Pacific Northwest Expertise
Our painters work in this climate every week. We know which paints survive a wet winter, which colors fade fastest in direct sun, and which prep methods actually last in damp conditions.
Exterior Painting That Protects Your Home for Years to Come
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Weather-Ready Surface Prep
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Premium Exterior Paint
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Wood Repair Included
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2-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Exterior Painting Built for Pacific Northwest Weather
Paint That Holds Up to Seattle Rain, Sun, and Everything Between
Exterior paint in Western Washington works harder than almost anywhere else in the country. Constant rain, damp winters, sudden summer sun, and the moisture-heavy air off the Sound all push paint to its limits. A coat that looked great on day one can start failing within two years if the prep was wrong, the product was cheap, or the application was rushed.
Peacock Painting Builds exterior projects to outlast the weather. Our prep process tackles peeling, mildew, rot, and weathered surfaces directly. We choose products formulated for high-moisture climates. And we apply paint when conditions are actually right for it, not just when the schedule says go.
What makes our exterior painting different:
- Pressure washing and full surface cleaning before any paint touches the wall
- Wood repair, caulking, and rot treatment included as standard prep
- Weather-window planning so paint cures properly between coats
- Premium acrylic exterior paints chosen for moisture and UV resistance
- Detailed attention to fascia, soffits, gutters, and high-trim work
Surfaces, Styles, and Project Types
Exterior Painting Work Our Crew Handles
Exterior painting is more than rolling fresh color onto siding. Every home has dozens of surfaces, materials, and details that require their own approach. Here’s a look at the exterior work we take on most often across the greater Seattle area.
Full-Home Exterior Repaints
A complete refresh of every painted surface on your home. We typically wrap full exterior projects in five to ten working days, depending on size, weather, and prep needs.
Siding Painting
Wood, fiber cement, vinyl, stucco, and engineered siding all painted with the right products and techniques for each material. Old paint failures get addressed before new paint goes on.
Trim, Fascia, and Soffit Painting
The small details that frame your home. Crisp trim against fresh siding is one of the strongest visual upgrades you can make to a property’s appearance.
Front Doors and Garage Doors
The first things visitors see. We refinish doors with smooth, durable coatings that hold up to daily use and weather exposure.
Window Trim and Shutters
Window trim takes more weather hits than almost anywhere else on a home. We prep, prime, and paint these areas with extra care to prevent water damage.
Decks, Porches, and Outdoor Wood Surfaces
Painted decks, Window trim, and exposed beams that need refreshing. Different products and techniques than indoor wood work.
Fences and Outdoor Walls
Wood fences, retaining walls, and freestanding outdoor structures painted or stained to match the home and stand up to year-round exposure.
Stucco and Masonry Painting
Stucco, brick, and concrete surfaces require breathable coatings and specific application methods. Our crew handles each material with the right approach.
Metal Surfaces
Wrought iron railings, metal gutters, downspouts, and exterior metalwork. Rust treatment and proper primer come standard.
What Sets Our Exterior Work Apart
Why Seattle Homeowners Trust Us With Their Exteriors
An exterior paint job is a major investment, and a bad one shows up to the entire neighborhood. We treat every exterior project as a long-term commitment to the home, not a quick coat of color. The crew doing the work is the same crew that walked the property and wrote the estimate, so accountability stays clear from start to finish.
Wood Repair Included
Rotted boards, soft trim, and damaged siding get repaired before painting begins, not painted over. Skipping this step is why most exterior paint jobs fail early.
Weather-Smart Scheduling
Exterior paint needs the right humidity, temperature, and dry time to cure properly. We schedule application around real weather windows, not just calendar dates.
Two-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Every exterior project carries a written 2-year warranty. If our application fails within that window, we return and fix it at no cost.
How Exterior Painting Works With Peacock
The Peacock Exterior Painting Process
Honest prep. Smart scheduling. Finishes built to last through Pacific Northwest seasons.
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On-Site Walk-Around and Estimate
An estimator walks your full property, inspects every painted surface, identifies wood damage and prep needs, and discusses your color preferences. You receive a clear written quote covering the full scope, repairs, materials, and timeline.
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Pressure Washing and Surface Cleaning
Every exterior project starts with a thorough pressure wash. Years of dirt, mildew, pollen, and pollution get cleaned off so the new paint actually adheres to the surface underneath.
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Wood Repair and Surface Prep
Rotted boards get replaced. Soft trim gets repaired. Cracked caulk gets removed and resealed. Peeling paint gets scraped and sanded. This is the longest stage of most exterior projects, and the one that determines how long the finish lasts.
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Priming and Sealing
Bare wood gets primed with weather-resistant primer. Stains and tannin-rich woods get sealed to prevent bleed-through. Metal surfaces get rust-blocking primer where needed.
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Painting
Two full coats of premium exterior paint applied with brushes, rollers, and sprayers depending on the surface. We work around weather windows, allow proper dry time between coats, and protect landscaping during application.
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Final Walkthrough and Cleanup
We walk the entire property with you once the paint has cured, looking for any spots that need touch-ups. All masking comes down, debris is hauled away, and your yard is left exactly as we found it.
Every Material, Handled Right
Exterior Materials We Paint and How We Approach Each
Different exterior materials need different paint products, prep methods, and application techniques. Using the same approach on every surface is one of the fastest ways to end up with a paint job that fails early. Here’s how we think about the materials we work with most often.
Wood Siding
The most common siding material on older Seattle homes, and one of the most demanding to maintain. Requires careful prep, quality primer, and exterior-grade paint formulated for wood.
Fiber Cement Siding
Modern, durable, and increasingly popular. Bonds well with the right primer and acrylic paint, but needs specific products to last in wet climates.
Vinyl Siding
Often considered “no-maintenance,” but vinyl can be painted to update color or restore faded surfaces. Requires vinyl-safe paints that won’t warp the panels.
Stucco
A breathable surface that needs paint formulated to flex with the material and let moisture escape. Wrong product choice leads to bubbling and peeling.
Brick and Masonry
Painted brick can look beautiful, but the decision is permanent. We discuss the long-term implications before any project begins, then use mineral-based or breathable masonry paints that won’t trap moisture.
Engineered Wood (LP SmartSide, etc.)
Common on newer Seattle-area builds. Holds up well when painted properly, but seams and edges need extra attention to prevent water intrusion.
Cedar Shingles and Shakes
A Pacific Northwest classic. Cedar requires specific products and techniques to honor the natural texture and grain while still providing weather protection.
Metal Surfaces
Wrought iron, aluminum trim, metal doors, and gutters. Each needs proper rust treatment and primer before topcoating.
Recent Exterior Projects
Exterior Painting Work From Real Seattle Homes
A finished exterior tells a story about the home and the people who live there. These recent projects show what a careful repaint can do for curb appeal, property value, and long-term protection.
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Bellevue Craftsman Full Exterior Repaint
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Kirkland Cedar Shingle Restoration
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Bothell Modern Home Exterior Refresh
Let's Refresh Your Curb Appeal
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Tell us about your exterior and we'll handle every detail, from the pressure wash to the final coat.
Timing Your Project Right
When to Paint Your Home’s Exterior in Seattle
Exterior painting in the Pacific Northwest depends heavily on weather windows. Paint needs specific temperature and humidity conditions to cure properly, and our climate doesn’t always cooperate on demand. Booking your project at the right time of year makes a real difference in how the finish performs over time.
The exterior painting calendar in Seattle:
Late Spring (May to June)
The earliest reliable painting window. Days are warming, rain is starting to thin out, and temperatures hold steady enough for proper paint curing. Books fast every year.
Summer (July to September)
The peak exterior painting season. Long dry stretches, warm temperatures, and consistent conditions make this the ideal time for full-home repaints.
Early Fall (Late September to October)
The last good window before the wet season returns. Cooler temperatures actually help paint cure slower and bond better, but tighter scheduling is a must.
Late Fall and Winter (November to March)
Generally not recommended for exterior painting in our climate. Wet conditions, low temperatures, and short days make proper application difficult. We reserve this season for indoor work and project planning.
An honest note on scheduling: Our exterior calendar fills up months in advance. If you’re planning an exterior repaint for the coming season, the best time to request your estimate is winter or early spring. That gives us time to walk your property, finalize colors, and lock in a slot that fits your timeline.
Honest Answers About Price
What Does Exterior Painting
Actually Cost?
Exterior painting estimates depend on real factors specific to your home, your siding, and your prep needs. A single-story rambler with vinyl siding is a different project than a three-story Craftsman with cedar shingles and detailed trim. Our quotes account for these realities, so the number reflects what your home actually requires.
What shapes your exterior painting quote:
- Total square footage of painted exterior surfaces
- Siding material and current condition
- Number of stories and access challenges (ladders, scaffolding, lifts)
- Wood repair, rot treatment, and replacement needs identified during the walk-around
- Trim, fascia, soffits, doors, and shutters included in the scope
- Paint quality and finish selections
- Color complexity, including separate trim or accent colors
What a good exterior estimate should look like:
A clear written scope listing every surface being painted. Repair work called out so you know exactly what’s being addressed. A realistic timeline that accounts for weather. A straightforward total price. And no surprise charges hiding under ‘miscellaneous’ line items.
Is Your Home Telling You It's Time?
Signs It’s Time to Repaint Your Exterior
Most homeowners know exterior paint doesn’t last forever, but the timing of when to repaint can be tricky to judge. Pacific Northwest weather puts paint through real wear, and the warning signs often show up gradually before becoming obvious. Catching them early saves money on bigger repairs down the line.
Visual signs your exterior needs attention:
Peeling, Cracking, or Bubbling Paint
The clearest indicator that paint has reached the end of its life. Peeling almost always means moisture has gotten underneath the surface, and the longer it goes untreated, the more wood damage tends to follow.
Fading or Chalky Finish
Run your hand along the siding. If it leaves a chalky residue or the color has noticeably faded compared to protected areas, the paint’s UV protection has failed.
Visible Wood Damage or Rot
Soft spots in trim, fascia, or siding signal that water has gotten through the paint barrier. These need repair before any new paint goes on.
Caulk Failure Around Windows and Doors
Cracked, separated, or missing caulk allows moisture into vulnerable seams. New paint with fresh caulking restores the seal.
Mildew or Dark Streaking
Common in shaded north-facing walls. Surface mildew can sometimes be cleaned, but persistent issues usually indicate paint that’s no longer protecting the substrate.
Color That Just Looks Tired
Sometimes the paint hasn’t failed mechanically, but the home itself looks dated. A fresh exterior color is one of the fastest ways to modernize a home’s appearance.
A quick rule of thumb: If you’re noticing any of these signs, an in-person assessment is the best next step. Our estimators can tell you whether you need a full repaint, a partial refresh, or some targeted spot work, and what the realistic timeline looks like for each option.
Exterior Painters Near You
Exterior Painting Across the
Greater Seattle Area
Our crew handles exterior projects throughout King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Most of our exterior work happens in Bellevue, Bothell, Seattle, Kirkland, and Redmond, but we travel anywhere in the region for the right project.
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Exterior Painting Questions, Answered
What Homeowners Ask Us About Exterior Painting
Most full-home exterior repaints take five to ten working days, depending on the size of your home, prep requirements, and weather conditions. Smaller projects like trim-only or single-surface jobs can wrap in two to four days.
In the Seattle climate, most exteriors need a full repaint every seven to ten years. Wood siding tends to need attention sooner, while fiber cement and vinyl can stretch longer. Trim and high-exposure areas often need touch-ups before the rest of the home does.
We catch and call out wood damage during the initial walk-around so it’s accounted for in your estimate. If we find additional damage once the prep work is underway, we discuss it with you, explain the scope, and provide pricing before any extra work begins.
Not generally. Exterior work happens entirely outside, and most homeowners go about their normal routines. We coordinate access for water hookups, gates, or any areas where we’ll need to enter the yard.
Plants, shrubs, and outdoor furniture get covered with breathable coverings before any pressure washing or painting begins. We work carefully around gardens and irrigation systems and remove all coverings at the end of each working day.
Generally no. Pacific Northwest winter conditions don’t support proper exterior paint curing. We reserve our late fall through early spring schedule for indoor work, planning, and color consultations for upcoming exterior projects.
Our standard prep includes scraping peeling paint, replacing rotted siding boards or trim, repairing soft wood, removing and re-caulking failed joints, and treating problem areas before priming. Major repairs beyond standard prep get itemized separately.
Absolutely. Color changes are common during exterior repaints. Our free color consultation helps you choose shades that work with your roof, your trim, your landscaping, and your neighborhood, so the change feels intentional rather than jarring.
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s Plan Your Exterior Painting Project
Maybe your siding is fading, your trim is peeling, or your home just needs a refresh after a decade of weather. Either way, we’re ready to help. Request a quote and your estimator will walk your property, inspect every surface, and leave you with a clear plan and timeline you can build around.
- Free On-Site Exterior Walk-Around
- Wood Repair and Prep Included
- 2-Year Written Workmanship Guarantee
- Licensed & Fully Insured
Call Us
(425) 642-6428
Email Us
getquote@peacockpaintingwa.com
Our Location
11808 NE 160th St, Bothell, WA 98011