Exterior House Painting in Wenatchee, WA

Every exterior job starts with a walk of the house. We look at the siding material, the condition of the existing paint, sun exposure on each elevation, and any spots where water has been getting in. That walk is what tells us how much prep the house actually needs, and it is what our written estimate is based on.

From there the work usually runs in this order: wash the surfaces, scrape and sand failing paint, replace or caulk failed joints, spot prime bare wood and stains, mask windows, roofs, concrete, and plants, then spray and back-roll the body before cutting in trim and accents by hand.

Homes here take strong afternoon sun, dry heat, wind off the river, and freeze-thaw cycles in winter. South and west walls fade and chalk years before the shaded sides do. We choose products rated for that exposure and put the coats on at the film thickness the manufacturer calls for, because a thin coat sprayed fast is the main reason a repaint fails early.

Timing matters too. We schedule exterior work when overnight temperatures stay above the product's minimum, and we stop early on days when the surface temperature is too high for the paint to level correctly.

We paint lap siding, T1-11, board and batten, hardboard, stucco, fascia, gutters, shutters, railings, front doors, and garage doors. Trim and body colors are cut cleanly, and door hardware is removed rather than taped around when it makes for a better line.

If we find soft trim, failed caulk, or damaged siding boards during prep, we tell you before we cover it up. Repairs are quoted separately so nothing shows up on the final bill as a surprise.

Plants get covered, drop cloths go down on walkways, and masking comes off the same day it goes up when weather allows. At the end of each day the site is cleaned so you can use your driveway and doors.

You get a walkthrough at the end. Anything on the punch list gets handled before we call the job finished.