Repaint home exterior

Why It Matters

Faded, peeling exterior paint stops protecting siding, which leads to rot, warping, and expensive replacement.

How to Do It

1. Schedule bids in late spring so work can begin in summer when conditions favor paint adhesion and drying.
2. Contact at least 3 licensed exterior painters and request itemized bids.
3. Confirm each bid explicitly includes surface scraping and priming; reject or renegotiate any bid that omits these steps.
4. Specify high-quality acrylic exterior paint in your contract and confirm the product choice with each contractor before signing.
5. Before work begins, walk the exterior with the contractor to identify any rotted or warped siding that should be replaced before painting.
6. After completion, inspect the finished surface for full coverage, uniform sheen, and clean edges before approving final payment.

Related Tasks

• Power wash siding and walkways Once a year
• Touch up exterior paint Once a year
• Inspect foundation and exterior drainage Once a year