This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.
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Fortune Restoration
Brick or Stone Tuck pointing, Traditional Stucco - Install or Completely Replace, Traditional Stucco - Repair or Partially Replace,
This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Fortune Restoration is a full-service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company serving residential homeowners throughout Chicagoland's North Shore and Western Suburbs, plus commercial, industrial, and institutional clients citywide. Family-owned since 1979, we're known for exceptional craftsmanship, historic restoration expertise, and 47+ years of trusted service.
Business highlights
47 years of experience
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.8346 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 346 reviews
Harris M.
Oct 2025
Fortune Restoration in Lincolnwood, Illinois has provided painting and restoration on the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago's oldest--1833) for more than the past two decades. They strongly believe in preserving historical properties, while providing exceptional service and attentive care to architectural details so necessary in restoring and maintaining our structure. Their crews are very accommodating and professional, qualities that lead to a positive result. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to preserving Chicago's oldest house for our community and others in the city and elsewhere to appreciate and enjoy. Harris Miller President Norwood Park Historical Society
Response from Fortune Restoration
"[Member Name Removed], thank you for your review! We appreciate your continued business and look forward to continuing our partnership with the Norwood Park Historical Society."
Robert R.
Sep 2025
For example, Our Douglas Fir door lost it's beauty over the years because it faces west and the sun and weather had ruined its finish and faded the color. We had several contractors out to fix it over the last 25 years but it never was properly restored to it's original beauty. Bob Fortune from Fortume restoration explained the process of removing the old stain and varnish down to the original wood. Bob helped us with our decisions regarding colors for the restore. Their team came out and slowly stripped and sanded down the previous layers and recoated it so that now it truly is the centerpiece of our brick colonial home.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you for your feedback Mr. [Member Name Removed]! We truly appreciate your business."
Mary M.
Jun 2025
Well, my house looks great. What comes to mind is .. artists and artisans. They are attentive, flexible, and worth every penny. The sales rep, Bernie Halloran, and their customer service is, really, par excellence. You are indeed lucky if you choose them for your house restoration.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you for your review Ms. [Member Name Removed]! We are grateful for your business!"
TYLER K.
Jun 2025
Fortune did high quality work, restoring our front doors last year, so we decided to use Fortune to restore the front of our house, fully stripping away the old paint, replacing wood rot, and repainting front. They also thoroughly pressure strip washed all sides of the house and repaint the entire house. They are meticulous, they did a great job restoring damaged areas of our old home built in 1883. The work is not cheap, but you get what you pay for, and the work was worth it.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you for your feedback Mr. [Member Name Removed]! Our team thoroughly enjoyed working on your this project! We greatly appreciate your business."
Peter N.
Jun 2025
Fortune Restoration did an inscribe job with the work they did for me! Bob was extremely helpful and I cannot recommend them enough!
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you Mr. [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate your review, we hope to work with you again in the future!"
Everly M.
May 2025
After receiving a free quote, Sergio and his crew of 5 men just finished painting my 3-story Victorian house (with wood panelling) with 6 different colors. They first removed and replaced any rotting wood with superb carpentry work. They were meticulous in their detailed painting given the lattice, gingerbread trim, balconies, and porches with banisters and detail spindle designs around my house. They always communicated their schedule, arriving on time, and were unobtrusive, professional, respectful, and courteous. They made plans for which exits we could use to stage wet paint. While efficient with their time, they completed the job quickly. They addressed all my questions and cleaned up after they finished the job. I highly recommend their services--our house looks like a work of art and it is the envy of the street. In fact, people who walk by regularly take photos!
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you Ms. [Member Name Removed], we truly appreciate your business and you time for leaving us your feedback!"
AJ H.
May 2025
Everything we wanted and more. Great crew: careful while working inside and out. Also friendly and never complained about anything. Accommodated our schedule and went above and beyond on repairs and detail work.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We truly appreciate your business, we hope to work with you again in the future!"
James C.
Mar 2025
Tom Fortune is excellent. More than a year after Fortune Restoration painted the interior of my house, I discovered a water leak in my stucco dining room ceiling. I called Tom on his personal cell phone number that he gave me, asking for help. Without hesitation, Tom sent his crew to my house to scrap, plaster and repaint the damaged area FREE OF CHARGE. This is just incredible service and dedication to a customer. A job well done.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you Mr. [Member Name Removed]! We greatly appreciate your business and time. Thank you for you review!"
Jonathan Y.
Feb 2025
Fortune Restoration is as professional a service provider as I've come across in my 20+ years of home repair and maintenance. They completed 2 projects for us: (1) exterior stucco patching/brick tuckpointing/exterior painting and (2) full interior repainting. The attention to detail, timely updates, informed recommendations and quality of work was second to none. The highest compliment I can give is that when they were finished, there were no residual call backs. A complete job, done by courteous, professional workers. I would recommend for anyone tired of subpar service.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Mr. [Member Name Removed], thank you for your glowing review. We appreciate your business! We look forward to working with you again in the future should the opportunity arise."
Anne C.
Jan 2025
Excellent work, scraping painting & caulking the wooden outdoor windows of a six unit condo building. Quality paint & workmanship.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you Ms. [Member Name Removed]! We greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for being a valued customer!"
Adam O.
Dec 2024
Fortune did a terrific job on the renovation of our building's exterior and lobby. Their painting, wood refinishing, and tile floor refurbishing were top notch. They were also responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Hi [Member Name Removed]! Thank you for your positive review! We're grateful for your business, we hope to assist in any future projects."
Ricardo C.
Nov 2024
Bob Fortune and his amazing staff were so easy to work with. I had a specific day that the job had to be done and fortune restoration pulled it off!! They have the best color matching and it changed the entire ambiance of the space. This crew was spotlessly neat,courteous, and had amazing customer service. Would definitely use again!
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Mr. [Member Name Removed], thank you for your feedback. We greatly appreciate your business!"
Katie F.
Oct 2024
Fortune Restoration was amazing to work with. We needed our original 1929 wood windows repaired and painted on the outside of our home. Bernie was amazing to work with from day one. He outlined the scope of work I wanted his team to do and then came back with the areas of work I needed to focus on. His Lead, Danny, took care of us of the project until they finished. Very respectful, professional and efficient. They did exterior windows, soffits, dormers, doors and replaced any wood that was rotten. We will definitely use them again for needs in the future.
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you Ms. [Member Name Removed], the crew will be elated to read your kind remarks. We greatly appreciate your positive feedback, we appreciate your business!"
James S.
Sep 2024
5 Stars to Fortune Restoration. They just finished painting my house and it has never looked better. My wife suggested this may be the time to sell it because it looks so beautiful. Everyone we worked with were more professional than I could ever have imagined. Bob visited here to prepare the estimate. He asked all the right questions, and pointed out a number of items I had not even considered. I quickly received the proposal which was very detailed as to the exterior work and materials. The cost was very fair and we agreed upon a start date. The crew showed up on time. The project supervisor first informed me of all the procedures and materials they would be using in accordance with EPA guidelines and the team wore hazmat suits throughout the entire project. This was very professional. The crew quickly got to work preparing all the surfaces for painting. They did a very thorough job. Next, they applied different colors and types of paints to the various surfaces. Fortune had taken paint color samples and matched the new pain exactly to the color of the metal storm windows and doors. It was perfect. Throughout the entire two-day project, they kept their workspace tidy and professional. Upon completion, the project supervisor and I walked around the entire house and viewed the entire project. It was excellent. The entire Fortune team was extremely professional, friendly, and courteous. Several neighbors have stopped by to admire the paint job and inquire about Fortune Restoration. I have strongly recommended them to everyone. Thank you, Fortune!!
Response from Fortune Restoration
"Thank you for your review Mr. [Member Name Removed]! We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to working with you in the future."
Peter H.
Aug 2024
Fortune Restoration just finished painting the front of my house and I could not be happier. Robert Fortune, the owner, personally came and looked at the house before, during and after the job. The team of two that painted came out the first day and prepped the house by sanding and removing old paint that was chipped or peeling. During that time, one of the workers suggested a different accent color than we had initially asked for that was going to look much better. After debating with my wife, we called Robert the night before the painting (8pm) to tell him the new color we wanted. He said it was a great idea and ordered the paint that night and the workers showed up with the right color early the next morning. Overall, this was a wonderful experience.
Brian H.
Aug 2024
Fortune Restoration just finished a phenomenal job on my historical home in Chicago. We had a number of rotting boards, peeling paint and general wear and tear on the north exterior wall of our home. The repair / repaint was thorough and high quality. Communication was excellent. Job site supervision (including taking great care to ensure my neighbors yard remained clean throughout the work) was excellent. If I need exterior paint work again in the future, Fortune will be my first and only call.
James H.
Aug 2024
Tom and his team did an amazing job repairing and repainting the exterior of our home. The 1880s Victorian style has cedar siding, consisting of a combination of traditional boards and cedar tiles. It had been touched up and well maintained over the years, but no extensive repair or painting had been done. Many of the details, such as the trim around the windows and decorative teeth under the third floor's window trim, had chipped or fallen off. On the wall most exposed to the wind and sun, some siding required repair, a few pieces had to be replaced. Tom's team, led by Sergio, repaired/replaced boards/tiles as necessary, then sanded, primed and repainted all the siding. Their attention to detail was beyond impressive, with the window trim lined perfectly and the decorative accessories, such as the teeth, repaired to its original condition. We were most impressed with how much care the team took at sanding the cedar down to the wood before priming and repainting. The end result is siding that looks brand new. Another plus is they are reasonably priced. We received six quotes and they were in the middle of the pack. I highly recommend Fortune Restoration and Tom and his team. You will not be disappointed.
Hannah G.
Aug 2024
Fortune Restoration provided A+ work with the utmost professionalism. As an owner of a vintage home, I am confident they will continue to win our business for years to come.
Judith M.
Aug 2024
Fortune Restoration has for many years performed excellent services at the oldest house in Chicago, the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, a City of Chicago Landmark, and also listed on the National Register. Painting a home built in 1833 needs professionalism, but Fortune’s love for historic places makes our relationship a productive and happy one. We feel blessed to have our partnership.
Jacob K.
Jul 2024
Amazing experience with Fortune Restoration masonry work at my condo building. Contractors that are efficient and responsive completing capital improvements on budget are hard to find. These should be your go to guys for any service they perform
Roger K.
Jul 2024
We have been using Fortune Restoration for over 30 years. They are reliable and do timely and excellent work with attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
Ryan B.
Jun 2024
Excellent all around. From the initial planning phases, until the final day of work, we were extremely satisfied with all aspects of Fortune’s work. Tom was a great communicator, always available, and would check in to make sure things were going well. The entire work crew, including Danny who oversaw the day-in-day-out aspects of the project, were friendly, approachable, and extremely professional. Even our neighbors commented about how gracious the crew was. Our project was fairly large, including window/door replacement, major stucco repair, but Fortune was skilled and knowledgeable to take care of everything, without the need for subcontractors. We’re very satisfied with the end result and cannot give any higher recommendation for Fortune Restoration.
D B.
Jun 2024
This is my 2nd time using Fortune Restoration and both times were a complete pleasure! From the estimate process to the finishing touches was a smooth process. They were professional, timely, they cleaned everything during and after the project. I've reached out twice since the project was completed to make a couple changes and they came out the next day to accommodate. I can't say enough good things about this company, the people that work there and the job they do. I highly recommend.
Emily T.
May 2024
Pete Fortune and his team were fabulous! At the start of the project, Pete visited our home multiple times to help pick out the colors. He also sent a JC Licht Benjamin Moore paint color specialist to help us make the final decisions. He was responsive to all of our questions in a timely manner via email and phone. Once the painting started, his team was meticulous with attention to detail, extremely tidy, and very efficient. The entire project was done in just over a week. The painting team went the extra mile to do additional coats of paint on sun damaged areas of the house, and they were extremely helpful with answering our questions. Pete and his entire team were wonderful professionals to work with and we will be using them again for future projects. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Tom C.
Apr 2024
We just finished our fourth project with them: The workmanship was excellent. The expert crew was hardworking and courteous. The project was well-managed on site and from the office. Fortune also painted the outside of us and has done tuckpointing.
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FAQ
Fortune Restoration is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Fortune Restoration accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Fortune Restoration offers free project estimates.
No, Fortune Restoration does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Fortune Restoration does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Fortune Restoration offers warranties.