What is included
The wash, the repairs and the prep, then the paint.
Up here the weather finds every shortcut. Most of an exterior job is the work done before a can is opened, and that is the part we price and explain.
Washing
Dirt, mildew and chalky old paint cleaned off so the new coating can bond.
Scraping and sanding
Loose and failing paint taken back to a sound edge and feathered smooth.
Wood repair
Soft fascia, sills, trim and siding boards cut out and replaced, then primed on every face.
Caulk and prime
Open joints sealed and bare wood primed before the finish coats.
Paint or stain
Acrylic paint on siding and trim, or penetrating stain on log, cedar and board-and-batten.
Porches, shutters and doors
Railings, ceilings, shutters and entry doors finished to match.
In order
How an exterior job runs, in order.
Inspect and quote
We walk the outside of the house, probe for rot and note what needs repair. The written price lists it.
Wash and let it dry
The house is cleaned, then left to dry fully. Coating damp wood is the fastest way to a failed job.
Repair, caulk, prime
Carpentry repairs first, then caulking and priming all bare and patched areas.
Coat and walk it
Finish coats applied in the right weather window, then a walk-around with you.
Want a straight answer on price?
Call us. You will talk to the people who do the work.
828-964-2834 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Free estimates.Good to know
Why exteriors fail faster at elevation.
Stronger sun
UV breaks down stain and paint quicker on south and west walls. Those faces often need attention first.Freeze and thaw
Water that gets behind a coating expands when it freezes. Sound caulk and primed end grain keep it out.A short season
Coatings need mild, dry days to cure. We book exterior work for the warmer months, so call early.Where we work
Boone, and the mountain towns around it.
Boone
Our home base. Interior and exterior painting, kitchens, baths and decks from a crew that lives here.
Boone page → Avery CountyBanner Elk
Ski homes, condos and cabins between Sugar and Beech, painted, stained and remodeled by one crew.
Banner Elk page → Watauga CountyBlowing Rock
Cottages and older homes near the Parkway, where the detail work is the whole job.
Blowing Rock page → Ashe CountyWest Jefferson
Farmhouses, cabins and downtown storefronts across Ashe County.
West Jefferson page → Johnson County, TNTrade
Just over the state line on US 421. Same crew, same written estimate.
Trade page →Other services
When is the exterior painting season in the High Country?
Generally spring through fall, when days are warm and dry enough for coatings to cure. The exact window changes each year with the weather.
Should my house be painted or stained?
It depends on the wood and what is on it now. Previously painted siding is usually repainted. Log, cedar and rough-sawn wood generally do better with a penetrating stain.
How often does a log or cedar home need re-staining?
It varies with exposure and the product used. Sunny, windward walls wear soonest. We can look at the house and tell you which sides need doing now and which can wait.
Do you replace rotten wood?
Yes. Our own crew does the carpentry repairs as part of the job, so you do not need a separate contractor.
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