Exterior Painting
The outside of a home takes the weather, so the order of the work matters as much as the paint. Every exterior job here follows the same sequence, and it is explained to you before it starts.
What’s included
- Power washing of the surfaces to be painted
- A check of stucco and wood for repairs before any paint goes on
- Masking of windows, floors and anything that must stay clean
- Dunn-Edwards or Sherwin-Williams exterior paint
- Spray or brush, chosen for the surface, with your preference first
- Weekend work when the project requires it
How it goes
Power wash
The surface is cleaned so the paint has something sound to hold onto.
Check stucco and wood
Repairs are identified and talked through with you before painting.
Mask windows and floors
Everything that is not being painted is protected.
Paint
Applied with care and finished the way a craftsman wants to see it.
Clear boundaries
A home exterior takes between one and ten days. The estimate names exactly which surfaces are included. If you want to add something once the work is underway, Ebenezer will tell you the steps and how it changes the job first.
What changes the price of exterior painting
Ebenezer prices by the hours a job takes and how difficult the preparation is, which is why he looks at your project before quoting. These are the things that move it most. The estimate itself is free.
- How much surface there is. Square footage is the starting point — how many rooms, how many walls, how much trim.
- How much preparation it needs. This is the big one. Two homes that look alike can need very different amounts of washing, patching and sanding before a finish will hold.
- How many coats. A big colour change, or a bare or patched surface, needs more coats than freshening up a wall in its own colour.
- Height and access. Second storeys, stairwells and anything that needs ladders or scaffolding take longer and need more equipment.
- What else is included. Repairs, staining, waterproofing or cabinets alongside the painting all change the shape of the job.
Common questions
How long does it take to paint the outside of a house?
Between one and ten days for a home. The power wash, the repair check and the masking all happen before any paint goes on, and how much preparation the stucco and wood need is what moves the timeline most.
Do I need to be home while you paint the exterior?
No. Exterior work happens outside, so you can carry on with your day. Ebenezer will let you know which days the windows are masked and when the gates or side yards need to be clear.
What paint do you use for exteriors?
Dunn-Edwards and Sherwin-Williams, chosen for their quality and finish. Ebenezer will talk the colour and the sheen through with you before anything is opened, and he has a good eye for colour.
Do you guarantee exterior painting?
Yes. If something is not right, Ebenezer comes back and repairs it. He manages every project personally, so the person who did the work is the person who returns. Coming back to make it right? We never have a problem with that.
Are you a licensed exterior painting contractor?
Yes. Lemoons Painting holds California contractor licence 1120008, classification C-33, Painting and Decorating, held since 2024. You can look the number up yourself on the CSLB website. Ebenezer also holds OSHA 30, OSHA 10, scaffold and CPR-AED certifications.
Ready to talk about exterior painting?
The estimate is free. Ebenezer will look at the job, listen to what you want, and explain the steps.