Fence Painting in Harvey, IL Done Right the First Time
From the historic homes near the Dixie Highway to the newer subdivisions off 147th Street, we sand, prime and paint every fence panel. Licensed, insured, and local to Harvey. Free estimates, plus $50 off online bookings.
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How much does fence painting cost in Harvey, IL?
Fence painting in Harvey, 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, sanding rough spots, priming bare wood, two coats of exterior paint, and full cleanup. We paint fences across Harvey, Calumet City, Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, and all of Cook County.
Fence Painting Prices in Harvey, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the fence painting jobs Harvey homeowners ask for most. Final price depends on fence height, length, wood condition and how much prep the old finish needs, and you get that number in writing before we open a can.
| Fence job | What it usually covers | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Standard wood fence painting | Power wash, sand rough spots, prime, two coats | $99 |
| Privacy fence in Harvey | 6-foot panels, both sides, full prep and finish | $249 |
| Picket fence painting | Individual slats, hand-brushed, two coats each | $149 |
| Chain link fence painting | Wire mesh and posts, rust inhibitor included | $179 |
| Vinyl fence painting | Specialty primer and paint for PVC surfaces | $199 |
| Privacy fence both sides | Both faces painted, tops sealed, hardware masked | $349 |
| Split rail fence painting | Rails and posts, two coats, natural wood finish | $129 |
| Fence touch-up and repair | Spot painting and minor board replacements | $89 |
| Semi-transparent stain | Stain application, wood grain visible, one coat | $149 |
| Commercial fence painting | Perimeter fencing, parking lot screens, multi-panel | $499 |
Not sure which line you fall under? Call (708) 797-7649 and describe your fence. Most Harvey estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Fence Painting in Harvey Harder Than It Looks
Harvey has seen a lot of weather. The older neighbourhoods have fences that have been painted over many times, with layers of old paint that trap moisture. The newer developments have pressure-treated wood that's still curing. Both need different prep. Rolling paint over weathered wood without power washing and sanding is why DIY fence jobs peel in months. Our crews know these fences. Same approach we use on every fence painting project across the city.
Old paint layers trap rot
Harvey's humid summers and wet winters trap moisture under old paint. We scrape and prime so wood can breathe.
Post bases rot from the ground
Water sits at the base of fence posts and rots them. We seal and cap every post bottom on every fence painting in Calumet City job.
Bare wood soaks up paint
New or pressure-washed wood needs a primer coat first. Without it, the finish coat soaks in and looks patchy. See our primer coating process.
Different woods behave differently
Cedar, pine, redwood and treated lumber each take paint differently. We adjust the primer and paint type for each one.
Fences are in full sun or full shade
One side of a fence gets pounded by sun, the other stays damp. We use paint that flexes and doesn't crack in both conditions.
Neighbour agreements matter
If your fence is shared, we coordinate with the neighbour's side too. It's just part of the job in Oak Lawn and Tinley Park.
What You Get With Fence Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for fence painting in Harvey and this is the standard package. Nothing here is an upsell we spring on you halfway through the job.
- +Power washingDirt, mildew and chalky paint residue removed at the start. Clean wood holds paint better.
- +Scraping and sandingLoose paint and rough edges sanded flat. We don't paint over peeling spots.
- +Primer applicationBare or patched wood gets a primer coat first, always.
- +Two finish coatsSherwin-Williams exterior paint, UV and moisture-resistant, applied with brush and roller.
- +Trim and post topsEvery post cap, rail end and decorative piece painted by hand.
- +Colour help if you want itBring us a sample chip from your house and we match the fence to the trim.
- +Hardware protectionHinges, latches and locks masked or removed, then reinstalled.
- +Walkthrough and touch-upsWe walk the whole fence with you and fix anything you point at before we pack up.
A Harvey Fence Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based in Broadview, but we work all over Cook County including Harvey, so when you call about a fence on 154th Street or a privacy screen behind a condo on Dixie Highway, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your backyard. Harvey fences face a tough life: the freeze-thaw cycles, the humid summers that make wood swell, and the salty winter air from the nearby roads that corrodes hardware. We know how to paint fences that last in this neighbourhood.
That same crew covers the surrounding suburbs too, from Calumet City and Oak Lawn to Tinley Park, Orland Park and Arlington Heights. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Fence Painting for Harvey Houses, Businesses and Rental Units
One crew, three kinds of jobs. Whether it's the picket fence around your house, the security fence at your business, or the privacy screen between rental units, the prep and the finish are the same.
Houses and condos
Picket fences, privacy screens, and decorative garden fences across Harvey. We paint one panel or the whole property line, including fence painting in Calumet City and Oak Lawn.
Offices and storefronts
Perimeter fencing, parking lot screens and storefront barriers across Harvey. We work after hours so you don't close, and we handle larger sites through our commercial painting team. Same setup in Tinley Park and Orland Park.
Landlords and property managers
Multi-unit properties need fences that look good for tenants and pass inspections. We patch, paint and seal every panel. Add fence painting in Harvey or Calumet City to your turnover list.
We also run fence painting across the rest of Harvey and out into the collar suburbs:
How We Paint a Fence in Harvey, Step by Step
Most of the work that decides how a fence paint job looks in two years happens before any colour goes on the wood. Here's the order we do it in, every single time.
Walk the fence with you
We measure every panel, check the wood condition and look at the hardware, then write the price down. No charge, no pressure.
Lock the colour
Sample chips on a few slats, checked in morning sun and afternoon shade before anything is ordered.
Power wash the whole fence
Dirt, mildew and loose paint removed. The fence needs a full dry day before we go further.
Scrape and sand
Loose paint scraped, rough edges sanded, bare wood exposed. This is the day that takes the longest.
Prime bare spots
Every bare patch, new board or sanded area gets a primer coat so the topcoat doesn't soak in unevenly.
Mask hardware
Hinges, latches and locks taped off. Posts capped with painter's tape to keep paint off the tops.
Brush and roll two coats
Slats brushed by hand so the paint gets into the grain, then rolled for an even finish. Second coat after the first is fully dry.
Walkthrough and touch-ups
Hardware unmasked, fence walked with you, and any missed spot or drip fixed before we load the van.
The Fence Painting Problems Harvey 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.
Peeling paint on the south side
Sun hits the south face of your fence and bakes the paint. We use UV-resistant paint and sand the old layers first. Same fix on Calumet City fences.
Mould on the shaded side
Shaded panels stay damp and grow mildew. We power wash with a biocide and prime with a mould-resistant primer.
A fence that looks good from both sides
Even colour, no runs, no brush marks. The kind of finish that makes your house look cared for.
No more peeling after six months
Prep that stops the paint from lifting. Hardware that's painted cleanly. A fence that lasts.
Why Homeowners Hire Broadview True Coat Painting for Fence Work in Harvey, 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 fence job.
Fences are our specialty. We paint more fences than anything else, so we know what holds up in Harvey weather.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your property and your neighbours' property are covered from the minute we arrive.
Based in Broadview, but we're all over Cook County. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're nearby.
What's true on every Harvey job:
What a Finished Fence Looks Like When You Walk Back In
Even colour across every slat. Clean lines at the posts. Hardware that's masked, not painted over.
The People Holding the Brush on Your Fence
Wondering who's actually walking through your backyard gate? We're a small painting outfit out of Broadview, licensed and insured in Illinois, working Harvey 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 Harvey Neighbours Say After the Van Pulls Away
Most of our Harvey work comes from someone down the street. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the finish and how their fence looked when we finished.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Harvey and Cook County
Fence painting is the bulk of our week, but the same crew covers most of what a house or building needs.
Deck painting
Stains and paints for decks, patios and porches. See deck painting.
Exterior painting
Siding, soffits and porches prepped for Illinois winters. Details on exterior house painting.
Shed painting
Garden sheds and outbuildings painted to match. See shed painting.
Commercial painting
Perimeter fences, parking lot screens and storefronts. See commercial painting.
Also asked for a lot: porch painting, brick painting, concrete painting and garages.
Fence Painting in Harvey, IL: Common Questions
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