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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

4.9(
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Interior Painting, Woodworking, Exterior Painting,

About us

" Mike’s attention to detail and commitment to quality are unsurpassed. But beyond his obvious skill and dedication to his craft as a house painting contractor, it was personally just a pleasure to work with him. " Veronica - Bartlett, Il - ANGIE'S LIST 'SUPER SERVICE AWARD' winner - HOUZZ 'BEST IN SERVICE' winner. Since 1997 we've provided our clientele outstanding service, along with uncompromising attention to detail. In addition to our award winning kitchen cabinet refinishing, we offer custom woodwork installation; specializing in Bay window seats, mud room built-ins, wainscotting / tiered crown molding. Call today to schedule an estimate 708. 218. 6009 ~ Angie's List 'Super Service Award' winner. • Visa Mastercard Apple / GPay •

Business highlights

Eco Friendly
Se habla espanol
Minority owned and operated
Family owned & operated
Emergency services offered
LGBTQ+ Friendly
28 years of experience

Services we offer

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing, Custom Trim work Installation, Custom Wood working, Kitchen Tile Installation, Kitchen Backsplash Installation, Fireplace Fabrication, Fireplace Tile Installation, and finished carpentry.

Services we don't offer

Rough framing Stair work

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

10%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Zelle
  • CreditCard
Our recent projects
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    2023

    1920 Fireplace Replication

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    2022

    Riverside Fireplace Surround with Bookcases

    $4000-$7500
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    2022

    Mid century cabinet refinishing

    $1000-$2200
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    2021

    Woodridge Kitchen Refinishing

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    2020

    Westchester Project

    $15000-$-1
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    2021

    Faux Poured Concrete

    $200-$1200
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    2021

    Elmhurst Kitchen Refinishing

    $2000-$3000
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    2020

    Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

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    2020

    Overhead Garage Door Refinishing

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    2024

    Strie Project

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Mary S.
Nov 2024
5.0
Interior Design and Decorating
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Michael Garman is not only an artist, he is the nicest person ever. His work is of the highest caliber. He is a perfectionist with his work. This is the FOURTH time I have hired Michael and will do so again. You won't find anyone better. He is always on time, polite, friendly and goes out of his way to help. He is so neat there is nothing to clean up afterwards. All that's left is to enjoy the beautiful job he has done.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Mary Ann, I’m grateful to be able to say, as always, the pleasure is certainly mine to be able to work with you on your projects. I’m glad that you’re enjoying the end result! Have a wonderful season, and I look forward to the possibility of working with you sometime again. Kindest regards, Mike G."

Chuck W.
Nov 2024
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went great.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"[Member Name Removed], It was a great pleasure to be able to work with you and [Member Name Removed] . Please call again. Regards, Mike G. Garmanpainting.com"

Sarah M.
Aug 2024
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Mike is excellent, he did a wonderful job with our interior painting project. No issues what-so-ever; Mike exhibits stellar communication, was timely and is meticulous with his work. We will definitely hire Mike again for any painting projects. If you're looking for a painter, go with Garman Painting Custom Decorating.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"[Member Name Removed], Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to work for you, and your newly expanding family. Kind regards, Mike G."

Mary S.
Mar 2024
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,285
Michael Garman is a true craftsman. His preparation is superior, ending in a flawless result. He is patient, professional and a thoroughly nice person. I have employed Michael in the part, both for woodwork repair (excellent results), and painting (flawless). I called him again, this time to remove wallpaper and paint my bathroom, kitchen and exterior door. He is so easy to work with, a real pleasure. He is always prompt, communicates very well, is considerate and respectful. HIs attention to detail is superb. It is clear that he takes great pride in his work. This is the third job Michael has done for me, and I WILL hire him again. I recommend him most highly!
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"[Member Name Removed], Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. It is always a great pleasure to work with you on your projects. I’m glad to hear that you are pleased with my work! Kind regards, Mike Garman"

Mark M.
Jun 2023
5.0
Interior Design and Decorating
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Garman Painting Custom Decorating painted my home and I was very pleased with this company's work and professionalism. They advised me on the best paint to use so that the work will last a long time. I've done work with Garman Painting several times in the past.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Mr. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure to have been able to have served your family. I hope to work with you in the future on other projects. Kind regards, Mike G."

Megan S.
Mar 2023
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$815
Mike did a wonderful job and we wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. Not only was his painting great, he was also neat, courteous, and just an overall pleasure to work with.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"[Member Name Removed], It was my pleasure to work for you and [Member Name Removed] . You have a lovely home. I hope to be able to serve you again. Regards- Mike Garman"

Mary S.
Sep 2021
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Michael Garman is a total pro! My window looks like it did when we bought the house 47 years ago. Michael is meticulous and neat. He even went so far as to create a plastic barrier half way through my living room to help control the dust. His craftsmanship is exquisite. He also sanded and painted my front door which also came out beautiful. Throughout the project, he showed my every day not only what he was planning to do but he also asked me every day to check things over to see if I understood where the project was and if I was satisfied. On top of his professional skills, Michael is polite, friendly and fair. I would (and will) hire him again in a heartbeat!
Mrs. C.
Sep 2020
5.0
Interior Painting, Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent service! Project started and ended within the time frame stated. Quality of work was excellent , neat and tidy. A professional always , asked questions that were insightful and prices are competitive. Would have Garman back anytime.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. I appreciate your kind words. I look forward to working with you and [Member Name Removed] once again this fall. Warm regards, Mike Garman Garmanpainting.com"

Carrie G.
May 2019
5.0
Interior Painting, Exterior Painting + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
This gentleman is a pro! I was impressed with his professionalism.His workmanship was EXCELLENT.My walls were in ill repair.Not only did he patch and sand,there was hardly any mess.Usually when this type of work is done, my whole house gets plaster dust...everywhere. He was very neat and clean, methodical.His eye for detail was impeccable.I,m an interior designer and very "picky".So.. with that said, I am VERY HAPPY with the finished project.He also finished in a very timely manner.Yes! I would hire again! Thank you! Garman Painting!
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Dear [Member Name Removed], The pleasure was all mine. It was a joy to be able to work in such a lovely home as yours. I hope to be able to work with you in the future. With kind regards- Mike Garman"

Amy S.
Oct 2018
5.0
Interior Painting, Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work! I had several contractors quote me on this project and GPCD was the most professional and responsive to my needs. I realize this was a small project, but never felt like I was being put on hold or that this was any less important. Michael was very professional and helped me understand limitations, offered great suggestions, and set my expectations. He is an excellent communicator - honest, clear and concise in writing and in person. He was timely with his written quote and project completion. The finished product far exceeded my expectations. Michael is very neat, organized and respectful. I highly recommend him!
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Thank you for your kind sentiments, [Member Name Removed]. It was great to work with you on your project. I'm glad that you are enjoying it. Kind regards, Mike Garman"

Jennifer A.
Aug 2018
5.0
Interior Painting, Furniture Refinishing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
The furniture looks beautiful! We had dark wood cubbies painted white. Mike and team sanded the furniture, primed it, and painted it. They were careful with covering surrounding floors/walls and cleaned everything up afterwards. Mike was very professional and courteous to work with - I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for the kind words; the pleasure was ours to be able to work with you on your refinishing projects. Please call again! Mike GPCD"

DIANE B.
Mar 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everything went smoothly. The project was finished on time and on budget. Very easy to work with.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Hi [Member Name Removed], the pleasure was mine. I hope to be able to work with you once again in the near future. Best regards, Mike Garman"

John L.
Feb 2018
5.0
Woodworking, Handyman Service + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Mike installed some crown molding that we had purchased from someone who was remodeling their approx. 100-year old house that matched very closely to the molding we already had in other rooms in our house (also around 100-years old). Mike did an incredible job - it looks better than what we had expected. It looks like it's been there since the house was built, which is exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend Mike - he was very easy to work with, very communicative, and very skilled at what he does!
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Hi [Member Name Removed] and [Member Name Removed], Thank you very much for your kind regards. I appreciate that. However, the pleasure was mine. You have a lovely home, and I'm glad to have been able to take part in its restoration. Cheers! Mike Garman [Hyperlink Removed]"

TODD D.
Sep 2017
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mike was professional and punctual. His work was beautiful and for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend.
Alice G.
Aug 2017
5.0
Interior Painting, Doors
Yes, I recommend this pro
Although the color charts look like the right color, but when they were applied, the color changed. But, my Colors are great! I loved the color it turned out to be. Michael, was very accommodating in assisting with my color selection and designs.
Amy B.
Apr 2017
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Looks great! Mike is very professional and easy to work with.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Dear [Member Name Removed], it was a great pleasure to work with you on your crown molding installation project. I hope to be able to work with you once again in the near future. Thanks! Mike G. Garmanpainting.com"

Vicky P.
Feb 2017
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. It was a great pleasure for me to be able to work with you in your home. Kind regards, Mike G. [Removed Hyperlink]"

Anna W.
Aug 2016
5.0
Interior Painting, Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
He was great. Gave me a clear scope of the work to be done, showed up on time, was very clean, the prep work was excellent and finished the project within the time specified. I would definitely use Garman Painting again.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. It was fun to be able to work on your great bungalow. I'm glad that you are pleased with the work. Cheers! Mike G."

Anna W.
Aug 2016
5.0
Interior Painting, Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
There is so much to like about this painter; he's very clear about the scope of the project, shows up on time, cleans up every day and did a great job on my Windows. They had many layers of paint and pretty thick, goopy caulk and needed quite a bit of scrapping and sanding. His prep work was excellent, I would definitely use him again.
Bradford B.
Jun 2016
5.0
Interior Painting, Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200
Michael is very professional in all phases of his work.  He was always responsive and punctual.  His estimates were clear and well written - easy to follow.  Changes in scope of work were accommodated and priced fairly.  The quality of his woodworking was very good and his painting was excellent.  He was neat and cleaned up each day. The price for his work was in the middle of the estimates we received.  We have already recommended him to a neighbor looking for some work to be done.
Patrick D.
Mar 2016
5.0
Interior Painting, Woodworking + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
I am extremely happy with Mike's work. First, his punctuality was uncanny. If we had an appointment for 8:00 my doorbell would ring as the clock flipped from 7:59 to 8:00. 
During our first appointment he came over to discuss the scope of work and thoroughly walked me through his process. He was the embodiment of professionalism the entire time. We discussed the crown molding shape, wood type, and finishing. I wanted to match the solid wood cherry cabinets in already installed. 
When work began, exactly at the time agreed upon, he treated my home with the utmost respect. The work area was amazingly clean and did not impact anyone who was home at the time. His attention to detail with the woodwork was impressive. The house is over 110 years old and does not have a right angle remaining on any wall. Despite this, his corners were perfectly tight, the wood grain made the boards look like they were from the same piece of material and the finish matched the existing cabinet material perfectly. The cabinet maker (family member) even commented on how impressive the woodworking was. 
I could not be happier with the end result. I am glad I was able to have Mike perform such fantastic work in my home. 

Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Thanks much, [Member Name Removed]. The pleasure was mine to be able to work on your project. Glad that you are pleased with our craft. Please call if we can help you again. Kind regards- Mike G."

Lori S.
Jan 2016
5.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$365
He was very professional, detailed with instruction and skilled with his craft. He was also extremely clean with his work. He has a calm and focused demeanor which made it pleasant to work with him. We love the crown molding and would definitely use his service again!


TRACEY E.
Dec 2015
5.0
Interior Painting, Woodworking + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
I highly recommend working with Mike.  His painting is accurate, clean and precise - I still marvel at the sharpness of the ceiling meets wall paint line in every room of our house. It's refreshing to work with someone who takes such care with his work. His pleasant demeanor and cleanliness of his work space surpasses any service worker we've employed in our home.  He's punctual and communicative, and is trustworthy enough that we felt comfortable lending a house key to him for him to continue his work when we were away.  We felt that his pricing was fair, perhaps in the high/middle end of others we interviewed, but very much worth it.  Mike works alone or sometimes with an assistant, so projects may take longer than hiring a crew, but if you have the time, it's nice to know who exactly is responsible for the work.  At least one friend that I have recommended Mike to has hired him, and I know that he is just as satisfied with the results.  We hope that when we are able to repaint the exterior of our house, Mike will be available to do the job.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you very much for sharing those kind words. The pleasure was mine in being able to work with you and your family on your decorating project. You have a great house. If I can ever be of further assistance to you or your family, please don't hesitate to call. Cheers! Mike Garman"

Tricia A.
Aug 2015
5.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Great job! Work was completed well and on time.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"Hi [Member name removed], Thank you for your kind words and review the same. The pleasure was mine. I'm glad to hear that you were pleased with our wood craft and service. If we can be of further assistance, please call, text or email anytime. With best regards, Mike Garman"

Elliott M.
Jul 2015
1.0
Interior Painting
$1,900
He showed up to give the estimate and then said that he wanted $1900, right there and then I knew he didn't want the job. There is no way that I am going to pay $1900 for three rooms. I think I wasted my time. I would not use them again.
Response from Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc

"You seem to have me confused with another contractor. I would NEVER ask for payment until my work is completed and my clients are pleased with my craft. Thank you. GPCD"

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Licensing

Bonded
Insured
Licensed*

Trade License Number

IL20100700

Trade License Locale

Forest Park

Trade License Authority

State of Illinois

Trade License Expiration

06/03/2022

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FAQ

Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday: Closed
Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Zelle, CreditCard
Yes, Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc offers warranties.
Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc offers the following services: Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing, Custom Trim work Installation, Custom Wood working, Kitchen Tile Installation, Kitchen Backsplash Installation, Fireplace Fabrication, Fireplace Tile Installation, and finished carpentry.
Rough framing Stair work