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Looking for top-rated painting contractors in Chicago, IL? Our directory features 20 painting contractors professionals serving the Chicago metro area,with an average rating of 4.9 stars from 2,026 Google reviews.
Windy City Painters — 5.0★, 132 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
North Shore Painting & Restoration — 5.0★, 126 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
Based in Pilsen, 🎨 Fulton Revivals - Cabinet Painters & Whole Home Painting carries a 5.0/5 Google rating from 122 reviews.
Based in Wicker Park, OnDemand Painters carries a 5.0/5 Google rating from 104 reviews.
LIME Painting of Chicago, IL holds a 5.0-star rating across 98 Google reviews — one of Chicago's higher-rated painters.
CHJ Painting & Remodeling holds a 5.0-star rating across 62 Google reviews — one of Chicago's higher-rated painters.
EE Painters LLC- Chicago Painting Company holds a 5.0-star rating across 31 Google reviews — one of Chicago's higher-rated painters.
Artisons Painting And Remodeling Hinsdale Painters IL holds a 4.9-star rating across 143 Google reviews — one of Chicago's higher-rated painters.
Pivot Painters — 4.9★, 98 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
Based in Lincoln Park, Fine Painting Inc carries a 4.9/5 Google rating from 81 reviews.
Faux Fabrika - Painting Services Chicago — 4.9★, 59 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
Thomas Painting Service — 4.9★, 51 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
Artisons Painting and Remodeling Chicago Painters IL — 4.9★, 37 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
Greenworks Painting, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 36 Google reviews — one of Chicago's higher-rated painters.
Based in Wicker Park, Improovy Painters Chicago carries a 4.8/5 Google rating from 363 reviews.
CertaPro Painters of Oak Park/Chicago Central, IL — 4.8★, 282 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
Fresh Coat Painters of Metro Chicago holds a 4.8-star rating across 52 Google reviews — one of Chicago's higher-rated painters.
A Clean Look — 4.8★, 20 reviews. Serving Chicago painters.
Chicago Painters Inc. holds a 4.7-star rating across 102 Google reviews — one of Chicago's higher-rated painters.
Look for a licensed and insured painting contractor with strong Google ratings. Reviews mentioning thorough surface prep, clean masking, consistent finish quality, and punctuality are the best quality indicators. Get at least three written quotes — significant price differences often reflect different prep standards.
Interior painting runs $3–$7 per square foot of wall area. A full 1,500 sq ft home interior averages $3,000–$7,000. Exterior house painting costs $1,500–$4,500 for a typical 2-story home. Labor is typically 70–80% of the total cost.
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A single room interior paint takes 4–8 hours. A full home interior takes 3–7 days. Exterior painting for a typical home takes 2–5 days depending on size and prep required.
Ask about their prep process (sanding, priming, filling), how many coats are included, what brand and sheen of paint they use, whether they move furniture, how they protect floors and fixtures, and what warranty they offer on their work.
All listings are sourced from Google Business Profiles and ranked by real Google ratings and review volume. Verify contractor licensing (required in most states) and proof of insurance before signing any contract.
Document defects with photos and contact the contractor in writing within the warranty period. File with your state contractor licensing board if licensing violations occurred. For payment disputes, document the original scope and quote compared to delivered work.
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