Fence Painting in Forest Park, IL — Built for Our Weather
From the vintage homes near the Circle to the newer builds along Des Plaines Avenue, we strip, prime and paint wood and metal fences with two coats and proper prep. Licensed, insured, and local to Forest Park. Free estimates, plus $50 off online bookings.
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How much does fence painting cost in Forest Park, IL?
Fence painting in Forest Park, IL starts at $99 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, priming bare spots, two coats of exterior-grade paint, and a full yard cleanup. We paint fences across Forest Park, Oak Park, River Forest, Maywood, and all of Cook County.
Fence Painting Prices in Forest Park, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the fence jobs Forest Park homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on fence length, material condition and how much prep the old coating needs, and you get that number in writing before we start.
| Fence job | What it usually covers | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fence painting | Pressure wash, spot sand, prime bare wood, two coats exterior paint | $99 |
| Metal fence painting | Wire brush rust, rust-inhibiting primer, two finish coats | $149 |
| Vinyl fence painting | Specialty adhesion primer, two coats of vinyl-safe paint | $129 |
| Chain link fence painting | Rust removal, primer, spray application on posts and rails | $179 |
| Privacy fence staining | Clean, brighten, seal with semi-transparent stain | $119 |
| Wrought iron fence painting | Scale prep, bonding primer, two coats of satin enamel | $199 |
| Split rail fence painting | Quick prep, penetrating oil-based stain or paint | $89 |
| White picket fence painting | Hand brush each picket, two coats of white exterior | $129 |
| Aluminum fence painting | Etch primer, two topcoats, modern matte or gloss finish | $159 |
| Commercial fence painting | Gates, perimeter fences, security barriers, after-hours work | $249 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your fence. Most Forest Park estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Fence Painting in Forest Park Harder Than It Looks
Forest Park homes sit on the same freeze-thaw ground as the rest of Cook County, but the older bungalows and vintage two-flats here have fences that have been painted over multiple times. Rolling fresh paint over that without prep is why DIY jobs fail. Our crews know these yards. Same approach we use on every fence painting project around the area.
Old paint layers trap moisture
Multiple coats trap moisture against the wood. We strip loose paint and let the wood breathe before we prime.
Rust forms on wrought iron gates
Forest Park has a lot of decorative ironwork. We grind rust back and apply a rust-inhibiting primer. See our metal fence painting process.
Paint peels from old cedar fences
Cedar's natural oils can reject ordinary paint. We use a special primer that bonds to cedar so the finish coat stays.
Gates sag and scrape fresh paint
We adjust gate hardware and clear the gap before we paint so the gate doesn't scrape the fresh finish.
Fences near the Des Plaines River get mildew
Higher moisture levels mean more mildew. We add mildewcide to the paint and wash every fence with bleach solution.
Latex peels on glossy enamel
Old oil-based paint needs a bonding primer. We sand and prime every glossy surface. See our primer coating work.
What You Get With Fence Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for fence painting in Forest Park and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through the job.
- +Full pressure washWe blast dirt, mildew and peeling paint from every board and post before we do anything else.
- +Rust and rot repairWire brushing, scraping, and replacing loose boards or posts where needed.
- +Primer on bare spotsEvery patch of bare wood or metal gets primer so the finish coat bonds properly.
- +Two finish coatsExterior-grade paint from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore or Behr, in the colour you choose.
- +Fence colour consultationBring us a photo of your house and we'll suggest fence colours that work with your siding.
- +Gates and hardware prepWe mask hinges and latches so they don't get painted shut.
- +Daily cleanupDrop cloths removed, grass hosed down, nothing left in your yard overnight.
- +Walkthrough and touch-upsWe walk the fence line with you and fix any missed spots before we load the van.
A Forest Park Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based in Broadview, just a few minutes from Forest Park, so when you call about a fence job on Marengo Avenue or near the Forest Park Blue Line stop, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your yard. Forest Park homes include a mix of old Craftsman bungalows with wooden fences, mid-century ranches with metal fences, and newer builds with vinyl privacy fences. We know what each one takes to last more than one season.
That same crew covers the surrounding suburbs too, from Oak Park and River Forest to Maywood, Berwyn and Elmwood Park. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Fence Painting for Forest Park Houses, Businesses and Rental Units
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Whether it's the yard you live in, the property you manage, or the business you run, the prep and the finish are the same.
Houses and yards
Craftsman bungalows, ranches and two-flats across Forest Park. We paint a backyard fence or the whole perimeter, including privacy fences and picket fences. Neighbours in Riverside and North Riverside book the same package.
Businesses and properties
Churches, schools, apartment complexes and storefronts in and around Forest Park. We work weekends and after hours so you stay open, and we handle larger sites through our commercial painting team. Same setup in La Grange and Brookfield.
Landlords and property managers
Turnovers aren't just interiors. We paint the fence so the whole property looks maintained. Most yards are done in two days. Add touch-up painting or a full exterior painting package before a new tenant moves in. Property managers in Maywood and Stone Park use us the same way.
We also run fence work across the rest of the area and out into the collar suburbs:
How We Paint a Forest Park Fence, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how a fence paint job looks in three years happens before any colour goes on the wood or metal. Here's the order we do it in, every single time.
Walk the fence line with you
We look at every post, rail and picket, check for rot and rust, then write the price down. No charge, no pressure.
Lock the colour
Sample swatches checked against your house siding and roofline before anything is ordered.
Clear and cover
Yard items moved, plants covered, gates removed from hinges where needed.
Power wash the whole fence
Dirt, mildew and peeling paint blasted off at high pressure so the new paint has clean wood to grip.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint removed, rough edges smoothed, rust ground back to bare metal on iron and chain link.
Prime the bare spots
Wood primer on bare boards, rust-inhibiting primer on metal, stain-blocker where needed.
Two coats with a brush and roller
First coat brushed into the grain, second coat applied after full dry time for even coverage.
Reassemble and inspect
Gates rehung, plants uncovered, yard hosed down, then you walk the fence line and we fix anything.
The Fence Problems Forest Park 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.
Paint chips off the pickets
Close-set pickets rub against each other in the wind, scraping paint off. We leave a small gap and use flexible paint that moves. Same treatment on picket fences.
Bottom rails are rotting out
Ground moisture gets into the bottom rails. We prime the end grain and seal the bottom edges, including split rail fences.
A fence that looks maintained for years
Even colour, no drips, no bare spots where the old paint peeled off. The kind of fence you stop noticing because nothing is off.
Your yard back the same day we finish
Plants uncovered, gates working, no paint left on the grass. Low-odour exterior paint means you enjoy your yard that evening.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Fence Work in Forest Park, 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 paint on your grass.
Fences are our outdoor focus. Wood, metal, chain link and vinyl are what we paint every week, not a sideline to interior work.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your fence and your yard are covered from the minute we arrive.
Based in Broadview, minutes from Forest Park. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're not driving in from another county.
What's true on every Forest Park fence job:
What a Finished Fence Looks Like When You Walk Into Your Yard
Even coverage on every picket. Smooth finish on the rails. A gate that swings without sticking to fresh paint.
The People Painting Your Fence
Wondering who's actually walking into your yard? We're a small painting outfit out of Broadview, licensed and insured in Illinois, working Forest Park and the Cook County suburbs around it. The same crew comes back each day until your fence 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 fence painting price in about five minutes. Book online and take $50 off.
Book online and save $50What Forest Park Neighbours Say After the Fence Is Finished
Most of our Forest Park fence work comes from someone down the street. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the finish and how their yard looked when we left.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Forest Park and Cook County
Fence painting is a big part of our outdoor week, but the same crew covers most of what a house or building needs.
Deck painting
Wood and composite decks stripped, sealed and coated for Chicago weather. See deck painting.
Exterior painting
Siding, soffits and porches prepped for Illinois winters. Details on exterior house painting.
Porch painting
Front porches, back porches and steps coated with slip-resistant finish. See porch painting.
Commercial painting
Office exteriors, retail and multi-unit buildings, scheduled after hours. See commercial painting.
Also asked for a lot: siding painting, brick painting, garages, shutter painting and shed painting.
Fence Painting in Forest Park, IL: Common Questions
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Can you paint a fence that has mildew on it?
Do you paint both sides of the fence?
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Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured. Book online and take $50 off your fence painting job.