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Top-Rated Painters in Waukegan, IL
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 13 painters in Waukegan, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Marc Poulos Painting & Decorating with a 4.8-star rating from 164 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Twins Painting and ABA Painting Company. The average rating across all listed painters in Waukegan is 4.8 stars from 21 reviews per business on average.
Painting in Waukegan: interior $1.50–$3.50/sq ft; exterior $2–$6/sq ft. Average 2,000 sq ft home: $3,000–$10,000.
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.8★
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Jun 1, 2026
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Top Rated Painters
Marc Poulos Painting & Decorating
33 N Hickory Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Twins Painting
1821 Edgewood Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA
ABA Painting Company
1420 Hamilton Ct, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Painters Rankings in Waukegan, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marc Poulos Painting & Decorating33 N Hickory Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA | 4.8★ | 164 |
| #2 | Twins Painting1821 Edgewood Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA | 4.9★ | 33 |
| #3 | ABA Painting Company1420 Hamilton Ct, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 5.0★ | 12 |
| #4 | Apple's Painting IncWashington St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 5.0★ | 3 |
| #5 | AA painting services1609 N Jackson St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #6 | Star Pro Painting3055 George St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #7 | Solis Painting Services2009 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 5.0★ | 12 |
| #8 | Painters In The House009 W Atlantic Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #9 | Zavala painting1343 Hickory St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.9★ | 9 |
| #10 | Rico Painting Inc.444 Oakwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.0★ | 4 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Painters in Waukegan
Apple's Painting Inc
Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
AA painting services
1609 N Jackson St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Star Pro Painting
3055 George St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Solis Painting Services
2009 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Painters In The House
009 W Atlantic Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Zavala painting
1343 Hickory St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Rico Painting Inc.
444 Oakwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
J&K Drywall & Painting
1037 S Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
OnDemand Painters Lake County
582 Lexington Square E, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Paint perfection
945 Pine St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
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Licensing requirements vary by trade and state. For most home service contractors, IL requires both a state license and liability insurance. Always ask any contractor for proof of current insurance and a copy of their license number before work begins — you can verify most licenses on your state licensing board's website.
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: June 1, 2026.
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