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Exterior home or structure paint or stainers in Lake Forest

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Wolfpack Service
1517 Westminster Dr 208
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Wolfpack Service
1517 Westminster Dr 208
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Wolfpack Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Wolfpack Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling
705 W Dowell Rd
5.00(
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Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling
705 W Dowell Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Our 10 years of experience gives us a background that makes us do fabulous work. We provide quality work at quality prices.

"Roberto was very quick to call after our request. He was a pleasure to work with. Very prompt and extremely thorough. He will be our guy for any future painting projects."

Steve And Debbie F on July 2022

Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Our 10 years of experience gives us a background that makes us do fabulous work. We provide quality work at quality prices.

"Roberto was very quick to call after our request. He was a pleasure to work with. Very prompt and extremely thorough. He will be our guy for any future painting projects."

Steve And Debbie F on July 2022


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Big League Painting
1104 Castilian Court, Unit 312
4.84(
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Big League Painting
1104 Castilian Court, Unit 312
4.84(
94
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Big League Painting, in business since 2015, is your locally owned and operated painting business. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"Very responsive. Ask for Patrick"

EJ H on September 2023

Big League Painting, in business since 2015, is your locally owned and operated painting business. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"Very responsive. Ask for Patrick"

EJ H on September 2023


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Red Sky Painting
350 S NW Highway STE 300 #4078
4.78(
208
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Red Sky Painting
350 S NW Highway STE 300 #4078
4.78(
208
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Red Sky Painting is a full-service, owner-operated company specializing in residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. We Specializing on metal rusty stairs metal balcony and metal fences we do drywall replace Power-Wash stain and Seal waterproofing on deck and porches Red Sky Painting is serving the Chicago Metro area and the suburbs. We are an experienced company.

"Red Sky Painting replaced wood boards as needed, power washed and stained our deck. The communication was clear, the price was fair and the workmanship was excellent. We are very happy."

Maura D on June 2025

Red Sky Painting is a full-service, owner-operated company specializing in residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. We Specializing on metal rusty stairs metal balcony and metal fences we do drywall replace Power-Wash stain and Seal waterproofing on deck and porches Red Sky Painting is serving the Chicago Metro area and the suburbs. We are an experienced company.

"Red Sky Painting replaced wood boards as needed, power washed and stained our deck. The communication was clear, the price was fair and the workmanship was excellent. We are very happy."

Maura D on June 2025


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Master Pro Painting, Inc
4740 N Ashland Ave #1
4.76(
84
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Master Pro Painting, Inc
4740 N Ashland Ave #1
4.76(
84
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
127 local quotes requested

With over 20 years of experience, Master Pro Painting INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"job is currently being completed"

April P on April 2025

With over 20 years of experience, Master Pro Painting INC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"job is currently being completed"

April P on April 2025


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360 Painting of North Shore
516 Hamlin Ct
4.92(
13
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Approved Pro
360 Painting of North Shore
516 Hamlin Ct
4.92(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
97 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

When the time comes to repaint your home or place of business, it's important to hire a company you can trust to complete the project correctly, on time, and on budget. 360° Painting of North Shore is proud to deliver just that and more to ensure your total satisfaction with our residential and commercial painting services.

"Excellent customer service. Painters were Profesional, neat, respectful. Good communication with company"

barb L on October 2023

When the time comes to repaint your home or place of business, it's important to hire a company you can trust to complete the project correctly, on time, and on budget. 360° Painting of North Shore is proud to deliver just that and more to ensure your total satisfaction with our residential and commercial painting services.

"Excellent customer service. Painters were Profesional, neat, respectful. Good communication with company"

barb L on October 2023


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Arreguin Professional Painting
2198 N Pheasant Ridge Ct
5.00(
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Arreguin Professional Painting
2198 N Pheasant Ridge Ct
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Welcome to Arreguin Professional Painting!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"I recommend Arreguin Professional Painting. We recently asked them to paint our kitchen cabinets and we couldn't be happier with the results. The quality of work is exceptional and their prices are very reasonable."

graciela t on June 2024

Welcome to Arreguin Professional Painting!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"I recommend Arreguin Professional Painting. We recently asked them to paint our kitchen cabinets and we couldn't be happier with the results. The quality of work is exceptional and their prices are very reasonable."

graciela t on June 2024


Andres Alvarez
2930 North Seeley Avenue Apt #2
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Andres Alvarez
2930 North Seeley Avenue Apt #2
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Please check out my pintrest link for all saved work over the years https://pin.it/386k3n7mX We are two brothers that have achieved much success pursuing quality paint work. We constantly seek to provide excellent solutions for all projects ranging from single rooms to entire homes. We communicate in spanish and english allowing ourselves to market a large portion of chicago interested in redefining their living spaces. We are very attention detail orientated with your satisfaction in mind while providing a service that is clean, safe and professional.

"Andres did an excellent job resorting and painting my fence in a very professional and timely manner. His attention to detail and knowledge of his trade are above the standard of any painting pro. Highly recommend Andres for your next painting projects."

Jeff A on April 2025

Please check out my pintrest link for all saved work over the years https://pin.it/386k3n7mX We are two brothers that have achieved much success pursuing quality paint work. We constantly seek to provide excellent solutions for all projects ranging from single rooms to entire homes. We communicate in spanish and english allowing ourselves to market a large portion of chicago interested in redefining their living spaces. We are very attention detail orientated with your satisfaction in mind while providing a service that is clean, safe and professional.

"Andres did an excellent job resorting and painting my fence in a very professional and timely manner. His attention to detail and knowledge of his trade are above the standard of any painting pro. Highly recommend Andres for your next painting projects."

Jeff A on April 2025


Lupfer Builders, Inc.
3480 Tamarind Drive
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Lupfer Builders, Inc.
3480 Tamarind Drive
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

We are a full-service remodeling company, specializing in, but not limited to; kitchens, baths, additions, basements, and more. Other services include: plumbing, electrical, tile, wood flooring, home repairs, and handyman services. Lupfer Builders, Inc., was established in 1994 by Dave Lupfer. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Dave, comes to the construction industry with a wealth of experience. He began his career with Seigle’s Home Centers, managing site installations of Seigle products such as mill-work, doors, windows, and cabinetry. He also managed their retail electrical, and plumbing department as well. We are your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs! Call us today, we look forward to earning your business.

"Efficient and neat."

Glenn B on May 2023

We are a full-service remodeling company, specializing in, but not limited to; kitchens, baths, additions, basements, and more. Other services include: plumbing, electrical, tile, wood flooring, home repairs, and handyman services. Lupfer Builders, Inc., was established in 1994 by Dave Lupfer. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Dave, comes to the construction industry with a wealth of experience. He began his career with Seigle’s Home Centers, managing site installations of Seigle products such as mill-work, doors, windows, and cabinetry. He also managed their retail electrical, and plumbing department as well. We are your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs! Call us today, we look forward to earning your business.

"Efficient and neat."

Glenn B on May 2023


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Alex M Painting Inc.
1526 N Lake Shore Dr
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Alex M Painting Inc.
1526 N Lake Shore Dr
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
25 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He did whole house exterior painting including siding and trims on the large 3 story house. Team of 4 crews worked tirelessly for 2 weeks until everything was done to my satisfaction. Alex was easy to work with and an excellent communicator through the phone whole time updating the progress. I would use him again for my future painting work."

Jae H on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He did whole house exterior painting including siding and trims on the large 3 story house. Team of 4 crews worked tirelessly for 2 weeks until everything was done to my satisfaction. Alex was easy to work with and an excellent communicator through the phone whole time updating the progress. I would use him again for my future painting work."

Jae H on May 2025

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FAQs for exterior home or structure paint or stain projects in Lake Forest, IL

Painting vinyl siding is a budget-friendly way to revive curb appeal without paying for new panels. As long as the boards aren’t warped, cracked, or leaking, a coat of high-quality acrylic paint can buy you another five to 10 years before replacement. 

Stick to lighter shades so the siding doesn’t soak up excess heat, and prep the surface well for the paint to bond. If you’re seeing rot or moisture damage, skip the paint and plan for new siding instead.

High-quality acrylic paint is recommended for vinyl siding. Acrylic paint adheres firmly to vinyl surfaces and resists peeling and fading, providing a sleek and long-lasting finish. Ensure the siding is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for optimal results. Your exterior painting pro has the expertise to properly prepare your siding’s surface to ensure proper adhesion.

Priming is not required if the vinyl siding remains in good condition and is properly cleaned. However, if the original color is severely faded or the panels have become porous, priming becomes essential. Priming provides a smooth, even base that improves paint adhesion and enhances durability, ensuring the acrylic finish adheres properly and lasts longer.

A paint sprayer is the quickest, most consistent way to coat vinyl siding. The fine mist reaches grooves a roller can miss and lays down an even layer in a fraction of the time. You’ll still need a brush for tight corners, but a sprayer slashes labor hours and reduces lap marks. 

If you’re renting equipment, ask the supplier for a tip size made for exterior acrylics so the paint atomizes correctly and sticks to the siding.

Painted vinyl siding lasts between five and 10 years. The durability depends on the quality of the surface preparation and the local climate conditions. When the siding is thoroughly cleaned and prepped, and high-quality acrylic paint is used, the finish endures longer. In hotter regions, the lifespan may be closer to five years, while cooler climates help extend it.

The Lake Forest, IL homeowners’ guide to exterior home or structure paint or stains
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The exterior of a brick house with vinyl siding
Jun 23, 2025
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Budget for the cost to paint vinyl siding based on factors such as paint type, square footage, labor, project complexity, equipment costs, and more.
Stucco family home
Apr 30, 2025
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Budget for the cost to paint a stucco house based on factors such as home size, prep work, number of stories, texture, paint type, labor, and more.
professional painting the exterior of a stucco home
Apr 21, 2025
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The cost to paint the exterior of a house depends on the size of the area, the siding material, and the paint type. This guide breaks down exterior painting costs to help you budget.
row of painted brick houses in urban neighborhood
Apr 22, 2025
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Budget for the cost to paint a brick house based on factors such as home size, paint type, paint cost, labor, accessibility, prep work, finishes, and more.
A person in protective gear painting a deck white
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
Use this guide to budget for deck painting costs based on factors like deck size, deck condition, paint type, professional labor, and more.
wooden fencing being painted
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
Budget for fence painting costs based on factors such as fence height and length, number of coats, stain vs. paint, fence type, labor, and more.
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