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Last update on March 02, 2026
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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"Jorge did a great job staining my fence. He was punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely hire again for future projects."
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1992
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"Mario and his team did an excellent job. The crew was prompt, professional, flexible and friendly. They helped making color choices and changes. The painting /staining and cedar wood siding repair was professional. Mario always returned my calls and came on site."
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Clean efficient and great price to repair our deck damaged by a tree falling."
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"MQ Painting was very professional in every aspect of the work they completed for us. They power washed every surface prior to painting. All surfaces were sanded or scraped as needed. Two coats of stain we applied to all surfaces. The garage doors were stripped, stained and varnished. The deck railings were completely replaced and painted on a very large deck. Originally, Jose thought only a portion of the railing spindles needed to be replaced. As the job proceeded it was apparent that all spindles and railing wood needed to be replaced. The only additional charge was for the materials, not for labor even though every spindle needed to be individually cut from larger pieces of lumber. MQ was the only painting contractor who bid on our paint job who was willing to do all the woodwork repairs needed on the deck. Other contractors said we'd need to have someone repair the deck and then they would paint it. We appreciated working with just one contractor. Their painting and carpentry work was top notch. All workers were neat, punctual and conscientious. All materials and tools were picked up and stored at the end of every work day. I discovered MQ Painting through Angie's List. I highly recommend MQ Painting and would absolutely hire them again."
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"Excellently, the workmen cleaned, prepped, insulated, dry walled, primed and painted multiple challenging substrates on an old Victorian home in Rogers park. Concrete coat over brick foundation, prime and paint floor, rafters on unfinished ceiling, protected all sensitive utilities sources, most surfaces received original finishes in 120 Year old house. No issues with solvent odors or debris problems. Very professional!"
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"The painters did an excellent job painting our deck. They did a thorough job and showed up on time. Would definitely use again!"
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1979
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"I don’t do reviews typically but I am making an exception in this case. Our three story, 102-year house needed a significant facelift to the exterior. This included carpentry repairs to replace rotting window sills and deck stairs, stucco repair, painting and staining. Peter Fortune responded quickly to a request for a quote. He was punctual, straight forward and professional. He provided the quote rapidly and an estimated time for the completion of the project. Despite one of the rainiest springs on record, the job was done on time. The carpentry crew arrived first and did their part promptly. The quality of the work was top-notch. The crew chief was exceedingly polite and helpful. The finish crew impressed me like none other. Having worked as a painter in an earlier life, I appreciate good preparation of surfaces. There is a lot of detail on this old house and the crew took care to strip the paint off down to the work surface. This had clearly not been done for many years on the house. The subsequent paint job looks all the sharper as a result. The crews were neat, did not leave trash on the property and did not damage plants. And they were nice guys as well. This is how jobs should be done. My wife and I were so pleased, we have commissioned some interior work with Fortune."
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"We hired Big League Company for two big painting projects... garage interior painting and a very large outdoor deck with a full pergola above it. Patrick, the owner, contacted us quickly, gave us a detailed quote, and scheduled us within 3 days for the projects to begin. His crew, Ramiro and Asok, did excellent work...very hard-working and professional.The communication was excellent! We highly recommend this company!"
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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"Great job painting trim,repairing damaged wood work and cleaning and staining deck, Thank you!"
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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"Nuagain did a wonderful job cleaning and staining my deck! I would highly recommend their services!!!"
You should paint your home exterior every five to 10 years, on average. Climate and surroundings can affect how well paint holds up. Wood siding will likely need a fresh coat of paint every three to seven years. Paint on brick tends to last about eight to 17 years, on average.
There are a few ways to make your deck look new without professional power washing. First, you can use either store-bought cleaners or dish soap and water to mop your deck regularly to clean off accumulated dirt. To clean your deck and remove mold, mix two gallons of warm water with a ½ cup of distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, rinse the area, and then scrub with a stiff-bristled broom.
The cost to professionally pressure wash your deck is $150 on average. This cost can range from $100 to $600, depending on the size of your deck and its condition.
For an average deck of about 300 square feet, you can expect to pay around $100. However, if you have a spacious 1,000-square-foot deck or more, expect that cost to be closer to $300 to $400. Likewise, if it’s been a long time since you deep cleaned your deck, the deck professional might need extra time and to use deck-specific detergent, which will increase the overall cost.
To calculate the square footage of a home exterior, painters multiply the length of the wall by the height of the wall to be painted. Then they add the total square footage for all of the walls to be painted. To calculate the price, they multiply the total square footage by their cost per square foot to prep and paint. Additional costs may factor in such as repairs, additional trim, and walls higher than the first story.
The cost to paint the exterior of a house ranges from $1,900 to $4,500 or about $1.50 to $4 per square foot, depending on the size, height, and complexity of the home layout. Other cost factors include your location, the type of siding (e.g., wood, aluminum, brick, stucco, etc.), and the kind of paint (e.g. oil-based, latex, acrylic, etc.). Painting the trim a different color or painting intricately designed trim can also increase the cost.
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