Exterior Painting Decatur

How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Georgia?

A full repaint costs $3,000-$15,000, depending on home size, siding material, surface condition and access. Smaller homes in good condition sit toward the lower end; larger homes, detailed trim and more prep move the price up. We visit your home before quoting, so you get a fixed written price for the actual work, not a guess from a photograph. The table above breaks down the ranges by home size and type of work.

What time of year is best to paint the exterior of a house in Decatur?

September and October are the best months. Mid-April through late May, once pollen clears, is another good window. The date alone isn't enough: your manager checks temperature and humidity so the coating can cure properly. We'll discuss the timing for your home during the estimate.

How long does exterior paint last on an Decatur home?

With proper preparation and Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior, expect 7-10 years on HardiePlank fiber cement, 5-7 years on wood siding and 5-7 years on painted brick. Washing, scraping, caulking and priming help the finish adhere. Your project also comes with a 5 to 10-year written warranty covering workmanship and product, delivered at the final walkthrough.

What is included in an exterior painting project with OVO?

Your repaint includes power washing and mildew treatment, scraping and sanding loose paint, caulking gaps and seams, spot priming, and two full coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior. Property protection, daily cleanup and an on-site manager are included too. We finish with a walkthrough, same-day touch-ups and your 5 to 10-year written warranty. Prep and cleanup aren't extra charges.

Why is exterior house painting so expensive?

Much of the labor happens before painting starts. Washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming and masking take more crew hours than applying the paint. Detailed trim and multi-story access add time and equipment. When you compare proposals, check those tasks as well as the total. Our quote includes Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior, on-site management and daily cleanup.

How much do painters charge per square foot in Georgia?

The range is $1.50-$4.25 per square foot for the body, trim, fascia and shutters together. A straightforward single-story house in good condition is toward the lower end. More stories, detailed trim or substantial prep move the price up. Square footage is a starting point, not your final quote: we inspect the house before putting a fixed price in writing.

How do I know if a painter is good?

When you compare painting contractors, ask for an in-person visit, a written fixed price, a specific prep plan and named products. Check who manages the crew and whether cleanup and a written warranty are included. OVO puts the scope in writing, assigns an on-site manager and provides a 5 to 10-year written warranty. Those details help you choose a painter on more than price alone.

Do I need to be home during the exterior painting project?

No. Your manager sends photo updates and is available by phone or text, so you can keep up without staying home. The crew cleans up each evening. Plan to be available for the final walkthrough, when you'll check the finish with your crew lead and receive your written warranty.

Can you paint my siding, brick or stucco?

Our painting services include full repaints, trim and fascia, shutters, painted brick and stucco. Each material needs its own preparation and products. Your estimator checks the surfaces on your house and spells out the work in the written quote, so you'll know what's included before we start.

What should I have ready for the estimate?

Bring any color ideas and point out peeling paint, rough areas or places you're concerned about. Tell your estimator about access and timing. We'll inspect the house in person, so you don't need to measure it yourself or work out a price from square footage.

How long will the crew be at my home?

Most exterior repaints take 3-4 days. Your estimator will discuss the timeline during the visit, and your manager plans painting around suitable weather. You don't have to stay home throughout, but plan to join the final walkthrough. Book a free walkthrough so we can look at your home and talk through the timing.

Do I need a permit to repaint my Decatur home in the historic district?

If you are keeping the same colors, most cases require only a simple notification. Changing colors requires a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission. We verify your district's rules during the free estimate and handle the entire application so you do not have to.

How do you protect the decorative woodwork on my Decatur Craftsman?

Every bracket, rafter tail, and porch column gets hand-prepped instead of power-sanded. Machine tools would damage those profiles. We scrape, sand, spot-prime, and brush-apply each detail individually. It takes more time, but your home keeps the craftsmanship that makes it special.

Why does the north side of my Decatur home always look dirty after painting?

Decatur's dense oak canopy traps moisture against shaded walls. That creates mildew that shows as dark streaks within months. The fix is mildew-killing primer under the topcoat and thorough pressure washing before any paint goes on. We include both as standard on every Decatur exterior project.