Exterior House Painting Columbus Ohio
Licensed General Contractor | Family-Owned & Operated | Fully Insured
Full-Service Exterior Painting for Columbus Homes
Most exterior paint jobs fail because of prep shortcuts, not bad paint. We pressure wash, scrape, sand, caulk, and prime before any finish coat goes on. If we find rot, damaged trim, or failing siding during prep, we fix it. No calling another contractor. As a licensed general contractor, we handle carpentry and painting under one roof. One crew from first scrape to final coat.
Licensed & Fully Insured
Ohio general contractor license. BBB A+ rated. General liability and workers comp on every project. COIs delivered within 24 hours for commercial clients and property managers.
One Contractor, Every Trade
Most painters call a drywall guy. Most drywall guys call a framer. We handle framing, drywall, painting, flooring, tile, and carpentry under one roof. Your project stays under our supervision from demo to final walkthrough. No juggling subcontractors. No finger-pointing between trades.
Surfaces & Coatings
Siding
Wood, Hardie Board, LP SmartSide, aluminum, and vinyl. Each substrate needs a different primer and application method.
Trim, Fascia & Soffits
South-facing fascia bakes in sun. North-facing soffits trap moisture. Rotted boards get replaced before anything gets painted. We handle finish carpentry and painting under one roof.
Front Doors & Entry
Your front door takes more UV and temperature swings than any other surface. Urethane on wood, acrylic on fiberglass, DTM primer on metal. We also handle interior door and trim painting.
Decks, Railings & Fences
Standing water, foot traffic, and moisture rot boards from the bottom up. We clean, sand, and back-brush every board so stain penetrates instead of filming over. See our deck staining and refinishing services.
Ohio Proof Prep
Pressure Washing
Paint won't bond to dirt, mildew, or chalk. Every surface gets pressure washed first, PSI adjusted by substrate.
Scraping & Sanding
Loose paint gets scraped to a sound edge, then sanded smooth. Skip this and every flake shows through the finish.
Caulking & Sealing
Every joint around windows, doors, and trim gets caulked before primer. Gaps let water behind the paint, and that's how most trim and fascia failures start.
Priming
Bare wood and every carpentry repair gets spot-primed. No primer on raw wood means no adhesion.
Rot Repair
We don't fill rot and paint over it. Damaged boards get cut out and replaced. As a licensed general contractor, we handle repairs and painting under one roof.
Masking & Protection
Windows, fixtures, landscaping, and walkways get masked before we spray, brush, or roll. Clean edges, zero overspray.
Our Exterior Painting Process
Most exterior paint jobs fail because of prep shortcuts, not bad paint. We pressure wash, scrape, sand, caulk, and prime before any finish coat goes on. If we find rot, damaged trim, or failing siding during prep, we fix it. No calling another contractor. As a licensed general contractor, we handle carpentry and painting under one roof. One crew from first scrape to final coat.
Inspection & Estimate
We walk your home's exterior and note every surface that needs attention. Siding condition, trim damage, caulk failures, peeling paint, and rot. You get a detailed written estimate within 48 hours that breaks down prep work, repairs, and paint. No hidden fees, no deposit required.
Prep Work
Good prep means good results. We pressure wash, scrape loose paint, sand rough spots, caulk gaps around windows and trim, and prime bare wood. If there's rot or damage, we find it and replace it. No calling another company because we can fix all common exterior building products. It's the work you don't see that makes the finished product last.
Paint Application
We brush, roll, and spray depending on the surface. Back-brushing for proper adhesion on wood siding. Multiple coats on bare wood, trim, and high-wear areas. We use premium exterior products from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, selecting the right line for each substrate and exposure level. Every product we use is rated for Ohio's freeze-thaw cycles and UV conditions.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the completed project with you before cleanup. Touch-ups handled on the spot. Masking removed, landscaping uncovered, and your home ready to show off. You don't pay until you're satisfied.
Related Services
Need more than exterior painting? As a licensed general contractor, we tackle the repairs and upgrades that often come with an exterior project.
Interior House Painting
Single rooms, whole houses, and everything in between. Clean lines, proper prep, and finishes that hold up. While we're working on your exterior, we can handle the inside too.
Siding Services
Vinyl, LP SmartSide, Hardie Board, and repairs. If your siding needs more than paint, we handle full replacement, rot repair, and new installation.
Drywall Services
Water damage from exterior leaks often shows up inside. We repair and refinish drywall so the interior looks as good as the exterior.
What Our Clients Say
We love the work we do, but we might be a little biased. Don't take our word for it. Take a look at what our clients have to say. Over 1,000 projects since 2016, and our reviews reflect how we treat people and the work we do.
Exterior Painting Questions
How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house in Columbus, Ohio?
Most exterior painting projects in Columbus range from $3,000 to $8,000 depending on home size, number of stories, siding material, and how much prep work is needed. A single-story ranch with clean siding falls on the low end. A two-story home with peeling paint, rot repair, and multiple substrates falls on the high end. Square footage, accessibility, and coat count all factor in.
We provide detailed written estimates that break down labor, materials, prep and repairs, and coat count. No hidden fees and no deposit required. Call 614-582-4227 or request a free estimate above.
How long does exterior paint last in Ohio?
With proper prep and quality products, exterior paint on wood siding and trim typically lasts 7 to 10 years in Central Ohio. Fiber cement and LP SmartSide hold paint longer, often 12 to 15 years. Vinyl siding that's been painted with a vinyl-safe formula can last 5 to 7 years depending on sun exposure and color choice.
The biggest factor isn't the paint. It's the prep underneath it. Skipped caulking, bare wood left unprimed, and paint applied over chalk are why most exterior jobs fail early. That's why we spend more time on prep work than most contractors.
What are the signs my house needs to be repainted?
The most common signs are peeling or flaking paint, chalking (white powder when you rub the surface), faded or uneven color between sun-exposed and shaded sides, cracked or missing caulk around windows and trim, and visible bare wood. If you see any of these, moisture is likely getting behind the paint film and causing damage you can't see yet.
Catching it early saves money. A repaint with minor prep costs significantly less than a project that includes siding repairs, rot replacement, and carpentry work. We offer free exterior inspections. Call 614-582-4227.
Should I repair or replace exterior trim before painting?
Always. Painting over damaged trim is the most common shortcut we see, and it's why so many exterior paint jobs fail within two years. If trim is soft, split, or pulling away from the house, paint won't fix it. Moisture is already behind the surface and will keep pushing the new coating off. Minor surface damage can be filled and sanded, but anything with rot, water damage, or structural compromise needs to be cut out and replaced with solid material before primer goes on.
The problem is most painters don't do carpentry, so they either skip it, patch over it, or tell you to call someone else first. That's where the project stalls. As a licensed general contractor, we handle trim replacement, siding repairs, and painting under one roof. One crew, one schedule, no waiting on a second contractor to show up.
Can you paint the exterior of a house in cold weather?
Yes, but with conditions. Most exterior paints need air and surface temperatures above 50°F, with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Some products like Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior can be applied in temperatures as low as 35°F, which extends our painting season into late fall and early spring in Central Ohio. We monitor the forecast daily and won't apply finish coats if conditions aren't right for proper cure.
Painting in marginal weather to stay on schedule is how most exterior failures happen. We'd rather push a project a few days than put a coat down that peels by March. If you're planning an exterior project, late spring through early fall gives us the widest window for consistent results.
Does exterior painting increase home value?
Yes, and it's one of the highest-ROI home improvements you can make. Industry data consistently shows exterior painting returns 50% or more on investment. In a competitive market like Columbus, fresh curb appeal can be the difference between a showing and a passed listing. Buyers notice peeling paint, faded siding, and neglected trim before they even walk through the front door.
A pre-sale exterior repaint doesn't always mean the whole house. Sometimes it's the trim, fascia, front door, and shutters that make the biggest visual impact. We can walk your home and tell you exactly where the money is best spent. See our full residential painting services or call 614-582-4227.
Should I paint or replace my siding?
If the siding is structurally sound with no rot, no warping, and no widespread cracking, painting is almost always the better investment. A quality exterior paint job on solid siding costs a fraction of full replacement and can buy you another 7 to 10 years. If the siding is failing in isolated areas, we can replace damaged sections and paint the rest to match.
If the damage is widespread with rot through multiple courses, vinyl that's cracking and buckling, or aluminum that's dented beyond repair, replacement makes more sense long-term. We install Hardie Board, LP SmartSide, and vinyl siding in addition to painting. As a licensed general contractor, we'll give you an honest recommendation either way.
Do I need to be home while my house is being painted?
No. Most of our exterior projects happen while homeowners are at work. All the work is outside, so we don't need interior access unless you're also doing an interior repaint at the same time. We communicate the daily plan by text or phone, send progress photos, and schedule the final walkthrough when you're available.
We just ask that vehicles are moved away from the house, pets are kept inside during work hours, and we have access to an exterior outlet and water spigot. Everything else, including masking, protection, landscaping coverage, and cleanup, we handle.