Find a qualified exterior painting contractor to protect and transform your home
Exterior paint does two jobs: it makes your home look good and it protects your siding, wood trim and structural surfaces from Ohio weather. When exterior paint fails, water gets behind the siding and rot follows. Contractor Palace connects homeowners with licensed exterior painting contractors who pressure wash, scrape and prep correctly, use the right paint type for each surface and apply enough coats to last.
We dispatch exterior painters for full home repaints, siding and trim, deck staining, fence painting, new construction exterior work and color matching across Ohio and the surrounding region.
What an exterior painting contractor does
Siding Painting
Full exterior siding painting including wood, vinyl, fiber cement and engineered wood. Proper prep is everything on exterior work. Our contractors pressure wash, scrape all loose paint, sand rough spots, caulk every gap around windows and doors and prime bare areas before a single coat of paint goes on. Skipping any of these steps shortens the paint life dramatically.
Trim and Shutters
Trim painting requires a different paint product than siding in most cases. Trim takes more abuse from sun, rain and physical contact, so a higher-sheen, harder finish is used. Shutters are often removed, painted flat on sawhorses and reinstalled to get full coverage on all edges. Clean, sharp lines where trim meets siding are the mark of a professional exterior painter.
Deck and Fence Staining
Wood decks and fences require a penetrating stain or solid-color stain rather than paint. Stain soaks into the wood and moves with it as it expands and contracts seasonally. Paint on a deck peels within a few years because foot traffic and seasonal wood movement break the paint film. We match the right stain type and opacity to your wood species and current finish.
Garage Doors
Garage doors are one of the most visible surfaces on a home's exterior and one of the most neglected when it comes to paint maintenance. Steel garage doors are painted with a rust-inhibiting primer and a durable exterior paint. Wood garage doors benefit from a semi-transparent stain or a solid exterior paint with a UV-resistant topcoat to handle direct sun exposure.
How to book an exterior painting contractor
Describe your exterior painting project
Tell us your home's siding type, approximate square footage, number of stories and the current condition of the paint. Note any areas with peeling, bare wood or rot damage. Photos of the home exterior from all four sides give our matching the full picture. Mention if you also need deck or fence work done at the same time.
Get matched with a licensed exterior painter
We match you with an insured exterior painting contractor who has experience with your specific siding type and project scope. One painter contacts you directly, not three competing bids from companies that are already moving on to the next quote before they have seen your home.
Review the written scope and book
Your matched contractor provides a written proposal covering prep work, paint brand and product, number of coats, surfaces included and a firm price before any work starts. You pay that contractor directly on the terms in the proposal you approved.
Exterior painting services we dispatch for
Full exterior repaint
Complete repaint of all exterior surfaces including siding, trim, shutters, doors, eaves and window frames in one coordinated project.
Power washing prep
High-pressure washing of all surfaces before painting to remove dirt, mildew, chalking paint and loose debris that would prevent new paint from bonding.
Caulking and sealing
Full caulk inspection and replacement around all windows, doors, corner boards and penetrations before paint is applied to prevent water infiltration.
Deck staining
Solid-color or semi-transparent stain application on wood decks including cleaning, sanding and one or two coats of penetrating stain matched to the wood condition.
Fence painting
Brush or spray application of exterior paint or stain on wood or metal fences including rail tops and post caps where water entry causes rot.
Color matching
On-site color consultation and digital color rendering to show how new colors will look on your home before committing to a full repaint.
What to look for in an exterior painting contractor
Exterior painting is weather-dependent and heavily prep-driven. A bad exterior paint job fails within two years and leaves you with a worse surface to repaint than you started with. Here is what to verify before hiring anyone:
Licensing and insurance
Ohio does not require a specific painting license, but a professional exterior painting contractor should carry general liability insurance of at least $1 million and workers compensation for their crew. Ask for a current certificate of insurance before signing anything.
Surface prep method
Ask exactly how they prep. The answer should include pressure washing, scraping all loose and peeling paint, sanding rough edges, filling cracks, replacing any rotted wood and caulking gaps before any paint is applied. A contractor who skips prep to save time is giving you a paint job that will peel in two years.
Paint type for the surface
Latex acrylic paint is the right choice for most exterior siding in Ohio's climate because it breathes, resists mildew and holds color well. Oil-based paint is sometimes used on bare wood trim. Make sure the contractor specifies the exact paint product and sheen in the written quote, not just a brand name.
Number of coats
A single coat of exterior paint is rarely enough on a repaint. Two coats over a properly primed surface is standard. If the existing color is very dark and the new color is very light, a tinted primer coat is needed before the finish coats. Clarify in the written scope how many coats are included and what triggers an additional coat charge.
Written warranty
Ask the contractor what their labor warranty covers and how long it lasts. A professional exterior painter should stand behind their work for at least two years on prep, adhesion and coverage. Get the warranty in writing and confirm it does not require you to use the same contractor for touch-up work to stay valid.
Exterior painting costs: 2025 ranges
Ohio estimates. Prices vary by home size, number of stories, siding condition and paint quality. Homes requiring significant scraping, wood replacement or a primer coat before the finish coats will cost more. Contractor Palace quotes include a full written scope so you know exactly what prep and coats are included before work starts.
Frequently asked questions: exterior painting contractors
What does an exterior painting contractor do?
An exterior painting contractor prepares and paints the outside surfaces of a home including siding, trim, shutters, doors, eaves and garage doors. Preparation includes pressure washing, scraping loose paint, caulking gaps around windows and doors, priming bare wood and protecting landscaping and glass before painting begins. A professional exterior painter selects the right paint type for each surface and the local climate, applies it with proper coverage and leaves the property clean after the job is complete.
How much does exterior house painting cost?
A single-story home typically costs $1,500 to $3,000 to paint the exterior. A two-story home runs $2,500 to $5,000. Deck staining costs $500 to $1,500 depending on deck size and condition. Fence painting runs $500 to $2,000. Prices vary based on the size of the home, the number of stories, the condition of existing paint and siding and how much scraping, priming or wood replacement is needed before paint can be applied.
How often should you repaint the exterior of a house?
Most homes need exterior repainting every five to ten years. Wood siding needs repainting every three to seven years depending on sun exposure and paint quality. Fiber cement and engineered wood siding hold paint longer and may go eight to twelve years between paint jobs. Signs it is time to repaint include peeling or bubbling paint, faded or chalky surfaces, cracked caulk around windows and doors and bare wood showing through the existing finish. Waiting too long allows moisture to penetrate and cause rot.
What is the best time of year to paint a house exterior?
In Ohio the best time to paint a house exterior is late spring through early fall, roughly May through September. Paint requires temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit to cure properly and surfaces should be dry for at least 24 hours before painting begins. High humidity slows dry time and can trap moisture under the paint film. Avoid painting in direct midday sun in summer because surfaces heat up and the paint dries too fast to level properly. Early morning or late afternoon application on hot days produces the best results.
How do I find exterior house painters near me?
Verify the painter carries general liability insurance and confirm they pressure wash and prep surfaces before painting rather than painting directly over peeling or chalking existing paint. Ask for a written quote specifying the paint brand and sheen, how many coats are included and exactly what prep work is covered. References from recent exterior jobs in your neighborhood are valuable because you can see the work holding up in the same climate. Contractor Palace pre-screens every exterior painter in our network for insurance status and quality standards before they can accept jobs through our platform.
Exterior painters in Ohio cities we serve
We match homeowners with licensed exterior painting contractors across all major Ohio metro areas. Click your city for local exterior painting pages with city-specific pricing and painter availability.
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