Pressure washing
The whole house is washed with a mildew treatment to remove chalk, dirt, algae and mildew. Paint on a dirty surface fails quickly, so this step is never skipped.
Exterior house painting built for Sarasota weather
Faded walls, chalking paint, mildew streaks and peeling trim are not only cosmetic in Florida: they are the first signs water and sun are getting into the house.
Quick answer
Exterior house painting in Sarasota means pressure washing, scraping loose paint, repairing stucco cracks and rotted trim, caulking gaps, priming bare surfaces, then applying two coats of exterior acrylic suited to sun and moisture. Fascia, soffits, doors and garage doors are usually included. Timing work around afternoon storms matters.
Exterior paint in Sarasota works harder than almost anywhere else in the country. It faces intense UV most of the year, near-daily summer storms, high humidity and, closer to the water, salt air. That combination breaks paint down faster: colors fade, the surface turns chalky, mildew spreads across shaded walls and wood trim starts to rot where caulk has failed. A good exterior paint job is less about the color and more about the preparation and products that keep water out.
Our painters start every exterior by cleaning the whole house and walking it closely. We look for stucco cracks, gaps around windows and doors, soft fascia boards and failing caulk, because those are where water gets in. Repairs come before any paint. Then we prime what needs it and apply two coats of exterior acrylic suited to the surface, whether stucco, wood or fiber cement siding. We schedule around rain, start on shaded sides as the sun moves and protect landscaping, pool cages, lanais and driveways throughout.
Everything in a full exterior repaint
Stucco crack repair
Hairline cracks get elastomeric patching or caulk, wider cracks are opened and filled with stucco patch, and texture is matched so repairs do not stand out under paint.
Wood repair and caulk
Soft fascia, trim boards and door frames are replaced or repaired. Gaps around windows, doors, trim and penetrations are recaulked with a flexible exterior sealant.
Primers for each surface
Bare wood, new stucco patches, metal and chalky surfaces get the right primer or conditioner so finish coats bond and moisture does not lift the new paint.
Two coats of acrylic
Walls get two coats of a high-quality exterior acrylic or elastomeric coating, chosen for the surface and exposure. Two coats give the film thickness that lasts.
Trim, doors and details
Fascia, soffits, window trim, doors, garage doors, shutters and railings are painted as part of the job, in the exact colors and sheens you approved.
What Sarasota's climate does to exterior paint
The Gulf Coast climate attacks paint from every direction. UV breaks down pigments and binders, which is why south and west walls fade and chalk first. Summer storms bring heavy rain almost daily from June through September, and hurricane season runs through November, so wind-driven water tests every seam. Shaded walls under oaks and on north sides stay damp and grow mildew and algae. Near the bay and the beaches, salt air speeds up corrosion on metal and wears down coatings on the side facing the water.
Most homes here are block and stucco, which needs breathable, flexible coatings that bridge hairline cracks rather than rigid paint that cracks with them. Wood fascia, trim and siding on older homes and on the barrier islands rot when caulk fails and water sits. Many neighborhoods have HOA color approval, so we can help you gather what the association asks for before painting begins. Seasonal owners often want exteriors done while they are away, and we can handle the whole project and send progress photos.
Exterior warning signs to watch for
- Chalky residue rubs off on your hand when you touch the walls
- South and west walls have faded noticeably compared with shaded sides
- Hairline cracks are spreading across stucco walls and around window corners
- Green algae or black mildew streaks keep returning after washing
- Fascia or trim paint is peeling, with soft wood underneath
Our exterior painting process from wash to walkthrough
Inspect and plan colors
We walk the exterior with you, note repairs and problem areas, confirm colors and HOA requirements, and set a schedule that works around weather and your household.
Wash and treat
The house is pressure washed with a mildew treatment and left to dry fully. Plants, pool cages, windows and fixtures are protected before any surface prep begins.
Repair and seal
Stucco cracks are filled, rotted wood is replaced, loose paint is scraped and sanded, and gaps are caulked. Bare spots and patches get primer before painting.
Apply finish coats
Two coats go on walls by spray and back-roll or roller, depending on the surface. Trim, doors and details are brushed, and work follows the shade to avoid hot surfaces.
Final walkthrough
We walk the house with you, check every side for missed spots, remove all protection, clean up thoroughly and leave touch-up paint labeled for future use.
What affects exterior painting cost
We price exterior house painting after seeing the job, and the written quote lists every item below that applies.
- Size and height
- The total wall area and number of stories drive most of the cost. Two-story homes and houses on stilts need taller ladders or lifts and more time per wall.
- Repairs needed
- Homes with many stucco cracks, rotted fascia or trim, or failing old paint need more prep. Well-maintained homes with little damage move to painting quickly.
- Coating choice
- Standard exterior acrylic costs less than elastomeric coatings, which are thicker and bridge cracks. We match the coating to the surface condition and your goals.
- Details and access
- Many trim colors, shutters, railings, pool cages or tight access near landscaping and neighbors add time. We quote after a walk-through you set up by phone.
Get a written quote for exterior house painting
Call the office any hour and we will set a walk-through time.
Exterior House Painting questions
How often does a Sarasota house need exterior house painting?
There is no fixed schedule, because sun exposure, shade, coating quality and distance from the water all change how fast paint wears. South and west walls and homes near the bay usually go first. Signs it is time include chalking, fading, cracks in stucco and peeling trim. Waiting too long allows water into stucco and wood, which turns a paint job into a repair job.
When is the best time of year for exterior house painting in Sarasota?
Fall, winter and spring are easiest because of lower humidity and fewer afternoon storms. Summer painting is still possible: we start early in the day, follow the shade and watch radar closely. Paint needs a few dry hours to set, so we plan around the storm pattern.
Do you handle HOA color approval for exterior painting in Sarasota neighborhoods?
We can help you gather what most associations ask for: color names, codes, sample chips and which surfaces get which color. The approval itself comes from your HOA, but we can work within the approved palette and adjust our start date to fit the association's review timeline.
Is exterior house painting in Sarasota different near the beach?
Yes. Homes on the keys and near the bay deal with salt air, which corrodes metal and wears down paint faster on water-facing sides. We pay extra attention to cleaning salt residue, use coatings suited to coastal exposure and treat metal railings and fixtures with rust-inhibiting primer.
Often booked together
Stucco Painting
Stucco walls washed, cracks repaired, patches primed and coated in breathable acrylic or crack-bridging elastomeric suited to Sarasota sun and rain.
Read morePressure Washing
Soft washing for stucco, tile roofs and lanai screens plus rotary surface cleaning for pavers and pool decks, for upkeep or as prep before painting.
Read moreFascia & Soffit Painting
Roof-edge fascia and eave soffits cleaned of mildew, repaired where soft, and repainted with a mildew-resistant finish that keeps attic vents breathing freely.
Read moreWhere we do this work
Exterior House Painting is available across our whole service area, including: