Exterior Painting in River Forest, IL
Siding scraped, windows masked, brick sealed, and your building looking fresh from the street. Licensed, insured, and painting Cook County exteriors every week. Free estimates, and $50 off when you book online.
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How much does exterior painting cost in River Forest, IL?
Exterior painting in River Forest, IL starts at $349 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, sanding rough spots, caulking gaps, priming bare areas, two coats of premium exterior paint, and thorough cleanup. We paint homes in River Forest, Oak Park, Forest Park, Elmwood Park, Maywood, and the rest of the Cook County suburbs.
Exterior Painting Prices in River Forest, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the exterior jobs River Forest homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on building height, surface condition and how much prep the old paint needs, and you get that number in writing before we start.
| Exterior job | What it usually covers | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Full exterior painting | Complete building exterior, two coats, prep included | $349 |
| Siding painting | Wood, vinyl, or fiber cement siding repainted | $299 |
| Brick painting | Sealed and painted brick exteriors | $399 |
| Deck painting | Wood deck, railings, and stairs refinished | $149 |
| Fence painting | Wood or metal fence, two coats of exterior paint | $99 |
| Porch painting | Flooring, columns, railings, and ceiling | $149 |
| Trim and soffits | All exterior trim, fascias, and eaves painted | $149 |
| Shutter painting | Wood or vinyl shutters removed, painted, rehung | $89 |
| Front door painting | Entry door, both sides, hardware masked | $99 |
| Commercial exterior painting | Storefronts, apartments, office buildings | $499 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your building. Most River Forest estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes River Forest Exteriors Tougher Than They Look
River Forest has some of the largest and oldest estate homes in Cook County, many along the tree-lined streets near Concordia University and the River Forest Golf Club. These properties have extensive wood siding, brick work, and trim that need careful prep and the right materials. Our crews know exactly how to handle these large-scale exteriors, the same way we manage house painting across the county.
Large estate homes need staging
River Forest's larger homes often need scaffolding for high eaves and dormers. We set up proper staging so the work is safe and straight.
Extensive wood trim needs attention
Estate homes have wide trim, dentil mouldings and detailed cornices that need hand-brushed finish. See our trim painting.
Brick and stone need the right seal
River Forest has brick, limestone and stone exteriors. We use breathable masonry coatings that protect without trapping moisture. Check our brick painting.
Old paint layers are thick
Homes from the early 1900s have many layers of paint. We power wash and scrape thoroughly so the new paint has a solid base.
Lead paint is common on older homes
Many River Forest homes were built before 1978. We follow EPA RRP lead-safe work rules on every older home.
Porches and porticos need durability
River Forest homes often have large porches and porticos that need heavy-duty floor paint. See our porch painting.
What You Get With Exterior Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for exterior painting in River Forest and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through.
- +Pressure washing the whole exteriorDirt, chalk and loose paint blasted off before we touch a brush.
- +Scraping and sandingAll loose and flaking paint removed, edges feathered smooth.
- +Priming bare spotsExposed wood, patched areas and masonry get sealed before the topcoats.
- +Two finish coatsSherwin-Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore Aura exterior, in your chosen colour.
- +Trim and detailsFascias, soffits, window casings and doors brushed by hand.
- +Colour matchingBring us a chip or a photo and we'll match it exactly.
- +Full site cleanupAll scrapings, tape and plastic hauled away. Your yard left clean.
- +Walkthrough and warrantyWe walk every side of the building with you and stand behind the work.
A River Forest-Area Painting Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based just across the border in Broadview, so when you call about a job on Lathrop Avenue or an estate off Ashland, you're talking to the people who will be on your scaffolding. We know the housing stock here: the large historic estates, the classic American Foursquares, and the brick homes that line the streets near the River Forest Golf Club.
That same crew covers the neighbouring suburbs too, from Oak Park and Forest Park across to Elmwood Park, Maywood and Melrose Park. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Exterior Painting for River Forest Houses, Estates and Commercial Buildings
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Historic estates, commercial properties, or a rental in need of a refresh — the prep and the finish are the same.
Storefronts and commercial buildings
Salons, restaurants and small offices along Lake Street and North Avenue. We work around your hours and handle larger sites through our commercial exterior painting team. Same setup in Elmwood Park and Franklin Park.
Rental properties and turnovers
Multi-unit rentals and turnovers across River Forest. We coordinate with property managers so the exterior looks fresh for new tenants. See our commercial painting services. Property managers in Berwyn and Cicero use us the same way.
We also run exterior work across the rest of the county and out into the collar suburbs:
How We Paint a River Forest Exterior, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how an exterior paint job lasts in River Forest's climate happens before any colour goes on the wall. Here's the order we do it in, every single time.
Walk the property with you
We look at every side, every trim run and every problem area, then write the price down.
Pressure wash the exterior
Dirt, chalk and loose paint blasted off so we can see what's solid underneath.
Scrape and sand
All loose paint removed, edges feathered and old caulking cut out.
Prime exposed wood and bare spots
All raw wood, patched areas and masonry sealed before the topcoats.
Caulk gaps and joints
All seams, window frames and corners sealed to keep moisture out.
Paint from top to bottom
We start with soffits and fascia, then work down through siding and trim.
Apply two full finish coats
First coat sets the coverage, second gives it the depth and durability.
Clean up and walkthrough
All plastic and tape removed, yard cleaned, then you walk the building and we fix anything.
The Exterior Painting 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 building looks like once we're done.
Estate homes need scaffolding
River Forest's large homes have high walls and dormers that need proper staging. We set up safely so the cut lines are straight. See our commercial exterior approach.
Wood trim is rotting in spots
Decades of weathering on detailed trim leads to soft spots. We patch, prime and paint so it looks original again. See our trim painting.
An estate that looks cared for from the street
Even colour, clean cut lines, no roller marks. The kind of finish that makes neighbours stop and ask who did it.
Paint that lasts through Illinois winters
Elastic coating that moves with the wood and doesn't crack in the freeze-thaw cycle.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Exterior 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 disappear for three days in the middle of your job.
Exteriors are our main work. Large estates, historic homes and modern builds are what we do most weeks, not a sideline.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, and we follow EPA RRP lead-safe rules on older River Forest homes.
Based in Broadview, minutes from River Forest. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're close.
What's true on every River Forest job:
What a Finished Exterior Looks Like From the Street
Clean lines where the siding meets the trim. Even colour across the whole building. The kind of finish you notice because everything looks right.
The People on Your Scaffolding
Wondering who's actually showing up with ladders and scaffolding? 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 job 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 exterior painting price in about five minutes. Book online and take $50 off.
Book online and save $50What River Forest Neighbours Say After the Scaffolding Comes Down
Most of our River Forest work comes from someone down the street. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the cut lines and how their building looked when we finished.
Other Painting Work We Do Around River Forest and Cook County
Exterior painting is the bulk of our week, but the same crew covers most of what a house or building needs.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and trim inside your home. See interior house painting.
Deck painting
Wood decks, railings and stairs refinished for outdoor use. Details on deck painting.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets sprayed for a smooth finish. See cabinet painting.
Commercial painting
Offices, retail and multi-unit buildings inside and out. See commercial painting.
Also asked for a lot: fence painting, porch painting, garage painting, brick painting and shed painting.
Exterior Painting in River Forest, IL: Common Questions
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Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured. Book online and take $50 off your exterior painting job.