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MQ Painting

Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing, Interior Painting,

About us

Looking to transform your home's exterior? Look no further than MQ Painting. With free estimates, full insurance coverage, and references available upon request, we are the trusted choice for all your painting needs in Chicago. Contact us today!

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
22 years of experience

Services we offer

We offer staining, power washing, all painting related projects, all Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams product we do carpentry work.

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Check
Reviews
4.885 Reviews
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Robert E.
Aug 2024
5.0
Exterior Painting, Siding Service + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,800
It went excellent and great. Jose and his crew were excellent and did a very good job.

Lori G.
Jun 2023
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Jose and his crew were amazing! Couldn’t be happier with the results. He was easy to contact and very responsive and informative. They were very professional and very detail oriented! I highly recommend MQ Painting to anyone looking to get their home painted!

Sara S.
Feb 2021
5.0
Interior Painting, Drywall Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
We couldn't get our painter that usually comes and we needed someone asap so we called MQ and i will not be going back to our old guy. The boss and workers were so polite, went above and beyond and cleaned the area to perfection. I literately made an account just to leave this review, that's how good they were.

Carey N.
Aug 2020
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
We couldn't be happier with the work. The difference is night and day. If you need exterior painting, especially if there is related repair work that needs to be done, you can't go wrong with MQ Painting. Working with Jose and his crew was a pleasure from start to finish.

Candace M.
Dec 2019
5.0
Exterior Painting, Woodworking + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
I reached out originally just to get my porch beams repainted, but when MQ came out to complete an estimate they noticed rotting wood and provided a quote to rebuild the facade on the supports, finish and paint. The work they did was excellent. Considering that I didn't originally budget for a job of this size it was well worth the cost to have them do the work. I would hire them again.

Jack U.
Aug 2019
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing
Yes, I recommend this pro
Had MQ Painting paint the exterior of my house and garage and could not be happier. Did everything the right way! First came and power washed everything a few days before, then on first day of painting removed all old caulk and re-caulked, plus filled any holes. Gave everything 2 coats and on one part that was stain actually gave 3 coats. Original quote did not include foundation, soffit, gutters, front and rear stairs but Jose added those in at a reasonable price, so had those done too. Also painted chimney at no extra charge, On top of all this they completed the job in 2 days. Could tell from first time I had Jose come out to give me a quote he was very knowledgeable and passionate about his business and painting, which I really liked. I would not hesitate to recommend MQ Painting to anybody. I guarantee you will be happy with the quality of work and price you'll receive from MQ Painting.

Bernard D.
Mar 2019
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Went really well. He was able to bring his crew over and they did a great job. Jose was able to fix all the rotted wood the same day as well. I'd hire him again.

Julie S.
Nov 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jose and his crew did a fabulous job painting my home. They do quality work at an affordable price. The crew is very friendly and professional. I would definitely hire them again.

SUSAN C.
Oct 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting, Deck and Porch Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,400
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.

John M.
Aug 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Awesome experience; Jose was very responsive and showed us a lot of paint samples until we got exactly what we wanted. Showed up on time and finished early. His crew was hard working and very careful of not damaging anything. Cleaned up everything too. Will definitely use them again.

James K.
Aug 2018
1.0
Exterior Painting
Didn’t go at all!!! I left a message on Angie’s List seeking an estimate and MQ Painting never responded. I finally called them and made an appointment. The guy never even showed up and when I texted him he said he was stuck in traffic in Chicago!!!! I told him a phone call or a text would’ve helped!!! Don’t do business with this company they’re irresponsible
Response from MQ Painting

"I’m sorry that you feel that way but if you remember our meeting was between 5pm and 6pm I called you at 5:45pm to let you I was going to be at your house at 6:30pm because I was stuck in traffic and your answer was that I shouldn’t bother going to your house anymore, as you can see none of my clients/reviews have ever complain about my work/communication. Once again I’m sorry that you feel that way."


Darrell K.
Aug 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jose did an excellent job for us at a great price. His team even installed our new exterior wall light fixtures ( a challenging install).

Eric R.
Jun 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Jose and his team were great. Very professional and friendly, and the newly stained deck looks awesome. They pressure washed one day and came back to sand and put two coats on in one day. We’ll see how it holds up but I feel good about it.

Peter J.
May 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting, Interior Painting + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work, cleaned up everything. Friendly good crew. Highly recommend. Also ceiling repair was tricky and they came back to make sure it was perfect, and it was. You would never know there was any damage.

Tom K.
Apr 2018
5.0
Interior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Awesome, got multiple bids and Jose from MQ had the best customer service and prices. The work was perfect and looks great. In and out in less than a day.

Ken T.
Apr 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are the best don't hesitate to hire them!

Gordon J.
Feb 2018
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Extremely well. Punctual, neat and tidy, great attention to detail, outstanding quality. Did all prep work, including repairing siding, removing shutters, and caulking very efficiently and thoroughly. A bit pricey, but the result made it worth it.

Dawn J.
Sep 2017
4.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jose is a man in demand! He is professional and efficient with time. He mans a crew of up to 8 guys and they work together like a well played symphony!

Jean-Louise G.
Jul 2017
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional. Excellent job. We've quite pleased!

Patricia N.
Jul 2017
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
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Heather D.
Dec 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing + 5 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
My house looks great. I would hire Jose again. There was a lot more rotted wood on my house than I realized, but Jose and his crew showed me all the wood siding and wood trim around windows that needed to be replaced and got the job done. The paint job looks great. The house looks great. My new wood pillars look great. He pressure washed my brick walls which was above and beyond what I expected. He removed un-used cable wires that was littering the outside of my house.

Roger A.
Nov 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Excellent. Jose is a great person to work with. He even installed lights for us in the front of the house at no charge.

Keith O.
Oct 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Crew arrived on time and went right to work scraping, caulking and painting the exterior trim. They also replaced some rotted wood. They were very careful and cleaned up after they were finished. We also had the siding power washed. The house looks fresh and clean. Jose explained everything they were doing. It was a very professional job at a reasonable price. I would definitely use them again.

Steven S.
Sep 2016
1.0
Exterior Painting
$5,800
I had originally contacted several Angie's List contractors to receive estimates for the exterior painting of my entire house, trim , etc. including some trim and or wood replacement/repair, and the replacement or repair of one door. After calling Jose from MQ Painting on 9/6/16 and leaving a message to set up an appointment, he called back the next day and we set an appointment for him to come out between 9 and 10AM on 9/9/16 to look at the house and provide an estimate. Jose was on time, and seemed knowledgeable and professional as we walked around the house and discussed the job in detail for about 20 minutes. Jose indicated that he would email me a quote for the job within a couple of days. On 9/13/16 I received a quote via email from Jose. I was waiting for 2 additional quotes from other Angies List contractors over the next few days with the intention of choosing one of the 4 or 5 contractors providing quotes to complete the same job. As it turns out, Jose from MQ Painting had the highest of the 4 quotes I had received to date at that time, but Jose was very specific on his quote about what would be completed. There were two issues I had questions on regarding the quote: 1) We had discussed replacing a rear exterior door which was not separately noted on the quote and I was not sure if this was included in the price, and 2) I had discussed with other contractors who were willing to provide a 3 Year Warranty when Jose was providing 2 years. I called Jose on 9/20/16 to discuss some issues and the general timing of the job and work to be performed. Jose was polite and I told him that I would let him know in the next couple of days after considering his answers to my questions. After further reviewing Jose's Angies List reviews and my general impressions of him, I decided that if he would give me a 3 Year Warranty, then I would choose him from the 2 Contractors I had narrowed my choices down to. I called Jose back on 9/22/16 and discussed the Warranty. At first Jose seemed reluctant, but then he agreed to provide a 3 Year Warranty, and he asked that I write down the additional items we discussed, including the 3 yr warranty on his quote and email it back to him with my signature and he would get started on my house within three weeks, or the middle of October at the latest. I emailed him the signed quote with the notes as he instructed on 9/22/16 and have never heard from him since then. On 9/23/16 I sent a follow up email asking Jose to confirm via email that he received the signed quote and that we are in agreement. I also called on 9/23 and left a voice message asking for Jose to call me back. No responses. On 9/24/16 I called Jose 2 times and left 1 additional message for him to call me back. At this point I was not happy about the lack of response. I am also worried that if I do not get this job done, and with fall upon us, that my house will go thru the winter without a fresh coat of paint. Unfortunately still not having heard back from Jose with any confirmation, I sent him an additional email today cancelling his quote. I will need to hire another contractor. This is all quite surprising and unfortunate given the ratings he has received on Angies List, and the amount of time I have spent doing my diligence for this project.
Response from MQ Painting

"I apologize for the time it took me to respond to your email but as I explained to you on the email I sent I was out of town and wasn't able to respond to any emails/calls. I replied to your email as soon as I got back in town. I also offered to start the project as soon as next week. As you said my reviews have been good and something like this has never happened before but sometimes there are situations that are out of our control. Wish the best for you and the project. Thank you."


Brett B.
Jul 2016
5.0
Exterior Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400
Jose Quintanilla and the team at MQ painting are another example why I value Angie's list. MQ Painting did an amazing job, at a very reasonable price. They group is very hard working, arriving as early as 7am on several days and staying until past 6pm to get the job done. Jose is great to work with. He understood exactly what I needed, and helped me make some decisions on areas I was not certain about. He pointed out some rotted wood I had not seen before, and replaced everything. Additionally, I had promised to cut back some trees on the side of my home which were overgrown and could not be accessed to paint. A work trip came up and I could not get someone to cut the trees in time, so I sent him a message to just skip painting that area since it was not accessible. He sent me a message back offering to cut back the tree's for me so they could paint the area, and didn't even charge additional for this. That is amazing customer service. The team did such a great job I plan to hire them to do my inside and deck without even seeking competitive quotes. It is so refreshing to work with a contractor who stays on schedule, on budget, an effective communicator, and does a fantastic job!
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FAQ

MQ Painting is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: Open All Day Tuesday: Open All Day Wednesday: Open All Day Thursday: Open All Day Friday: Open All Day Saturday: Open All Day Sunday: Open All Day
MQ Painting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, MQ Painting offers free project estimates.
Yes, MQ Painting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, MQ Painting does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, MQ Painting offers emergency services.
Yes, MQ Painting offers warranties.
MQ Painting offers the following services: We offer staining, power washing, all painting related projects, all Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams product we do carpentry work.

Contact Information

2519 W Atlantic Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

Service Hours

Sunday:Open All Day
Monday:Open All Day
Tuesday:Open All Day
Wednesday:Open All Day
Thursday:Open All Day
Friday:Open All Day
Saturday:Open All Day
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