Exterior House
Painting Services
Refresh and protect your home with a project plan built around its surfaces, condition, and location.
Exterior House Painting Services by CertaPro Painters®
Fading, peeling, cracking, and exposed exterior surfaces can affect more than your home’s appearance. A properly planned paint job can renew its curb appeal while helping protect siding, trim, and other surfaces from continued weather exposure.
Our Exterior House Painting Process
Every home has different materials, access requirements, and surface conditions. Although the exact scope will vary, most exterior painting projects follow three primary stages.
1. Detailed Exterior Painting Estimate
A CertaPro Painters® representative will evaluate the areas you want painted and gather the information needed to define the project.
- Review the home’s exterior surfaces and current condition
- Identify visible preparation and repair needs
- Discuss colors, finishes, and project priorities
- Clarify access requirements and scheduling considerations
- Provide a written estimate outlining the proposed scope
Exterior painting prices depend on the size and design of the home, surface materials, accessibility, preparation, repairs, coatings, and local project requirements. An estimate based on the actual property provides a more useful price than a generic square-foot calculation.
2. Surface Preparation
Paint performs best when the underlying surface is clean, stable, and properly prepared. The work required will depend on the material and its existing condition.
Preparation may include:
- Cleaning exterior surfaces to remove dirt and buildup
- Scraping loose or peeling paint
- Sanding selected areas to improve adhesion
- Caulking previously sealed gaps and seams
- Priming bare, repaired, or otherwise specified surfaces
- Completing approved non-structural repairs included in the estimate
Your project team will confirm which preparation steps are included before painting begins.
3. Painting, Cleanup, and Final Walkthrough
After the approved preparation is complete, the team applies the specified primers and paint to the surfaces included in the project.
- Protect surrounding areas that are not being painted
- Apply the coatings specified in the project plan
- Maintain an orderly work area throughout the project
- Remove painting materials and project debris after completion
- Review the completed work during a final walkthrough
Your local team will coordinate working hours, property access, weather-related adjustments, and project communication with you.
Get an Estimate for Your Home’s Exterior
Tell us about your home, the surfaces you want painted, and any areas of concern. Your local team can evaluate the project and recommend the next steps.
At CertaPro Painters®, our trained professional painters will transform your house into something you will be proud of. Book your free exterior painting estimate now!
Exterior Painting Reviews
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See How an Exterior Painting Project Comes Together
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Exterior Surfaces We Paint
Your local CertaPro Painters® team paints a variety of siding materials, outdoor features, and architectural details, including the surfaces shown below. Service availability may vary by location.
Stucco
Wood Siding
Vinyl and Aluminum Siding
Brick
Cedar Shingles
Garage doors
Patios
Decks
Railings
Fascia
Eavestroughs
Repairs That May Be Needed Before Exterior Painting
Damaged, unstable, or deteriorated surfaces may need attention before they can be painted. Addressing applicable repairs during preparation can help create a more suitable surface for the specified coatings.
Depending on the home and the capabilities of the local independently owned and operated business, an exterior project may include:
- Replacing sections of rotted or damaged wood
- Repairing or replacing exterior trim
- Patching certain stucco cracks or damaged areas
- Addressing loose or damaged siding
- Caulking previously sealed gaps and seams
- Removing loose, peeling, or flaking paint
The estimator will identify visible concerns and explain which repairs can be included. Structural damage, active leaks, extensive moisture problems, or specialized remediation may require another qualified contractor.
Completed Exterior Painting Projects
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Common Questions About Exterior Painting
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior?
Exterior painting costs depend on the size and design of the home, surface materials, accessibility, preparation requirements, repairs, paint specifications, and local labor and material costs.
Because every property has a different scope, an on-site estimate provides more useful pricing than a general square-foot calculation. Learn more about exterior house painting costs and pricing factors, or request a project-specific estimate from your local CertaPro Painters® team.
What is included in an exterior painting estimate?
An exterior painting estimate should identify the surfaces being painted, visible preparation or repair needs, specified primers and coatings, access considerations, and the proposed scope of work. Ask your local team to clarify any exclusions or optional services before approving the project.
Can damaged exterior surfaces be repaired before painting?
Many independently owned and operated CertaPro Painters® businesses can complete certain non-structural repairs, such as replacing rotted wood or trim and patching selected stucco damage. Capabilities vary by location and the extent of the damage.
Can a house exterior be painted during rainy or cold weather?
Temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and surface moisture can affect paint application and drying. Your project team will monitor conditions and may adjust the schedule when the weather falls outside the selected product’s application requirements.
How should I prepare my property for exterior painting?
Your local team will provide project-specific instructions. Homeowners may be asked to move vehicles, patio furniture, decorations, grills, or other obstacles away from work areas. Pets should remain safely separated from the crew and equipment.
How often should a home’s exterior be painted?
Repainting frequency varies based on siding material, previous preparation, coating quality, climate, sun exposure, moisture, and maintenance. Peeling, cracking, fading, exposed material, failed caulk, or widespread surface wear may indicate that the exterior should be evaluated.
Do I need to be home while the exterior is being painted?
Not necessarily. Discuss property access, working hours, daily communication, pets, gates, and the final walkthrough with your local project team before work begins.
Two-Year Limited Warranty
Most residential painting projects are covered by the CertaPro Painters® Two-Year Limited Warranty. Review the policy for coverage details, exclusions, and applicable terms.
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Find Exterior House Painters Near You
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