Lakeview Painting Services

Multi-unit building exteriors in Lakeview typically range from $5,000 to $18,000 for a full painted brick repaint, depending on the number of stories, the condition of the existing coating, and whether trim and porches need separate treatment. Interior unit repaints sit in the $3,000 to $12,000 range per unit. We provide detailed scope by elevation and by unit so the cost breakdown is clear.

It's almost always a product mismatch. Painted brick demands a masonry-bonding primer and a high-quality acrylic or elastomeric topcoat — a standard exterior latex on top of chalking brick will fail in 3 to 5 years. We chalk-test each elevation, scrape and prime failed areas, and use the right product for the substrate. Done right, a Lakeview painted brick exterior can hold up for 8 to 12 years.

Yes — this is most of what we do in Lakeview. We build phased work plans that account for each unit's schedule, coordinate access with property managers or owners weeks in advance, provide clear written notices for tenants, and protect shared stairwells and vestibules with floor and wall protection. Tenant communication is part of every multi-unit estimate.

We pull City of Chicago parking dibs permits where needed, plan material deliveries for non-game days, and stage equipment in the rear yard or alley to keep front-curb space available. For projects within a few blocks of Wrigley, we typically schedule the most disruptive work for early-season weekday windows when game-day traffic is minimal.

A typical 2-flat or 3-flat exterior runs 1.5 to 3 weeks depending on size, the condition of existing painted brick, and how much trim and porch work is involved. Tenant coordination and parking permit logistics can add a few days at the front end. We provide a detailed schedule during the estimate.