About Prime Time Painting, Inc.
Prime Time Painting, Inc. has served the Chicagoland area from its St. Charles headquarters for more than 25 years, completing residential and commercial projects that range from single-room refreshes to full exterior transformations. The family-owned team, led by Joe Remes with Erin Alajoki coordinating the office, pairs named crew leaders like Carlos, Pedro, Bob, and Tom with a prep-first workflow that customers consistently describe in their own words.
The company holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois and maintains full insurance coverage. Homeowners regularly highlight how painters patch drywall, repair wood rot, and protect surrounding surfaces before any primer goes on, a practice visible in projects from cathedral ceilings in Bartlett to full cabinet refinishing in St. Charles. The team handles painting across interior walls, exteriors, kitchen cabinets, decks, trim, and commercial offices, with no deposit required for labor until the customer approves the finished result.
Updated: 05-27-2026
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How do customers describe the start-to-finish journey with Prime Time, from first phone call through final walkthrough?
Homeowners point to a process that begins with a thorough onsite estimate, often from Joe or Bob, followed by prompt scheduling and daily crew presence until the work wraps. George Ajazi noted the bidding felt competitive and the four-person crew invested roughly six and a half days of focused prep and painting in his condo. Ellen McFarlin praised Erin for keeping the timeline clear while the painting crew addressed every exterior detail before cleanup.
What do repeat customers say about coming back to Prime Time for additional projects?
Several homeowners have returned multiple times. SherylE hired the company for a third project, this time converting a hospice room to her father's favorite blue on short notice. Chris Bassi mentioned using Prime Time on several occasions, noting the team always delivers. Lisa Bingham-Shepherd described contracting them many times over the years and consistently finding the crew precise and well skilled.
How does the company handle detailed surface preparation before painting begins?
Reviewers describe tarping, paper coverings, and careful taping as standard steps. Jack Tieman listed wallpaper removal, drywall repair, and siding painting alongside interior work, and praised how everything was covered before a brush touched the wall. S A mentioned the crew patching and sanding over previous nail holes and flaws before applying paint.
What types of exterior projects has the team completed, and how do customers rate the finished results?
Exterior work ranges from full-house repaints to deck staining and wood rot repair. Ken Dawe highlighted a combined exterior painting and deck board replacement handled by Joe, Erin, and the field team. Kelly Sturner described extensive rotted wood replacement on a detached garage alongside the repaint. D Carnes praised power washing, scraping, priming, caulk replacement, and painting all at a reasonable price.
How have customers experienced the cabinet refinishing process, and what finishes does the team deliver?
Cabinet painting is one of the most frequently reviewed services. eileen kanute said her beat-up kitchen cabinets now look like new after the crew's work. Manish Chawla valued the quick scheduling and clean final result on his cabinet project. Darin Prado, a two-time customer, noted the team met his budget while exceeding expectations on both laundry room and kitchen cabinet jobs.
How does Prime Time respond when something goes wrong on a project?
The BBB profile shows one complaint where floor staining occurred during cleanup and a blind bracket was lost. The company offered to inspect the floor, reimburse the bracket, and took $200 off the invoice. Vince Sherwin's four-star review described uneven basement wall paint, and he noted that the owner personally visited the site to work on solutions.
What is the current license and business entity status for Prime Time Painting, Inc.?
Illinois does not require a state-level painting contractor license. The company is incorporated in Illinois as PRIME TIME PAINTING, INC., file number 64042424, registered 2-23-2005 with registered agent Joseph Remer. Note that the IL Secretary of State currently shows entity status as NOT GOOD STANDING, which may need resolution.
-Verification Sources: IL Secretary of State (apps.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/), BBB profile