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Exterior Painting: when you need it, cost factors, and quotes

Exterior painting is mostly prep and weather: washing, scraping, caulking, replacing soft wood, and waiting for the right conditions. Stories, siding type, and condition matter most for the quote.

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When you might need exterior painting

  • Peeling, chalking, or faded paint
  • Bare wood showing on trim or siding
  • Changing the exterior color
  • Preparing a house for sale
  • After hail or storm repairs

What drives the price

  • Stories and access (ladders, lifts)
  • Siding: wood, fiber cement, vinyl, stucco, brick
  • Scraping, wood repair, and caulking
  • Number of colors and trim detail
  • Weather and season
  • Lead-safe practices for pre-1978 homes

We don't publish a dollar range for exterior painting yet. We will once we have enough real quotes to report one honestly, with the method and date. How we calculate costs

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Questions to ask before you hire

  • What prep is included: power washing, scraping, wood repair?
  • How many coats on siding and trim?
  • What happens if it rains mid-job?
  • Is there a warranty on peeling?
  • If the home is pre-1978, how will you contain paint chips?

Frequently asked questions

How often does a house need repainting?

It varies with climate, sun exposure, siding, and the quality of the last job. Peeling, chalking, or bare wood are signs it's due.

Do I need HOA approval?

Often, for color changes. Check your HOA or neighborhood guidelines before you pick colors.

Exterior Painting by area

Humidity, sun, salt air, short seasons, older housing, and HOA rules change what a paint job involves. Read the local guide for your area:

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