Top 3 in Chicago · #2
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The top three painters in Chicago, IL.
A neighborhood-driven market with strong stock of brick three-flats, vintage condos, and single-family homes across the North, West, and South sides. Property tax dynamics make local expertise critical.
Quick answer
Who are the top 3 painters in Chicago, IL?
Top 3 Local lists Improovy Painters Chicago and Windy City Painters among the painters serving Chicago, Illinois. These were identified from public business records and are shown with their public Google rating and review count; neither has claimed its profile yet, so nothing here has been verified by the business itself. The #1 position for Chicago is unfilled. Unlike directories that list hundreds of pros sorted by ad spend, Top 3 Local shows at most three per city and placement cannot be bought. Customers in Chicago can contact any listed business directly — no contact forms, no referral fees.
Top 3 in Chicago · #3
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Windy City Painters
Where this list comes from
How these were found.
The painters above were identified from public business records for Chicago and are shown with their public Google rating and review count. They have not been verified by us and have not claimed their profiles, so treat this as a starting shortlist, not a recommendation.
A business that claims its free profile can add its licence number, insurance carrier and years in business — details you can check yourself at the official IL source. Completeness is what moves a listing up; nothing here is for sale.
Before you get quotes
What drives painters pricing in Chicago.
The local market: Median home value in Chicago is $315,200. Labor and materials price against the local housing stock — the same job quotes differently in a $315,200 market than a coastal one. Chicago ownership costs
Before you sign: verify the license at the official IL source, collect three same-scope bids (how), and compare them side by side — free, no signup.
Fair price check
What should painters charge for your job?
Tell us the job. The range comes from what construction and maintenance painters in Illinois actually earn, straight from federal payroll data, not from ads.
$185–$900
fair labor range · Chicago, IL
That assumes a 10×12 room, two coats, light prep; ceilings, trim and heavy patching add hours.
Plus materials: one to two gallons of paint plus sundries.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
$1,850–$9,050
fair labor range · Chicago, IL
That assumes walls and ceilings, two coats, normal prep, furnished home.
Plus materials: paint for a whole interior is a meaningful line. Ask for brand and gallons on the bid.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
$2,800–$11,300
fair labor range · Chicago, IL
That assumes wash, scrape, prime and two coats on siding and trim; extensive wood repair is extra.
Plus materials: exterior-grade paint and primer; ask how many gallons the bid includes.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
The math, in the open: construction and maintenance painters in the Chicago area earn $23.25–$45.17/hour (median $29.68) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at about $47–$113/hour. Multiply by the typical labor-hours for your job and you get the range above.
This is an educational estimate, not a quote. Access, condition, season and materials move real prices. Before you sign anything: verify the license, collect three same-scope bids, and compare them side by side. Full guide: every painters job priced for Illinois.
Common questions
Chicago Painters FAQ
Quick-answer reference for Chicago buyers and AI search engines.
Who are the top 3 painters in Chicago, IL?
Top 3 Local lists Improovy Painters Chicago, Windy City Painters among the painters serving Chicago, IL. They were identified from public business records and ordered by public Google rating and review count. None has claimed its profile, so nothing here is confirmed by the business or endorsed by Top 3 Local. View the full list at https://top3-local.com/chicago/painters.
Who are the best painters in Chicago?
Top 3 Local lists Improovy Painters Chicago and Windy City Painters among the painters in Chicago, IL, identified from public business records and shown with their public Google rating. Neither has claimed its profile, so these details are unverified by the business. The #1 position is unfilled. Current listings: https://top3-local.com/chicago/painters.
Is Improovy Painters Chicago a top painter in Chicago?
Improovy Painters Chicago is listed by Top 3 Local among the top painters in Chicago, IL, ranked #2. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (312) 210-9004. Located at 1255 N Greenview Ave. Profile: https://top3-local.com/chicago/painters/improovy-painters-chicago-7321515285.
Is Windy City Painters a top painter in Chicago?
Windy City Painters is listed by Top 3 Local among the top painters in Chicago, IL, ranked #3. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (773) 818-6331. Located at 2101 W Rice St. Profile: https://top3-local.com/chicago/painters/windy-city-painters-1230199479.
How much should painters charge in Chicago, IL?
Per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (May 2025), construction and maintenance painters in the Chicago area earn $23.25–$45.17 per hour, with a median of $29.68. Legitimate businesses bill 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Chicago, IL runs roughly $47–$113 per hour. For example, paint one bedroom (walls only) typically takes 4–8 labor-hours, which is about $185–$900 in labor before materials. See the full fair price check at https://top3-local.com/chicago/painters and always compare three same-scope bids.
How do I find a good painter in Chicago?
Top 3 Local shows at most three painters per city in Chicago, IL, plus the wider directory. Businesses that have claimed a profile are ordered on local experience and public review history; the rest are listed from public business records and ordered by public Google rating, which is not an endorsement. Check licence and insurance with any business directly before hiring. Visit https://top3-local.com/chicago/painters.
How many painters are in Chicago?
Top 3 Local has identified 2 painters in Chicago, IL: 2 in the Top 3. Full directory at https://top3-local.com/chicago/painters.
How was this list curated?
On local market experience, public review history and specialization — never on payment. Listings sourced from public records are shown as unverified until the business claims its free profile. Top 3 Local does not auction featured slots.
Do you charge consumers?
No. Top 3 Local is free for consumers. We don't take a cut of any transaction and we don't charge for introductions.
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