WP-02Exterior
Exterior painting
Siding, trim, porches and railings, prepared properly and scheduled around the weather.
At a glance
- Covered
- Wood clapboard and fiber-cement siding
- Trim, fascia and soffits
- Doors and shutters
- Porches, railings and steps
Previously painted vinyl or aluminium siding is checked at the estimate visit.
- Typical prep
- Washing as prep
- Scraping and sanding
- Caulking and spot priming
- You'll need to
- Clear porches and paths
- Arrange pets
- Give access to water and power
- Not included
- Brick, stone and stucco masonry coatings
- Structural and major carpentry
- Standalone pressure washing
Exterior prep
- Washing as prep, so paint goes onto a clean surface
- Loose and flaking paint scraped off
- Scraped edges sanded smooth so they do not show through
- Open joints caulked
- Bare wood spot primed
Rotten or damaged wood is flagged for a carpenter. Structural and major carpentry is not in our scope.
Weather and scheduling
Exterior paint needs dry surfaces and temperatures within the range on the product label. Rain, heavy dew and cold snaps all count. Your dates are set at the scheduling step, and they may move. If the weather turns, we talk to you and agree a new date.
Protecting landscaping and property
Plants and beds next to the house are covered, outdoor light fixtures and hardware are masked, and ladders are placed with care around paths and planting.
Older homes
Built before 1978, or not sure? Tell us. Older paint may contain lead, and we will talk it through at the estimate visit.
Demo note: On a real site, the business adds any lead-safe credentials here only if they genuinely hold them.
Exterior questions
Do you pressure wash the house first?
Washing is done only as paint prep, as part of an exterior job. Standalone pressure washing is not in our scope.
Can you paint vinyl or aluminium siding?
If it has been painted before, we check it at the estimate visit and talk through what is possible.
Will you paint the brick chimney?
No. Brick, stone and stucco masonry coatings are not in our scope.
Do you need water and power?
Yes. Access to an outdoor tap and a power outlet helps. We confirm this at the visit.
Planning an exterior repaint?
Tell us about the house, your town and your timing. Exterior dates are set around the weather. Demo number: (555) 555-0123.