Exterior Painting in Asheville, NC
Prep is the job. We repair, wash, scrape, prime and caulk first - the paint is the last four percent of the work.
Exterior painting typically runs $6,000 to $18,000. Free estimate.
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Paint fails from what is under it
When a paint job peels in two years, the coating is almost never the problem. It was applied over a chalky surface, over damp wood after a pressure wash with no dry time, or straight over rot that was going to move underneath it. Our exterior work is mostly preparation, and the price reflects that honestly.
What preparation means here
- Repair or replace rotted trim and siding before anything is coated
- Wash and allow real dry time, which in an Asheville summer means planning around humidity
- Scrape and sand failing areas, feather edges so the transition does not telegraph
- Spot prime bare wood, full prime where the substrate demands it
- Re-caulk joints and penetrations with a flexible sealant, not painter’s caulk on everything
- Mask, protect landscaping and cover hardscape
Coatings
We use exterior acrylics rated for our UV and moisture cycles – typically Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore premium lines. South and west elevations take the most sun and are where cheap paint shows first. On previously stained cedar or engineered wood we match the system to what is already there rather than fighting it.
Timeline and cost
One to two weeks for a typical house, longer with significant repair work. Most exteriors run $6,000 to $18,000 depending on square footage, stories, substrate condition and how much repair comes first.
We paint in Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, Candler, Fletcher, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Mills River, Brevard and Waynesville.
How the project runs
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Walk-around
Substrate condition assessed, repair items identified and priced separately.
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Repair
Rotted trim and siding replaced before any coating goes on.
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Prep
Wash, dry time, scrape, sand, prime and caulk.
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Paint and walk
Two coats where specified, then a walk-through with you, plus a two-year workmanship warranty.
Why homeowners choose Big Hills
- Licensed NC general contractorBuilding in Western North Carolina since 2018, 150 homes delivered.
- One crew, start to finishIn-house carpenters and site supervisor instead of a chain of subs you never meet.
- Fixed written scopeYou approve selections and the number before demo day, so the budget holds.
- 2-year workmanship warrantyThe same warranty we put behind the homes we build from the ground up.
Frequently asked questions
What does exterior painting cost?
Usually $6,000 to $18,000 for a house in this area. Square footage, number of stories and how much prep and repair the siding needs set the number.
How long will it last?
Eight to twelve years on properly prepared fiber cement or engineered wood, less on south and west elevations and on older wood siding. Preparation matters more than the brand of paint.
Do you repair rot before painting?
Always. Painting over rot hides it for one season and costs more to fix later. Repair items are priced as a separate line so you see exactly what they are.
Can you paint in the summer humidity?
Yes, with planning. The constraint is dry time after washing and dew point in the evening, so we schedule around it rather than pushing coats onto damp siding.
Get a free in-home estimate
Tell us about the project. We walk the space, talk through scope and materials, and send a written estimate — no charge, no pressure.