Each year, hundreds of customers trust College Craft to provide a wide variety of painting and maintenance services at their homes and commercial properties. This is because we provide unparalleled quality, service and value to every customer. College Craft has been providing exceptional interior and exterior painting and home maintenance services to Chicagoland neighborhoods since 1960.
We were founded in 1960 when college student O.T. Nelson pulled some friends together and painted their first home. A hand-lettered sign in the front yard read "Painting Done by College Craft Painters." Terry's business phone was his parents' home phone and his office was the kitchen table. In 1975, current owners Scott Mennie and Terry Anderson took control of the company.
We were founded in 1960 when college student O.T. Nelson pulled some friends together and painted their first home. A hand-lettered sign in the front yard read "Painting Done by College Craft Painters." Terry's business phone was his parents' home phone and his office was the kitchen table. In 1975, current owners Scott Mennie and Terry Anderson took control of the company.
Services
College Craft is a locally owned, professional year round interior and exterior painting company. Our little red trailers and yard signs can be seen all over Chicagoland. Since 1960, thousands of residential and commercial customers have trusted College Craft to handle their painting projects because of our reputation for great service, outstanding work and very fair and competitive prices.
Every College Craft interior job starts with a very detailed and thorough proposal. We will come to your home or business and inspect the areas you would like to have painted and then provide you with a prompt proposal detailing in writing the specifications and pricing for your job. We have the expertise to handle any interior project - large or small.
No one knows more about exterior painting than College Craft. Since 1960, we have painted thousands of exterior projects from neighborhood bungalows to lake shore mansions. We have painted exteriors throughout Chicagoland including churches, office buildings and townhomes & condominiums. And we have probably painted for several of your neighbors.
College Craft has extensive experience painting a wide range of commercial and multi family projects. We understand the unique demands of commercial customers. We are experienced with office and warehouse interiors. We are experienced with all kinds of exteriors - block, masonry, aluminum, vinyl and steel.
Reviews (5)
Ebony Z.
Mar 15, 2021
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Jennifer P.
Oct 29, 2019
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My experience with College Craft was good, overall.
Scott got me a quote within a few hours and sent it to me via email. He looked at pictures of the property I was in the process of purchasing, and gave suggestions (i.e. about what walls in the foyer to extend paint to). He sent an updated quote after I chose 2 of 3 options.
There was great communication, and their quote was significantly less than a competitor, who quoted me more for less (no hallway or stairway/foyer area).
Initially I was told the job would take 2 days, but the day the crew showed up, I was told it would all be finished
Scott got me a quote within a few hours and sent it to me via email. He looked at pictures of the property I was in the process of purchasing, and gave suggestions (i.e. about what walls in the foyer to extend paint to). He sent an updated quote after I chose 2 of 3 options.
There was great communication, and their quote was significantly less than a competitor, who quoted me more for less (no hallway or stairway/foyer area).
Initially I was told the job would take 2 days, but the day the crew showed up, I was told it would all be finished
Katie T.
Oct 16, 2018
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College Craft just came out and finished painting the exterior of our home and did a fantastic job! Bondi and his crew were very professional and very courteous as well. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the work that the guys performed. We will definitely call you next Spring/Summer for the inside of our home to be painted.
Super fast, great job, and great experience! We highly recommend this company.
Ed & Kathy H.
Super fast, great job, and great experience! We highly recommend this company.
Ed & Kathy H.
Piya G.
Jun 05, 2017
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College Craft did an amazing job painting the interior walls and trim of my home at very reasonable prices. They also guarantee their work. There was a portion where the paint peeled a little because the staff forgot to seal and paint a small corner, Terry (the owner) came out and fixed it himself! They always respond immediately, are fast, and can color match any paint, any brand and will use the paint you provide (if you opt to provide it yourself). Highly recommend them!
Jack K.
Oct 21, 2015
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When contacting College Craft Painters, Exterior and Interior, give them 'exact' locations of your property. Better yet, be there when they arrive. College Craft apparently doesn't mean College Graduate.
They came to the wrong address while I was away on vacation and 'power washed' the entire exterior of my house, leaving what appear to be 'burn marks' from the power washer all over the house. Just days prior to leaving I had the windows washed and now they look like bird crap has been sprayed on them. The worker raised all of my screens several inches for some
They came to the wrong address while I was away on vacation and 'power washed' the entire exterior of my house, leaving what appear to be 'burn marks' from the power washer all over the house. Just days prior to leaving I had the windows washed and now they look like bird crap has been sprayed on them. The worker raised all of my screens several inches for some
