Crystal Lake, Illinois
Owner-operated painters for the Chicago northwest suburbs
Interior, exterior, and cabinet painting done right the first time — by the owners who run the company. Full prep, clean jobsites, and a finish that lasts.
Owner-Operated
Josh runs every crew on every job
Flip-Tested Standards
We paint our own investment properties
Free Estimates
No-pressure, 24-hour callback
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
We stand behind our finish
What we do
Painting services for homes & businesses
One local crew for the whole property — inside and out.
Interior Painting
Clean lines and smooth finishes, with full prep to protect your home.
Learn moreExterior Painting
Durable coatings that survive Chicago freeze-thaw winters.
Learn moreCabinet Refinishing
A clean, modern kitchen at a fraction of replacement cost.
Learn moreDeck & Fence Staining
Rich, protective stain and sealer for decks, fences, and exterior wood.
Learn moreDrywall Repair
Patched, textured, and painted — so the repair disappears.
Learn moreCommercial Painting
Offices, retail, and multi-family — on schedule, minimal disruption.
Learn moreWhy homeowners choose us
The owners who quote your job stand behind every job
Tim and Josh flip houses and spent years hiring painting crews — they know exactly where corners get cut, because they’ve paid for those shortcuts. Josh runs every crew personally. No rotating subcontractors, no call-center runaround.
- Owner-operated. Josh runs every crew; Tim runs the business — accountable owners, start to finish.
- Prep is 90% of the job. We patch, sand, caulk, and prime before any color goes on.
- Clean jobsites. Floors and furniture covered, daily cleanup, no mess left behind.
- 2-year workmanship warranty. We stand behind the finish on every project.
See the difference
Before & after
Drag the slider. The best way to judge a painter is the finish.
How it works
A simple, no-surprise process
1. Free estimate
We walk the project with you and send a clear written price — usually same or next day.
2. Prep & protect
Cover floors and furniture, patch, sand, caulk, and prime for a lasting finish.
3. Paint
Premium Sherwin-Williams & Benjamin Moore products, applied with care and clean lines.
4. Walkthrough
We walk it together, touch up anything, and leave the space spotless.
Where we work
Serving McHenry County & the surrounding counties
Based in Crystal Lake, painting homes and businesses across the Chicago northwest suburbs.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Are you insured?+
Yes — Level Best Painting carries general liability insurance, and we're happy to provide proof before any work begins. Illinois doesn't license painters, so insurance and workmanship are what actually protect you — ask any painter you talk to for both.
Do you charge for estimates?+
No — estimates are always free and no-pressure. We'll walk the project with you, answer questions, and give you a clear written price. We'll call you back within 24 hours.
What areas do you serve?+
We're based in Crystal Lake and serve the Chicago northwest suburbs — Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Cary, McHenry, Huntley, Woodstock, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Elgin, St. Charles, Carpentersville and surrounding communities.
What kind of paint do you use?+
Premium Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products, chosen for the surface and the Midwest climate. We're glad to match a specific brand or line if you prefer.
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in Chicagoland?+
Roughly May through early October, once overnight temps stay above 50°F. Good painters book exterior season by early spring — and interior painting and cabinet refinishing are great through the winter.
What makes you different from other painters?+
We flip houses ourselves and spent years hiring painting crews before starting our own. We know exactly where corners get cut — prep, caulk, second coats, cleanup — because we've paid for those shortcuts. Josh runs every crew personally, and we finish every job to the standard we demand on our own properties.
Ready for a fresh, professional finish?
Get a free, no-pressure estimate from Tim and Josh — we’ll call you back within 24 hours.