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DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Drywall,

About us

Services provided Drake provides both residential and commercial services. We decorate many of Chicago’s high end neighborhoods but no job is too small. We also provide services to many commercial customers completing interiors and exteriors for McDonald’s, Burger King’s, Enterprise car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Doctors offices, Country Clubs, Associations, and Dentist offices, to name only a few. Interior Drake carries out all manner of drywall and plaster repair. We strip wallpaper, remove paneling, remove unwanted woodwork and perform full preparation to all surfaces prior to painting or paper hanging. We help with color selections and will paint sample boards for our customers. We do a wide range of faux finishes and have display boards to help with selection. We hang all manner of wall coverings and all fifty-four inch vinyl goods. We also install decorative trim such as crown moldings, chair rails, casings, frame moldings, and baseboards. We paint all surfaces including walls, ceilings, woodwork, metal work and floorings. Our capabilities include spray painting kitchen and bathroom cabinets for a fresh new look without you having to replace them. Exterior Full preparation is a must for a quality exterior job. Washing is important for a clean surface but does not replace the hard work of scraping and sanding. We paint and stain all wood exteriors as well as priming and painting of vinyl and metal surfaces. We have also carried out a variety of jobs such as painting hopscotch and four square courts for schools and painting signs for businesses. We have no issue with two or three story homes and buildings. We clean and refurbish decking and will stain and seal your deck to make it look like new.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Interior and Exterior painting, wallpaper stripping and hanging, faux finishing, drywall and plaster repair, most rotten wood replacement, and light carpentry.

Services we don't offer

WE CAN DO SOME HANDYMAN SERVICES BUT WE DO NOTHING PLUMBING RELATED.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8470 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
7%
3
4%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 470 reviews

Jennifer W.
07/2016
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing, house painters
  + 1 more
Drake Painting did fantastic work! They spent time with me talking about the process, choosing a color and did a very meticulous job doing the actual painting. I also appreciate the communication; I always knew when they were arriving and leaving. Cleaned up with no sign they were there other than a deck that looks 110% better. Great job!
Description of Work: Power washed, sanded and stained deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$790

Patricia H.
07/2016
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Purchased pre-paid paint time..., received average to mediocre results. Lines were not as straight and clean, lots of paint splatters & the smallest rm (bathrm) should have received a 2nd coat of paint. Had I not prepaid I think more attention would have been paid to details. That's my opinion
Description of Work: Interior painting of living, dinning, stairwell, bedroom & bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$899

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Hi [Member Name Removed], I am very sorry you feel this way. As we discussed many times including a personal trip to your home prior to the work being completed there is only so much that can be done for the $899.00 deal without going over budget. As I pointed out when at your home prior to the crew arriving there was existing paint on your woodwork and we would need to do extensive drywall work if you wanted straight corners. We did not receive your permission to second coat necessary areas as you said it was not in your budget which I understand but would hope that you not blame workmanship. We will call again to see if there is anything else we can do. Thank you, Dan

PAMELA S.
06/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
This was the third time I used this provider. They arrived on time and tackled a challenging painting job changing dark red walls to a lighter color. Tony and his crew (especially Tellis) worked hard until the job was done. They treated my home with respect and cleaned up before leaving I would definitely call Drake again.
Description of Work: Painted 3 bathrooms and one bedroom wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$899

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Please call again. Thank you for the work!!!

Valerie T.
06/2016
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
My jobs were fairly simple: one wall in a powder room and an accent strip of wallpaper in the living room. However, the installer was on time, fast and left my home as clean as it was when he arrived. The only odd thing was that he didn't have a ladder quite large enough to reach the necessary height in my living room. I had to hold the ladder while he stood way up on it. Not a big deal though. The price was the best I received and the work was high quality. I'd definitely recommend them!
Description of Work: Wallpapering in two rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$310

Phillip H.
05/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did a fantastic job, I am very pleased with how it turned out. Cost was comparable to another quote we got. We had just bought the house and so it was completely empty which made the job easier. They were done in about 3 days with 2 coats on everything. On the first day they came (Wednesday), started their prep work, and made all of their notes on which specific colors we wanted on particular walls. I actually left a key to the house with them so they could start work early without me having to let them in every day. By Friday evening they were done! About the only hiccup the was the scheduling. After the initial call, the guy came out the next day or so and we had a quote. After we signed we were added to their schedule and were told that we'd get a call the Thursday before they would come. I didn't realize how booked up they were as they didn't call for another 4 weeks. In addition, June/July 2015 was extremely rainy/wet so that messed up their schedule and they said they were rearrainging a lot of jobs. Regardless, once the work started I was very pleased with everything. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Painted the entire inside of our new house, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living/dining room, basement.. All walls, trim, ceilings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,250

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you!!! Yes there were a lot of rain delays last summer. Thank you for being patient and happy you are pleased! Dan

Eric L.
05/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
The service went extremely well. I had use this company for exterior painting, they did an excellent job then and they did an excellent job for this interior project.
Description of Work: They repaired stains and cracks in ceilings and walls. Also replaced damaged drywall and painted. Their painter was punctual, courteous and cleaned up thoroughly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you, we hope to hear from you soon!

Akash D.
04/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It worked out great. They were professional, thorough, and precise.
Description of Work: Interior Painting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you and we hope you will call us again!

tom D.
04/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Extremely high quality. Incredible precision. Anal about the smallest detail. Prep work was incredible. Sound advise on product colors and selection. Great to work with and will highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Ceiling, walls doors and trim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thanks so much [Member Name Removed], please call again!!!

Nick A.
04/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
On time and came with a large staff. The whole main floor took only a few hours. The staff was efficient and did a great job. No complaints!
Description of Work: Painted living, dining, kitchen and brick fireplace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thanks [Member Name Removed], Please call again!!!

Dilip K.
02/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
To paint the interior of our full house we received three estimates and Drake's estimate was very comparable to others. Bob did our estimate and then Dan answered my follow-on questions. Both were very patient and gave me a very good feeling. Robert, Tony, Jake, Andrew, Francesco, Oscar with others painted very patiently. Tony is the superstar here, who basically took over the show and understood our needs exactly, coordinating the team. They had challenges with the samples we painted combined with a very sunny house, but patiently have sanded them repeatedly to ensure they are not visible. Tony helped us choose the trim color as well. They're currently doing the job, and it's going very well. I'll update the review once they're done.
Description of Work: Paint our house interior

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thanks so much, we really appreciate the work!

Tara W.
02/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The team showed up on time every day and were very respectful of our flooring and belongings. We had a lot of tiny patches for them to fix/paint and they did every single one. When they finished the job they left our home cleaner than it was before they came. We had a couple of drips appear after they left and they promptly sent someone out to fix them. The final bill was incredibly close to the estimate. The only reason it wasn't spot-on was because our doors required three coats of paint instead of two (which they asked us for permission to do before they started the third coat). I can't recommend this company enough!
Description of Work: Interior painting, removed chair rail and patched, painted five doors

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you very much, we hope to hear from you soon!

Michael D.
02/2016
5.0
woodworking, interior painters
  + 0 more
Excellent work, every step of the way, from meeting with Drake to discuss our needs, determining best course of action, best color choices, etc... through to the actual work. Painter arrived on time each day (project took 4 days total) - was professional, friendly, explained everything, and did a great job. The rooms all look great, top to bottom. Highly recommend Drake.
Description of Work: Drake painted 2 bedrooms, including ceiling, frames, doors, closet doors, baseboards, as well as a powder room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you and please call again!!!

Dean N.
02/2016
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Drake painted all but 2 rooms in the house. They were on time, very polite and accomodating to schedules. Would hire them again!!!
Description of Work: painted almost every room in new house that was built in 1923

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you and please call again!!!

Constance J.
01/2016
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It went well they corrected some things.
Description of Work: Painted 3 rooms in my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$599

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thanks [Member Name Removed]!

Troy R.
01/2016
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 0 more
We had a great experience with Drake. They provided great service, made themselves available sooner than competing bids, and the best price of 3 'A' rated Angie's List providers. I'm a harsh grader and did notice a few lines that weren't painted perfectly straight but don't expect any visitor or casual observer to ever notice. Would definitely use them again. A great touch provided by the owner when he came to give the estimate - he went through each of our 30 paint cans and told us which paint was still good vs. bad. In doing so, he freed up storage space for us and saved us a few extra dollars by using perfectly good paint that the previous owners left behind.
Description of Work: Stripped wallpaper and painted multiple rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you so much, we will look forward to working for you again!

Michael W.
12/2015
3.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
During the planning phase, Dan and Bob were very responsive and cordial. Where we had some issues was during the painting itself: * We were quoted 3 days of work. Instead they completed in one day by hiring additional help, not all were professional painters. There was a team of 6. * The work completed in one day but we found: - Areas of the ceiling were not painted - Crown molding was not well caulked leaving many cracks and separation * The team lead came back to fix the crown molding and painted some noticeable areas that were missed. However even today I'm finding areas in the ceiling that were not patched and/or painted. The expectation was entire ceiling gets patched (where dry wall nails chipped away original paint) and fully painted. The price was competitive but the quality of work was not good.
Description of Work: Patch and paint ceilings, paint laundry room, and install crown molding in bedrooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$2,200

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Hi [removed member's name], I will call to see if there is anything else we can do. As you know you had asked that we complete the job as rapidly as possible so we sent extra people to accomplish that. Everyone at your house were year around Drake painters. We cannot do anything about the waviness of your ceiling and feel badly that you are not happy with it but no manner of skimming or painting will fix it. I will talk to you shortly. Thank you, Dan

Brian M.
11/2015
3.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
I have used Drake before for a bigger project and was happy. This time, I was overcharged by about $500 over the estimate and the quality of the job was sloppy in areas. The painters left several areas of painting dripping that dried, painted on my new white kitchen cabinets in several areas (looks bad) and even somehow spilled pill on another area where they were not asked to paint. Overall the paint job was sloppy and not up to what I expected from Drake based on my past experience. I paid $1650 for this work even though the job should have been closer to the estimate of $1050. I emailed the office and asked for an itemized receipt and explanation and got no return call or emails from a supervisor. I have a much bigger job scheduled in February and will be using a competitor and will not use Drake again based on my recent experience.
Description of Work: Painted a kitchen with one coat and garage with one coat of paint and a bit of touch-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,650

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Hi [Member name removed], 1) We have been trying to contact you for over a week. We have left messages and sent emails but have had no response. Please let us know if there is a different way we should try to reach you! 2) As we have re-emailed the estimates and invoices to you there is no over-charge of $500.00. There was a separate estimate which you have for $510.00 for your garage which you had us complete. 3) Whenever we make a mistake and there is a touch up we are more than happy to return and take care of it at no charge and with a smile. Again, please let us know how to reach you as we would love to take care of any issues and hopefully turn you back into a happy customer. Thank you!!! Dan

Jose M.
11/2015
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did a good job; there was just a lot of work that needed to be done. They were not perfect. Cleaning up their mess was fine.
Description of Work: I used Drake Painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

JANET M.
11/2015
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Drake was very good. They were easy to work with, pleasant and flexible. The work was excellent and the painters were efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Drake Painting.
Description of Work: Drake painted the exterior of our house, the garage, and our flagpole

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thanks [Member name removed], have a great Thanksgiving!!!

trish K.
11/2015
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Dean was fantastic. He was polite, professional, did great work, and cleaned up better than he found it. I would definitely use Drake again, and would request Dean if available.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thanks [Member name removed], we will let Dean know!!!

Heather L.
11/2015
5.0
siding, house painters, interior painters, doors
  + 2 more
It went very well. They explained what they were going to do and if there were any issues, they let me know immediately. They asked for me to look over the work and let them know if anything had been missed. I saw a few areas to fix, and they did it without hesitation or complaint.
Description of Work: Painted exterior trim, wood siding addition and front door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

David F.
11/2015
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It was a one man job and the gentleman was very good. Clean, efficient and no complaints
Description of Work: Painted a few areas in the home where we had damage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$299

Milan G.
11/2015
5.0
drywall, siding, house painters, interior painters
  + 2 more
From the time I requested the estimate to the last day of the job, Joe and his crew were very professional and great to work with. After requesting the quote, Joe called me the same-day to schedule the estimate. Joe came on-time and delivered a quote shortly after. While Drake was not the least expensive company, I appreciated Joe's professionalism and thought it would pay dividends. It did. The price estimate was right-on, the start-date was accurate, the crew and crew chief were professional and the job was finished on-time. We had some color matching issues in the bathroom (my fault), but the crew quickly resolved the issue and completed the job that exceeded my expectations.
Description of Work: Painted/Stained exterior cedar siding and trim and interior bathroom ceiling and walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you, please call again!!!

anthony C.
10/2015
5.0
wallpaper, interior painters
  + 0 more
Drake Painting and Wallpapering came, saw, and conquered. I hired them to hang an 8' x 6' image of the Sistine Chapel ceiling on my office ceiling. Dom came by himself and did an incredible job. He treated my home like his home, took his time, but was efficient, and meticulous in his efforts. I HIGHLY recommend Drake and specifically Dom for any wallpapering needs you have. You'll be very happy you did.
Description of Work: Hung an 8' x 6' image of the Sistine Chapel on my office ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you [member name removed]!!! Please call again!

Denise D.
10/2015
5.0
siding, replacement windows, house painters, interior painters
  + 2 more
I am very happy with the job they did overall. They called me soon after I purchased the deal of 40 hours of painting for $1,499 and were able to schedule to perform the service just a few days later. The two painters that came (the main one was Sergio) were very professional, polite and careful. They did a wonderful job and worked every bit of the 40 hours that were included in the deal. Sergio even asked me if there was anything additional I would like him to touch up to let him know because there would be some time remaining and he had gotten through my initial wish list. They were honest, neat and paid a lot of attention to detail. I felt very comfortable having them in my house and was impressed with the quality of work. I gave a B for punctuality only because the second painter was an hour late the first day and the second day they said they would start at 7AM, but did not come until 8AM. Overall, however this was a minor inconvenience and they more than made up for it with their efficiency, hard work and diligence. I will absolutely use this company again for any painting needs and would request this specific painting team if possible in the future.
Description of Work: They painted the wood trim around new windows that were put in, as well as touched up the baseboards in most the house and the exterior paint on the siding close to the new window frames that were put in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
Thank you very much, we will look forward to hearing from you!!!

Contact information

318 Half Day Rd # 175, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

http://www.drakepaintingco.com

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Drywall,
Wallpaper Removal,
Wallpaper,
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Pressure Washing,
Plaster,
Windows,
Siding

FAQ

DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO offers free project estimates.
Yes, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO does not offer a senior discount.
No, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO offers warranties.
DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO offers the following services: Interior and Exterior painting, wallpaper stripping and hanging, faux finishing, drywall and plaster repair, most rotten wood replacement, and light carpentry.
WE CAN DO SOME HANDYMAN SERVICES BUT WE DO NOTHING PLUMBING RELATED.

Contact information

318 Half Day Rd # 175, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

http://www.drakepaintingco.com