You know the drill. Paint your house, watch it peel in three years, paint again. It’s expensive, frustrating, and completely avoidable with the right approach.
When exterior painting is done correctly in Peabody, your home handles everything our climate throws at it. Temperatures that drop to 30 degrees. Coastal moisture that seeps into every crack. UV rays that fade cheap paint in months.
The difference isn’t just in the paint – it’s in the preparation. While other contractors rush through surface prep to get to the next job, we take time to do it right. Because a paint job that lasts a decade costs less than repainting every three years.
Fine Coat Painters isn’t some franchise operation that disappears after the check clears. We’re your neighbors in Essex County, dealing with the same weather challenges you face every winter.
We’ve painted colonials on Lowell Street, Capes near Peabody Square, and newer construction throughout the North Shore. Each project teaches us something new about how different siding materials handle our climate.
When you hire local exterior painting contractors, you get people who understand what works in Peabody specifically. Not generic solutions that work in Florida but fail here after the first nor’easter.
Most painting failures happen before we even open the paint can. That’s why we start every exterior painting project with thorough surface inspection and repair. Loose caulk gets replaced. Wood rot gets fixed. Everything gets properly prepped.
Surface preparation takes longer than the actual painting. We power wash to remove years of dirt and mildew. Scrape every bit of loose paint. Sand rough spots smooth. Prime bare surfaces with products designed for New England weather.
Only then do we apply premium exterior paint in thin, even coats. No shortcuts, no rushing to beat weather. Each surface gets the attention it needs to protect your home for the long haul.
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Your home’s exterior is a system, not just walls. Siding, trim, shutters, doors, deck railings – everything works together to keep moisture out and maintain curb appeal. We paint all of it.
Peabody homes face unique challenges. North-facing surfaces that stay damp. Coastal salt air that accelerates corrosion. Historic properties with original wood siding that needs special care. We’ve handled them all.
We use Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore exterior paint systems specifically formulated for New England. These aren’t the same products sold to weekend DIYers. They’re professional-grade coatings that expand and contract with temperature changes without failing.
Quality exterior painting should protect your Peabody home for 7-10 years minimum. If you’re repainting every 2-3 years, someone cut corners on prep work or used inferior materials.
Peabody’s climate is brutal on exterior surfaces. We get freeze-thaw cycles that crack cheap paint. Coastal moisture that causes premature failure. Summer heat that bakes inferior coatings until they chalk and fade.
Professional-grade paint systems handle these extremes because they’re designed to flex with temperature changes. When your siding expands in summer heat and contracts in winter cold, quality paint moves with it instead of cracking and peeling.
Late spring through early fall gives us the best conditions for exterior painting in Peabody. We need consistent temperatures above 50 degrees and low humidity for paint to cure properly.
Summer is ideal because paint dries and cures correctly in warm, stable weather. We avoid painting in direct sunlight on extremely hot days because paint can skin over too quickly and cause adhesion problems.
Early fall can be excellent if we stay ahead of the rainy season. Many Peabody homeowners prefer fall scheduling because it protects their home before winter weather hits. We just watch weather forecasts closely and plan around New England’s unpredictable autumn storms.
We cover everything before we start. Shrubs, flower beds, walkways – anything that could be damaged gets protected with plastic sheeting or canvas drop cloths. Your landscaping investment is safe.
Our crews work carefully around established plantings. Instead of spraying near delicate plants, we use brushes and rollers. We move equipment thoughtfully to avoid damaging root systems or crushing plants.
At day’s end, we remove all coverings so your plants can breathe overnight. Most landscape damage happens because contractors don’t take time to protect your property properly. We do.
Proper surface preparation determines whether your exterior paint job lasts three years or ten. We power wash every surface to remove dirt, mildew, and loose paint. This step alone prevents most premature paint failures.
Next, we scrape remaining loose paint and sand rough spots smooth. We inspect for wood rot, loose siding, or failed caulking that needs repair. These problems must be fixed or they’ll cause paint failure later.
Finally, we prime all bare surfaces with high-quality primer matched to your siding material. Primer creates the critical bond between surface and topcoat. Skipping primer is the fastest way to guarantee paint failure.
Yes, we provide written warranties on all exterior painting because we stand behind our work and materials. Our warranty covers paint adhesion, proper coverage, and workmanship defects.
Warranty length depends on surfaces and paint systems used, but we typically offer multi-year coverage on properly prepared surfaces. This gives you confidence that your investment is protected.
We also use premium paint brands that include manufacturer warranties. Combined with professional application and our workmanship guarantee, you get comprehensive protection for your exterior painting investment.
Exterior painting in Peabody typically runs $3-8 per square foot depending on your home’s condition and prep work required. Most single-family homes range from $5,000-12,000 for complete exterior painting.
The biggest cost factors are surface preparation needs and paint quality. Homes requiring extensive scraping or repair work cost more upfront. But investing in proper prep and quality materials saves money by extending paint life.
We provide detailed written estimates breaking down labor, materials, and prep work. No surprises, no hidden costs. You know exactly what you’re paying for and why it’s worth the investment.
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