Exterior painting is the protective repainting of a building's outer surfaces using weather-rated paint systems designed for Ontario's freeze-thaw climate. A complete project covers prep, minor carpentry, priming, and two finish coats, backed by a written 10-year workmanship warranty.
Every project includes three things most contractors treat as extras: full surface preparation, minor carpentry repair, and premium exterior-grade finish paint, applied by a single crew and backed by a 10-year written warranty.
Prep that's actually included: not an upsell after the quote is signed. Prep is 40–60% of the hours on a typical Toronto home and the single biggest factor in how long your paint lasts.
Repairs before paint, not after: rotted fascia, failed caulking, and cracked stucco are fixed first, so you're not painting over problems that surface again in two seasons.
Premium paint, no substitutions: Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, or Dulux. No contractor-grade downgrades to hit a margin.
Five stages, one crew, one project lead. No painting begins until prep work is approved on-site.
A lead estimator visits, measures surfaces, identifies repairs, and documents with photos. Written quote within one business day.
Scraping, sanding, pressure washing, mildew remediation, and caulking. Typically 40–60% of project hours on an older home.
Damaged wood, rotted fascia, failed caulking, and rusted metal are repaired. Exposed surfaces receive spot priming.
Minimum two finish coats using exterior-grade 100% acrylic latex from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, or Dulux.
Walk-through with the homeowner confirms coverage, touch-ups, and cleanup. Warranty documentation signed and delivered.
Prep work is the single largest factor in paint longevity, and it's fully included in every quote, never an upcharge.
Most homes in Toronto need exterior painting every 7 to 10 years. South-facing and west-facing walls typically show wear sooner due to exposure to UV light and rain.
Wood siding and trim — touch-ups every 3 to 5 years.
Stucco and fibre-cement — 10 to 15 years with proper prep. Full exterior repaint — 7 to 10 years for most GTA homes.
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