Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services

Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing

About us

Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at lookswellpainting@gmail.com for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.

Business highlights

61 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Decorating, Color Consultation, Painting - Interior & Exterior, Wallpaper, Wood Staining & Refinishing, Drywall & Plaster Work. Floor epoxy.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9361 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 201-225 of 361 reviews

Olivier P.
01/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
In need of a small drywall job following a leak. They were very nice, efficient and clean. Did a good job, kept everything clean.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

amy H.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did a great job. Very punctual, cleaned up. I gave a very short time window as I wanted the project done by Thanksgiving and they were able to do it!
Description of Work: Made recommendations on treatment of my walls that had a texture to them that was reasonable in cost and met my needs (other painters hadn't made the recommendation). Helped me decide on colors. Painted 2 rooms and ceilings in a very short period of time.

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
$2,200

Kelly B.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Lookswell Painting did a really nice job. First, the gentleman who came out for the free estimate was prompt, fast, and courteous, answering all my questions. His price was in line with the other quotes I received. When I called to book the appointment, the office rep was friendly and knowledgeable. The painters showed up exactly on time both days they came and were very neat. I worked from home both days, and they were quiet and professional. They moved all the furniture and even removed the TV from our wall mount (and then hung it back up). My husband and I are very happy with the quality of the work and professionalism of the painters. Great experience. If we need painting in the future, I would use them again!
Description of Work: Painted living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms and 1/2 of a bathroom

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
$2,000

Elizabeth L.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I would recommend this company to anybody without hesitation. From the estimate to the work, they were on-time, friendly and professional.
Description of Work: Lookswell painted my small, one-bedroom place (about 900 square feet). They painted the walls, ceilings, trim -- everything.

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
$2,500

Belinda B.
12/2013
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They never showed up and skipped out on the appointment. I called to find out to see what happened. The receptionist explained someone would be calling back but they never did.
Description of Work: They were supposed to come out at 9:30 am on the 17th for an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Kevan D.
12/2013
5.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
They did well and everything is great. They're great and easy to schedule. They came out when they said they were going to, left, and that was it. They're very good people. There is no hassle and the people know my problems.
Description of Work: I used Lookswell Painting. They wallpapered a bathroom.

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
$300

Jeff C.
11/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Lookswell was extremely professional and easy to work with, and I thought they did a very good job. They were, however, the most expensive of the quotes that I got. There was a miscommunication about painting the windows in one bedroom, and they took awhile to come back to paint them, but other than that, they were great. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: Painted three bedrooms and refinished front door.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Kyle G.
10/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Jim and his team were great. They did a very professional job with no mess. All the work they performed was outside so there wasn't much concern on my part, but they still maintained a tidy site. The painter came back and worked a good portion on Saturday to make-up for earlier delays. Jim pointed out a couple details that needed additional attention that would have passed my final inspection. Their proposal for the work was about 10% higher than other highly rated painters on Angies list. Sometimes its just worth the extra cash to have someone you can communicate with and trust to do a great job.
Description of Work: Painted exterior stairs, bay window and door trim

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
$2,100

David R.
09/2013
4.0
plastering, wallpaper, interior painters
  + 1 more
The end result was good and fine. They were reasonably priced because I usually call around 3 or 4 people to make sure that I'm not screwed on price. They redid a ceiling that was maybe 3 feet by 4 feet space after I had a water leak. I never met the people because my tenant let them in, a lot of people will call you and then they have to reschedule or they come late but I don't think I experienced that with them, they're on time. I didn't have real exposure to them. They did what they needed to do and it was a pretty easy job so the work was adequate.
Description of Work: Lookswell Painting Inc. redid a ceiling for me after I had a leak in one of my bathrooms.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Suzann N.
09/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 1 more
Fantastic, Everyone was wonderful. Prompt and the work was fabulous! Thank you Jim and Frank! Suzann
Description of Work: Put moulding on cabinet and ceiling and painted the cabinets and moulding

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
$5,000

Kathleen W.
07/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I was completely satisfied with Lookswell painting. They were professional, punctual, and did a wonderful job. Would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Painting of living room and bedroom.

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

Nancy O.
07/2013
5.0
drywall, plastering, interior painters
  + 1 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. They were fantastic, they did a great job. They were professional, they showed up on time. They did what they said they were gonna do. They were awesome. I highly recommend them. I was abler to negotiate with them. They were really polite. They were the best by far. They were courteous and they follow through.
Description of Work: Lookswell Painting did the molding. They helped me choose the paint that I wanted. They first came out and gave me a quoted estimate which was accurate.

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
$7,000

Dawn S.
07/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
While the Condo Association decided not to use them. They were very professional, friendly and on time when meeting for the estimate. I would definately call them again if I need painting done.
Description of Work: Estimate of railings outside building

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400

James M.
06/2013
5.0
woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
As mentioned above we did not hire Lookswell to do the work.
Description of Work: Jim Scanlon met with us to determine what our job would entail. We were looking to have the cedar siding on our house, garage and tool shed stained. We also had some boards that needed replacing due to cracking. Jim was very friendly and thorough in his inspection of our project. He submitted a well detailed proposal including caulking, the replacement of boards and recommended two coats of stain which we felt was appropriate since it had been fifteen years since we had our siding installed. My wife and I had a difficult time deciding whether to go with Lookswell or another excellent prospect. The difference maker was that we learned the other contractor has a carpenter we know and have a high regard for, but we would not hesitate to contact Jim for a future job. Jim was gracious when we told him we had chosen a different contractor and why.

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
$5,800

Kimberly L.
05/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I had Lookswell come in and paint my kitchen and bathroom. I live in a loft, so I can't paint walls that are 17 feel high and I figured if they are coming in to do my kitchen, might as well do the bathroom too! They came out to my place to give me an estimate but then forgot to email it to me. After a few weeks I called them to ask for the estimate and they got right back to me. They also were able to schedule the appointment pretty quickly after that as well. They were able to get all of the painting finished in one day, which was nice. But they did not leave any of the excess paint here for possible touch-ups and as I could not get back into the house before they finished I had to pay before they even started, which made me slightly nervous. They did a pretty good job. There were some edging problems and I really didn't like the fact that there was never a follow up call since I wasn't at home to do an inspection. But being able to come home from work and seeing everything done was pretty nice.
Description of Work: I had Lookswell paint both my kitchen and bathroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Joslyn B.
04/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
The quote was around $8500 to $9000. It went very well. When I called, they got right back to me. He scheduled an appointment right away and he came out. He walked around and I had a bid a couple of days later. I did not choose them for the work, but I would have no problems calling them again for another bid on something else. They were professional and helpful. I had three different guys come out. I just felt more comfortable with another person and with his bid.
Description of Work: Lookswell Painting Inc gave me an estimate for painting a couple of rooms on the interior of my house and 2:56.1 the entire exterior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Suyash A.
04/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did an outstanding job. They arrived timely for the estimate, gave an accurate estimate, were easy to reach by e-mail to discuss colors, etc. And the painter did a superb job. He was professional and pleasant, and he was very careful. The paint lines were first rate. I'd definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: We asked Lookswell to estimate and paint our forthcoming baby's nursery. It was just one room, and a fairly straightforward paint job -- one color for the walls and another color for the 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
$346

Sung M.
04/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
One word describes Lookswell......Excellent! Jim and his team are professional, hard working, on-time and provide high quality work. Jim and his team (led by Mario) came as scheduled and worked efficiently to paint our dining room and doors as agreed. We have received many compliments on the work. One of pocket doors had a color matching issue and Mario picked up the door and finished it in their shop, and delivered it back with a timely turn around. We really appreciated the efforts made by Jim and Mario to get this done and feel they went above and beyond the call of duty. There are a lot of painters in the market and you get what you pay for. We have found Lookswell to be competitve with pricing but more importantly, they excel in quality and customer service. Additionally, they have a long history of being in the business and their team members are employees which in this day and age, says a lot to quality control. Our experience with Lookswell has been extremely positive and will continue using them for our upcoming projects.
Description of Work: We engaged Lookswell to paint our dining room (includes trim, painting chair rail, walls and a few doors) for the first phase of work approximating $ 1,400. We also received a quote to paint the kitchen, pantry, finish and stain our front door, sand, stain and finish wooden staircase and paint the entire exterior of house approximating $ 20,000. This work will phased over the next few months based on weather conditions and schedules. Lookswell is a highly qualified and very professional company.

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

Patricia B.
03/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 1 more
Great! Big job and they worked around other contractors and there were no problems!
Description of Work: We LOVE these guys. They are very professional and responsive. If you dont like something they will fix it. They show up on time and work hard, and leave the house spotless. The owner Jim is very easy to work with and his team of painters are trustworthy and very easy to have in a busy household. Our first experience with Lookswell was after purchasing a large (7,00 square ft / 4 story) brownstowne house that need quite a bit of remodeling/updating. There are way too many services to list but here are some of the main ones: There was was a lot of wallpaper to be taken down, and then walls to be prepped and primed and painted. Much of the the trim in the house had a dark stain, so we had them strip it and paint it. In addition there was a very large 3 story staircase with cherry banister and balstrades which they completley stripped, sanded and restained. A big messy job which they did without any problem. Every door in the house (20+) were stripped sanded and painted, and they are 8 feet tall! The home had a lot of dark cherry wainscoating throughout and it was all standed down and painted. It was a dramatic change! A large 2 story family room ceiling was stripped sanded and painted. Cabinetry was sanded and painted. The ceiling in our dining room had a reverse (downward) tray ceiling which looked very contrived. They removed the whole thing and re-drywalled it and painted it. Looks amazing. Our deck was sanded down and restained rotting wood replaced, along wth 3 large garage bay doors and loads of outdoor trim. There is way to much to list everything, but needless to say it was a really really big job! Since then we have had them wallpaper powder rooms, dining room, repaint some rooms different colors and paint newly built cabinetry and every time its the same great service. Since then our deck has had some peeling and they are resanding and staining at no additional charge. We have had estimates for the work and everytime their estimates were always right in the middle. I could not be more satisfied and at the end of the day who needs the hassle of shotty work. These guys were great every time we used them!

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
$70,000

Susan A.
02/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
I am a new member of Angie's List. We had just bought our home and wanted to hire the best of the best. I was also on a tight timeline. I phoned five painters for the interior of my home. I requested an estimate appointment one week prior to when I needed to meet with them. I chose Looks Well Painting. Jim and his crew were wonderful! They all went above and beyond what was estimated! Jim understood my timeline and met it. I have hired many contractors, in my 29 years of property ownership and never have I had such a positive experience!!! Do yourself a favor when you need painting done....Call Looks Well Painting!
Description of Work: Painting of Living Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Hallway, Master Bedroom and Master Bath. This also included some drywall repair.

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
$2,950

Amye D.
01/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
We were extremely pleased with the work Lookswell did. Jim was incredibly responsive and they scheduled the work to be done quickly within the time frame requested. The cost was on the high end of the three quotes we received from different painting companies, but I felt most confident with Jim and the fact that he had a clear understanding of all the detailed repairs that needed to be done. I was also impressed by the 2-year guarantee they give with the work they do and the customer service offered (like bringing over boards painted with 4 different paint sample colors I selected for both the living room and bedroom). I am convinced this really helped us to pick the right color so that we would really like the colors and not be regretting the investment later. My understanding is that for residential jobs their preferred method of payment is cash, but when I expressed discomfort with this method I was told a personal check would not be a problem and that they wanted me to feel comfortable throughout the entire process, including with payment. The work was done in two days and they took care to move and cover all the furniture and carpet. I can really tell the paint job was expertly done. The lines are all very clean and we really love the colors. I think if you're looking to get a detailed, high quality paint job done then Lookswell is a great company to go with.
Description of Work: We had the hallways, living room, and bedroom painted in our 1-bedroom condo. In addition to painting the walls, ceiling, doors, closet doors, heater covers, and trim, they also repaired a substantial amount of damage in the walls (cracks where the ceiling and wall meet, etc.) and took out dated elements (like a inoperable 70's intercom box) and repaired those areas with drywall.

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
$2,000

Kathy C.
01/2013
5.0
wallpaper, interior painters
  + 0 more
Great people, great work--pricey but I guess you get what you pay for
Description of Work: Paint entire duplex condo per designer's specs, hang expensive crinkled silk wallcovering

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
$12,000

Joanne B.
12/2012
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Very well. On time, got the job done very quickly.
Description of Work: Painted three rooms. Did an excellent job, however, i had to clean some of the paint sanding off windows after they left. I think it was an oversight on the workers part, but should have been cleaned up before they left. Painters were very professional and I will use them again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

BRETT W.
12/2012
5.0
wallpaper, interior painters
  + 0 more
Although I though the price was a little high at $300, it was a small job and grasscloth is difficult to hang - someone needs to know what they are doing. The worker they sent did a fantastic job and was very clean, detailed and deliberate. He did not waste time, but did not seem to be rushing either. I would recommend them for wallpaper services.
Description of Work: Lookswell hung grasscloth wallpaper in my small office - about a 9' x 11' wall.

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
$300

Catherine W.
12/2012
5.0
interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
As other reviewers have commented, the painters were both quite professional and very pleasant guys to have in the house. Of all the painters I have used in Chicago in the last forty years, these took the very best care to protect furniture and surfaces. They seemed to drape every square inch of floor everywhere they might walk. They also left the place very tidy and livable at the end of every workday, which was a lot of work/ time for them. There were two unexpected pluses: we were offered large sample sheets of the actual paint rolled out on something like a heavy cardstock paper--and I changed my mind after seeing that big a sample! Secondly, there was absolutely no complaining about the inconvenience of working in a downtown highrise. In my experience, that's very unusual. (Even the doorman here commented about how nice these guys were.) The work was beautifully done and completed far more quickly than I expected, especially for such high quality. And I am something of a crank on quality, because in the days when I did a fair amount of my own painting and wallpapering. I forgot to specify that I wanted the kitchen & bathroom ceilings washed before they were painted, and I think they were not washed--but that was my mistake, not theirs. Or maybe that happened so quickly I never noticed--but I think I would have, because I was here the whole time. (If there are surfaces you think need washing, do say so at the time of estimate.) I got four estimates, all from top-ranked outfits, and the prices were all very similar. I went with Lookswell because the estimator was a low-key, no-pressure, down-to-earth guy who felt trustworthy. I would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: Master bedrooms; home office, which meant painting around and a bit behind bookcases; bathroom ceiling, where the wallboard taping had failed; kitchen ceiling, which meant protecting cabinets & countertops; touch-up on five windows where we replaced miniblinds; remove six baseboard heaters & match-and-replace woodwork where the baseboard heaters used to be; repaint the area between woodwork and window sill where the baseboard heaters had been. Lots of truly nasty detail work, in short.

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
$2,300

Contact information

1951 W Cortland, Chicago, IL 60622

http://www.lookswell.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

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

Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing

FAQ

Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services offers warranties.
Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services offers the following services: Decorating, Color Consultation, Painting - Interior & Exterior, Wallpaper, Wood Staining & Refinishing, Drywall & Plaster Work. Floor epoxy.

Contact information

1951 W Cortland, Chicago, IL 60622

http://www.lookswell.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM