Fence Painting in Oak Park, IL Done Right the First Time
Whether it's a white picket fence on Forest Avenue or a tall privacy fence behind a condo on Harlem, we sand, prime and paint every slat. Licensed, insured, and local to Oak Park. Free estimates, plus $50 off online bookings.
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How much does fence painting cost in Oak Park, IL?
Fence painting in Oak 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, sanding rough spots, priming bare wood, two coats of exterior paint, and full cleanup. We paint fences across Oak Park, Berwyn, Cicero, Forest Park, and all of Cook County.
Fence Painting Prices in Oak Park, IL
Here's where our pricing starts for the fence painting jobs Oak Park 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 Oak Park | 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 Oak Park estimates take about five minutes on the phone.
What Makes Fence Painting in Oak Park Harder Than It Looks
Oak Park has a mix of old and new fences. The historic district has Victorian-era cedar fences that have been painted over a dozen times. The newer subdivisions have pressure-treated pine that's still wet from the factory. Both need different prep. Rolling paint over weathered wood without power washing and sanding is why DIY fence jobs peel in six months. Our crews know these fences. Same approach we use on every fence painting project across the city.
Old paint traps moisture
Oak Park's humid summers trap moisture under peeling paint. We scrape and prime so wood breathes properly.
Weather damage to the tops
Water sits on fence tops and rots the wood. We cap and seal every post and rail end on every fence painting in Forest Park 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.
What You Get With Fence Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
Book us for fence painting in Oak Park 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.
An Oak Park Fence Crew, Not a Call Centre
We're based in Broadview, just west of Oak Park, so when you call about a fence on Scoville Avenue or a privacy screen behind a condo on Washington Boulevard, you're talking to the people who will be standing in your backyard. Oak Park fences face a tough life: the freeze-thaw cycles, the humid summers that make wood swell, and the salty winter air that corrodes hardware. We know how to paint fences that last in this neighbourhood.
That same crew covers the surrounding suburbs too, from Berwyn and Cicero to Forest Park, River Forest and Maywood. Same crew, same prep, same price list.
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Fence Painting for Oak Park 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 Oak Park. We paint one panel or the whole property line, including fence painting in Forest Park and River Forest.
Offices and storefronts
Perimeter fencing, parking lot screens and storefront barriers across Oak Park. We work after hours so you don't close, and we handle larger sites through our commercial painting team. Same setup in Berwyn and Cicero.
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 Maywood or Elmwood Park to your turnover list.
We also run fence painting across the rest of Oak Park and out into the collar suburbs:
How We Paint a Fence in Oak Park, 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 Oak 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.
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 Forest Park 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 Oak 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 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 Oak Park weather.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your property and your neighbours' property are covered from the minute we arrive.
Based in Broadview, minutes from Oak Park. If something needs a fix after we leave, we're not driving in from another county.
What's true on every Oak Park 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 Oak 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 Oak Park Neighbours Say After the Van Pulls Away
Most of our Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park, IL: Common Questions
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