Fortune was the more economical (vs an architect) but still historically-minded option when we…read moreneeded to restore our 140-year-old home's facade. Still a significant investment (!), but worth every cent. The team was extremely professional start to finish, from the communication with the scheduler/office staff to the artisans actually doing the work/painting. They left the work site spotless every single day, which we extra appreciated after having the opposite experience with another contractor who did the interior reno. The before and after photo speaks for itself-- our home is stunning and we are grateful for the team for their attentive, painstaking work. It was covered in aluminum siding from the 1960s when we got it, wood rotting beneath, and now the original materials (cedar shingles), in the original configuration wow once again.

Needed window work (exterior painting, wells, trim, windows, some glazing and a few panes replaced)…read moreon a 1927 brick 3 story. I called Fortune because, after working in Wilmette for years, I've seen the incredible prep work they do on huge jobs. Prep is EVERYTHING! Pete Fortune came out to look, was very nice, knowledgeable and didn't blow off my (compared to their work I've seen) small job. I had other quotes and theirs was the top but not out of line. Ended up looping in their construction team to fix the garage doors and jambs and they are top-notch! Everything is finished, work is BEAUTIFUL, the crew was a joy and Pete is a mensch! FYI, the 4 year warranty on work, fact that they pay their guys fairly and their workman's comp insurance add serious value for a homeowner. Will be calling Pete about tuck pointing next year.

Hired Northshore Painting &Restoration to paint the entire exterior of my over 100 year old wood…read moreclapboard home. I received 3 estimates including NorthShore's. Jiri the owner came out and spent a great deal of time looking at my house and the condition of the current paint. I found him to be very professional and trustworthy based on my conversations with him. He showed up when he said he would, and responded right away to any questions. After the contract was signed he received one third of the total amount, he informed me he would not cash the check until they were ready to start! He stuck to his word and held onto the check for a month. The process included: power washing the entire house, scraping and priming where necessary and two coats of Sherwin Williams Duration paint. His price was very reasonable, and a few thousand dollars below another estimate, and within the same range of the third. His crew which consisted of Santos and two other guys did a great job,cleaned up everyday, and were very respectful of my property. Jiri came by every couple of days to check on the progress and ask me how it was going, if I had any concerns or questions. The whole job took about one week, and the results are great. I would definitely hire Northshore again for any of my painting needs.

Jiri's team did a wonderful job painting our house's exterior. They gave us a great price and the…read moreexterior looks wonderful. During prep, they went above and beyond my expectations finding + repairing small pieces of damage/rot on the exterior. After they finished, they left the outside much cleaner than they found it. All-in-all, super satisfied with the work!

The entire experience with A Clean Look was excellent: great customer service, very fair pricing,…read morebeautiful results! I hired A Clean Look to paint my 2-bedroom condo before placing it on the market. Steve was able to make an appointment for estimate within a couple of days, and start soon after. The entire job - including a lot of patching, and a 2-story hallway - was complete in less than a week (and there was a holiday weekend in there!) They were also able to hang two large oak bi-fold doors - very convenient for me. I look forward to working with A Clean Look in my new home. I highly recommend them!

I have contracted Steve and his team twice now in the last 3 years for different jobs, and I have…read morebeen very pleased with their work both times. Quick responses, fair rates for good quality finishing. I appreciate his expert opinion on the best way to approach a paint/repair job in a cost effective manner. Steve takes the time to walk through the plan for a project in detail and answer questions so you know what to expect at the end. Highly recommended. I will definitely work with Steve and his team again in the future.

Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The team at Spuhler Painting & Renovations…read moredelivered exceptional quality and professionalism. They were punctual, respectful, and very easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. Their attention to detail is truly impressive -- clean lines, smooth finishes, and flawless work on both walls and trim. They took great care in prepping the space, protecting floors and furniture, and cleaning up thoroughly each day. It's clear they take pride in their craft and don't cut corners. What stood out most was the honesty and transparency. Fair pricing, clear expectations, and consistent follow-up to make sure everything turned out perfectly. Our home looks fresh, updated, and beautifully done.

Bill and Gilbert were great to work with and the result is perfect! We live in a loft with all…read morekinds of troublesome areas to reach. Gilbert managed to do it all in one day. The areas were spotless afterwards! You would never know he had painted! Super job!!

I recently work with Steve at Castino to paint exterior brick on my home which had never been…read morepreviously painted. He was very helpful in providing information on the appropriate paint type to use and sampling the colors to ensure I selected the color shade that I wanted. The crew was very careful with ensuring that all the crevices were fully painted, and welcomed any feedback or additional requests for caulking etc. so that the end results were excellent! I would most definitely plan to use them for any interior painting in the future!

My wife and I unexpectedly needed a rush (with quality) painting job to touch up our house which we…read moredecided to put on sale. Mike Fuchs and his crew responded immediately, got everything we needed done with quality work. All done on our timeline and within our budget.

Todd did a great job! Very quick, responsive, and left the place clean when he was done. He…read morepainted three large living areas with lots of Windows, behind radiators, around cabinets, and it turned out great. His work really transformed the look of our house! Looking forward to using him on future projects.

Todd did a great job painting our condo! His attention to detail and professionalism on all counts…read morewas top notch. Todd was very responsive and communicated very well with us throughout the process. Todd takes a great deal of pride in his work and genuinely cares about being a quality painter and giving clients the best experience. Todd also provided the most competitive quote we received. I would highly recommend him for any future painting jobs!

Divinci redid our kitchen (gut rehab), mud room, powder room and foyer. Major remodeling and they…read moredid an incredible job. I got,their name from a friend in Glencoe and was skeptical to hire them because their name was painters. However, theyndidma remarkable job as contractors. Clean, timely, friendly, came every day, did not have one problem with them. Would highly recommend for painting (they also painted all of these rooms) or ANY remodeling work.

We have had DaVinci do work in our condo several times over the past four years and have always…read morebeen impressed with the quality. Most recently they were part of the team that renovated our bathrooms. Their team did the tile work and dry wall. The tile team leader, Hilario, was extremely capable and really helped guide us through the many choices with the install. The results are exceptional!

Jonny gave me a fair overview of the phone estimate. Did a…read morenice clean job. Very happy with their service. I had couple other estimates with much higher price. I recommend this company to anyone. Thanks

We wanted someone to do an accent wall in our office, and Johnny was attentive and met our accent…read morewall request perfectly. The quality was great and the price was fair. They cleaned up well and we couldn't even tell they were here! We hope to work with them again!