Fence Painting in Evanston, IL That Protects Against Lakefront Weather
From the brick two-flats near Northwestern to the lakefront homes on Sheridan, we strip, prime and paint wood and metal fences with two full coats and rust-blocking primer. Licensed, insured, and local to Evanston. Free estimates, plus $50 off online bookings.
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How much does fence painting cost in Evanston, IL?
Fence painting in Evanston, IL starts at $99 with Broadview True Coat Painting, a licensed and insured Illinois painting company that gives free written estimates. Every fence job includes pressure washing, rust or rot treatment, primer, two coats of exterior-grade paint, and a full cleanup. We paint fences across Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, and all of Cook County.
Fence Painting Prices in Evanston, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the fence jobs Evanston homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on fence length, material, and how much prep the surface needs, and you get that number in writing before we open a can.
| Fence job | What it usually covers | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fence painting | Pressure wash, spot sand, primer and two finish coats | $99 |
| Metal fence painting | Rust removal, metal primer and two top coats | $149 |
| Vinyl fence painting | Clean, adhesion primer and colour-matched finish | $129 |
| Ornamental iron fence | Wire brush rust, rust-inhibiting primer and two coats | $179 |
| Privacy fence painting | Both sides, spray and back-brush, complete coverage | $199 |
| Picket fence painting | Each picket brushed, edges sealed to prevent rot | $99 |
| Chain link fence painting | Pressure clean, rust primer and spray coat | $149 |
| Fence staining | Clear or tinted stain, penetrates wood grain | $119 |
| Deck and fence combo | Fence plus adjacent deck, same crew visit | $249 |
| Fence repair and paint | Rot board replacement, hardware tightening, then paint | $179 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your fence. Most Evanston estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Fence Painting in Evanston Harder Than It Looks
Evanston's lakefront location means fences here take a beating. Salt spray off Lake Michigan, freeze-thaw cycles, and the humid summers all attack wood and metal surfaces faster than in other suburbs. A DIY brush job that skips the prep will peel within a season. Our crews know what holds up against that weather. Same approach we use on every deck painting and exterior project across the North Shore.
Lake air rusts metal fast
Salt moisture in the air gets into tiny nicks on wrought iron. We use rust-inhibiting primer before the top coat goes on.
Wood fences rot at ground level
Moisture wicks up from wet grass. We seal the bottom edges and replace rotted boards before painting. See our fence painting prep process.
Old paint has lead
Fences built before 1978 may have lead paint. We test and handle containment properly, not sanding it into your yard.
Pressure washing takes skill
Too much pressure drives water into the wood grain. We use a light wash with a wood-safe tip and let it dry a full day.
Spray-only leaves thin spots
Spraying looks fast but often misses the backs of pickets. We back-brush every coat so the finish reaches every face.
Dark colours cook in the sun
Evanston gets hot summers. Dark paint on west-facing fences needs premium acrylic resin that won't fade or blister.
What You Get With Fence Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for fence painting in Evanston and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through the job.
- +Full pressure washAll surfaces cleaned with a wood-safe tip to remove dirt, algae and loose paint.
- +Rust and rot inspectionEvery picket, post and rail checked. Failed sections flagged and repaired before painting.
- +Primer where it mattersBare metal, raw wood and spot repairs get primed before any colour goes on.
- +Two finish coatsExterior-grade paint, sprayed and back-brushed for full coverage on all faces.
- +Edges and corners sealedEnd grain and joints get extra attention to stop moisture ingress.
- +Colour help if you want itBring us a sample and we'll find the closest match in a fence-grade formula.
- +Daily site cleanupDrop cloths removed, paint chips bagged, hoses coiled and put away every day.
- +Walkthrough and touch-upsWe walk the fence with you and touch any thin spots before we clean the sprayer.
An Evanston Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based in Broadview and we run fence jobs up the North Shore regularly, so when you call about a fence off Ridge Avenue or near Northwestern's campus, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your backyard. Evanston's weather is unique: lake-effect moisture, freeze-thaw cycles that pop paint off metal, and old fences that need real prep. We know what holds up here and what fails after a winter.
That same crew covers the neighbouring suburbs too, from Skokie and Wilmette to Winnetka, Glencoe and Kenilworth. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Fence Painting for Evanston Houses, Offices and Rental Properties
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Whether it's the house you live in, the property you manage, or the building you own, the prep and the finish are the same.
Homes and townhomes
Evanston homes near the lake, along Ridge, and in the older neighbourhoods with the brick two-flats. We paint one fence or the whole property, including porches and decks if you want them matched. Neighbours in Skokie and Morton Grove book the same package.
Offices and storefronts
Retail spaces, clinics and offices along Dempster and Chicago Avenue that want their perimeter fences looking maintained. We work evenings and weekends so you don't close. Same service for commercial exterior painting and office exterior painting. Also available in Oak Park and River Forest.
Landlords and property managers
Turnovers that include the exterior often mean fencing too. We patch, prep and paint between tenants so the property looks maintained. Add touch-up painting for the interior or a full house painting package. Property managers in Maywood and Broadview use us the same way.
We also run fence painting across the rest of Cook County and out into the collar suburbs:
How We Paint an Evanston Fence, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how a fence paint job looks in two years happens before any colour goes on. Here's the order we do it in, every single time.
Walk the fence with you
We look at every picket, post and rail, then write the price down. No charge, no pressure.
Choose the colour and sheen
Sample chips on a back section, checked in morning light and afternoon sun before we order.
Pressure wash the entire run
Dirt, mildew and loose paint removed with a wood-safe tip. We let it dry for a full day.
Repair and replace
Rot boards cut out and replaced, hardware tightened, rusted sections wire-brushed to bare metal.
Prime every bare surface
Raw wood gets oil primer, bare metal gets rust-inhibiting primer, and old painted areas get spot-primed.
Spray the first coat
Paint applied evenly with a sprayer, then back-brushed into every corner and lap joint.
Spray the second coat
Second coat goes on after the first is dry, again sprayed and back-brushed for full coverage.
Final walkthrough with you
We walk the entire fence with you, touch any thin spots, and clean up every bit of debris.
The Fence Problems Evanston 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 gray, weathered wood
Lake moisture penetrates the old finish, causing peeling and gray wood. We strip, seal and repaint with two coats that hold up. Same treatment on decks.
Rust streaks on a metal fence
Wrought iron and chain link rust from moisture and salt. We wire-brush, rust-prime and top-coat to stop it spreading. See our metal fence painting process.
A fence that looks maintained, not weathered
Even colour from gate to post, no thin spots, no drips. The kind of fence you stop noticing because nothing is peeling.
Your yard back the same day we finish
Tools packed, hoses coiled, paint chips bagged. Low-odour exterior paint means you can be out there that afternoon.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Fence Work in Evanston, 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 disappear for days in the middle of your job.
Fences are our regular work. We paint more fences than most painting companies in Cook County, so we know the prep for wood and metal.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your property, plants and yard are covered from the minute we arrive.
Based in Broadview, under an hour from Evanston. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're not driving from another state.
What's true on every Evanston job:
What a Finished Fence Looks Like When You Walk Back Out
Even colour from one end to the other. Clean lines at the posts. No drips, no missed spots, no peeling edges.
The People Behind the Sprayer in Your Yard
Wondering who's actually walking into your backyard? We're a small painting outfit out of Broadview, licensed and insured in Illinois, working Evanston and the Cook County suburbs around it. The same crew comes back each day until your fence is finished. 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 Evanston Neighbours Say After the Van Pulls Away
Most of our Evanston fence work comes from someone down the block. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the finish and how their property looked when we finished.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Evanston and Cook County
Fence painting is a big part of our week, but the same crew covers most of what a house or property needs.
Deck painting
Adjoining decks painted or stained to match your fence. See deck painting.
Exterior painting
Siding, porches and trim painted to protect against Illinois weather. Details on exterior house painting.
Shed painting
Garden sheds, garages and outbuildings painted to match the fence. See shed painting.
Commercial exterior
Office parks, retail and multi-unit buildings. See commercial exterior painting.
Also asked for a lot: porch painting, siding, brick painting, concrete painting and exterior trim.
Fence Painting in Evanston, IL: Common Questions
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