Sefner Painting

Interior Painting, Plaster, Exterior Painting,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

We are an owner operated company. The owner, Greg, having over 20 years experience in the painting field, works on, and oversees all jobs with the help of a small, professional crew. All painters have at least 5 years experience, are detail oriented, well mannered and always professional. We do mostly interiors and some small exterior projects. Anything from a single room to a whole house interior, condo, or office suite. We also do projects for condo associations and property management companies such as stairwells and common areas. We focus on one project at a time from start to finish. No skipping from job to job. Cost is determined by the job. Prices include all labor and materials including paint. We generally use Benjamin Moore paints. We get good prices on paint and pass our savings on to our customers. We have a long list of happy, satisfied customers. We also get a lot of repeat customers and referrals. Please feel free to contact Greg via phone or email to schedule a free estimate. You will not be disappointed!

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, plaster, drywall repairs, wallpaper removal, staining & varnishing of trim.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0119 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
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3
2%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 51-119 of 119 reviews

James B.
07/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
One of the walls in our son's room had a large hole which they patched and painted. It was a large hole but after they finished, you couldn't even tell where it had been. In general, their work was very professional. Gregg even called me from Boston to find out how the job was going. Although they don't generally do exterior they were willing to accommodate me. Also, because of the weather, it took 2 weeks to find a day when they could do our deck and garage. Once the weather cooperated, they came out as soon as possible. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Gregg's men painted our son's bedroom, stained the floor of our deck and scraped and painted the trim on a garage window

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
$775

ELIZABETH P.
04/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Greg has done many jobs for me over the years. He is the only one I trust with my walls and I have several rentals he handles. I had another guy do some work in a pinch when I coudnlnt get Greg, and I regretted it. The other guy was sloppy, Greg is always a perfectionist. I can't believe how he can make an old banged up wall and cracked moldings look good again. He really know his stuff. If ask him to cut corners like other painters, and he explains to me why I shouldn't, and how it often just a little more work to make it look fabulous. Greg is the best in town, I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Painted all the rooms in my house

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
$4,800

Stefanie M.
12/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Greg and Ricardo did an awesome job, and we're definitely going to be using them again in the near future. Greg was extremely responsive both via email and over the phone, and he even got back to me quickly when he was on vacation. He's also a really nice guy and a pleasure to work with. Their skill and attention to detail was exemplary, and they were very flexible with our ever-changing schedule. We highly recommend Sefner Painting!
Description of Work: Greg and Ricardo prepped and painted the main living area of our new home, including the living/dining room area, the kitchen, the upstairs hallway and the stairwell. We had trim and wainscoting that was newly installed that they primed and painted.

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

bo S.
09/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent responsiveness. Very professional and did a beautiful job, couldn't tell the difference between the pacthes and old parts of the wall
Description of Work: Patching of ~20 holes on drywall and ceiling left by electric re-wiring. Touch-up after patching. Also sealed two exposed outlet sides with cement.

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
$585

JODY F.
08/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Greg and Dan finally finished the basement project my husband and I started four years ago! And they were super polite and nice, and did a fantastic job. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Applied polyurethane to doors, sanded and painted 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

Gloria S.
07/2013
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
The painters, Greg and Dan, took great care with their work. They are meticulous painters, covered everything nearby before they painted, and cleaned up afterwards. They were prompt and professional and were very pleasant to have around. This was the best painting experience we've had in a long time, and I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Painted all trim in living room. Repaired and painted several walls and ceilings. Painted several exterior 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
$2,900

SANJAY P.
05/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We needed our townhouse painted along with some minor drywall repair work. I called Greg to get an estimate and he came out the next day. He was thorough and very helpful while determining the estimate. We went with him because his pricing was competitive and he seemed very professional. Overall, Greg and his team did an excellent job. They were punctual and cleaned up daily. Greg is very professional and takes great pride in his work. He always was asking me for feedback and wanted to ensure that everything was a 100% to our satisfaction, which it was. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
Description of Work: interior painting, drywall

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
$3,200

CAROL D.
05/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The entire process was smooth and painless! Greg scheduled me quickly and started and finished same day. Very professional and personable. I wish I had called them sooner! I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Greg and Dave were terrific. They painted a tall awkward stairway and hallway and did a terrific job. Total perfectionists.

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
$450

ELIZABETH P.
01/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
This is the 6th or 7th job Greg has done for me so this review is long overdue. I'm a professional landlord and I'm delighted that I found Greg. He is professional, prompt, and meticulous. I can always count on him to do a great job, start on time, and finish on time. My buildings are old victorians, so the walls often require repair. He works magic with the old trim and walls make them look terrific. He also does dry wall repair for me after I rip holes in walls, or when a basement flooded he cut out the old drywall and put in new. He does whatever is needed and makes it l look the best it possibly can. I am always happy with his work. He's also a nice guy, so I wont be calling anyone else.
Description of Work: I just had new windows installed and he painted the interior trim and it was in very rough shape. It required a lot of sanding to get it just right. Then he painted the walls which had a bunch of nail pops and cracks. It looks like new.

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
$2,900

WILLIAM F.
01/2013
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
His services were less than adequate. Update 2-27-13-I have changed the overall grade from D to C.
Description of Work: He did interior painting for my house.

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

$9,000

Response from Sefner Painting
The last thing I ever want to see is an unsatisfied customer. I believe my reviews speak to this. I have over 31 current reviews (57 total). Every single review has been thoroughly positive and a solid A grade, with many page of happiness nominations. I take great pride in my work and care very much about my customers' satisfaction with the work I do. I always tell my customers to let me know if there is any issue at all with the work. So, I take this review very seriously. I would strongly urge this person to contact me. If there is any issue at all with the work my company performed I would be more than happy to make it right.

Gregory M.
10/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I was so pleased with Sefner Painting the first time I hired them I decided to use them again for one of those jobs we all have... the ones that need to be done but you've been putting off forever. In my case this was painting closets and the basement floor that I'd put off for the last decade (it needed to be done when we originally moved into the house). The Sefner painting crew removed all items from the basement, prepped the floor by washing and scuffing, put down two coats, and returned all items to the basement including hooking up the utility sink again. They also painted three walk in closets with all shelves, hooks, nooks and crannies that go along with walk in closets. I'm very happy with the outcome and recommend the company without hesitation.
Description of Work: Painted basement floor, basement steps and all closets in the house.

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
$1,700

Gregory M.
08/2012
5.0
plastering, house painters, interior painters
  + 1 more
Very happy with the professionalism of Greg and his crew. Job was done on time, at budget and price was one of the best received. Will use again and would recommend to a friend without hesitation.
Description of Work: Painted front porch, scraped and painted basement walls with Dryloc, Painted bedroom and bathroom, painted almost all trim on the second floor and 1/2 of the first floor, performed drywall patch.

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
$3,100

Beth S.
07/2012
5.0
plastering, wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 1 more
This was my first time using Sefner Painting and I would/will definitely use them again. I can not say enough good things about Greg and his crew. From the first, when Greg came out to do the estimate, there was just a good feeling I had, and I pretty much had decided at that tiem that I would use him. They had to work around all of my furniture, and they did a great job of covering everything and moving things as needed. It was tight quarters for them - - not sure how they managed! Greg and his crew were very detail-oriented. They didn't just throw some paint on the walls. They carefully smoothed out my ceiling (after many patches due to water damage over the years), walls, and trim. My ceiling has never looked so smooth. They patched over any cracks and evened out my previous plaster repair. Everything was painted beautifully and I am so happy with the results. They ensured that I was happy along the way, and really went the extra mile for me. Example 1: when they were starting to paint my kitchen wall, Greg noticed that the previous wiring in there was imbedded into my wall with no conduit. This was really a safety hazard, and I can't believe the original contractors did such a thing. Greg notified me right away, and I was able to get an electrician in to fix it up. Greg worked with the electricion on the timing of the various patches that were needed once the electrician was done tearing my wall up. :-) Example 2:I had new floors installed two weeks before Greg's work, and they took great care to make sure it was covered at all times. I have not noticed even a speck of paint on my floors. Plus, they are super nice people. I highly recommend Sefner Painting for all of your painting needs.
Description of Work: Interior painting of walls, ceilings, & trim in an approx 800 SF condo. Including kitchen cabinets, plaster repair, and wallpaper removal. And that wallpaper was on there .... probably since the 70's.

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
$3,260

Jason H.
07/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Wonderfully! Walls look terrific. I chose Greg for the job because I liked him as a person, and because I liked that from our first meeting for the estimate, he was guiding me towards proper finishes (another painter had come through with an estimate prior to him and suggested an eggshell finish and Greg said that matte was the way to go and explained why). His price was competitive and he struck me as the type of guy that really takes pride in his work. He is present at the job with paintbrush in hand (with other painters to help him). Greg brought along a 3rd painter which helped him to beat his original time/day estimate. I appreciated that he was very sensitive to my timeline which had him estimating to finish painting one day before we moved in. We were looking to keep cost down so we cut corners with not painting trim, inside closets and ceilings (and also the basement). Greg provided me with a contract that was very clear about what he would and would not be doing. Place looks great. Floors were well protected such that there was no paint splatter left behind. They lay drop cloths on my stairs to protect carpeting while they were working upstairs, even prior to their painting by the stairs (I'm one of those people who is obsessed with no shoes in the house). The took down and put back up large TVs and drapes where necessary. They left the place very clean in the evenings, with their work supplies organized. I left the men to the house themselves and Greg kept me updated on their progress and also gave me some input on paint colors. I was choosing between 2 similar colors for the majority of the house and as a seasoned painter, I valued his opinion on what would look best with our wood floor color, stair carpet, etc.
Description of Work: Greg came through and provided an estimate for the job which included patching and prepping walls, and painting 2 coats throughout 2 floors of the house (4 different paint colors).

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
$3,200

Max B.
05/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
My experience with Greg was great. He was prompt and professional throughout the process. He came out and walked through out condo with me and took notes and pictures to keep track of all the issues and helped identify new ones. He was always very clear about what was going to be done (and not done), always punctual, and was very good about being responsive and staying in touch before and during the work. He did multiple revisions of the quote as we adjusted what we wanted to have done. We moved-out of the condo, handed him the keys, and left town. He was in nearly daily contact during the work to provide updates and ask clarifying questions. He made us very comfortable with what could have been a stressful situation. He finished the work ahead of schedule. The work was top-notch - we couldn't be happier. Additionally, the price was actually a bit lower than most other quotes we received.
Description of Work: Drywall repair and interior paint on a 1400 sq ft duplex condo, including trim and some minor carpentry work.

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

Patricia G.
05/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Sent Greg an email and he promplty replied responding to my need for long needed exterior painting of my brownstone metal doors and wrought iron fence/gates. bid was fair and I had used him before so was coinfident in using Sefner Painting again.
Description of Work: The superior work that Sefner Painting did repainting my front doors and casing along with wire brushing, sanding and painting my wrought iron gates and fence has given my home great curb appeal. Greg's painting skills will make your home the stand out on the block and do so at a fair price. This is the second time Sefner Painting has done work for me and I highly reocmmend their marvelous work-- interior or exterior painting-- promptness and professionalism.

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
$1,150

William M.
02/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
This is the second project we have hired Greg for; the first was a little over a year ago. Greg was always on-time, very professional, and did an excellent job (just like he did a year ago). We have recommended him to some friends of ours and they said the same thing. We may have another, much smaller project in the future and we will definitely call Greg to see if he can do it. I would recommend him to all friends and family for any interior painting projects.
Description of Work: Preparation and painting of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1 hallway. Minor drywall repair as well.

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
$2,700

Jeffrey F.
02/2012
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Greg did a great job from start to finish. He needed about a day and a half. He arrived on time for both the estimate and for the actual job. He's a very easy-going guy and takes the time to understand what you want done. The work was high quality with attention to detail. I asked him if he could improve one area after he'd already gone over it. He did so without complaint. I would be glad to recommend him.
Description of Work: Sanded, caulked, primed, and painted 2 coats on all the wood trim around sunroom's windows, crown molding, baseboards.

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
$525

Lauren R.
12/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We had a party coming up and wanted all the work done in time for the party. Greg did a beautiful job in making our old plaster walls look new. He was always there working when he said he would be, and finished on time and on budget. He moved and covered furniture and restored everything as it was at the end of each work day. He's a very careful, skilled painter and a nice guy to deal with, too. He's become our "go-to" guy for any painting in our 125 year old house.
Description of Work: Greg Sefner patched the plaster walls in our family room, and painted and primed the room. He also patched and painted the walls of our stairwell after we had the oak stringers and baseboards stripped and refinished (by his brother John!).

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
$700

Anita K.
12/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Greg did an excellent job. From my first phone call, to his visit to the house to give an estimate, to the actual work done, everything was a top-notch experience. Greg really takes pride in his work. I also like that he was very careful with the floors, counters and furniture while he was working, covering everything in drop cloth and plastic. The walls and baseboards look great. I will use Greg again for my next painting job.
Description of Work: - Repaired holes in one kitchen wall. Painted wall and baseboards in kitchen. - Prepped, repaired and painted walls in stairwell and 1st floor hallway. - Caulked and painted baseboards in stairwell.

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
$700

Timothy B.
10/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
This is the 2nd project that we have used Greg for and he again did a fantastic job. We had new windows installed and he painted all of them. He also painted our indoor porches. He not only paints, but also looks for ways to improve the conditions of the surfaces that he's painting (caulking cracks, smoothing rough spots, etc.). I would definitely recommend him to anyone with an older home or areas that need work beyond just painting. He is great to work with and we would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Painted new windows (15 of them) as well as 2 interior porches.

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
$4,000

Thomas T.
10/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Greg Sefner and his partner were first-rate in every way. I've since recommended him to several of my friends, and my decorator was so impressed by his work that she's now recommending him to her clients. Greg's estimate was thorough and reasonable. The project was completed exactly as estimated, on time with no add-on costs. The work was high quality and meticulous. He's very responsive to customer concerns and was terrific at making sure that my floors, furniture, and other belongings were well protected. He also knows a lot about paint and provided helpful advice about this during the course of the job. He's a true professional and is very easy to work with. I would gladly hire him again.
Description of Work: Total repainting of large loft condo, including all ceilings, walls, baseboards, open stairwell (25 feet high), kitchen, dining room, two bathrooms, multiple closets, and large upstairs bedroom. Job required a good deal of wall prep and various colors and sheens.

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

LISA W.
10/2011
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
This is probably the 6th or 7th time we've had Greg do work on one of our homes. He is always on time, easy to work with and is very professional. He did the back fence in the hottest days of summer and still showed up every day and got it all finished timely. He finished the front just this week. I would highly recommend Greg.
Description of Work: Greg did quite a bit of exterior painting of our iron fence both in the front and back of our home. He also painted the white trim / steps / columns and finally, he also painted one of the rooms in our home.

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
$2,700

Deborah H.
08/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Greg Sefner is our go-to person for indoor house painting. He had done work in my previous residence, and he repainted much of our current residence to freshen everything when we moved in. We believe his prices are fair, and in fact, for the most recent job, we didn't even get another bid because we have confidence in him. He told us when we first called that he was very booked and likely couldn't get to us for a few weeks, and he did, in fact, get to us when promised. The work took three days, from repair to repainting, and the bid was broken down into categories that made it clear what the cost would be depending on the circumstance. We're very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Greg first assessed what we needed, and he gave us two estimates for the work we needed done--one price if the entire ceiling or wall needed both repair and full repainting, and a lower price if it only needed repair and touch-up. As it turned out, one part of the job needed full repainting, while other aspects of it did not. Greg patched/sanded/fixed the areas of the ceiling in the living room where we had done some electrical work and then repainted. We have confidence in him; Greg does very good work. My husband, the son and grandson of house painters (so he knows what to look for) is very impressed with the finished job, especially the living room ceiling--which was both repaired and completely repainted. Before repainting the areas that had water damage, Greg checked to make sure they were in fact "bone dry" after the roof had been repaired, which they were, and then put a sealant on the area so that the paint would completely cover it. Greg also repainted a bedroom wall and ceiling (after the roof had leaked and been fixed), a hall ceiling, and he touched up the ceiling in the master 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
$1,100

Benjamin M.
06/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We had a great experience with Greg - - I highly recommend him and would happily contact him for future work. He was punctual and professional throughout. In our situation, both he and we thought the job would require two coats, but when a third coat was required - - it was a major color change - - Greg took care of it immediately at a reasonable cost. He took care in doing a good job throughout. He left the job site clean.
Description of Work: Interior paintng

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
$700

Contact information

3822 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618


Service hours

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


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,
Plaster,
Exterior Painting,
Drywall,
Wallpaper Removal,
Insulation,
Water & Smoke Damage

FAQ

Sefner Painting is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sefner Painting accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Sefner Painting offers free project estimates.
Yes, Sefner Painting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Sefner Painting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Sefner Painting does not offer emergency services.
No, Sefner Painting does not offer warranties.
Sefner Painting offers the following services: Residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, plaster, drywall repairs, wallpaper removal, staining & varnishing of trim.

Contact information

3822 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618


Service hours

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