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Painting in Chicago, IL

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $500–$1500.

Top Painting Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Artisons Painting and Remodeling Chicago Painters IL

    4.9★ (42 reviews)

    4.9★ from 42 reviews

    +13128347878Website

  2. 2.EE Painters LLC- Chicago Painting Company

    5.0★ (31 reviews)

    5.0★ from 31 reviews

    +17736685740Website

  3. 3.Royal Coat Painting

    5.0★ (13 reviews)

    5.0★ from 13 reviews

    +13127837937Website

Painting Cost in Chicago

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Interior room$500–$1,500/room
Whole-home interior$5,000–$12,500/job
Exterior repaint$3,750–$10,000/job
Cabinet painting$3,750–$8,750/job

Painting prices in Chicago run about 25% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Chicago, rated 5.0★ on average across 86 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Illinois has no statewide painting or general contractor license; licensing is municipal
  • Chicago requires contractor registration for work that needs a permit
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: No state painting or remodeling license; local licensing

Sources: idfpr.illinois.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Chicago

How much does painting cost in Chicago?

Painting a typical interior room in Chicago runs $500-$1500, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Chicago?

We track 3 painting companies serving Chicago.

When can exterior painting be done in Chicago?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Chicago the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 11 to before the first around October 27.

Is painting in Chicago more expensive than average?

Painting in Chicago runs about +25% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Chicago summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Chicago reaches 84F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Chicago rainfall affect exterior paint?

Chicago gets about 39.09 inches of precipitation a year; siding must be dry before painting and the paint needs several dry hours to cure.

Do painters need a license in IL?

In IL, Illinois has no statewide painting or general contractor license; licensing is municipal. Homes built before 1978 in Chicago also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Chicago?

Typically 5-10 years; Chicago winter lows near 18F and summer highs near 84F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.