Andersonville is one of those Chicago neighborhoods where people really care about their homes and their community. The residential streets are lined with vintage brick two-flats, greystones, and classic Chicago bungalows, many with original details that give the neighborhood its character.

We started working in Andersonville through referrals from our Rogers Park clients. The neighborhoods are close, the building types are similar, and the homeowners share that same mindset of wanting quality work that respects the character of their homes.

Why Andersonville Homeowners Work With Us

Andersonville’s homes are mostly pre-war construction, which means plaster walls, original trim, and often multiple layers of paint that have accumulated over the decades. The prep work on these homes is critical. We scrape loose paint, repair plaster cracks, skim coat damaged areas, and prime everything before we start painting. Skipping these steps is how you get a paint job that looks good for three months and terrible for five years.

Many Andersonville homeowners are updating their interiors while keeping the original character intact. That means carefully painting around original woodwork, matching existing trim profiles after repairs, and using appropriate products. When someone has original stained wood trim in good condition, we’ll talk them through the pros and cons before painting over it. Sometimes, a thorough cleaning and a fresh coat of polyurethane is the better call.

Exterior work on brick two-flats usually focuses on the trim, windows, doors, cornices, and back porches. Chicago back porches take a beating from the weather, and they’re where we see the most rot and deterioration. We repair or replace damaged wood, prime thoroughly, and use products rated for the exposure.

Our Andersonville Services

• Interior painting for vintage homes
• Plaster repair and skim coating
• Trim and woodwork refinishing
• Exterior trim, window, and door painting
• Back porch restoration
• Lead paint management (EPA Lead-Safe certified)
• Two-flat and multi-unit painting
• Wallpaper installation and removal

Get Started

Give us a call at 224-296-2224. We’ll set up a time to tour your place and discuss what you want to accomplish.