62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in North Chicago, IL (2026)
213 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in North Chicago: Lake County Painting, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 213.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Drake Painting & Wallpapering, 238 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 213 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
213 North Chicago painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 161 open Saturdays and 58 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 213 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in North Chicago at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake County Painting | 62 | 5.0★ (56) | Fox Lake, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Alvarado's Painting Corp | 61 | 5.0★ (191) | Vernon Hills, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Big League Painting of Lake Forest | 61 | 5.0★ (88) | Lake Forest, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills | 61 | 4.9★ (49) | Gurnee, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | The Painted Penguin Hawthorn Center | 60 | 4.7★ (102) | Vernon Hills, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Standard 28 | 60 | 5.0★ (62) | Deerfield, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ceramics For You | 60 | 4.7★ (124) | Gurnee, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Fresh Coat Painters of The North Shore | 60 | 5.0★ (61) | Northbrook, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Paint Guru House Painters | 60 | 5.0★ (76) | Highland Park, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Five Star Painting of North Shore | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Hawthorn Woods, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 213 best painters in North Chicago, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Vernon Hills, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 231 Alexandria Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Lake Forest, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 222 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 202, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Based in Gurnee, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Vernon Hills, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 122 Hawthorn Ctr Unit 106, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
#6 Standard 28
Based in Deerfield, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 412 Inverrary Ln, Deerfield, IL 60015
Based in Gurnee, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri 12 PM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 6695 Grand Ave Ste D, Gurnee, IL 60031
Based in Northbrook, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3605 Woodhead Dr #105b, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Highland Park, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 4 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 473 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 Sunpainting
Based in Northbrook, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- The address is, 3469 Whirlaway Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Fox Lake, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Mundelein, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 900 N Lake St Ste 102, Mundelein, IL 60060
Based in Arlington Heights, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 4049 Bonhill Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Forest, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12112 Ranch Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Based in Des Plaines, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in North Chicago
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2312 24th St, North Chicago, IL 60064
Based in Gages Lake, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
Based in Gurnee, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 582 Lexington Square E, Gurnee, IL 60031
Based in Mundelein, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 208 Terrace Dr, Mundelein, IL 60060
Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wheeling, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 300 Burlington Cir, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Northbrook, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1321 1st St, Northbrook, IL 60062
#25 Twins Painting
Based in Waukegan, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1821 Edgewood Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
Painters ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 213 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving North Chicago
20 more painters within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Brilliant Touch Of lake County inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Arias Painting Company | In North Chicago | |
| Breakin Painting LLC | In North Chicago | |
| Carlos Painting & cleaning Solutions INC | 5.0★ (1) | In North Chicago |
| Dexter's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Duray's Painting & Tile | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Esmeralda painting inc | In North Chicago | |
| F H Windows & Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Gonzalez Wence Exterior | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Handyman vip painting | In North Chicago | |
| JOEY'S Painting Services | 3.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Junior Painting and Decorating | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Mendoza's Painting | In North Chicago | |
| MUD HAPPENS (Formerly Our Family Drywall and Painting) | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Oskar Painters | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Otter Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| The Brush's Painting & home improvement | In North Chicago | |
| The Brush's Painting & Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Torrez Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Yedrin Painting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
How much do painters cost in North Chicago?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for North Chicago. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | $965 | $2,022 | $3,089 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
How we ranked North Chicago painters
We scored 213 North Chicago painters on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In North Chicago data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Painters in North Chicago: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in North Chicago?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in North Chicago, IL is Lake County Painting with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Alvarado's Painting Corp (#2) and Big League Painting of Lake Forest (#3) follow. We ranked 213 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in North Chicago?
ContractorsRanked ranks 213 painters serving North Chicago, IL. 2 of them are based in North Chicago; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in North Chicago are open 24/7?
20 ranked painters in North Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lake County Painting (#1), Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills (#4) and Standard 28 (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in North Chicago work on weekends?
161 of 213 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 58 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lake County Painting (#1), Alvarado's Painting Corp (#2) and Big League Painting of Lake Forest (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in North Chicago?
Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for North Chicago. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do North Chicago painters have?
The median Google rating among 213 rated painters in North Chicago is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Drake Painting & Wallpapering has the most, 238 reviews, and ranks #13. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank painters?
Each painter gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside North Chicago count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the North Chicago city center, our service radius for painters. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for North Chicago
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 213 painters serving North Chicago.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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