Exterior Services

Exterior painting is priced by paintable square footage, and the biggest cost drivers are home height, siding condition, how much scraping and priming is needed, and the number of trim colors. A well-maintained ranch and a three-story Victorian with bare wood are very different jobs. The only accurate number is a walked-and-measured estimate — ours are free.

Late spring through early fall — roughly May through October — is the reliable window in Westchester and Putnam. Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures to stay above about 50°F, though some modern formulations go lower, and you need dry conditions for several hours after application. Our exterior calendar fills quickly, so booking in late winter or early spring gets you the best slot.

Most homes in this climate need repainting roughly every 7–12 years, though it varies by material and exposure. Wood siding and trim typically need attention sooner than vinyl or aluminum. Watch for chalking, fading, cracking, or peeling — especially on south- and west-facing walls, which take the most sun. If you're seeing bare wood anywhere, don't wait.

A quality exterior paint job lasts about 10–12 years on average in this climate, though the most sun- and weather-exposed sides — usually south- and west-facing walls — often need attention around the 7–8 year mark. Lifespan comes down to surface prep, paint quality, and exposure more than anything else: a well-prepped, shaded wall holds for years longer than a sun-baked one over poor prep. Watch for fading, chalking, and cracking on the exposed sides first — catching it early usually means a touch-up rather than a full repaint.

Yes. Proper surface prep is the difference between a paint job that lasts eight years and one that fails in three. Depending on the surface, that means power washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, and spot priming before a brush touches the house. Prep is typically the largest share of the labor on an exterior job — and it's where corners get cut.

Most single-family exterior repaints take several days to two weeks depending on size, prep required, and weather. Washing and drying time, scraping, and priming all happen before finish coats. Rain pushes the schedule — we'd rather wait a day than paint over damp siding. You'll get a realistic timeline in your written estimate.

Yes. Vinyl and aluminum siding can be painted successfully with the right cleaning, preparation, and paint formulation — it's a common and cost-effective alternative to full replacement. We also handle siding repairs and replacement when a section is beyond painting. We'll tell you honestly which one your house needs.

Yes. We repair, stain, and fully restore decks, and we replace them when the structure is past saving. Restoration typically means power washing, replacing damaged boards, sanding, and applying a quality stain or sealer. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether yours needs restoration or replacement.