Exterior Painting
Exterior House Painting in Vancouver, BC
Vancouver's rain, salty coastal air, intense summer UV and freeze-thaw cycles destroy weak exterior paint jobs. Our exterior systems are spec'd for this climate and applied by crews who actually understand local substrates — Hardie board, cedar siding, stucco, fibre-cement, vinyl trim, and everything in between.
Every exterior project starts with a thorough envelope inspection — we walk the building looking for rot, failed caulking, peeling paint, mildew, nail pops and bare wood. Anything we find goes into the written scope so there are no surprise change orders mid-project. We then power wash the entire envelope, scrape and sand to a sound edge, replace failed caulking, spot-prime bare wood and stains, and re-seal every joint and penetration before any finish coat goes on.
Coatings matter even more outdoors than they do inside. We use premium 100% acrylic exterior systems engineered for the Pacific Northwest — flexible enough to handle wood movement, breathable enough to release moisture, and UV-stable so colours don't chalk after a single Vancouver summer. Where the substrate calls for it, we'll spec elastomeric coatings to bridge hairline cracks in stucco or fibre-cement. Everything is sprayed and back-rolled to the correct mil thickness for maximum adhesion and uniform coverage.
We monitor the forecast obsessively and never paint over wet substrate. Most exterior projects in Vancouver are scheduled May through September, but with the right products and conditions we can run shoulder-season jobs into October. Trim, soffits, fascia, gutters, garage doors and front doors all get the same attention as the field — because that's where curb appeal actually lives.
- Pressure wash, scrape, sand, prime
- Premium 100% acrylic exterior coatings
- Caulking & rot-spot repair before paint
- Trim, soffits, fascia, doors and gutters
- Weather-monitored scheduling
- 5-year written exterior warranty
Our Process
How we deliver exterior projects
Envelope inspection
We walk the home, document failures, and write a fixed-price scope — no surprises.
Pressure wash & prep
Power wash, scrape, sand, repair rot, replace caulking, prime bare wood.
Caulk & seal
Every joint, penetration and trim line re-sealed for full weather protection.
Spray & back-roll
Premium 100% acrylic system applied at the correct mil thickness for max adhesion.
Final walkthrough
We walk the property with you, touch up details, and issue a 5-year warranty.
Built for Vancouver homes & weather
Vancouver exteriors face brutal conditions: 1,200+ mm of annual rain, salty air on the North Shore and Point Grey, intense UV in summer, and freeze-thaw cycles inland in Burnaby and Coquitlam. Generic exterior paint fails fast here. Our specs are dialled in for each microclimate.
Exterior painting questions, answered
How much does exterior house painting cost in Vancouver?
Most Vancouver exterior repaints run $4–$10 per square foot of wall area, depending on substrate, prep, height, and accessibility. Multi-storey homes and stucco/Hardie generally sit toward the higher end.
How long does an exterior repaint take?
A typical Vancouver single-family home exterior takes 5–10 working days, weather permitting. Larger homes and full strata buildings take longer. We schedule around the forecast and never paint over wet surfaces.
What time of year is best to paint outside in Vancouver?
May through early September is ideal — dry stretches and mild temperatures. With the right products we can extend into April and October. We don't paint exteriors in steady rain or below 5°C.
Do you repair rot and replace caulking?
Yes. Spot rot repair, replacement of failed caulking, and re-sealing every joint and penetration are all standard parts of our exterior prep.
How long will the new exterior paint last?
With proper prep and our premium acrylic systems, expect 8–10+ years on most Vancouver homes. Our written exterior warranty covers 5 years.
Can you paint stucco, Hardie board and cedar?
Yes. We paint all common Vancouver substrates — stucco, fibre-cement (Hardie), cedar shake and lap siding, vinyl trim, aluminum, and wood. We spec the right primer and topcoat for each one.
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