Fence Painting in River Forest, IL — Quality That Lasts
From the stately older homes along Central Avenue to the brick ranches near the Des Plaines River, we strip, prime and paint wood and metal fences with two coats and proper prep. Licensed, insured, and local to River Forest. Free estimates, plus $50 off online bookings.
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How much does fence painting cost in River Forest, IL?
Fence painting in River Forest, IL starts at $99 with Broadview True Coat Painting, a licensed and insured Illinois painting company that gives free written estimates. Every job includes power washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare spots, two coats of exterior-grade paint, and a full yard cleanup. We paint fences across River Forest, Oak Park, Forest Park, Maywood, Elmwood Park, and all of Cook County.
Fence Painting Prices in River Forest, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the fence jobs River Forest homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on fence length, material condition and how much prep the old coating needs, and you get that number in writing before we start.
| Fence job | What it usually covers | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fence painting | Pressure wash, spot sand, prime bare wood, two coats exterior paint | $99 |
| Metal fence painting | Wire brush rust, rust-inhibiting primer, two finish coats | $149 |
| Vinyl fence painting | Specialty adhesion primer, two coats of vinyl-safe paint | $129 |
| Chain link fence painting | Rust removal, primer, spray application on posts and rails | $179 |
| Privacy fence staining | Clean, brighten, seal with semi-transparent stain | $119 |
| Wrought iron fence painting | Scale prep, bonding primer, two coats of satin enamel | $199 |
| Split rail fence painting | Quick prep, penetrating oil-based stain or paint | $89 |
| White picket fence painting | Hand brush each picket, two coats of white exterior | $129 |
| Aluminum fence painting | Etch primer, two topcoats, modern matte or gloss finish | $159 |
| Commercial fence painting | Gates, perimeter fences, security barriers, after-hours work | $249 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your fence. Most River Forest estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Fence Painting in River Forest Harder Than It Looks
River Forest's older homes are often set on larger lots with mature trees and fences that have been painted many times over the decades. The wood gets brittle, the iron rusts, and the vinyl fades. Rolling fresh paint over that without prep is why DIY jobs fail. Our crews know these yards. Same approach we use on every fence painting project around the area.
Old paint builds up on pickets
Multiple layers of paint trap moisture and crack. We strip loose paint and let the wood dry before we prime.
Wrought iron rusts at the joints
Rust forms where iron meets iron. We grind it back and apply rust-inhibiting primer. See our wrought iron fence painting process.
Vinyl becomes brittle in the sun
UV damage makes vinyl weak. We use flexible vinyl-safe paint that won't crack as the material expands and contracts.
Fence hardware gets painted shut
Gates get painted shut when people don't mask the hardware. We mask every hinge and latch so they work after we leave.
Shade creates moss growth
Mature trees create shade that holds moisture. We add mildewcide to the paint and wash every fence with bleach solution.
Latex fails on glossy old enamel
Old oil-based paint needs a bonding primer. We sand and prime every glossy surface. See our primer coating work.
What You Get With Fence Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for fence painting in River Forest and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through the job.
- +Full pressure washWe blast dirt, mildew and peeling paint from every board and post before we do anything else.
- +Rust and rot repairWire brushing, scraping, and replacing loose boards or posts where needed.
- +Primer on bare spotsEvery patch of bare wood or metal gets primer so the finish coat bonds properly.
- +Two finish coatsExterior-grade paint from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore or Behr, in the colour you choose.
- +Fence colour consultationBring us a photo of your house and we'll suggest fence colours that work with your siding.
- +Gates and hardware prepWe mask hinges and latches so they don't get painted shut.
- +Daily cleanupDrop cloths removed, grass hosed down, nothing left in your yard overnight.
- +Walkthrough and touch-upsWe walk the fence line with you and fix any missed spots before we load the van.
A River Forest Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based in Broadview, just down the road from River Forest, so when you call about a fence job near Keystone Park or along Ashland Avenue, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your yard. River Forest homes are known for their size, their age, and their well-maintained yards — which means fences are often original to the house and need careful prep. We know what each one takes to last more than one season.
That same crew covers the surrounding suburbs too, from Oak Park and Forest Park to Maywood, Elmwood Park and Berwyn. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Fence Painting for River Forest Houses, Businesses and Rental Units
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Whether it's the yard you live in, the property you manage, or the business you run, the prep and the finish are the same.
Houses and yards
Older brick homes, tudors and large lots across River Forest. We paint a backyard fence or the whole perimeter, including privacy fences and picket fences. Neighbours in Oak Park and Riverside book the same package.
Businesses and properties
Churches, schools, apartment complexes and storefronts in and around River Forest. We work weekends and after hours so you stay open, and we handle larger sites through our commercial painting team. Same setup in La Grange and Brookfield.
Landlords and property managers
Turnovers aren't just interiors. We paint the fence so the whole property looks maintained. Most yards are done in two days. Add touch-up painting or a full exterior painting package before a new tenant moves in. Property managers in Maywood and Forest Park use us the same way.
We also run fence work across the rest of the area and out into the collar suburbs:
How We Paint a River Forest Fence, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how a fence paint job looks in three years happens before any colour goes on the wood or metal. Here's the order we do it in, every single time.
Walk the fence line with you
We look at every post, rail and picket, check for rot and rust, then write the price down. No charge, no pressure.
Lock the colour
Sample swatches checked against your house siding and roofline before anything is ordered.
Clear and cover
Yard items moved, plants covered, gates removed from hinges where needed.
Power wash the whole fence
Dirt, mildew and peeling paint blasted off at high pressure so the new paint has clean wood to grip.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint removed, rough edges smoothed, rust ground back to bare metal on iron and chain link.
Prime the bare spots
Wood primer on bare boards, rust-inhibiting primer on metal, stain-blocker where needed.
Two coats with a brush and roller
First coat brushed into the grain, second coat applied after full dry time for even coverage.
Reassemble and inspect
Gates rehung, plants uncovered, yard hosed down, then you walk the fence line and we fix anything.
The Fence Problems River Forest Homeowners Call Us About
Almost every call starts with one of these. Here's what's actually going on, and what your fence looks like once we're done.
Paint peeling off the top rails
Water sits on the top rails and works into the wood. We prime the top edges and use a high-quality exterior paint. Same treatment on wood fences.
Iron fences are flaking and rusty
Old iron fences have rust under the paint. We grind it back and apply rust-blocking primer, including wrought iron fences.
A fence that looks maintained for years
Even colour, no drips, no bare spots where the old paint peeled off. The kind of fence you stop noticing because nothing is off.
Your yard back the same day we finish
Plants uncovered, gates working, no paint left on the grass. Low-odour exterior paint means you enjoy your yard that evening.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Fence Work in River Forest, IL
We're not the cheapest number you'll get, and we'll tell you that on the phone. What you get instead is a crew that preps properly, shows up when we said, and doesn't leave paint on your grass.
Fences are our outdoor focus. Wood, metal, chain link and vinyl are what we paint every week, not a sideline to interior work.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your fence and your yard are covered from the minute we arrive.
Based in Broadview, minutes from River Forest. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're not driving in from another county.
What's true on every River Forest fence job:
What a Finished Fence Looks Like When You Walk Into Your Yard
Even coverage on every picket. Smooth finish on the rails. A gate that swings without sticking to fresh paint.
The People Painting Your Fence
Wondering who's actually walking into your yard? We're a small painting outfit out of Broadview, licensed and insured in Illinois, working River Forest and the Cook County suburbs around it. The same crew comes back each day until your fence is done. You get a free estimate, a written price, and a phone number that reaches a person and not a queue.
Call (708) 797-7649 and we'll have your fence painting price in about five minutes. Book online and take $50 off.
Book online and save $50What River Forest Neighbours Say After the Fence Is Finished
Most of our River Forest fence work comes from someone down the street. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the finish and how their yard looked when we left.
Other Painting Work We Do Around River Forest and Cook County
Fence painting is a big part of our outdoor week, but the same crew covers most of what a house or building needs.
Deck painting
Wood and composite decks stripped, sealed and coated for Chicago weather. See deck painting.
Exterior painting
Siding, soffits and porches prepped for Illinois winters. Details on exterior house painting.
Porch painting
Front porches, back porches and steps coated with slip-resistant finish. See porch painting.
Commercial painting
Office exteriors, retail and multi-unit buildings, scheduled after hours. See commercial painting.
Also asked for a lot: siding painting, brick painting, garages, shutter painting and shed painting.
Fence Painting in River Forest, IL: Common Questions
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