Fence Painting in Chicago, IL That Stays on Through Winter
From the bungalows of Beverly to the two-flats of Logan Square, we strip, prime and paint wood and metal fences with two coats and proper prep. Licensed, insured, and local to Chicago. Free estimates, plus $50 off online bookings.
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How much does fence painting cost in Chicago, IL?
Fence painting in Chicago, IL starts at $99 with Broadview True Coat Painting, a licensed and insured Illinois painting company that gives free written estimates. Every job includes pressure washing, rust or rot repair, primer on bare spots, two coats of exterior-grade paint, and a full site cleanup. We paint fences across Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, and all of Cook County.
Fence Painting Prices in Chicago, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the fence jobs Chicago 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 Chicago estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Fence Painting in Chicago Harder Than It Looks
Chicago weather is brutal on fences. The freeze-thaw cycles that run from November to April crack paint and push moisture into wood grain. Our fence painting crews know these conditions. Same approach we use on every fence painting project across the city.
Chicago winters peel weak paint
We use flexible exterior paint that moves with the wood and metal through temperature swings so you don't see cracks in May.
Rust hides under old paint
Wire brushing and rust primer are standard on our metal fence painting. Skip it and the rust bleeds through.
Old paint chips in high-traffic areas
Gates and gateposts take more wear. We build extra coats there and use enamel for durability.
Fence rails rot from trapped moisture
We prime both sides of every board, including the bottom edge that sits against the ground.
Latex peels on old enamel
Old oil-based paint needs a bonding primer. We sand and prime every glossy surface. See our primer coating process.
Mildew grows in shady fence lines
We add mildewcide to the paint and wash every fence with bleach solution before we paint.
What You Get With Fence Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for fence painting in Chicago 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 Chicago Fence Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based in Broadview, just outside the city limits, so when you call about a fence job off Western Avenue or in the neighborhoods around Midway, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your yard. Chicago fences face a specific mix: old wooden pickets in the bungalow belts, wrought iron in the older neighborhoods, and chain link around the industrial edges. We know what each one takes to last more than one season.
That same crew covers the Chicago suburbs too, from Oak Park and Evanston to Skokie, Elmwood Park and Forest Park. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Fence Painting for Chicago 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
Bungalows, two-flats and single-family homes across Chicago. We paint a backyard fence or the whole perimeter, including privacy fences and picket fences. Neighbours in Berwyn and Cicero book the same package.
Businesses and properties
Churches, schools, apartment complexes and storefronts across Chicago neighborhoods. We work weekends and after hours so you stay open, and we handle larger sites through our commercial painting team. Same setup in Oak Lawn and Tinley Park.
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 River Forest use us the same way.
We also run fence work across the rest of the city and out into the collar suburbs:
How We Paint a Chicago 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 Chicago 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.
Peeling paint and exposed wood
Chicago's sun and snow cycle cracks paint and exposes bare wood to moisture. We prep and prime those spots so the next paint job lasts. Same treatment on wood fences.
Rust bleeding through metal fence paint
Rust works from the inside out. 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're not driving in from another county.
What's true on every Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago Neighbours Say After the Fence Is Finished
Most of our Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago, IL: Common Questions
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