Midwest Painting
About us
Midwest Painting Since 1980. BEST SERVICE-BEST PRICES-GUARANTEED ! A-plus rated with the BBB. No subcontractors. All jobs come with written warrantys. Fast reliable service.Fully Ins Phone 847-401-8600
Business highlights
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior painting, carpentry, cedar staining, deck sealing & repairs, drywall repairs, epoxy floors, power washing & wallpaper removal, snow plowing., staining, water & flood damage, wood replacement
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 93% | ||
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"Thank you for considering Midwest Painting."
"We were contracted to do inside and out work for this customer. The work included checking and caulking all the windows on the exterior. Interior touch up tops of 6 windows that were damaged and stained . These windows were in very bad shape due to being left open and water sitting on them for long periods of time. I personally went out and did these windows and exterior work myself. The customers sister was there to let us in and oversee the work and pay us. When the work was completed the sister inspected all areas of work inside and out and was happy with the work. She wrote us a check and sign the invoice that states that all work has been inspected and completed to customer satisfaction. If this work was so terrible why did you pay us and sign a invoice? I believe this is a customer trying to get something for nothing. We will refund nothing. Thank you Steve Pfister"
explained in detail to me any questions I posed. I would recommend this firm to others.
I needed two or three estimates on getting my home stained and the stucco painted (surrounding three windows and partial above the homes entryway) after already having JO-MAXED, pressure washed, and scrubbed down my ranch house on June 10th. I was going to supply the stain/paint which I had already purchased so it was a matter of labor cost. One of my estimates was from a "highly rated" company (as is Midwest Painting by the way) who had done interior work for me before but the weather had backed them up to the middle of August! I couldn't wait that long. My next estimate from another company was $800 higher than the prior estimate! Being desperate I went back to Angies List and found Midwest Painting and gave them a call. Steve Pfister, the owner, came out and I immediately showed him my two prior estimates and asked if he could match the lowest and also get me on his schedule sooner than August! He agreed but mentioned the current weather had backed him up as well but that he'd definitely get this house done before August. The weather finally became agreeable July 9th (one month after power washing) Steve arrived with Jason to start on the north side of my home which was getting only one coat of stain (other three sides two coats). Jason, being one man, finished the north side of my home by himself and left for the day. I called up Steve to see how two coats could be applied the following day (recommended drying time between coats was 5 hours based on worse conditions) to the remainder of the house. Based on low humidity and good weather he stated that the three men showing up tomorrow would circle the remaining three sides allowing for 2-3 hours between coats as they worked elsewhere. The following day promptly Steve's crew showed up and started banging out the job. They complete their work by 4:30 pm and had even given my stucco two coats of paint that I wasn't expecting. On each day the area of my home was cleaned up and supplies stored neatly with no problems! All of Steve's men were pleasant and professional! The house looks great and I have piece of mind as I wanted to get this done last year but time wasn't on my side. I now have two good companies I can call for estimates in the future as they have done prior work on my home with excellent results and reasonable pricing (although Steve kinda lucked out on the estimation but was agreeable once he knew who the *bidders* were.. fellow GRADE A Angie List companies such as his!). Once they've done good work for you it's no longer hard to know who to call in the future!!
"[Member name removed],it was a pleasure doing business with you. You have a beautiful home and I see you take great pride in it. thanks again"
This is extremely UNPROFESSIONAL. We can't imagine who would give him a positive review.
"NO WORK DONE HERE ....Due to the overwhelming amount of rain and bad weather it has set us behind schedule. I'm sorry we can't get to you right away but I did tell you that we would be able to get you as soon as the weather is good. Most exterior painting companies are behind because of the bad weather.. Exterior surfaces need to be dry. when it rains it takes time for things to dry up. We have other customers that are waiting as well and they do understand.. As far as our A ratings by 99% of our customers it is well deserved because of 30 years of outstanding work. Good luck finding a new painter because I'm sure whoever you call will probably be behind as well."
I am fussy on detail, and Midwest Painting did an outstanding job! The owner (Steve) has a great crew of people working for him and they truly understand quality detail work. I will hire them again.
"Thank you [member name removed] it was a pleasure doing business with you and your family . keep us in mind if you need any interior painting done as well. Thanks again Steve"
"Thanks [member name removed], it was a pleasure doing business with you. All the homeowners there were very helpful and very polite to my employees. Again thanks and everything looks great."
"PLEASE NOTE....NO WORK DONE HERE ESTIMATE WAS PROVIDED ONLY."
"We unaware of any calls from [member name removed]. And we did not receive any requests through Angie's list as well. UNFAIR RATING"
Steve and his team came on the scheduled date, power washed the house, patio and walkway, and even did the brick side of the house and chimney that they did not work on. The next day they primed the areas that were peeling, started painting the Hardie siding, and sealed the front walkway. The second day, they finished the back of the house and patio. They also found a few loose boards that they nailed in place and painted the top of our bay window. We were most impressed by their attention to detail, neatness, and no damage to our landscape. We are very pleased with the results and will definitely call them for our next painting project.
Did a fair job cleaning up the ground after the paint work done.
Steve would try to save money for the home owner when it comes to buying paint during the sales weekend.
There is one follow-up item - pushing down nails which look like some tiny bubbles in paint. It is minor. But, it needs to be done.
Would work with Steve on scheduling.
Overall, they did a good job.
The power washing made a big difference and I would highly recommend Midwest Painting again.
I received three other estimates,but chose Steve, not just because his estimate was the most competitive, but his attitude was so positive and he explained very clearly what had to be done--and what didn't. He did not try to build up the job by including things that really didn't need repair. I wouldn't have known the difference. He really could have taken advantage of my ignorance of such things, but he didn't. As a matter of fact, he noticed a couple of small things needing attention and I don't think he even charged me for them.
Here's the best part. Steve and his people showed up, once again on time and finished the job in two days. They were efficient, careful and neat. The work was done beautifully and the bill came in less than I expected!
I have asked him to do more work for me later in the season. Midwest Painting is now my "Go To" company.
Enthusiastically,
Fran Goldman
Owner personally supervised and worked with his team. Took extra time to make sure everything was to our liking.
This wasn't about policy coverage limits only proof of coverage at all!! Steve would not send a cert of insurance upon customer request which should be standard practice. I meerly grew frusterated when most of the companies we were considering were asked to provode a cert of insurance they simply didnt have one- hence the "weeding out". Most people dont know enough to ask.
"Customer informed us he was weeding out contractors over the amounts of insurance they have .This seemed very unusual to us to weed out conractors over there policy amounts.So we declined to do any work for him.Just makes me wonder why they are looking for the best policy. We are fully insured and can proove it.Thirty years in buisness with an A rating and Just protecting ourselves . You give an F rating because we delined to do work for you??? UNFAIR RATING"
Painter always advised us when to move our cars out of the spraying paints way, due to wind
Last day crew worked as long as it took to complete the house paint so it didn't run into another week. This was considerate on their part and we had been plagued by all the rain. Good tidy up, all empty materials removed.
Only two minor complaints. I would have preferred to be told if they were not coming due to potential rain as I was keeping their equipment in my garage and needed to know as I work in the field at times and am not always at home. The last time they did call me.
One day they left my water hose running after they had left. I was home so could hear it and turned it off but it could have been running for hours.
I would hire Midwest Painting agent and would recommend to all my neighbors. Their price was much better than a competitor but the deciding factor was the nice attitude and ability to get on the job fairly quickly.
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