Exterior Painting in Wilmette, IL

Your Home Deserves Better Than Average

Professional exterior painting that actually lasts through Chicago winters and looks great doing it.

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Professional Exterior House Painters

What Good Exterior Painting Actually Gets You

You get a paint job that doesn’t start peeling after two winters. Your home looks sharp from the street, and you’re not dealing with touch-ups every spring.

Good exterior painting means your siding, trim, and surfaces are actually protected from Chicago’s weather extremes. Rain doesn’t find its way behind loose paint. Snow and ice don’t create bigger problems because the surface prep was done right.

You also get your weekends back. No more staring at that peeling section by the front door, wondering when you’ll have time to deal with it. When exterior painting is done properly, it handles itself for years.

Wilmette Paint Contractors

We Know What Works Here

We’ve been handling exterior painting projects in Wilmette and the North Shore for years. We understand what Chicago weather does to paint and how to prep surfaces so they hold up.

You’re not getting a crew that learned painting in Arizona. Our painters know the difference between painting over cedar shake and vinyl siding. We know which primers work when you’re dealing with old paint that’s been through twenty freeze-thaw cycles.

We’re licensed, insured, and we show up when we say we will. Most of our work comes from neighbors who’ve seen our jobs around town.

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Exterior Painting Process

Here's How We Handle Your Project

First, we look at your house and give you a straight answer about what needs to be done. No surprises, no upselling on things you don’t need. If your trim needs more attention than your siding, we’ll tell you.

Next comes surface prep, which is where most painting companies cut corners. We scrape loose paint, sand rough spots, and prime bare surfaces. Your landscaping gets covered, and we clean up each day before we leave.

Then we paint using quality exterior paints that are designed for our climate. Two coats on everything, proper coverage, clean lines. When we’re done, we walk through everything with you to make sure it’s right.

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What's Included in Our Service

You get complete surface preparation, which means scraping, sanding, and priming where needed. We don’t paint over problems and hope they disappear. If your wood trim has rot spots, we’ll point them out and fix what we can.

All your landscaping, walkways, and outdoor furniture get protected with quality drop cloths and plastic sheeting. We’re not cleaning paint off your bushes at the end of the job because we covered them properly at the start.

You also get quality exterior paint that’s chosen for Chicago weather. We stock paints that resist fading, handle temperature swings, and don’t peel when snow sits against your house for months. The job includes cleanup each day and a final walkthrough to catch any spots we missed.

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Most exterior painting projects in Wilmette take 3-7 days depending on your home’s size and condition. Weather plays a role since we won’t paint in rain or when temperatures drop below 50 degrees. Larger homes or those needing extensive prep work can take up to two weeks. We give you a realistic timeline upfront and keep you updated if weather delays things. The key is not rushing the prep work, which is what makes the difference between a paint job that lasts and one that starts failing after a year.
Acrylic latex paints handle Chicago’s freeze-thaw cycles better than oil-based paints. They expand and contract with temperature changes without cracking. We typically use premium brands like Sherwin-Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore Aura for their weather resistance and color retention. The key is matching the paint to your siding material – what works on cedar doesn’t necessarily work best on fiber cement or vinyl. We also use high-quality primers, especially on bare wood or when covering dark colors with lighter ones.
We cover all plants, shrubs, and outdoor furniture with heavy-duty plastic sheeting and canvas drop cloths before any prep work begins. Delicate plants get extra protection, and we trim back branches that are too close to painting areas only with your permission. All walkways, driveways, and patios get covered to prevent paint splatter. We also move or cover outdoor furniture, grills, and decorations. At the end of each day, we clean up debris and make sure coverings are secure. Most homeowners are surprised how clean we keep their property during the project.
Late spring through early fall gives us the best conditions for exterior painting in Wilmette. We need temperatures above 50 degrees and low humidity for paint to cure properly. May through September is ideal, though we can work into October if the weather cooperates. We avoid painting right before winter because paint needs time to cure before facing harsh weather. Spring scheduling fills up fast, so booking your project in late winter or early spring gets you better scheduling options. We track weather forecasts closely and won’t start a project if rain is expected within 24 hours.
Yes, we warranty our exterior painting work for three years on labor and stand behind the manufacturer’s warranty on materials. This covers peeling, excessive fading, or adhesion problems that result from our workmanship. Normal wear from severe weather events or damage from power washing isn’t covered, but we’ll come back to touch up any spots that fail due to our prep work or application. We keep detailed records of every project including paint colors and batch numbers, so matching touch-ups years later isn’t a problem. Most issues, if they happen, show up in the first year.
Exterior painting costs in Wilmette typically range from $8,000 to $25,000 depending on your home’s size, condition, and paint quality. Single-story ranch homes usually cost less than two-story colonials with detailed trim work. Homes needing extensive prep work or specialty paints cost more. We provide detailed written estimates that break down labor, materials, and prep work so you know exactly what you’re paying for. The investment usually pays for itself in home value and protection, especially when you consider that quality exterior painting lasts 8-12 years with proper preparation.