Exterior Painting in Skokie, IL
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How much does exterior painting cost in Skokie, IL?
Exterior painting in Skokie, IL starts at $349 with Broadview True Coat Painting, a licensed and insured Illinois company that provides free written estimates. Every job includes pressure washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare wood, two coats of premium exterior paint, and full cleanup. We paint homes in Skokie, Evanston, Chicago, Lincolnwood, Niles and all across Cook County.
Exterior Painting Prices in Skokie, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the exterior jobs Skokie homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on the surface type, height 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 house exterior painting | All siding, trim, soffits and gutters | $349 |
| Siding painting | Wood, vinyl or hardie board, washed and coated | $349 |
| Brick painting | Cleaned, primed and painted with masonry paint | $499 |
| Trim and fascia painting | Window frames, door casings, rakes and eaves | $99 |
| Deck painting | Boards washed, primed, two coats of deck paint | $149 |
| Fence painting | Posts and rails scraped, primed, top-coated | $99 |
| Porch painting | Floor and railings with slip-resistant finish | $149 |
| Front door painting | Stripped, sanded, primed, two finish coats | $99 |
| Shutter painting | Removed, cleaned, painted and reinstalled | $79 |
| Commercial exterior painting | Storefronts, offices, multi-unit buildings | $499 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your house. Most Skokie estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Exterior Painting Challenging on Skokie Houses
Skokie has a mix of post-war ranches, 1960s split-levels, brick bungalows and newer construction. Many have been painted multiple times, and some still carry old lead paint under the surface. Our crews handle these exteriors every week, the same way we approach house painting projects across the North Shore.
Old lead paint requires safe handling
Homes built before 1978 may have lead in the old layers. We follow lead-safe practices on every older Skokie house.
Cracking caulk lets moisture in
Failed caulk around windows and doors is the main entry point for water. We cut and replace it all, not just paint over it.
Brick absorbs and releases moisture
Skokie's clay brick needs a breathable masonry primer. We use products that seal without trapping dampness. Details on brick painting.
Vinyl siding can warp with dark paint
We advise on colours that won't overheat vinyl, or we use reflective exterior paints when you need a dark shade.
Flashing and metal need etching
Aluminum and galvanized steel need an etching primer or the paint flakes off in sheets. We don't skip that step.
Multiple layers hide rot
Each new coat covers until the wood fails completely. We probe suspicious spots and replace rotted sections. More on our siding painting approach.
What You Get With Exterior Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for exterior painting in Skokie and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through the week.
- +Full surface washingPower washing removes dirt, mildew and chalking so paint bonds properly.
- +Scraping and sandingLoose paint removed, edges feathered, and wood smoothed before any primer touches it.
- +Primer on every bare spotEvery exposed wood, metal and masonry surface gets sealed.
- +Two finish coatsSherwin-Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore Aura exterior, in the colour you choose.
- +Trim and detailsAll fascia, corner boards, windows, doors and railings brushed and rolled separately.
- +Colour help if you want itBring us a photo or a colour scheme and we'll show you how it works in afternoon light.
- +Daily yard cleanupDrop cloths gathered, tape and paper removed, nothing left in your flower beds.
- +Final walkaroundWe walk the whole house with you and touch up anything you spot before we pack up.
A Skokie Painting Crew, Not a National Chain
We're based in Broadview, but we run crews in Skokie every month. When you call about a job on Dempster Street or near the Skokie Swift, you're talking to the painters who will be at your house. We know the housing here: the brick bungalows from the 1950s, the split-levels from the 60s, the larger homes in the East Prairie area, and the rental properties near the Yellow Line.
That same crew covers the nearby suburbs, from Evanston and Chicago over to Lincolnwood, Niles and Oak Park. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Exterior Painting for Skokie Houses, Commercial Buildings and Rental Properties
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Whether it's your home, the retail space you own, or the two-flat you manage, the prep and the finish are the same.
Commercial properties
Storefronts, office buildings and mixed-use properties along Dempster and Golf. We work around business hours and weekends. See our commercial exterior painting services. Also available in Evanston and Niles.
Rental turnovers and property managers
Exteriors get neglected between tenants. We bring them back to acceptable condition fast. Add fence painting or deck painting before the next tenant moves in. Property managers in Skokie and Oak Park use us the same way.
We also run exterior work across the rest of the North Shore and the wider Cook County area:
How We Paint a Skokie Exterior, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how an exterior paint job looks in five years happens before any colour goes on the siding. Here's the order we do it in, every single time.
Walk the property with you
We look at every elevation, every eave and every window trim, then write the price down. No charge, no pressure.
Lock the colours
Sample cards on your house, checked in morning and late-afternoon light before anything is ordered.
Power wash the surfaces
Dirt, chalking and mildew removed at high pressure so the paint has something clean to grab.
Scrape and sand
Peeling paint removed, edges smoothed, failed caulk cut out and replaced.
Replace rotted sections
Bad wood cut out and new boards fitted, primed and sanded flush with the existing surface.
Prime everything bare
Every exposed section gets primer, including patches, trim and any masonry sections.
Spray and back-roll two coats
Spray application with a back-roll to work the paint into the surface for maximum adhesion.
Walkaround and touch-up
We walk the entire perimeter with you and fix anything you spot before we pack up.
The Exterior Painting Problems Skokie 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.
Paint peeling off the south-facing side
That wall takes the worst sun damage. The binder breaks down and the paint lets go. We prep it back to sound surface and start fresh.
Chipped and faded window trim
Window frames get the worst of everything: sun, rain, and temperature shifts. We prime and paint every piece individually. See our trim work.
An exterior that looks properly painted, not just touched up
Even sheen across every board, sharp lines around windows, trim that pops against the main colour. The kind of finish that adds curb appeal.
A house that's ready for the next five seasons
All bare wood sealed, all joints caulked, all failing paint gone. Your exterior shouldn't need paint again for years.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Exterior Work in Skokie, 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 a week in the middle of your job.
Exteriors are a major part of our work. Siding, brick, wood and trim are what we paint most weeks, not a sideline to interior work.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your house, yard and landscaping are covered from the minute we arrive.
We have crews in Skokie regularly. If something needs attention after we leave, we're back within the week.
What's true on every Skokie exterior job:
What an Exterior Looks Like When You Drive Up After We Finish
Clean lines where the siding meets the trim. Even colour across the whole house. A front door that stands out against the main body colour.
The Crew That Will Be On Your Ladder
Wondering who's actually going to show up at your Skokie house? We're a small painting outfit based in Broadview, licensed and insured in Illinois, running crews across the North Shore every week. The same people come back each day until your exterior 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 Skokie Neighbours Say After the Truck Pulls Away
Most of our Skokie 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 Skokie and Cook County
Exterior painting is the bulk of our work, 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
Boards washed, primed and coated for weather. See deck painting services.
Commercial painting
Storefronts, offices and multi-unit buildings. See commercial painting.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinets sprayed off-site for a factory finish. See cabinet painting.
Also asked for a lot: fence painting, porch painting, door painting, shutters and brick painting.
Exterior Painting in Skokie, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Skokie Exterior Painted Properly This Season
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