Exterior Painting in Northlake, IL
Siding washed, peeling spots scraped, caulk replaced, and two coats of premium exterior paint. Licensed, insured, and painting Northlake homes every season. Free estimates, and $50 off when you book online.
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How much does exterior painting cost in Northlake, IL?
Exterior painting in Northlake, 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, two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore exterior paint, and a full site cleanup. We paint homes in Northlake, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, River Grove and the rest of the Cook County suburbs.
Exterior Painting Prices in Northlake, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the exterior jobs Northlake homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on square footage, number of stories and the condition of your siding, 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, soffits and gutters | $349 |
| Siding painting | Vinyl, wood or aluminum siding | $349 |
| Trim and fascia | Window trim, door casings and rake boards | $99 |
| Fence painting | Wood or metal fence, stained or painted | $99 |
| Deck painting | Pressure wash, prep, paint or stain | $149 |
| Porch painting | Floor, railings and ceiling | $149 |
| Brick painting | Old brick sealed, primed and painted | $499 |
| Concrete painting | Garage slabs, patios and walkways | $199 |
| Shutter painting | Vinyl or wood shutters removed and painted | $99 |
| Garage painting | Exterior of detached or attached garage | $179 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your home. Most Northlake estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Exterior Painting Harder Than It Looks in Northlake Homes
Northlake has a mix of mid-century ranches, split-levels and older two-flats with wood siding and aluminum trim. The weather here swings from humid summers to freezing winters, so paint that doesn't flex will peel in two years. Our crews deal with these surfaces every week, the same way we do on our house painting jobs across the county.
Wood siding soaks up moisture
Wood siding that wasn't sealed at the back will absorb rain and push paint off from underneath. We let it dry before we paint.
Aluminum trim oxidises
Old aluminum trim that isn't etched with a primer will peel in months. We use a bonding primer specifically for metal.
Vinyl siding expands and contracts
Vinyl that moves with temperature changes needs paint that stays flexible. We use 100% acrylic paint. See our siding painting approach.
Brick mortar traps moisture
Old brick that's been painted before often traps moisture. We let it dry and use a breathable masonry paint.
Caulk cracks in freeze-thaw
Caulk that isn't flexible enough will crack when the ground freezes. We use elastomeric caulk that moves with the house.
Gutters and downspouts rust
Metal gutters that aren't primed with rust-inhibiting paint will show rust spots within months. We do it right the first time.
What You Get With Exterior Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for exterior painting in Northlake and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through the week.
- +Full pressure washWe clean the entire surface before we do any scraping or sanding.
- +Scraping and sandingLoose paint removed, rough edges sanded smooth, dust blown off.
- +Primer where it mattersBare wood, metal and repaired spots all get primed before topcoat.
- +Two exterior finish coatsSherwin-Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore MooreGlo in the colour and sheen you choose.
- +Trim and shuttersAll painted to match or contrast, brushed by hand for a clean edge.
- +Colour help if you want itNot sure what works on your house? We'll help you pick.
- +Daily site cleanupTarps, tools and paint chips removed from your yard every evening.
- +Final walkthroughWe circle the house with you and fix anything you see before we leave.
A Northlake Painting Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based a few minutes away in Broadview, so when you call about a job on Lake Street or off Mannheim, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your yard. We know the housing stock here: the post-war ranches, the split-levels with wood siding, the brick two-flats near the expressway that need a durable finish to handle the weather.
That same crew covers the neighbouring suburbs too, from Melrose Park and Franklin Park across to River Grove, Norridge and Oak Park. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Exterior Painting for Northlake Houses, Businesses and Rental Properties
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Whether it's the house you live in, the building you run, or the property you rent out, the prep and the finish are the same.
Houses and townhomes
Ranches, split-levels and two-flats across Northlake. We paint one side or the whole house, including siding painting, trim painting and garage painting. Neighbours in Berkeley and Westchester book the same package.
Offices and storefronts
Retail shops, clinics and small offices along Lake Street and Mannheim Road. We work around your business hours and handle larger sites through our commercial exterior painting and office exterior painting teams. Same setup in Cicero and Berwyn.
Landlords and property managers
Exterior turnarounds are our fastest work. Pressure wash, patch, prime, two coats, curb appeal back. Add fence painting or a full house painting package before a sale. Property managers in Chicago and Northlake 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 Northlake Exterior, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how an exterior paint job lasts in Illinois weather happens before any colour goes on the house. 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 spot, then write the price down. No charge, no pressure.
Lock the colours
We bring sample chips and hold them against your brick and siding to see what works.
Power wash
Everything gets washed from top to bottom, including under the eaves.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint removed, edges feathered, rough spots sanded flat.
Prime bare spots
Wood, metal and repaired areas all get a coat of primer before the topcoat.
Caulk gaps
All gaps around windows, doors and trim are sealed with elastomeric caulk.
Apply two coats
We brush the trim and roll the siding, two full coats with the right dry time.
Walk the property
We go around the house together, check every side and fix anything you spot.
The Exterior Painting Problems Northlake 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.
Peeling paint on the west side
West-facing walls get the most weather exposure. We use a primer that bonds to weathered wood so the paint sticks for years.
Faded brick that looks dated
Brick that's never been painted can look tired. We clean, prime and paint it with a breathable masonry finish. Details on brick painting.
A house that stands out on the block
Straight cut lines, even sheen and no peeling edges. The kind of finish that improves your curb appeal instantly.
Your yard back the same day we finish
Tarps gone, ladders removed, paint chips swept up. No mess left behind.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Exterior Work in Northlake, 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 you with peeling paint two years later.
Exteriors are our main work. Siding, trim, decks and fences are what we do most weeks, not a sideline.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your property and your landscaping are covered from the minute we arrive.
Based in Broadview, minutes from Northlake. If something needs a touch-up after we leave, we're not driving in from another county.
What's true on every Northlake job:
What a Finished Exterior Looks Like When You Pull Into the Driveway
Clean lines, even colour, no peeking edges. The kind of finish that makes you want to park and look at your house for a minute.
The People Holding the Brush at Your House
Wondering who's actually walking around your house? We're a small painting outfit out of Broadview, licensed and insured in Illinois, working Northlake 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 Northlake Neighbours Say After the Van Pulls Away
Most of our Northlake work comes from someone down the street. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the finish and how their house looked when we finished.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Northlake 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 painting.
Deck painting
Pressure wash, prep, paint or stain. Details on deck painting.
Shed painting
Outbuildings painted to match or contrast. See shed painting.
Commercial painting
Offices, retail and multi-unit buildings, scheduled after hours. See commercial painting.
Also asked for a lot: fence painting, shutters, brick painting and porches.
Exterior Painting in Northlake, IL: Common Questions
How much does exterior painting cost in Northlake, IL?
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Can you paint the old wood siding on Northlake homes?
Do you paint brick and masonry exteriors?
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Is Broadview True Coat Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Northlake House Painted Properly This Season
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured. Book online and take $50 off your exterior painting job.