HomeGuide
Serves Jefferson Park, IL
Our priority is our guess satisfaction and make sure take care costumer’s needs, we provide highly quality work
312 Remodeling Ideas Inc.

312 Remodeling Ideas Inc.

4.9Exceptional(15)
Offers online services
51 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Chicago, IL
Jacqueline C. says, "Jaime’s work was great and he went above and beyond what we needed. Highly recommended. Great, professional man." Read more
Argueta’s Remodeling Inc.

Argueta’s Remodeling Inc.

5.0Exceptional(9)
6 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Chicago, IL
Greg says, "Julio does very good work. He shows up on time and he communicates very well so you know exactly what to expect. Kind and easy to work with. Five stars!" Read more
Michels Team

Michels Team

4.0(1)
Offers online services
6 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Chicago, IL
Nicholas R. D. says, "The job consisted of power washing and re-staining of two wooden fences with some minor repair to one. She apparently is new to this since her original quote was made without the inclusion of the stain required which was then required in addition to the original quote. Hard workers. Some language difficulties. " Read more
Achilles Restoration 316

Achilles Restoration 316

5.0(1)
3 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Oak Lawn, IL
Patricia D. says, "They went above and beyond our experience. They are hard working honest contractors. " Read more
Acre Scaper

Acre Scaper

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Chicago, IL
Cara B. says, "Jesus was quick to respond and quick to get the job done right. I would definitely hire him again! " Read more
A1truecolors

A1truecolors

5.0(1)
2 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Chicago, IL
Priyanka G. says, "Good work and reasonable price. " Read more
J&J EXPRESS CLEANING SERVICE COMPANY

J&J EXPRESS CLEANING SERVICE COMPANY

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Chicago, IL
Mary W. says, "I had an extreme situation. A completely neglected and filthy townhome after the tenant passed away. J&J Express replied within an hour. By 7AM the next morning a crew of 3 worked seriously hard and did an AMAZING job. I highly recommend. " Read more
Nova Services, LLC.

Nova Services, LLC.

5.0(1)
Top Pro
Serves Chicago, IL
Mike Z. says, "“Did a very neat job and were very punctual and professional in their performance with great attention to customer satisfaction.” " Read more
Sunnyview Landscaping & Construction

Sunnyview Landscaping & Construction

New on HomeGuide
Offers online services
3 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Oak Lawn, IL
We started with the simple idea of bringing the best from us to you. From our founder to our front-line workers, we put lots of love and careful thought into all we do. We hope you enjoy all we have to offer, and share the experience with others.

Your Painting questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

Painters charge $20 to $50 per hour or $1 to $6 per square foot, depending on the project size, complexity, and whether it's interior painting or exterior painting.

Cost to hire a painter near me

  • Interior Door $50 – $200
  • 10×12 Room $300 – $800
  • 10×12 Room Ceiling $150 – $300
  • 14×16 Master Bedroom $700 – $1,300
  • Bathroom $200 – $600
  •  Kitchen $200 – $600
  • Living Room $400 – $1,200
  • All Interior Walls $1,300 – $6,300
  • Whole House Interior $2,900 – $8,800
  • Whole House Exterior $1,800 – $5,000
  • New Construction $4,000 – $15,000

Painting is a cost-effective way to add value and boost home appeal. Interior painting has a 107% return on investment (ROI), while exterior painting has a 55% return on investment on average.

Interior walls need painting every three to seven years on average, depending on the room type, traffic and condition, and previous paint job. Ceilings need painting every 7 to 10 years, and baseboards and trim need repainting every 2 to 4 years.

Signs interior walls need painting:

  • Paint is peeling, flaking, bubbling, cracking, faded, or chalky
  • There are stains and mold on the walls
  • The walls are damaged
  • The last paint job was longer than 7 years ago
  • You're tired of the current color
  • You're selling the home and want to increase the appeal

A house exterior needs painting every five to ten years on average, depending on the location, climate, sun exposure, material, and condition. Wood siding needs repainting every 3 to 7 years, while fiber cement siding needs repainting every 10 to 15 years.

Signs a house exterior needs painting:

  • Paint is peeling, flaking, bubbling, cracking, faded, or chalky
  • There are exposed patches of wall
  • Stucco needs patching, or wood boards need replacing
  • The last paint job was longer than 10 years ago
  • You are selling the home and want to boost curb appeal

Painting a room takes two to six hours on average. The time it takes to paint a room depends on the prep work, primer requirements, room size, if ceilings need painting, number of coats, and clean up.

An average-size house takes three to four days to paint with a professional team of three painters. A large three-story or 5+ bedroom house takes four to six days to paint the exterior on average. This time estimate includes prepping the house, painting, and cleaning up.

Painting services do not expect a tip. However, if they go above and beyond or spend more time than expected, a cold drink, hot lunch, or $10 to $20 tip is appreciated. Giving the painter a positive review on HomeGuide, Yelp, or Google is better than a tip.

Start by searching our list of painters near you, then compare reviews and costs. Next:

  • Get at least three free estimates in-person to compare.
  • Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Select companies that are licensed, bonded, and experienced.
  • Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
  • Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Ask if they are part of their local chamber of commerce or any trade associations such as the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Get a detailed estimate, contract, and warranty in writing before the work begins.
  • Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

After asking questions and verifying their credentials, hire the best painting services in your area.

When hiring a local painter, ask them the following questions:

  • How long have you been a painting contractor?
  • How many similar projects have you painted?
  • Can I see your portfolio?
  • Can you provide me with a list of references?
  • Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
  • Are you a member of the BBB, chamber of commerce, or any trade associations?
  • Are your painters' employees or subcontractors?
  • What qualities do you look for in subcontractors? Do they have professional training?
  • What quality of painting materials do you use?
  • What is your preparation process before painting?
  • How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
  • Who's the project manager?
  • What hours do you and your crew work?
  • How long will the project take?
  • What permits do I need, and will you obtain them?
  • How long is your warranty, and what does it cover?
  • How much is your cost estimate?
  • Can you provide me a written and signed contract with a breakdown of all costs?
  • What is the structure of the payment agreements?
  • Are financing options available?
  • What do I need to provide to get started?

Reviews for Chicago painting services

Recent success stories from people in the Chicago area.
Chris J.
Responsive. Detailed. Affordable. Really nice guy.
312 Remodeling Ideas Inc.
Mark P.
Interior painting has gotten incredibly expensive but I don't have the time or patience to DIY. I did move furniture and clear the walls to reduce cost but the estimates were still shocking. I was about to reconsider DIY until I used Homeguide and found Julio Argueta. His mostly labor estimate (I bought the paint) was much more reasonable and he was available while the family was on travel. I was skeptical that his crew would finish on time, but they did and the work was excellent. Be prepared for dust everywhere, regardless of whether things are covered or not... that stuff floats around and finds clever ways to settle under covers. Anyhow, after a day of cleanup, moving furniture, and hanging paintings, etc., I couldn't be more pleased with the results. They do more than just interior painting so I'll be reaching out to them for more in the future. Thanks Julio!
Argueta’s Remodeling Inc.
Anthony E.
budget roofing did ah full replacement on my home the crew and joe did ah amazing job start to finish I definitely will recommend them to friends.
Budget roofing
Jack
Their rates were competitive , their service and quality of their painting was very good and they finished entire house in time quoted . very neat , clean , no splatter , great job guys . WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND . ALREADY DID .
Lurock construction
Tito T.
Very professional. Came prepared with parts that was not supplied by the manufacturer. Will definitely hire again for future projects.
U-home Repair Inc.
Wayne P.
Theteam was respectful,reliable, responsible. My garage got a "facelift" with no scars !! Sincerely W.Poulton
All in 1 restoration
Pat W.
Very professional and knowledgeable
D's Landscape and Construction Contractors
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