What Changes the Cost of Exterior Painting Services
- Surface preparation. Scraping, sanding, repairing and priming are the majority of an exterior job.
- Substrate. Wood, masonry, stucco and siding each need different preparation and different coatings.
- Access and height. Ladders, scaffolding or lifts change the cost significantly on taller properties.
- Repairs found. Rotten trim, failed caulk and damaged siding are corrected before painting.
- Season. Coatings have minimum temperature requirements, which limits the Chicago working window.
Exterior Painting Services Questions
When is the right time of year for exterior painting in Chicago?
The warmer months, because most exterior coatings need a minimum temperature to cure properly. Painting outside that window risks a finish that never fully hardens. Planning and quoting can happen over winter so work starts as soon as conditions allow.
How long will an exterior paint job last?
It depends far more on preparation and exposure than on the paint itself. South and west elevations take the most sun and weather here, and they are usually the first to show wear regardless of what was applied.
Do you repair rotten wood before painting?
Yes u2014 painting over failing wood just hides it while it continues to deteriorate. Trim, sills and fascia are checked during preparation, and anything soft is repaired or replaced before coating.
Is pressure washing part of the preparation?
Usually, to remove dirt and any loose material, but it is not preparation on its own. Scraping, sanding, spot priming and caulking are what actually create a surface a coating will bond to and stay on.
What about lead paint in an older home?
Homes built before 1978 may contain it, and it changes how the surface must be handled. It is worth establishing before work begins, and we will raise it rather than treating an older property as a routine repaint.
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