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Our team leaders keep you aware of the status of projects and are there to answer your questions.\u003C\u002Fp>Johanson Painting Co. & Handyman Services offers interior and exterior painting and decorating services to both residential and commercial customers.","\"We strive to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. Our team leaders keep you aware of the status of projects and are there to answer your questions.\"","17th year as a Best Pick","2009-12-20T00:00:00.000Z",17,null,true,"V","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>2-year warranty on exterior projects (with Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore coatings), 1-year warranty on interior work\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Manufacturer lifetime warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Mount Prospect",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116],"60004","60005","60007","60008","60010","60015","60016","60017","60018","60019","60022","60025","60026","60029","60035","60037","60038","60040","60042","60043","60044","60045","60047","60048","60049","60053","60056","60060","60061","60062","60067","60068","60069","60070","60074","60076","60077","60082","60084","60089","60090","60091","60093","60102","60103","60107","60120","60133","60159","60169","60173","60192","60193","60194","60195","60196","60201","60202","60203","60204","60208","60610","60611","60613","60614","60618","60625","60626","60630","60631","60640","60645","60646","60657","60659","60660","60666","60701","60712","60714",{"contractor_id":118,"display_name":119,"url_name":120,"company_logo":121,"phone":122,"avg_rating":24,"review_count":123,"short_desc":124,"quote":125,"best_pick_text":126,"signing_date":127,"years_as_best_pick":128,"license_number":31,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":129,"minimum_job":31,"awards_certifications":31,"address_locality":130,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":131,"has_email":13},370,"Campus Corps","campus-corps","assets\u002Fcompanylogo\u002F370\u002F922038ed-f850-4c66-aaa3-c6c62ea7fa91.jpg","847-307-4774",18,"Campus Corps started in 1968 as a college student business but now uses professional painters while still giving excellent value. We will provide you with superior customer service and workmanship of the highest caliber. With over 25,000 homes painted locally, you will find that in all we do, our experience shows.\u003C\u002Fp>Campus Corps offers residential interior and exterior painting services, specializing in residential repainting.","\"Campus Corps started in 1968 as a college student business but now uses professional painters while still giving excellent value. We will provide you with superior customer service and workmanship of the highest caliber. With over 25,000 homes painted locally, you will find that in all we do, our experience shows.\"","16th year as a Best Pick","2011-02-07T00:00:00.000Z",15,"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>2-year to 5-year warranty depending on product, surface, and coats applied\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Westmont",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,132,80,81,133,134,82,135,83,136,137,138,84,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,85,150,151,152,153,154,86,155,156,87,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,88,89,90,91,92,169,93,94,95,96,97,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,113,114,116],"60101","60104","60106","60108","60126","60130","60131","60134","60137","60138","60139","60141","60143","60148","60153","60154","60155","60157","60160","60162","60163","60164","60165","60171","60172","60174","60176","60177","60181","60184","60185","60186","60187","60188","60189","60190","60191","60199","60301","60302","60304","60305","60402","60439","60440","60441","60446","60480","60490","60504","60510","60513","60514","60515","60516","60517","60521","60523","60525","60526","60527","60532","60534","60540","60544","60546","60555","60558","60559","60561","60563","60564","60565","60566","60567",{"contractor_id":208,"display_name":209,"url_name":210,"company_logo":211,"phone":212,"avg_rating":213,"review_count":214,"short_desc":215,"quote":216,"best_pick_text":217,"signing_date":218,"years_as_best_pick":219,"license_number":31,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":220,"minimum_job":221,"awards_certifications":31,"address_locality":222,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":223,"has_email":32},397,"Titan Painting","titan-painting","assets\u002Fcompanylogo\u002F397\u002Fadf2eac0-eef5-46d3-b8e4-8f785f023d17.jpg","847-457-9027",4.9,486,"When we started our business, there were a lot of uncertainties, but the one thing we knew for sure was that we would build our business one customer at a time. We have achieved this simply by listening to what our customers want and delivering a quality product.","\"When we started our business, there were a lot of uncertainties, but the one thing we knew for sure was that we would build our business one customer at a time. We have achieved this simply by listening to what our customers want and delivering a quality product.\"","15th year as a Best Pick","2012-01-18T00:00:00.000Z",14,"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Warranty on all workmanship, including a three-year warranty on exterior repaints and a one-year warranty on decks, as well as on all Benjamin Moore products\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Jobs start at $650.","Naperville",[132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206],{"contractor_id":225,"display_name":226,"url_name":227,"company_logo":228,"phone":229,"avg_rating":213,"review_count":230,"short_desc":231,"quote":232,"best_pick_text":233,"signing_date":234,"years_as_best_pick":235,"license_number":31,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":236,"minimum_job":31,"awards_certifications":31,"address_locality":237,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":238,"has_email":32},1600,"Marc Poulos Painting Inc.","marc-poulos-painting","assets\u002Fcompanylogo\u002F1600\u002F0944d9a8-9a40-4178-9b63-0e9f26296a8f.jpg","847-847-4261",91,"The goal at Marc Poulos Painting Inc. is to constantly raise the bar for craftsmanship and client service. In so doing, we hope to create lifetime relationships with loyal clients who continually refer us to family, friends, and associates. We create a luxury experience in an otherwise non-luxurious service.\u003C\u002Fp>Marc Poulos Painting offers residential interior and exterior painting, faux finishes, drywall repair, door refinishing, wallpaper removal and hanging, cabinet finishing and refinishing, carpentry services, deck and fence staining, exterior wood staining, pressure washing, and rotten wood replacement.","\"The goal at Marc Poulos Painting Inc. is to constantly raise the bar for craftsmanship and client service. In so doing, we hope to create lifetime relationships with loyal clients who continually refer us to family, friends, and associates. We create a luxury experience in an otherwise non-luxurious service.\"","8th year as a Best Pick","2018-10-29T00:00:00.000Z",8,"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>5-year material and labor warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Arlington Heights",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,132,80,81,133,134,82,135,83,136,138,84,139,140,141,142,144,145,146,149,85,150,152,153,154,86,155,156,87,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,88,89,90,91,92,169,93,94,95,96,97,170,171,172,173,182,198,113,114,116],{"contractor_id":240,"display_name":241,"url_name":242,"company_logo":243,"phone":244,"avg_rating":24,"review_count":30,"short_desc":245,"quote":246,"best_pick_text":247,"signing_date":248,"years_as_best_pick":10,"license_number":31,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":249,"minimum_job":250,"awards_certifications":31,"address_locality":251,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":252,"has_email":32},1752,"American Painting Inc.","american-painting","assets\u002Fcompanylogo\u002F1752\u002Fc5ebe9b0-fe3b-4b32-94d2-a863206fb596.jpg","847-241-2763","I am the president of American Painting Inc., and I have more than 40 years of experience in the painting business. I personally meet with all of our customers to ensure the best quality of work.\u003C\u002Fp>American Painting Inc. provides interior and exterior painting and staining; color consultations; wallpaper installation and removal; door refinishing; kitchen cabinet painting; drywall repair; and rotten wood replacement for residential and commercial customers.","\"I am the president of American Painting Inc., and I have more than 45 years of experience in the painting business. I personally meet with all of our customers to ensure the best quality of work.\"","7th year as a Best Pick","2020-02-20T00:00:00.000Z","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1-year interior painting warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>2-year exterior painting warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>$750 minimum\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","St. Charles",[37,38,39,40,41,43,45,46,53,55,59,61,63,64,67,68,70,71,75,76,77,132,80,81,133,134,82,135,83,136,137,138,84,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,85,150,151,152,153,154,86,155,156,87,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,88,89,90,91,92,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,113],[254,260,265,269,274],{"company":209,"companyId":208,"companyLogo":211,"rating":255,"text":256,"reviewer":257,"location":258,"date":259,"verified":13,"featured":32},5,"Excellent value for the high quality of work. The team was professional and meticulous, and the overall communication was very satisfactory throughou…","Amy H.","Glen Ellyn, IL","8\u002F22\u002F2025",{"company":241,"companyId":240,"companyLogo":243,"rating":255,"text":261,"reviewer":262,"location":263,"date":264,"verified":13,"featured":32},"We were very pleased with the quality of the work done on our deak.","Dave C.","Chicago, IL","10\u002F16\u002F2024",{"company":20,"companyId":19,"companyLogo":22,"rating":255,"text":266,"reviewer":267,"location":263,"date":268,"verified":13,"featured":32},"Great consultation, good suggestions from them. Excellent work. Overall a great experience.","Dan W.","2\u002F2\u002F2023",{"company":226,"companyId":225,"companyLogo":228,"rating":255,"text":270,"reviewer":271,"location":272,"date":273,"verified":13,"featured":32},"He sent a great crew.  I had a lot of painting done.  We thought we were moving.  We didn't have to relocate but we're still enjoying the work.  The …","Becky D.","Arlington Heights, IL","9\u002F17\u002F2021",{"company":119,"companyId":118,"companyLogo":121,"rating":255,"text":31,"reviewer":275,"location":263,"date":276,"verified":13,"featured":13},"Verified Homeowner","10\u002F11\u002F2021",[278,281,284,287,290,293,296],{"question":279,"answer":280},"What makes a Painting company 'Best Pick Certified' in Chicago, IL?","\u003Cp>Best Pick Certified Painting companies in Chicago, IL have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>High customer satisfaction\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Verified credentials\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Financial stability\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Local track record\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Minimum 1 year serving the Chicago, IL area\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":282,"answer":283},"Do Painting companies pay to be listed as Best Picks?","\u003Cp>No. Painting companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":285,"answer":286},"What is the Best Pick Guarantee for Painting projects?","\u003Cp>The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Painting company fails to deliver on their commitments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To be eligible:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Contact the company through Best Pick Reports or BestPickReports.com\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Register for the guarantee (free)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Submit any claim within 45 days of the final date of service\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Allow the company the opportunity to resolve the issue first\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fguarantee\">our guarantee page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":288,"answer":289},"How can I tell if it's time to contact a painting company in Chicago?","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Bungalows built before 1978 in neighborhoods like Belmont Cragin often have older lead-based paint on their wood trim, soffits, and window sashes. Because Illinois does not run its own program, the federal lead-safe painting rule (RRP — Renovation, Repair and Painting) is enforced directly by EPA Region 5. Any scraping or dry-sanding on these historic properties requires a certified firm to safely contain toxic dust.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Wood back-porch systems in historic neighborhoods like Logan Square frequently show severe peeling on lower supports. This happens when pooled winter snowmelt and harsh street salts trigger a complete coating failure, causing the new coat peeling away from the old paint underneath. Shaded wood stays damp near the ground, which prevents new paint from bonding.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>White powdery film that rubs off a faded surface (chalking) often mars south-facing dormer windows and wood cornices. Intense summer sunlight degrades the paint binder on exposed wood, causing colors to dull and run down the brickwork.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If you notice any of these signs, take dated photos from ground level and contact a professional painting contractor licensed to work in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":291,"answer":292},"Is there anything I can check before calling a painting company in Chicago?","\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Inspect your wood back-porch frame for dampness near the ground level. Shaded wood on classic Chicago two-flats stays damp, especially near Lake Michigan, which causes paint to bubble and lift.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Check the window sashes for failing glass seals on historic windows. Look for loose, cracked, or missing chunks of glazing-putty that tell you moisture is leaking into the underlying wood.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Wipe a dark cloth lightly across faded exterior wood trim on south-facing elevations. A powdery film that rubs off a faded surface (chalking) means the old paint binder has degraded from summer sun.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Scan interior ceilings in mid-century homes for bumpy textures. If you find a textured ceiling built before 1980, note its condition visually without scraping or touching the material.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Look for your local homeowner association guidelines or landmark district rules if you are in Pullman or Pilsen. These areas require a historic preservation review before changing exterior colors.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>WHEN TO STOP AND CALL A PRO: If your home was built before 1978, do not scrape, sand, or dry-scuff any peeling paint yourself. Disturbing these surfaces releases lead-contaminated dust, which is covered by the federal lead-safe painting rule (RRP) managed locally by EPA Region 5. Similarly, do not disturb pre-1980 textured coatings or do ladder work above the ground floor. Leave high-risk tasks to a professional painting contractor.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>",{"question":294,"answer":295},"What types of painting services are commonly offered in Chicago?","\u003Cp>Local painting teams focus on preserving vulnerable exterior wood trim and structural porches from the city's harsh winters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Lead-safe wood sash and window repainting. This crucial service restores historic windows across the local Bungalow Belt. Preparing the old frames requires strict adherence to the federal lead-safe painting rule (RRP) to trap dangerous lead dust. Crews carefully restore the wood sash and install fresh glazing-putty to seal the frames against lakefront winds.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Wood back-porch restoration and painting. Chicago's iconic multi-flat buildings rely on heavy timber porch systems that suffer from direct exposure to lake-effect snow. Moisture sits on steps and beams, causing the new coat peeling away from the old paint underneath. Professionals sand the damaged boards and apply high-durability primers to prevent structural wood rot.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Exterior cornice and masonry trim painting. Because Chicago is a brick-dominated city, exterior paint is concentrated on decorative wood detailing and tin cornices. These elevated architectural structures face frequent freeze-thaw cycles that strip coatings. Professional crews apply flexible acrylic paint with a mildew-resistant additive to seal cracks and protect the joints.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>",{"question":297,"answer":298},"How do I find the best painting company in Chicago?","\u003Cp>Illinois does not issue a statewide painting license, making independent verification of your painter essential. In Chicago, painting is considered permit-exempt finish work, meaning the business needs only a basic city license. Homeowners should first verify that a local painter holds active general liability and workers' compensation insurance certificates from any provider. For any property built before 1978, you must also verify the firm holds federal lead-safe certification. Because Illinois is not an authorized lead-safe state, this credential is issued directly by EPA Region 5 in Chicago. Confirming these credentials ensures you hire a licensed painter who has the training to safely manage old paint dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best Pick Reports can simplify your search for quality painting companies by screening local providers. Every certified painting company listed has earned their place based on independent satisfaction surveys and verified credentials. Companies cannot purchase their certification or pay for better placements, ensuring the directory remains completely unbiased. Members must also maintain a strong consumer-satisfaction record and qualify for re-certification each year. Using this guide saves research time while offering financial security. Hiring a certified provider also gives you access to the $2,500 Best Pick Guarantee to protect your project.\u003C\u002Fp>",[],[301,304,308,311,315,319,323,327,331,335],{"location":35,"date":302,"message":303},"2026-10-13","Exterior painting.",{"location":305,"date":306,"message":307},"Des Plaines","2026-09-15","outdoor concrete patio that has a design and sealer. Sand patio down to the concrete to remove design and sealer. Apply behr #880 concrete + masonary bonding primer. Apply two coats of behr granite grip paint\u002Fstain. \n~400 sq ft",{"location":309,"date":306,"message":310},"Oak Brook","External House Painting",{"location":312,"date":313,"message":314},"Schiller Park","2026-09-08","Three to four rooms need painting. Laundry room, room adjacent to laundry room, kitchen and one bedroom. Minor drywall repair",{"location":316,"date":317,"message":318},"La Grange Park","2026-09-01","Looking to have my hallway painted and a bedroom",{"location":320,"date":321,"message":322},"Vernon Hills","2026-08-25","Hello I have a previous leaking from outside up the ceiling in dining room it beed to be remove and  to get new dry wall, patch and paint - we have the paint to match the cielibg:",{"location":324,"date":325,"message":326},"Northbrook","2026-08-10","Stain cedar siding ranch home and garage and make repairs where necessary. Repaint one wood soffit on garage.",{"location":328,"date":329,"message":330},"Downers Grove","2026-08-03","Exterior paint for my house.",{"location":332,"date":333,"message":334},"Elgin","2026-07-01","Whole house interior repainting, there are no furnitures  to move, need job to include closets ceilings 4br 3.5bath two storey plus basement",{"location":336,"date":337,"message":338},"Inverness","2026-06-24","wall paper in bathroom, \nwall paper for accent wall in bedroom \nneed 20 wood doors painted white"]