Exterior Painting in La Grange, IL
Siding cleaned, peeling spots scraped, caulk replaced, two coats locked in. 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 La Grange, IL?
Exterior painting in La Grange, IL starts at $349 with Broadview True Coat Painting, a licensed and insured Illinois painting company that gives free written estimates. Every job includes pressure washing, scraping loose paint, caulking gaps, priming bare wood, and two coats of premium exterior paint. We paint homes in La Grange, Broadview, Western Springs, Brookfield, Riverside and the rest of the Cook County suburbs.
Exterior Painting Prices in La Grange, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the exterior jobs La Grange homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on siding type, square footage, and how much prep the old paint needs, and you get that number in writing before we set up a ladder.
| Exterior job | What it usually covers | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home exterior painting | All siding, trim, doors, and soffits around the house | $349 |
| Full house exterior plus ceilings | Complete exterior plus porch and overhang ceilings | $299 |
| Siding painting | Vinyl, wood, or HardiePlank washed and coated | $349 |
| Exterior trim painting | Fascia, rake boards, window casings, corner boards | $99 |
| Brick painting | Masonry-primed brick, breathable finish coat | $499 |
| Fence painting | Wood or chain-link, pressure wash and two coats | $99 |
| Deck painting | Flooring, railings, stairs, and spindles painted | $149 |
| Porch painting | Flooring, columns, railings, and ceiling included | $349 |
| Exterior door painting | Sanded, primed, and painted front or side doors | $99 |
| Shutter painting | Removed, painted, and rehung with fresh hardware | $89 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your house. Most La Grange estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Exterior Painting in La Grange Harder Than It Looks
La Grange has beautiful older homes with wood siding, detailed trim, and brick accents that have been painted multiple times over decades. The tree-lined streets near the Metra station mean plenty of shade, but that also means moisture hangs around on north-facing walls. Rolling fresh paint over peeling surfaces without proper prep is why so many jobs fail within a year. Our crews deal with these exteriors every week, the same way we do on our siding painting jobs across the county.
Detail trim rots first
La Grange's Victorian and Craftsman homes have intricate trim that holds moisture. We probe every piece and replace rotted sections.
Masonry absorbs moisture
Brick and stone foundations wick water up into the siding. We seal the transition and use breathable paint on masonry. See our brick painting.
Old oil trim rejects new paint
Glossy oil-based trim on older homes needs sanding and bonding primer. Skip that and the new coat chips. See our window trim painting.
Shade creates mildew
Homes on tree-lined streets get mildew on the north side. We treat every surface before painting to stop it returning.
Spray alone looks thin
Sprayed paint looks dry and streaky if not back-rolled. We back-roll every coat so paint penetrates the surface.
Wet weather ruins fresh paint
Illinois rain and humidity mean tight scheduling. We watch the forecast and move fast so paint cures properly. Details on our commercial exterior page.
What You Get With Exterior Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for exterior painting in La Grange and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through the job.
- +Pressure washingWe wash every surface before we touch a scraper, so the paint bonds to clean wood and vinyl.
- +Scraping and sandingLoose paint removed, edges feathered, and bare wood sanded smooth for primer.
- +Primer on bare spotsBare wood and masonry get a bonding primer so the final coats adhere properly.
- +Two finish coatsSherwin-Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore Aura, matched to your sample.
- +All trim and fasciasPainted by brush so the lines against the siding are sharp.
- +Colour advice if you want itBring us a roof sample or a neighbour's house and we'll narrow the choices down.
- +Daily cleanupLadders packed, tarps folded, spray gear cleaned, nothing left in your yard overnight.
- +Final walkthroughWe walk every side of the house with you and touch up anything you point out.
A La Grange Painting Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based a few minutes away in Broadview, so when you call about a job off La Grange Road or on one of the quiet streets near the downtown, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your yard. We know the housing stock here: the wood-sided Victorians, the brick Georgians, and the mid-century ranches with wide eaves that need careful prep and flexible paint to handle Illinois weather.
That same crew covers the neighbouring suburbs too, from Western Springs and Brookfield across to Riverside, Lyons and La Grange Park. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Exterior Painting for La Grange Houses, Storefronts and Rental Buildings
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Whether it's the house you own, the small business you run, or the two-flat you manage, the prep and the finish are the same.
Single-family homes
Victorians, Georgians and ranches across La Grange. We paint the whole exterior or just the weathered sides, including garages and sheds. Neighbours in Western Springs and Brookfield book the same package.
Storefronts and offices
Small shops, offices and restaurants along La Grange Road and the downtown strip. We work evenings and weekends so you stay open, and we handle larger sites through our commercial exterior painting and office exterior painting teams. Same setup in Cicero and Berwyn.
Landlords and multi-unit
Two-flats and small apartment buildings get the same treatment as single-family homes. We coordinate around tenants and empty units. Add deck painting or a full house painting package before a sale. Property managers in Chicago and Elmwood Park 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 La Grange Exterior, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how an exterior paint job holds up through Illinois winters happens before any colour goes on the wall. Here's the order we do it in, every single time.
Walk the house with you
We look at every side, every corner, every rotted spot, then write the price down. No charge, no pressure.
Lock the colour
Sample chips on your actual siding, checked in morning and afternoon light before anything is ordered.
Pressure wash everything
Mildew, dirt and loose chalk washed off the entire house so paint has a clean surface to grab.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint removed, edges feathered, bare wood sanded. This is the day that takes the longest.
Prime bare spots
Bare wood and masonry sealed with a bonding primer so the top coats stick properly.
Caulk every seam
Joints, window frames and corner boards get fresh caulk to stop moisture getting behind the paint.
Spray and back-roll
Paint sprayed on, then rolled into the surface so it penetrates, not just sits on top.
Second coat and inspect
Second coat goes on, then we walk every side with you and touch up anything you spot.
The Exterior Painting Problems La Grange Homeowners Call Us About
Almost every call starts with one of these. Here's what's actually going on, and what your house looks like once we're done.
Wood trim rotting at the corners
Old caulk fails and moisture gets in behind the trim. We cut out the rot, prime, and seal with flexible caulk. Same treatment on trim jobs.
Paint peeling on the shady north side
Shade and moisture create mildew that pushes paint off. We treat the surface, then apply a mildew-resistant top coat. See our siding painting.
A house that looks clean from the street
Even colour, sharp trim lines, no streaks or lap marks. The kind of finish that makes your house stand out on the block.
Paint that stays on through winter
Proper prep plus flexible acrylic paint means the coating moves with the wood and stays stuck when temperatures swing.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Exterior Work in La Grange, 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. Siding, trim and decks are what we do most weeks, not a sideline to something else.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your home and property are covered from the minute we arrive.
Based in Broadview, minutes from La Grange. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're not driving in from another county.
What's true on every La Grange job:
What a Finished Exterior Looks Like When You Pull Up
Even colour across every side. Sharp trim lines. A finish that makes your house look new from the curb.
The People Holding the Brush at Your House
Wondering who's actually walking around your property? We're a small painting outfit out of Broadview, licensed and insured in Illinois, working La Grange 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 La Grange Neighbours Say After the Van Pulls Away
Most of our La Grange work comes from someone down the street. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the cut lines and how their house looked when we finished.
Other Painting Work We Do Around La Grange 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 house. See interior house painting.
Deck painting
Staining and painting decks, railings and stairs. Details on deck painting.
Fence painting
Wood and chain-link fences washed and coated. See fence painting.
Commercial exterior
Storefronts, offices and multi-unit buildings. See commercial exterior painting.
Also asked for a lot: porch painting, brick painting, garages, sheds and shutters.
Exterior Painting in La Grange, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your La Grange Exterior Painted Properly This Year
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured. Book online and take $50 off your exterior painting job.