Siding painting is the core of most exterior jobs — wood, vinyl, fiber cement, or stucco siding stripped of failing paint, prepped, and refinished in a 100% acrylic exterior formula rated for freeze-thaw cycles. A properly prepped job holds seven to ten years; the prep work, not the paint brand, is what determines which end of that range you land on. We scrape and sand loose paint, spot-prime bare wood, and caulk trim joints before any topcoat goes on, so moisture stays out of the siding instead of getting sealed in behind a fresh coat.
Cost & Scope
Exterior repaints typically run $4,500–$12,000, driven mostly by square footage, siding material, and how much scraping and spot-priming bare wood needs before topcoat.
Homes with extensive peeling paint or bare wood at trim joints cost more to prep properly — that prep time is the biggest lever on both price and how long the finish lasts.
Cost Range
$4,500 – $12,000
Timeframe
3–6 Days
Warranty
3-Year Warranty
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Important Considerations
What changes the scope on an exterior job:
- Siding material — wood needs more prep than vinyl or fiber cement, which don't absorb moisture the same way.
- Sun exposure — south- and west-facing walls fade and chalk faster and may need an extra coat sooner.
- Trim joint condition — cracked caulking at joints lets moisture behind the siding regardless of how good the paint is.
- Weather window — scheduling near the shoulder seasons risks the cure temperature dropping below 50°F mid-job.
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Materials We Use
Exterior-rated materials built for the climate:
Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior
Sherwin-Williams Duration
100% acrylic exterior primer
Exterior-grade caulk for trim joints
Power washer for surface prep
Extension ladders and lifts for multi-story homes
Spray and back-roll application for even coverage
Drop cloths and masking for landscaping protection
Our Process
A six-step process built around the right weather window:
- 01
Free Exterior Assessment
We walk the exterior and flag rot, peeling, or areas that need extra prep.
- 02
Material & Color Plan
Paint line and color locked in before a written estimate goes out.
- 03
Wash, Scrape & Sand
Power wash, scrape loose paint, sand rough edges.
- 04
Spot-Prime & Caulk
Bare wood primed and trim joints caulked to keep moisture out.
- 05
Two-Coat Topcoat
Full-coverage topcoat, two coats minimum on sun-facing walls.
- 06
Final Walkthrough
We walk the exterior with you before calling the job done.
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How to Choose a Provider
What to check before hiring for exterior work:
Prep Detail in Writing
The estimate should specify scraping, sanding, and priming scope, not just "paint the house."
Weather Contingency
Ask how they handle a forecast that turns against the job mid-project.
Caulking Included
Confirm trim joint caulking is part of the scope, not billed separately after the fact.
Coat Count Specified
Two coats should be standard, especially on sun-facing walls.
Ladder & Lift Safety
Multi-story homes need proper equipment, not just extension ladders leaned against siding.
RRP Certification for Older Homes
Homes built before 1978 need a contractor certified under the EPA's lead-safe work practices.
Example Project
A two-story Cape in Bedford with 15-year-old paint showing chalking and cracked caulk at trim joints, no active peeling.
Scope
Full exterior, wood siding + trim
Timeline
5 days
Investment
$7,800
Warranty
3-Year Warranty
Full scrape and sand, recaulked all trim joints, two coats of 100% acrylic exterior paint. No bare wood found once loose paint was removed, keeping prep on the lighter end of the range.
Illustrative example based on typical project scope — not a specific client record.
Guarantee & Support
Written Warranty
Every project is backed by a workmanship warranty in writing — if the finish fails from application error within the term, we come back at no charge.
Licensed & Insured
Every painter in our network carries liability and workers' comp coverage, verified before they're matched with a homeowner — details available on request before you book.
Fixed Written Estimate
The number in your estimate is the number you pay, unless you change the scope yourself mid-project.
Daily Site Cleanup
Floors covered, furniture moved, and debris cleared before we leave — every day of the project, not just the last one.
Why Choose USA Pro Painters
The gap between an exterior job that lasts seven years and one that lasts ten almost never comes down to paint brand — it's whether scraping, sanding, and caulking happened before the topcoat. We scope that work explicitly so it doesn't get cut to hit a lower bid.
- Full prep — scrape, sand, spot-prime, caulk — scoped in writing before we start
- Two-coat minimum on sun-facing walls
- We track the forecast and won't paint outside the cure-temperature window
- 3-year warranty backing the finish, not just the labor
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