The Gallagher family, based in Highland Park
Gallagher Paint and Paper is Danny, Jaclyn, and Brian Gallagher, with a crew that takes care of your home from preparation through cleanup.
Family owned and run
We are the Gallaghers, and our name is on every project we take. We built our reputation one neighbor at a time, and today we work from Highland Park, serving homeowners across the North Shore and greater Chicagoland.
When you invite us in, you get the same people from the estimate to the final walkthrough, and much of our work comes from referrals.
- Licensed & Insured
- Family Owned & Operated
- Free, No Pressure Estimates
- Based in Highland Park
How we treat every home
The trust to invite us in
We protect the spaces you care about most while we work in them.
A lasting finish starts with preparation
We sand, caulk, patch, and prime before the finish coats go on, because the groundwork is what makes a finish last for years.
Your home protected while we work
We work clean as we go, and cover and protect your floors and furniture.
A fixed price
Your quote is a firm promise. Unless the scope of the work changes, the price we shake on is the price you pay.
The Gallaghers, and the crew we trust
Three of us carry the name. A Gallagher quotes your project and stays across it, and the crew we bring carries the same standard.
Danny Gallagher
Co-founder
Jaclyn Gallagher
Co-founder
Brian Gallagher
Co-founder
Licensed, insured and a member
Licensed and insured
Your home and our crew are protected on every project.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce
A member business in the community we serve. Our listing.
Better Business Bureau
Our profile is public. Read it on BBB.
Painting Contractors Association standards
The standards of practice we work to, on prep, materials and the finish.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Premium lines, chosen for how each room is used and lit.
Trusted by neighbors across Chicagoland
What to expect
Free Estimate
We walk your home, listen to your vision, and give you a clear quote.
Prep & Protection
We mask and cover floors, furniture and nearby surfaces before any coating goes on.
Expert Application
Finish coats applied by our own crew.
Final Walkthrough
We inspect the finished work with you and clean the work area before we leave.
Are you a franchise or a local business?
We are a local, family-run business, not a national franchise or a call center. The Gallaghers grew up in these neighborhoods, quote the work themselves, and bring their own crew rather than subcontracting it out.
Do I need to be home while you work?
No. Many of our clients give us a key or a code and go about their days. We keep you updated, protect your home, and lock up when we leave.
How do you keep my home clean?
Cleanliness is built into how we work. We mask and cover surfaces, use dust-controlled sanding, and clean up as we go, so your home stays livable throughout the project.
Is my estimate binding?
Yes. Your quote is a firm promise. Unless the scope of the work changes, the price we shake on is the price you pay.
Tell us about your project
We will come out, look at the work with you, and send a written estimate with the scope set out. There is no charge and no obligation.