Painting & Drywall

Exterior Painting in Metro Detroit

Exterior paint is the first thing anyone sees and the first thing Michigan weather attacks. We match homeowners with crews who scrape, prime, and coat the right way, so your siding and trim shrug off freeze-thaw cycles instead of peeling by the next thaw.

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Exterior painting is a weatherproofing job that happens to add curb appeal. The coat only lasts if the surface underneath is sound: failing paint scraped off, bare wood primed, gaps caulked, and chalky or peeling areas dealt with before a drop of finish goes on. Michigan makes this harder than most places — freeze-thaw cycles, summer humidity, and a short dry-weather window mean shortcuts fail fast. The crews in our network read the surface, fix what is failing, and paint when conditions are actually right.

From a clapboard colonial in Birmingham to an aluminum-sided ranch in Warren or a partial brick front in Sterling Heights, we connect you with a licensed, insured crew that matches product and prep to each surface, works within the seasonal window, and leaves a finish built to ride out Michigan winters.

What’s included

Power-washing to strip dirt, chalk, and mildew
Scraping and sanding failing or peeling paint
Priming bare wood, repairs, and stained areas
Caulking gaps at trim, seams, and penetrations
Minor wood and trim repair before coating
Spray, brush, or roll applied to suit each surface
Masking of windows, landscaping, and fixtures

Exterior paint that peels in a year almost always failed at prep — washing, scraping, and priming skipped to save a day. The crews we match you with do that groundwork and paint within Michigan’s weather window, and they carry insurance for ladder and height work around your home.

How it works

Assess & quote

A pro inspects siding, trim, and problem areas, identifies failing paint and rot, and quotes prep and product matched to your surfaces.

Wash & scrape

The house is power-washed, then failing paint is scraped and sanded so the new coat bonds to sound material, not loose flakes.

Repair & prime

Bare wood, repairs, and stains are primed, and gaps are caulked, sealing the surface against Michigan moisture before color goes on.

Coat the surfaces

Siding and trim are sprayed, brushed, or rolled per surface, with the weather window watched so coats cure properly.

Detail & inspect

Trim lines, fixtures, and edges are finished, overspray is checked, and you walk the exterior to sign off on coverage.

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Exterior Painting: common questions

How long does exterior painting take?

A typical house runs three to six days — more if there is heavy scraping, rot repair, or multiple stories. Weather can extend it, since coats need dry conditions and the right temperature to cure. A pro builds the forecast into the schedule rather than pushing through bad days.

When is the best time to paint in Michigan?

Late spring through early fall is the working window — daytime temperatures consistently above the paint’s minimum, low humidity, and a dry stretch for curing. Painting too cold or into rain causes adhesion failure, so the crews we match you watch conditions closely.

How long will an exterior paint job last?

A properly prepped exterior coat typically lasts seven to ten years on wood and longer on well-prepped aluminum, depending on sun exposure and product. The number one factor is prep — scraping and priming — not the paint brand, which is exactly why who does it matters.

Can you paint brick or aluminum siding?

Yes, both, with the right products and prep. Brick needs a breathable masonry coating and is essentially permanent once painted; aluminum needs cleaning, de-chalking, and a bonding primer. Each surface has its own approach, and a pro matches the system to what you have.

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