LIME Painting of Chicago brings a consultative approach to every residential and commercial painting project across the North Side, Evanston, and the surrounding communities. Owner Matt Owens and his team of artisans handle interior repaints, exterior trim and siding restoration, limewash finishes, cabinet refinishing, drywall repair, and entry door restoration for homes built across multiple eras of Chicago architecture.
The company pairs each property with a Visual Reality Consultant who conducts a detailed assessment, produces a photo-documented proposal, and manages the project from prep through final walkthrough. Crews arrive with in-house carpenters for trim replacement and structural prep, and all work on pre-1978 homes follows EPA Lead RRP Certification protocols.
LIME Painting of Chicago is a BBB A+-accredited, licensed General Contractor in Chicago and Evanston, carrying general liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella coverage. The franchise, founded in Denver in 2013 under the values of Love, Integrity, Mission, and Excellence, opened its Chicago location in 2021 and backs every project with a 12-month workmanship warranty.
Updated: 05-28-2026
Customers facing major interior damage describe a process that begins with a detailed photo-documented assessment rather than a simple line-item bid. Rich Uphues noted that after a catastrophic pipe failure damaged every floor of his home, LIME provided a PDF report with pictures and a full description of what would be done in every area. The crew completed extra plaster work beyond the original scope, and the finished result showed no trace of the prior damage.
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Reviewers consistently describe the owner personally conducting initial assessments, visiting the job site during production, and performing final walkthroughs. Rick Gray noted that Matt himself and his project manager checked in all along the way, from the initial arrival to the final walk-through, ensuring everything was perfect. Bob Miller, Caroline Heintzelman, and Victoria Smith each describe on-site owner visits during their projects.
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Several condo owners describe smooth coordination in challenging environments. Greg Koeppen shared that his Chicago high-rise repaint, which included drywall repair and additional trim work, was completed exactly as promised despite the logistical complexity. Brianna Hardy and Jenna Teti each describe fast turnarounds within tight windows, with the team adapting to building schedules and delivering on time.
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Customers who chose limewash finishes describe an iterative color-sampling process. Pin recounted extensive back-and-forth on color selection for a multi-room limewash project, noting that Matt was super patient and helpful, always honest and customer oriented. Courtney described a primary bedroom and office limewash combined with ceiling painting and trim color matching. Kristin Szybowicz praised the finished lime wash rooms for making the space feel personalized.
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Chicago homeowners with pre-1920 properties report careful, regulation-compliant work. Kevin Crowe hired LIME for exterior windows with lead-based paint and noted the value of working with a lead certified company. Peg Suchan described refinishing warped window ledges and a worn spiral staircase in an older home, with the crew transforming the entire second floor in under a week. Lina Eskew trusted LIME with a 1910 entry door, and the stain-matching and restoration exceeded expectations.
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Multiple reviewers have returned for second or third projects. Kimberly Wilson, who hired Matt for two separate projects, described him as hands down the best contractor I've hired and committed to using LIME for all future painting and cabinet work. Cameron Phipps was so pleased with an initial condo repaint that they immediately hired LIME again for another section. Bullpen Brian summarized his experience simply as hiring them twice.
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Reviewers with furniture-filled homes describe crews that keep job sites orderly. Jane Phillips noted the team painted her whole condo, having to move around furniture in tight places while remaining a joy to work with. Julie Irvine described painters who removed wallpaper, repaired, and painted eight rooms while cleaning up thoroughly each day. Connor Rubin mentioned that the crew was quiet enough for him to work from home in the adjacent room.
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LIME Painting of Chicago operates as Owens Endeavors Corp., an active Illinois corporation (File No. 73306205) incorporated on June 1, 2021. The company holds local General Contractor licenses in Chicago and Evanston. Illinois does not require a state-level painting contractor license. The business is BBB A+-accredited since February 2022 and carries general liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella insurance coverage.
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Updated: 05-28-2026