McMaster Painting and Decorating has served Chicago homeowners and businesses for more than 20 years as a family-owned company built on careful prep work and craftsmanship that holds up over time. Owner Kevin McVicker leads a named, in-house crew that customers recognize by first name, including painters Luis, Frank, Tony, and Jose, while office manager Nikki coordinates scheduling and updates through an online customer portal.
The team handles interior and exterior residential painting, kitchen cabinet refinishing, drywall installation and repair, wallpaper installation and removal, deck staining, wrought iron and metal painting, faux finishes, pressure washing, commercial projects, and seasonal snow removal across Chicago North Side neighborhoods and the surrounding northern and western suburbs. McMaster works primarily with Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore paints.
Kevin McVicker leads a bonded and fully insured operation carrying general liability and workers compensation coverage that is BBB-accredited. From the first detailed, itemized quote through the final walkthrough, the team aims for clean, organized projects finished on schedule and done the right way.
Updated: 05-29-2026
Customers consistently point to thorough preparation. Justin Ciula warned not to hire McMaster if you need it done "fast," because the crew "take their time doing prework, letting things set, and making sure they're done right." Haydee Alvarez noted the walls were "sanded, small holes and imperfections patched before painting" and that the painters "took pride in their work." Mark Hansen added that the team "noticed several different areas that did not look quite right and they corrected them."
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Multiple reviewers describe clear, organized communication. Mary pearson called the team "easy to communicate with thru portal and texts." Michael H. wrote on Yelp that "the scheduling team was super easy to work with and very responsive." Amanda Ott said office staff "went above and beyond to service us, communication is definitely a strength." McMaster runs scheduling and quote approvals through an online customer portal managed by office manager Nikki.
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Reviewers regularly credit specific team members. Klaus Hjorth wrote that "Frank was on time and did a great job" and that "Nikki from the office was very easy to deal with." Heidi Berardi praised painters "Luis and Tony" for arriving on time and keeping the area clean. Owner Kevin McVicker handles quotes and measurements directly, a point Joseph Newberg highlighted when he wrote "Kevin was prompt, quick with measurements and with the quote."
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Cleanliness is a recurring theme. Michelle Baran wrote the team "kept the space impressively clean throughout the entire process." carrie drazba summed up her project as "great, efficient and clean!" Shelly Drazba praised the "excellent clean up" and confirmed she would use McMaster again. L C added that the crew "were also very clean when they were done, that made my wife very happy!"
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Yes, drywall is a core service with named specialists. Michael Vaynerman wrote that the crew "hung and finished our entire drywall ceiling, and the end result was great." Max Archer said drywall specialist "Frank came out and fixed things right up" and that "the ceiling looked good as new." Craig Mitchell needed "drywall repaired in a few places" and found the team "very responsive and professional throughout."
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Reviewers describe competitive pricing paired with strong results. Jarrett Long noted McMaster "emailed me an itemized quote that broke down the cost by room" after taking proper measurements. Richard Nicholls wrote that Kevin "provided great quality services for us a number of times at a very reasonable price." Cris T. summed it up on Yelp as "quality work at a reasonable price like they always say."
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Many reviewers describe long-term relationships. Sharon Johnson wrote that her team has hired Kevin "for several of our properties, and they've delivered top-notch results every time." Nahim Felczer uses McMaster "for several of our investment properties." Dan Louie dela Peña said the team has "partnered with the association for several years" for snow removal. Kelly B. wrote on Yelp that it was "my third time working with McMaster (and definitely will not be my last!)."
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Cabinet work draws repeat praise. Seema wrote "we love our new cabinets and the paint job they did in our bedroom." Steven Tittsworth had McMaster "paint/refinish my kitchen cabinets" and said "both times they did a fantastic job." Haydee Alvarez was so satisfied with her interior work that she "hired them on the spot to paint my bathroom cabinets."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
McMaster Painting and Decorating, Inc. is registered with the Illinois Secretary of State under File Number 66170594 as a domestic BCA corporation, incorporated 08-29-2008 with an Active status and a registered agent in Chicago. Illinois does not issue a state-level painting contractor license, so painting contractors are regulated locally. Work requiring building permits in Chicago is handled under the City of Chicago Department of Buildings General Contractor licensing framework.
-Verification Sources: Illinois Secretary of State Business Entity Search; Illinois (no state painting license); City of Chicago Department of Buildings
Updated: 05-29-2026