Exterior Painting Curb appeal that lasts 10 years — even through MA winters.

Cost depends on house size, height (single vs two-story), siding type, prep severity, lead-safe RRP requirements, number of colors, and paint grade. A small ranch with intact paint costs much less than a large two-story Victorian needing major scraping. Pre-1978 homes with lead-safe requirements add significant cost. Premium 25-year paints (Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura) cost more upfront but last 2-3x longer than mid-tier paints. Written estimates after on-site walk.

May through September is the peak window. April and October are weather-dependent — can work in good conditions but risk delays. November through March is generally not recommended for full-scale exterior painting. Paint needs temperatures above 50°F (some premium paints down to 35°F), no rain within 24 hours, and humidity below 70%. Book exterior projects by February-March to secure summer slots — calendar fills fast.

Small single-story home: 4-5 days. Standard 2-story colonial: 7-10 days. Larger homes with extensive trim: 10-15 days. Major prep work (heavy scraping, lead-safe RRP, rot repair) adds days. Weather delays are common — we schedule conservatively for 1-2 weather days per project. Speed-painting a job is the #1 cause of premature failure.

With premium paint (Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura) and proper prep, 10-15 years is realistic on most surfaces. Mid-tier paints last 7-10 years. South and west-facing walls fade faster (more UV). Trim and accents usually need touch-ups sooner than body. Skipping prep cuts these timelines roughly in half — that’s the unspoken cost of cheap paint jobs.

Yes. JM All-Pro Services follows EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) certified practices for any pre-1978 home. This includes containment of work area, plastic sheeting and tarps, HEPA-filtered vacuums, proper waste disposal, and use of lead-safe scraping practices. Massachusetts also has additional 105 CMR 460.000 requirements for lead-safe work. Required by federal law, and the right thing to do for your family’s safety.

Yes, with proper technique. Vinyl needs (1) thorough cleaning, (2) special vinyl-bonding primer, and (3) vinyl-safe topcoat (lighter colors only — dark colors absorb heat and warp vinyl). Vinyl repainting transforms tired homes at much lower cost than replacement. Lasts 5-7 years. We assess if your specific vinyl is paintable during the estimate.

Painting brick is permanent — once painted, brick must be maintained as painted forever (you can’t easily go back to natural brick). For solid bricks in good condition, we usually recommend leaving them natural and instead refreshing trim, doors, and contrasting elements. For brick that’s already painted, repainting is the right call. For unattractive brick (orange/red 70s ranches), painting can transform curb appeal completely.

We identify and replace rotted wood before painting. Common rot spots: window casings, fascia boards, lower trim where deck/porch meets siding, and below downspouts. Replacing rotted wood and painting over it is 1/10 the cost of painting, discovering rot, and having to come back to fix it. We carry replacement lumber on each job.

Most exterior color schemes use 3 colors: body color (siding), trim color (windows, doors, fascia), and accent color (front door, shutters). Some traditional New England homes add a 4th color for shutters. Beyond 4 colors usually feels busy. We can guide selection based on architectural style — Victorians can handle more colors than mid-century ranches.

Call (508) 925-0396 or submit the quote form. We schedule a free on-site walkthrough — visiting the property is critical to estimate exterior work accurately. We identify prep needs, lead-safe requirements, rot, color directions. Written estimate follows. For summer slots, book by February-March. Spring books out quickly.