What this covers
Siding, trim, porches and decks
Siding and trim
Washed, scraped, primed and painted, board by board.
Porches and ceilings
Ceilings, rails, posts and floors, where the weather hits hardest.
Doors and windows
Front doors, storm doors and window casings, done carefully.
Hills and tall houses
Extension ladders and planks set safely on sloped lots.
Before the paint
What I do before any paint goes on
This is what's written on the estimate as prep.
Wash the house
Dirt, cobwebs and chalk come off first
The house dries before anything is painted
Scrape and spot-prime
Loose paint is scraped back to firm edges
Bare wood gets primer before the topcoat
Caulk and repair
Gaps at trim and corners are caulked
Rotted boards are shown to you and priced apart
Cover plants, steps and windows
Shrubs and walkways are covered
Windows and fixtures are masked or removed
How it goes
A typical house, in the dry months
A house takes about a week of good days. I write a range on the estimate, and I move days when the weather turns.
- 01
Step 1: Days one and two: wash, scrape, prime
The house is cleaned and the bare spots sealed.
- 02
Step 2: Days three and four: first coat
Siding first, then trim, working with the sun.
- 03
Step 3: Days five and six: second coat and details
Doors, porch and a walk-around with you before we leave.
Finished work
A few results
Sample photos.
Questions about this work
What about weather and drying time up here?
Outside work needs dry days and a warm enough forecast. I check the data sheet for the paint we're using and watch the week ahead. If the weather turns, I move the day and tell you.
What prep is included?
Washing, scraping loose paint, patching small holes and cracks, caulking gaps and priming bare spots are part of the work I list. Larger repairs, like replacing rotted trim, are priced on their own line.
Can you help me choose colors?
Yes. I bring chips to the visit and we look at them in the room's own light. If you want a color consultant, I'll tell you plainly when that's worth paying for.
What does your warranty cover?
It covers my workmanship, in writing. Terms, limits and exclusions are in your written warranty, and I'll go through it with you before you sign.
Want the outside done this summer?
Text me a photo of the house. I look at outside jobs in winter and spring.