Painting for the North End
House Painting Built for Lake Forest Park Homes
Lake Forest Park isn’t a typical suburb. It’s a green, low-density city where mature evergreens shade most lots, gutters fill with needles half the year, and a lot of the housing stock dates back to the mid-century boom off Bothell Way. Paint here has to deal with damp, filtered light and slow-drying shady walls, not the wide-open sun exposure you’d find on a treeless subdivision.
We’re a small, family-run crew and we’ve spent 15+ years painting homes across the north end of the Sound, from Sheridan Beach down to the neighborhoods bordering Shoreline and Kenmore. That means we know how a cedar-sided rambler under a canopy behaves differently than a two-story near the water, and we plan prep and product around it instead of rolling the same coat on every surface.
Whether you want to refresh a single room before selling or repaint the whole exterior of a home you plan to keep for decades, you get the same thing: honest prep, coatings picked for the wall in front of us, and owners who stay involved from the walk-through to the final touch-up.
Every Surface, Handled Right
Painting Services for Lake Forest Park
From a quick interior update to a full weather-worn exterior, here’s the work our crew takes on across the city.
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim, and doors repainted with low-VOC products, crisp cut lines, and full furniture protection so daily life keeps moving.
Exterior Painting
Siding, trim, fascia, and doors prepped for shade and moisture, then sealed with coatings chosen to survive a wet north-end winter.
Deck Painting & Staining
Cedar, pressure-treated, and hardwood decks cleaned, sanded, and refinished to hold up under tree cover and constant Pacific Northwest damp.
Cabinet Refinishing & More
Kitchen cabinet refinishing, wallpaper removal, and drywall repair round out our full range of residential painting services.
Small Team. Serious Craft.
Why Lake Forest Park Homeowners Choose Peacock
2-Year Written Guarantee
Owners On the Job
No Surprise Pricing
From Quote to Final Coat
How a Lake Forest Park Project Runs
On-Site Walk-Through
We visit your home, inspect every surface we’d paint, flag any wood damage or moisture issues, and talk color. You leave with a written quote, no guesswork.
Prep and Protection
Cleaning, scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming. Furniture and landscaping get covered. On shaded exteriors this stage takes longer, and that’s the point.
Two-Coat Application
Two full coats of premium paint applied by hand and sprayer where it makes sense, scheduled around real weather windows for exterior work.
Walkthrough and Cleanup
We walk the finished job with you, touch up anything that needs it, pull the masking, and leave your home cleaner than we found it.
See the Difference
Before & After in the North End
Recent repaints on homes with the same wooded lots and weather patterns you’ll find across Lake Forest Park.
Cedar-sided rambler exterior, faded and mildew-spotted, brought back with a full wash, spot repair, and two coats.
What Our Clients Say
What Homeowners Say
Every review below was written by an actual Peacock client after we wrapped their project. We're grateful for every one of them, and we work hard to keep the bar high.
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Steve White
2 months ago
Not only were they on time and on budget, but the quality of their work is 1st class. We re-did every door, (14 of them), and the entire interior of the house. Detail oriented, willing to go above and beyond (they helped me re-hang my pictures), and we’re always professional and courteous. If I could give 6 stars, I would.
Jody Ramsammy | ViViD Presents
3 months ago
We recently hired Peacock Painting to paint the exterior of our home, and the entire experience was fantastic. From the initial estimate to the final walkthrough, their team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The project was completed on schedule, and the quality of the workmanship was excellent. Our house looks better than we imagined, and we’ve already received compliments from neighbors. If you’re looking for a reliable painting company that delivers great results, I would definitely recommend John’s team.
O Y
3 months ago
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Peacock Painting did an amazing job on our home’s exterior! 🏡✨ The team was friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. The project was finished on schedule, and the final result looks fantastic. 🎨
We’re extremely happy with how everything turned out and would gladly recommend John and his team to anyone looking for high-quality painting services. 👏😊
Peacock Painting did an amazing job on our home’s exterior! 🏡✨ The team was friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. The project was finished on schedule, and the final result looks fantastic. 🎨
We’re extremely happy with how everything turned out and would gladly recommend John and his team to anyone looking for high-quality painting services. 👏😊
Yevsa
3 months ago
We had a great experience with Peacock Painting! 🎨🏡 The team was professional, responsive, and completed everything on time. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations, and our home looks amazing. We’ve already received compliments from neighbors! 😊
Highly recommend John and his team for anyone looking for reliable service and great results. 👏✨
Highly recommend John and his team for anyone looking for reliable service and great results. 👏✨
Lena Evsyutina
3 months ago
Peacock Painting did an outstanding job painting the exterior of our home in Kirkland. Their pricing was competitive, communication was excellent throughout the project, and the quality of the work exceeded our expectations. The crew was professional, reliable, and paid great attention to detail. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-quality painting contractor.
Jay Baxter
4 months ago
They did a nice job painting our house and we really liked working with them. Great communication. Would recommend!
Baluchara
6 months ago
Peacock painting (John and Ion) did a great job on our house. Whole exterior took 5 days for our 4 bedroom house in Redmond. Highly recommended!
Tymofii Skomorokha
6 months ago
Ion and John did a great job in our Kirkland home. We hired them for interior painting of our entire house and results are outstanding! Price was very reasonable and I loved the fact that business owners are doing the work themselves.
Max K.
6 months ago
I had a really great experiance working with Peacock Painting. John and Ion were very professional and friendly from start to finish, and you can tell they really take pride in there work. The attention to detail was impressive and the final result honestly looked even better then I expected.
They always showed up on time, kept everything clean during the project, and the whole process felt very smooth and stress free. It’s not easy to find people who care this much about doing a good job.
I would definetely recomend Peacock Painting to anyone who needs quality painting work done.
They always showed up on time, kept everything clean during the project, and the whole process felt very smooth and stress free. It’s not easy to find people who care this much about doing a good job.
I would definetely recomend Peacock Painting to anyone who needs quality painting work done.
Mi Coach
6 months ago
We recently hired Peacock Painting for our house exterior painting and had a great experience. From the beginning, the team was easy to work with, showed up on time, and explained the whole process. They did a thorough pressure wash and prep before starting, which made us feel confident the paint would last.
The exterior paint job turned out beautiful. The siding and trim look clean and even, and the house honestly looks brand new. They also helped us confirm the right exterior paint colors and made sure everything was protected during the project.
The crew kept the area tidy and finished the work when they said they would. If you’re looking for a dependable painting contractor for exterior house painting, siding painting, or repainting your home exterior, Peacock Painting did a really solid job for us.
The exterior paint job turned out beautiful. The siding and trim look clean and even, and the house honestly looks brand new. They also helped us confirm the right exterior paint colors and made sure everything was protected during the project.
The crew kept the area tidy and finished the work when they said they would. If you’re looking for a dependable painting contractor for exterior house painting, siding painting, or repainting your home exterior, Peacock Painting did a really solid job for us.
Vlad Prokopchuk
6 months ago
John and team did a fantastic job with our house exterior. They handled all the prep, repairs and painting with great attention to detail. The final result looks amazing and really improved our home’s curb appeal.
Nazarii Duvanov
6 months ago
I had a great experience with this painting company. After moving out of our house, we needed to get the place refreshed quickly, and they made the whole process easy and stress-free. They were very responsive, showed up on time, and paid great attention to detail.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional painting company. Great communication, fair pricing, and very high-quality work.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional painting company. Great communication, fair pricing, and very high-quality work.
Ekaterina Zhulinskaya
6 months ago
John and Ion did an excellent job with our exterior painting project. The crew was professional, punctual, and very detail-oriented from start to finish. They carefully prepared the surfaces, protected everything around the house, and the final result looks fantastic! The house looks fresh and completely transformed. Communication was smooth throughout the process and the project was completed on time. I would definitely recommend Peacock Painting to anyone looking for high-quality exterior finish!
Danylo Zhukovskyi
6 months ago
We hired Peacock Painting for interior painting and they did a great job. The crew was professional, careful with prep, and kept everything clean while working. The walls and ceilings look smooth and fresh, and the whole space feels completely updated. Communication was easy and they finished on time. Definitely recommend Peacock Painting if you’re looking for a reliable interior painting contractor.
Phil Adzhigirey
6 months ago
So happy with Peacock!! Bought my house with all the interior walls being cedar planks with decades of staining and pets marking territory. Johnny and his team covered every inch of my house so thoroughly protecting my belongings. They layered the entire house with oil primer and let it dry before painting. I was very impressed with their knowledge and recognized exactly what needed to be done and how. Everywhere I tried to paint the yellow would surface and look horrible. Everywhere peacock painted, stayed the exact color it was supposed to with such precision and cleanliness! Will use for all my projects in the future!
Dennis McCreery
9 months ago
Peacock Painting
These guys are consummate professionals. They work extremely hard with meticulous attention to detail. They bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and capabilities to the job. We had them lime wash all of our bathrooms and a large den. They also installed a wallpaper mural and wallpapered the kitchen and a bedroom. Finally, they replaced and raised ceilings in three rooms. All of this work made an enormous impact to improving our home. These guys are true artists: their lime wash installations are exceptional works of art. Not only are they talented but they are kind, considerate, and lovely people to work with. We can’t say enough good things about them and feel fortunate to have found them. A+++++++
These guys are consummate professionals. They work extremely hard with meticulous attention to detail. They bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and capabilities to the job. We had them lime wash all of our bathrooms and a large den. They also installed a wallpaper mural and wallpapered the kitchen and a bedroom. Finally, they replaced and raised ceilings in three rooms. All of this work made an enormous impact to improving our home. These guys are true artists: their lime wash installations are exceptional works of art. Not only are they talented but they are kind, considerate, and lovely people to work with. We can’t say enough good things about them and feel fortunate to have found them. A+++++++
Where We Work
Serving Lake Forest Park and the North End
Our crew works throughout Lake Forest Park, including Sheridan Beach, the neighborhoods along Bothell Way and Ballinger Way, and the wooded residential streets near the Town Center and Lake Forest Park Elementary. If you’re near the Burke-Gilman Trail or the Lake Washington shoreline, we’ve likely painted a home a few doors down.
Lake Forest Park sits between two areas we cover heavily. We’re active throughout the wider Seattle metro area, and the same crew regularly heads next door into Shoreline, Kenmore, and Bothell. Being based nearby means shorter travel, easier scheduling, and a fast turnaround when you need a touch-up under the warranty.
Good Questions, Straight Answers
Frequently Asked Questions – Painting in Lake Forest Park
Cost depends on square footage, surface condition, how many coats and colors are involved, and the amount of prep. Homes here often need extra cleaning and mildew treatment because of the tree cover, which we factor into the written quote. After a free on-site walk-through, you get one clear price with prep and materials included, no surprises later.
Late spring through early fall is the reliable window, when temperatures and humidity let paint cure properly. Because so many Lake Forest Park lots are shaded, some walls dry slowly even in summer, so we schedule exterior work around real weather windows rather than fixed calendar dates. Interior painting can be done any time of year.
Yes, and it’s one of the most important steps here. We wash the surface, treat any mildew or algae, and let everything dry before priming and painting. Skipping that treatment is the single biggest reason paint fails early on homes under a heavy canopy.
A single-room refresh is usually one day, a full interior runs about four to six days, and a full exterior repaint typically takes five to eight days depending on size, prep, and weather. We’ll give you a realistic timeline in your written quote.
No. Many clients hand us a key or a garage code and go about their week. We send daily progress updates so you always know where things stand, and we do a final walkthrough with you at the end.
Yes. Peacock Painting is fully licensed and insured in Washington State. We’re happy to provide our license number and proof of insurance before any work begins.
It covers our workmanship. If our paint application fails, peels, or shows defects within two years, we return and correct it at no cost to you. It’s provided in writing with your project.
We refinish kitchen cabinets, remove and hang wallpaper, repair drywall, and refinish decks in cedar, pressure-treated, and hardwood. You can see the full list on our painting services page..
Ready to Repaint Your Lake Forest Park Home?
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