Chicago winters are brutal on siding, trim, and masonry. As house painters serving the North Shore, we power wash, scrape, sand, patch, and prime before the topcoats go on — so your exterior house painting holds up through freeze-thaw cycles and looks sharp for years.
Serving Evanston and the North Shore.
Exterior Painting & Restoration in Evanston & the North Shore
Exterior House Painting & Restoration
From a single-story ranch to a full estate, we prep every surface before we paint. Exterior painting and restoration covers power washing, scraping and sanding failing areas, patching cracks, priming bare spots, and painting siding, trim, doors, and shutters. We match the prep and coatings to your material — wood, brick, or stucco — including painting brick house exteriors and painting wood siding.
Exterior painting near the lake means fighting wind-driven rain, freeze-thaw cycles, and strong summer sun, so prep decides how long the finish lasts. We start with power washing and let the surface dry, then scrape, sand, and patch failing areas before any topcoat goes on. Siding, brick, trim, fascia, doors, and porches each get treated according to the material — wood needs different prep and primers than painted brick or masonry. Bare or checked spots get spot-primed so the new paint bonds instead of peeling in a season. We use exterior-grade coatings built for the Chicago climate and apply them in the right conditions, not in the rain or extreme heat. Evanston and the North Shore have a mix of older wood clapboard, newer fiber cement, and everything between, and we scope each project around what's actually on the house — with a clear written estimate covering prep, priming, coats, and cleanup, so you know exactly what you're getting before we start.
Exterior Painting FAQ
Q: Do you power wash and prep before painting?
A: Yes — we power wash, scrape, sand, patch, and prime before any finish coat goes on.
Q: Do you paint brick and wood siding?
A: Yes. We match the prep and coatings to each surface, including brick, wood, and older detail work.
Q: Do you handle exterior restoration, not just repainting?
A: Yes — including scraping, patching, and priming failing areas before finishing.
Q: What does exterior painting cost in Evanston?
A: Pricing depends on size, condition, and prep. We'll give you a free, no-obligation estimate after a quick look.
Why Homeowners Choose Us for Exterior Painting
Exterior painting lives or dies by what’s underneath it. We assess your siding, trim, and masonry first, then explain exactly what your home needs — no guesswork and no surprise add-ons. You get a written scope, coatings matched to each surface, and a finish that stands up to Chicago weather.
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Written scope and straightforward estimates
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Careful protection and prep before painting
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Clean, organized job sites and consistent quality
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Reliable scheduling and responsive communication
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Final walkthrough and detailed cleanup
