Roofing & Building Exterior
Exterior Painting
Exterior painting and elastomeric coatings with thorough pressure washing, repair and priming – prepared for Florida sun, rain and humidity.
Overview
Exterior paint protects stucco, wood and metal from sun and moisture as much as it sets the look of the building. In Florida, intense sun fades and chalks coatings, humidity encourages mildew, and wind-driven rain tests every crack. A good result depends far more on preparation and product choice than on the final coat.
We plan and supervise exterior painting carried out by specialist painting trade partners. That includes pressure washing, mildew treatment, crack and surface repair, priming, and choosing between conventional paint and elastomeric coatings for each surface. We confirm colors and HOA approvals before work begins and inspect the finished surfaces with you.
Who it’s for
- New construction requiring exterior finish painting
- Homes with faded, chalking or peeling paint
- Properties where the HOA requires repainting or color updates
- Stucco buildings with hairline cracks that would benefit from elastomeric coating
- Commercial buildings needing exterior refresh with minimal disruption
What’s included
Typically included
- Pressure washing of walls, trim and surfaces to be painted
- Mildew and algae treatment where present
- Repair of hairline stucco cracks and minor surface defects
- Caulking and sealant at trim, windows and penetrations
- Primer or sealer suited to each surface, including new stucco
- Application of finish coats on walls, trim, doors and soffits
- Elastomeric coatings where specified
- Protection of windows, landscaping, pools and fixtures during work
- Coordination of color samples and HOA color approval
Common exclusions
- Stucco repair beyond hairline cracks
- Wood rot or fascia replacement, priced separately
- Roof coatings
- Lead paint abatement if found on older structures
- Interior painting
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Exterior painting is normally priced by the square foot of paintable surface, with trim, doors and specialty items added. An estimate is built from measured wall area, surface condition, the coating system and the amount of preparation needed.
Preparation often drives cost more than paint. Painting is priced within a larger project’s budget when it is part of new construction or a full renovation.
What changes the cost
- Wall area and building height
- Surface condition and preparation needed
- Coating type – standard paint or elastomeric
- Number of colors and amount of trim
- Access, including lifts or scaffolding
- Protection of landscaping, pools and adjacent surfaces
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Color and approvals
Colors are selected and sampled, and HOA approval is obtained where needed.
Wash and treat
Surfaces are pressure washed and mildew is treated, then allowed to dry.
Repair and prime
Cracks and defects are repaired, joints are caulked, and surfaces are primed.
Apply finish coats
Finish coats are applied to walls, trim and doors.
Walkthrough
We review the work with you and complete touch-ups.
What affects the schedule
- Rain, dew and high humidity affect when coatings can be applied
- Surfaces must dry after pressure washing before painting
- HOA approval must be in hand before work starts
- New stucco must cure before priming, per the coating manufacturer
Questions & answers
Is elastomeric coating always better?
Not always. It bridges hairline cracks and resists wind-driven rain, but it traps moisture if applied over damp walls or the wrong surface. The choice depends on the wall and its condition.
Why does paint need pressure washing first?
Dirt, chalk and mildew prevent paint from bonding. Washing removes them so new coatings adhere and last.
Do I need HOA approval to repaint?
Many associations require approval of colors before exterior painting. We help prepare samples and submissions.
Start here
Planning exterior painting?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.