Hints for your Norwell exterior painting project:

Norwell Pride is evident in its historic buildings and fantastic schools.

We’ve painted over 220 Norwell homes over since 1998, so we know a bit about what it takes to maintain them:

Harsh weather: Because Norwell sits near the coast, storms eat and wear away at your Norwell home’s exterior. We use paints and stains that specifically aid in helping your home resist the wear and tear it endures during our harsh New England winters.

Rotted wood shingles, trim, and clapboards are common complaints from Norwell homeowners. Because so many Norwell homes are built from wood, wood rot is common on Norwell homes – even newer ones. It’s important that if you see rotted wood on your home, you replace it as soon as possible because if water gets inside the porous wood, the rot will spread.

PVC vs. Wood replacement boards – No need to hire a separate carpenter, as we have carpenters on staff to replace the rotted wood on your Norwell house before we paint. We often replace rotted wood boards with PVC (like Azek) so that the rotting does not occur again in that area.

While PVC tends to be a more expensive material than wood, knowing you won’t have to replace the board again saves money in the long run. We also don’t have to replace ALL of your (non-rotted) trim with PVC, so replacing a board here and there with PVC will not break the bank. Norwell residents who are moving sooner rather than later often choose to replace the rotted boards with more wood because it’s less expensive than PVC.

When PVC is added to wood trim in a few areas, it is 100% paintable and blends right into your home amongst the other wood trim. In fact, there are many PVC molding profiles to choose from, and they even have intricate and historically accurate PVC molding now.

Norwell homes have lots of cedar shingles! Shingles are nice-looking, durable, and impact-resistant, making them popular in Norwell and all over the South Shore. Cedar shingles often cover whole homes or, at the very least, one or two sides of Norwell exteriors.

Many Norwell residents prefer to let their shingles “gray” over time and you’ll see this very quaint look throughout the town. Other Norwell residents prefer to coat their shingles with a semi-solid or solid stain to protect them and keep them from weathering.

Either way, we are experienced at shingle maintenance, power washing, and staining. Because cedar shingles tend to grow mold and mildew, you may see some black on your shingles or behind them.  We can remove the mold/mildew and add a coat of protection to your shingles.

Power washing with a mold-killing detergent will wash off the mold and mildew, but if your shingles are in a damp or shady area, the mold or mildew will often grow back. We recommend trimming your trees to reduce the shade near your cedar shingles and slow down mold growth.

Norwell’s climate dictates certain exterior paint and stain formulas

Because Norwell sits a bit inland, the salt from the ocean is usually not a factor in deciding what paint or stain to use, but the harsh New England climate (cold, windy winters, and hot summers) is still a factor.

We frequently apply Benjamin Moore Arborcoat stain and Sherwin Williams Resilience paint on Norwell homes because they both protect Norwell homes from stormy winters and hot summers and beautify them.

It is important to understand the different grades and types of paint to make sure you’re using one that will have lasting results.  In Norwell, we generally recommend painting your exterior every 5-7 years.  We often will apply a “maintenance” coat in years 4-6 to protect your home.

To keep your deck protected and looking nice, we generally paint or stain the floorboards on Norwell homes every two years. The finish on the deck and porch floorboards is worn by feet and the hot sun in the summer. Rain puddles on the deck boards and snow piles on during the winter, make the deck floor hard to keep protected and look good without frequent maintenance.

Norwell business owners – We have a separate Commercial Painting Department:

Norwell businesses, medical offices, religious buildings, restaurants, property managers, shops, and facility managers have worked with CertaPro Painters for years to keep their businesses and properties well-maintained.

And if your Norwell business needs to remain open while we’re painting, we offer night and weekend work at no extra charge – this way, your business will not be disrupted.

Our commercial department digs in to understand what’s important to your business or the residents in your community and matches the paint and application to those needs.  For example, we can use scuff-resistant paint in high-traffic areas like lobbies and microbicidal paints that kill germs in restrooms and medical offices.

To schedule a commercial painting quote or to ask us questions about your commercial painting or carpentry project, call Dave Rowell at 781-422-1018 or email him at [email protected].

Giving Back to Norwell:

We know how hard Norwell organizations work, and since 1998, we’ve donated to Friendship House and Norwell Youth Baseball.

Need a raffle prize or silent auction donation for your Norwell school or community organization?  Just email [email protected] and we’ll respond with a gift certificate you can raffle off or sell.

House painting projects in Norwell, MA

See below for examples of painting projects we completed in the Norwell service area.

CertaPro Painters^® – Trusted & Referred Painting Contractors

Finding the best contractor among all local painting contractors saves you valuable time and money in the long run. Choosing from all the local painting companies may seem a little daunting at first. If so, evaluate them all based on the below key points.

How much will it cost to paint my Norwell home?

This is the #1 question we get, and we have a pricing guide to painting Norwell and South Shore homes.

Painting to help sell your Norwell home
Norwell customers often paint before they put their home on the market. This ensures that buyers see a fresh coat of paint as well as appealing colors when your home is shown.

What about rush jobs?

We have a special rush crew available for our Norwell customers who want to spruce up their home before a big party or event. We can usually meet your deadline – just ask us.

Keep Three Things in Mind When Choosing From Various Painting Contractors

• Company Reputation: How are previous customers describing their experience with the painting company?
• Written Proposal: Is their proposal detailed and in writing? Or does it seem like an informal estimate?
• Professionalism: What is your first impression of the sales representative/estimator? Also, were all of your questions or concerns addressed? And are you confident with their answers to your questions?

Keep these things in mind as you talk with various contractors.

Hiring the best painting contractor makes all the difference. As a result, you’ll get beautiful finishes and a smooth, positive customer experience.

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