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Hugh Skibbens, Inc.

Drywall - Repair, Plaster Repair, Specialty Painting Service,

About us

Hugh Skibbens, Inc. We are dedicated to providing the best quality service available. We work hard to exceed all customer expectations by completing all job requests on time and staying within budget. We specialize in interior/exterior paint, murals, faux finishes, specialty painting, drywall and much more. Taking pride in all our work, we work close with all our clients to reflect who you are and how you live. When you're in need of a reliable, hard working painting contractor, call Hugh Skibbens, Inc. a properly licensed and insured company. Now serving the greater metro Chicago and surrounding areas.

Business highlights

27 years of experience

Services we offer

Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior Painting, Mural Painting and exclusive painter of Starscape ceilings, Wallpaper removal, Faux Finishes, Specialty Paint, Textures, original watercolors

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.967 Reviews
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Emily S.
Mar 2021
5.0
Specialty Painting - Mural or Trompe Loeil
Yes, I recommend this pro
Professional, neat work, worked well with us far as on pricing, cleaned up behind himself finished project in a timely fashion. Absolutely love my Mural.

Jeffrey D.
Jun 2020
5.0
Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh was great! Always early, very polite & accommodations. I would hire him again in a minute.

Nancy B.
Apr 2020
5.0
Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh arrived in a timely fashion. He even did some work in addition to what I asked for.

Vicki S.
Apr 2020
5.0
Specialty Painting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh is a very talented artist. My fireplace is now a focal point. Very nice man.

Christopher S.
Apr 2020
5.0
Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh was great he came and did a great job painting my new house, inside and out. He did some detail work to repair molding and painted our outside porch. I will never call anyone else to paint my house. Too good for the price.

Lars B.
Mar 2019
5.0
Drywall - Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh is phenomenal. He does excellent work for a great price and is very efficient. He fixed some areas of our crown molding that had been damaged by water, removed the damage, plastered and painted everything. The section looks brand new.

Jill W.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

Rick B.
Dec 2017
4.5
Specialty Painting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$655
Hugh is not only a expert painter and very clean and proficient but he is a true gentleman. He is prompt, efficient and cleans so thoroughly we couldn't tell he was painting these rooms after he finished. HomeAdvisor steered us well once again. Will definitely use Hugh Skibbens again and referred him to our HOA.

Lauren G.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh was amazing to work with and extremely professional!! Excellent work and excellent service!!! I highly recommend Hugh for painting services!!!

Kenichi B.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
We just completed an interior paint project (1/19/2016) with Hugh Skibbens that included 6 rooms plus 3 bathrooms and had the trim painted through out our house. It also included some drywall repairs and painting a room with 18ft ceiling. Going into the project we were concerned about how we would live in the house with our 22 month old daughter, while it was being painted. Hugh was absolutely terrific towards working with our schedule to minimize the disruption to our lives during the project. We were absolutely thrilled with the results of the project and the quality of his work. We would highly recommend him to anyone that is looking for a highly skilled painter for their home.

Julia F.
Sep 2015
5.0
Specialty Painting Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh repainted my whole interior area in Ralph Lauren Suede Finish and did an exceptional job. Showed up on time, was efficient, professional, creative and tidy. A truly talented painter.

Tim S.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very clean. Very efficient. Very professional. Would recommend to others

Willa M.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh Skibbens is the most professional, considerate and talented resource you will find. He visited my home and provided a written proposal within less than a business day from our initial conversation. He is creative, efficient and budget-conscious. He worked throughout the weekend to accommodate a tight schedule. His strong work ethic resulted in the job being finished before deadline. Hugh is not merely a painter, he is an artist. My newly painted home is simply beautiful.

Sharon S.
Apr 2015
5.0
Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional, showed up when he said he would and very good at keeping the work area clean

Patrick K.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$585
very prompt return call, and was able to start job next day. was on the job first thing in the morning both days, removed wallpaper and painted. Top notch work, had good advice on the type of paint to use for our family. Nothing to clean up after gehe left as he cleaned up.Will use hime again nad recommend to friends. A couple of contraters did not return calls.

Paraj M.
Sep 2014
4.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
no comments

Sandra C.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$555
Hugh is a great guy, honest and trustworthy, and you get that sense from your first encounter. He airms to please and takes pride in his work. He painted stripes on a curved wall and did a great job. His pricing was fair, and he was arrived when he said he would. I recommend him wholeheartedly and would definitely use him again.

John W.
Aug 2013
5.0
Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms
Yes, I recommend this pro
The best company I've ever worked with, superb work quality and pricing. Guaranteed rehire, totally satisfied.

Brent R.
Jul 2012
N/A
Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms
Yes, I recommend this pro
Good work so far.

Brenda M.
Feb 2012
N/A
Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms
Yes, I recommend this pro
The man did a very good job. He was professional in every way. On time and charged what I thought was a reasonable rate. I would use him again.

Mrs. F.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mr. Skibbens did an absolutely excellent job in painting the rental property I own. When I compared the other proposals I received to his I realized that the quality of his work and the affordability of his price puts Mr. Skibbens in a league of his own! Mr. Skibbens was not only punctual, he was personable, thorough, and extremely affordable. In fact, My husband and I were so impressed with the quality and price of his work that we told him on the spot that we have claimed him as the painter for all our future painting jobs. Needless to say I can't say enough to praise Hugh Skibbens. S. Frazier, Chicago, IL

Tamara E.
Dec 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh Skibbens did an excellent paint job on my three rooms and he also did little extras. I will recommend him to all my family and friends. The price was also very reasonable. Good Job Mr Skibbens!

Jordan M.
Aug 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I hired Hugh to repaint a rental property. The previous owners hung about 50 pictures with heavy duty wall anchors leaving the walls pock-marked. Not only was Hugh able to patch them perfectly, he was able to make the walls look brand new. The paint job was outstanding, he did better work than the company I paid twice as much to paint my own home. I highly recommend Hugh Skibbens to anyone looking to have paint work done.

Mason K.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My husband and I felt that Hugh was very professional in his service and we are pleased with his work.

Peter B.
May 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hugh did an outstanding job painting our master bath & bedroom. He was flexible, price was excellent, and worked with our schedule. It turned out GREAT!! We would surely utilize Hugh again and recommend him for future projects!
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FAQ

Hugh Skibbens, Inc. is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Yes, Hugh Skibbens, Inc. offers free project estimates.

No, Hugh Skibbens, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Hugh Skibbens, Inc. does not offer emergency services.

No, Hugh Skibbens, Inc. does not offer warranties.