Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"A really great experience - our new go-to painter! We got a recommendation for this contractor at our local paint store because we were looking for specific expertise with masonry paint and limewash. The owner was responsive, solutions-driven, reasonable and timely. His whole team was professional - and we really appreciated their high quality work product and attention to detail. The whole team delivered exactly what we wanted…..our home looks so beautiful now!"
matt and andrea g on June 2025
Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"A really great experience - our new go-to painter! We got a recommendation for this contractor at our local paint store because we were looking for specific expertise with masonry paint and limewash. The owner was responsive, solutions-driven, reasonable and timely. His whole team was professional - and we really appreciated their high quality work product and attention to detail. The whole team delivered exactly what we wanted…..our home looks so beautiful now!"
matt and andrea g on June 2025
Owner operated. We are specialize for all kind of interior residential services like painting, finish carpentry and handyman work.. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Free estimates . May contact through email or phone 847-809-6895.
"Radek was very professional and completed the job to our expectations. He made sure to communicate everything to ensure we would be satisfied with the work and know what he was doing each day."
Shaun Q on June 2025
Owner operated. We are specialize for all kind of interior residential services like painting, finish carpentry and handyman work.. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Free estimates . May contact through email or phone 847-809-6895.
"Radek was very professional and completed the job to our expectations. He made sure to communicate everything to ensure we would be satisfied with the work and know what he was doing each day."
Shaun Q on June 2025
Bill Schneeberger Painting began serving the North Shore in 1974. Currently 4 of us are working to make homes beautiful. We are accredited by the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America). We are also accredited by the Better Business Bureau. When a service is something that we know can be done better or sooner by another contractor, we subcontract that portion of the service. We still stand behind any work done through our company. Additional DBA - Schneeberger Bill Painting & Decorating LLC. Additional email - Snowmtn@sbcglobal.net. Additional phone - (847) 804-6600. Additional contact name - Bill Schneeberger.
"Roy Schneeberger is the consummate professional. He guided us through what could be done to restore the plaster walls and woodwork of our vintage (100-year-old) place to their original splendor. His crew, Roman and Carlos, were a dream team. They were meticulous in their painting and repair work, paying attention to every detail. Their experience and commitment to doing quality work shows in the final product. They helped us with far more than painting; they were able to expertly solve years-long problems with creative solutions. They worked their magic in nearly every room in our home. Beyond the superior quality, this team left our home spotless at the end of every day of the job. We can't recommend them highly enough."
Beth H on March 2022
Bill Schneeberger Painting began serving the North Shore in 1974. Currently 4 of us are working to make homes beautiful. We are accredited by the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America). We are also accredited by the Better Business Bureau. When a service is something that we know can be done better or sooner by another contractor, we subcontract that portion of the service. We still stand behind any work done through our company. Additional DBA - Schneeberger Bill Painting & Decorating LLC. Additional email - Snowmtn@sbcglobal.net. Additional phone - (847) 804-6600. Additional contact name - Bill Schneeberger.
"Roy Schneeberger is the consummate professional. He guided us through what could be done to restore the plaster walls and woodwork of our vintage (100-year-old) place to their original splendor. His crew, Roman and Carlos, were a dream team. They were meticulous in their painting and repair work, paying attention to every detail. Their experience and commitment to doing quality work shows in the final product. They helped us with far more than painting; they were able to expertly solve years-long problems with creative solutions. They worked their magic in nearly every room in our home. Beyond the superior quality, this team left our home spotless at the end of every day of the job. We can't recommend them highly enough."
Beth H on March 2022
Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - fortunerestorationbob@gmail.com Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.
"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."
TYLER K on June 2025
Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - fortunerestorationbob@gmail.com Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.
"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."
TYLER K on June 2025
Since 2017, our locally owned & operated painting company has been serving our customers with exceptional service. Call us today for a free estimate!
Since 2017, our locally owned & operated painting company has been serving our customers with exceptional service. Call us today for a free estimate!
"Taulant did a spectacular job. His work is top notch and the price was fair. He finished in less time than I thought it would take. He cleaned up really well afterwards."
Gary A on June 2025
"Taulant did a spectacular job. His work is top notch and the price was fair. He finished in less time than I thought it would take. He cleaned up really well afterwards."
Gary A on June 2025
We are an owner operated company. The owner, Greg, having over 20 years experience in the painting field, works on, and oversees all jobs with the help of a small, professional crew. All painters have at least 5 years experience, are detail oriented, well mannered and always professional. We do mostly interiors and some small exterior projects. Anything from a single room to a whole house interior, condo, or office suite. We focus on one project at a time from start to finish. No skipping from job to job. Cost is determined by the job. Prices include all labor and materials including paint. We generally use Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints but are also happy to use whichever paint out customers prefer. We get good prices on paint and pass our savings on to our customers. We have a long list of happy, satisfied customers. Please feel free to contact Greg via phone or email to schedule a free estimate. You will not be disappointed!
"We hired Greg through Angi and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was on time every day, communicated clearly throughout the project, and kept everything clean and organized. Extremely professional yet easy to talk to, he struck the perfect balance between being personable and staying focused on the job. The quality of the work really shows—highly recommended!"
Silvio G on June 2025
We are an owner operated company. The owner, Greg, having over 20 years experience in the painting field, works on, and oversees all jobs with the help of a small, professional crew. All painters have at least 5 years experience, are detail oriented, well mannered and always professional. We do mostly interiors and some small exterior projects. Anything from a single room to a whole house interior, condo, or office suite. We focus on one project at a time from start to finish. No skipping from job to job. Cost is determined by the job. Prices include all labor and materials including paint. We generally use Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints but are also happy to use whichever paint out customers prefer. We get good prices on paint and pass our savings on to our customers. We have a long list of happy, satisfied customers. Please feel free to contact Greg via phone or email to schedule a free estimate. You will not be disappointed!
"We hired Greg through Angi and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was on time every day, communicated clearly throughout the project, and kept everything clean and organized. Extremely professional yet easy to talk to, he struck the perfect balance between being personable and staying focused on the job. The quality of the work really shows—highly recommended!"
Silvio G on June 2025
We are an owner-operated business specializing in the following interior and exterior work: -Commercial and residential painting -Drywalling and taping -Total bathroom and basement remodeling We've been in business 30+ years and take pride in our work, using quality products and equipment. We always leave the job site clean and ready for the owner to enjoy. White Ladder Decorating, Inc. is fully licensed and insured.
"Wally and team are great craftsmen and even better people. High quality painting, tile and carpentry at fair prices. Beautiful job on our bathrooms and doors. Highly recommended!"
C W on March 2020
We are an owner-operated business specializing in the following interior and exterior work: -Commercial and residential painting -Drywalling and taping -Total bathroom and basement remodeling We've been in business 30+ years and take pride in our work, using quality products and equipment. We always leave the job site clean and ready for the owner to enjoy. White Ladder Decorating, Inc. is fully licensed and insured.
"Wally and team are great craftsmen and even better people. High quality painting, tile and carpentry at fair prices. Beautiful job on our bathrooms and doors. Highly recommended!"
C W on March 2020
We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.
"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"
Deborah R on May 2025
We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.
"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"
Deborah R on May 2025
Our company provides high quality work and has been in business for over 20 years. We are very punctual and professional. We specialize in Drywall / Plaster Wall Repairs, Painting - Interior & Exterior. We protect all belongings and floors 100%. We will move furniture if necessary. We are very accommodating and will work around our costumer's schedule(s). We are fully insured. No job is too small.
"Very professional, communicative, and on time. Absolutely would hire again."
Kurt S on October 2024
Our company provides high quality work and has been in business for over 20 years. We are very punctual and professional. We specialize in Drywall / Plaster Wall Repairs, Painting - Interior & Exterior. We protect all belongings and floors 100%. We will move furniture if necessary. We are very accommodating and will work around our costumer's schedule(s). We are fully insured. No job is too small.
"Very professional, communicative, and on time. Absolutely would hire again."
Kurt S on October 2024
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