Typical painting contractors pricing in Chicago falls within Interior $3\u2013$6/sqft, exterior $2,500\u2013$10,000+ full house based on national industry data. See what drives cost locally and compare quotes from 20 listed Chicago providers.
Interior $3\u2013$6/sqft, exterior $2,500\u2013$10,000+ full house
Typical Price Range
20
Listed Providers
4.9
Avg Google Rating
3+
Quotes Recommended
surface prep quality (pressure wash, scrape, prime)
paint grade and number of coats
lead-safe RRP compliance for pre-1978 homes
warranty on labor and materials
paint brand and specification
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The national range for painting contractors is Interior $3\u2013$6/sqft, exterior $2,500\u2013$10,000+ full house. Actual Chicago pricing varies by scope, provider tier, and local market conditions. We track 20 active painting contractors providers in Chicago with an average 4.9-star Google rating.
The biggest drivers are: surface prep quality (pressure wash, scrape, prime); paint grade and number of coats; lead-safe RRP compliance for pre-1978 homes. Market competition also matters — Chicago has 20 listed providers, so getting 3+ quotes is realistic.
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Windy City Painters, North Shore Painting & Restoration, 🎨 Fulton Revivals - Cabinet Painters & Whole Home Painting are among the highest-rated painting contractors in Chicago based on Google ratings and review volume.