Do you paint triple-deckers and two-family homes?

Yes, both interior units and full exteriors — multi-unit buildings are common in Arlington and we price them by unit count and access, not a flat per-building rate.

How long does exterior paint last?

Seven to ten years with proper prep. South- and west-facing walls tend to land at the shorter end.

Do you paint over old peeling paint to save time?

No — loose and peeling paint gets scraped and sanded first, or the new coat fails faster.

What's included in exterior prep?

Power washing, scraping, sanding, spot-priming bare wood, and caulking trim joints.

Can you paint stucco or brick, not just wood siding?

Yes, we coat stucco, brick, and masonry trim in addition to wood and vinyl siding.

What if it rains partway through the job?

We track the forecast before scheduling and pause work rather than paint in conditions that risk the finish.

Is the estimate free?

Yes, every exterior estimate is done in person and given to you in writing.

Painting crew on a lift working on a suburban house exterior

Exterior Painting — Arlington, MA

Siding Painting in Arlington, MA

Full exterior repaints with a scrape-sand-prime process built for freeze-thaw cycles and coastal or inland weather alike. Free written estimate for Arlington homeowners, matched with a licensed local painter.

$4,500

Starting At

3–6 Days

Timeline

Year Warranty

5.0★

Rating

Arlington is a dense, walkable inner suburb closer to Cambridge and Boston than to open land — triple-deckers, closely-spaced single-families, and early-20th-century two-families make up most of the housing stock. Lot lines run tight here, which changes how exterior jobs get staged compared to a more spread-out town.

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.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington

We take siding painting projects throughout Arlington, including:

Arlington CenterEast ArlingtonArlington HeightsMorningside

Siding Painting Cost in Arlington

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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Arlington Considerations Before You Start

With homes built close together, exterior work in Arlington usually means coordinating ladder and lift placement with a neighbor's driveway or shared fence line — we scope that access during the estimate, not on install day.

Homes built before 1978 fall under the EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule, which sets lead-safe work practices for disturbing old paint. Any painter we match you with in Arlington confirms RRP certification before work starts — see the EPA's RRP program overview for what that covers.

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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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.

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What Homeowners Say

“They masked off everything, worked clean, and the color match on the trim was exact. No touch-ups needed after.”

Rebecca H.

Lexington, MA

Verified Interior Client

“Prep took a full day before any paint went on. That's the part most crews skip, and it showed in the final coat.”

Marcus T.

Concord, MA

Verified Exterior Client

“Gave us a written estimate on the spot and stuck to the number. Crew showed up on time every day of the job.”

Priya D.

Arlington, MA

Verified Cabinet Client

Questions Answered

Siding Painting in Arlington, Answered

Yes — Arlington's housing stock is close-set, and we scope ladder, lift, and material staging around tight lot lines during the estimate rather than discovering the issue on install day.

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