Exterior painting
Siding, trim, soffits, doors and porches, washed, scraped, primed and painted for Wisconsin winters.
Service colourCL-08 Lake Teal
How we do it
A Wisconsin exterior goes through freeze, thaw, sun and snow every year, so the paint is only as good as the surface under it. We wash every surface, scrape and sand loose paint, replace cracked caulk, and prime bare wood the same day so it never sits open to the weather. We paint from May to early October, when nights stay warm enough for the paint to cure properly.
What's included
- Soft wash of siding and trim before any prep
- Scraping and sanding of loose and flaking paint
- Bare wood spot-primed the same day it is exposed
- Old, cracked caulk cut out and replaced
- Two coats on siding, with trim, doors and railings done separately
- Plants, walkways and windows covered, paint chips collected daily
Typical prices
Ranges for Madison-area homes in 2026. Your written quote is the number we hold to.
- Front door, both sides Includes light sanding and hardware off and on $250 to $450
- Trim, fascia and soffits only Typical two-storey home $2,200 to $4,800
- One-storey ranch About 1,400 square feet, siding and trim $4,500 to $7,800
- Two-storey home About 2,200 square feet, siding and trim $7,500 to $13,000
- Detached garage Siding, trim and overhead door $1,200 to $2,600
Good to know
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint under the newer coats. We test before we scrape. If lead is there, we follow lead-safe work practices, which adds containment and clean-up time. You'll see that as its own line on the quote, never as a surprise.
When to book
Painted May to early October. Spring dates fill by March, so most clients book their estimate over the winter.
Time on site
4 to 6 days for a ranch, 7 to 12 days for a two-storey home, weather allowing.
Questions we hear
What happens if it rains?
We watch the forecast daily and won't paint onto wet siding or ahead of rain. A rain day moves your schedule by a day; it never gets painted over a damp wall to stay on time.
Do I need to be home?
Not usually. We need access to an outdoor outlet and water, and a quick check-in at the start and end of the job.
Recent work like this
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Fence · Monona
Cedar fence, semi-transparent stain 160 feet of fence, both sides, washed and stained
Ready for exterior painting?
Tell us about your rooms, walls or deck and get a written quote within 48 hours of the visit. Estimates are free.