Exterior House Painting in Redding, CA
Redding sun is brutal on paint. Talbot Painting Inc preps every surface properly, masks everything that is not getting painted and uses premium exterior paint that holds its color through years of triple-digit summers. Licensed, insured and bonded, with a free written estimate before any work begins.
Why exterior paint fails faster in Redding than almost anywhere in California
Redding is one of the hottest cities in the state. Summer highs regularly reach or pass 100°F, the sky is clear for most of the year, and then winter drops most of the area’s 30-plus inches of rain in a few months. That combination is hard on a house, and it is the reason a cheap exterior paint job here looks tired in three or four years.
Intense sun and UV
Months of direct sun break down the binders in paint, so color fades and the surface chalks. South- and west-facing walls, fascia and garage doors go first.
Our answer: premium 100% acrylic exterior paint with real UV resistance, not commercial grade.Heat cycling
Siding and trim expand in the afternoon heat and contract overnight. Old caulk cracks at every joint, seam and window, and the paint film splits with it.
Our answer: re-caulk joints and trim before painting so the new coat stays sealed.Wet winters
Rain finds every crack the summer opened. Water gets behind the paint, wood swells, and by spring you have peeling, blistering and soft fascia boards.
Our answer: scrape, sand and prime bare wood so moisture has nowhere to get in.How we paint an exterior so it lasts
Paint only lasts as long as the surface under it. Most of the time on a Talbot exterior goes into prep, and the sequence below is the same whether it is a single-story ranch in Enterprise or a two-story home in Palo Cedro.
Walk-around and free written estimate
Tim walks the whole exterior with you, points out failing caulk, bare wood, soft fascia and stucco cracks, and talks through colors. You get a written estimate that spells out the scope, every surface to be painted and the total cost.
Pressure washing
The house is pressure washed to remove dust, chalking, mildew and loose paint. New paint will not bond to a chalky wall, so this is not a step we skip or rush, and we let everything dry fully before moving on.
Scraping, sanding, patching, caulking and priming
Loose and peeling paint is scraped and sanded to a firm edge. Holes and stucco cracks are patched. Open joints around trim, windows and siding seams are re-caulked. Any bare wood gets a coat of primer so the finish coat has something solid to hold onto.
Masking everything that is not getting painted
Windows, stone and brick, roofing, light fixtures, concrete and landscaping are all covered before paint comes out. It takes time, and it is the difference between a clean job and overspray on your rock wainscot.
Premium exterior paint, applied right
We use premium exterior paint because it lasts longer and resists fading in the Redding sun far better than commercial grade. Body, trim and doors are applied per the manufacturer’s specifications, with trim and detail work cut in by hand for straight, clean lines.
Daily cleanup and final walk-through
Masking comes down, the site is cleaned each day, and when the job is done we walk the entire exterior together. The balance is due only after your final approval. Read more about how we work.
Every exterior surface, from siding to fence line
Whether your home needs a complete color change or the trim and fascia are the only things failing, we handle the full exterior. Homes around Redding come in every style and material, and we have painted most of them.
- Wood, lap and board and batten siding
- Stucco and fiber cement
- T1-11 and plywood siding
- Trim, fascia, soffits and eaves
- Front doors and garage doors
- Deck and fence staining and sealing
- Gates, arbors and pergolas
- Detached garages, shops and studios
- Shutters, railings and porch posts
- Small commercial buildings
Before and after exterior repaints around Redding
A few recent exteriors. Most of our projects come from referrals and repeat customers, and most of the homes below belong to neighbors of people we had already painted for.
What Redding homeowners say about their exteriors
Talbot Painting has more than 80 five-star reviews on Google. These are a few from exterior projects. Read all of our Google reviews.
“Tim Talbot and his crew did a great job painting the exterior of my home. They thoroughly prepared the job by power washing, scraping, caulking and priming before the house was painted. Thank you guys for a job well done. Highly recommend!”
Martin Google Review, exterior repaint
“Tim and his crew did an incredible job painting our house. If you would like a fair bid, meticulous work, and genuinely nice people working around your house then you should call Tim. The house was perfectly painted — not a drop out of place. Five stars are not enough!”
Anoush Rodriguez Google Review
“Wow! Can’t say enough good things. Tim and his crew were wonderful to work with. Tim made sure I was aware of the timeline and kept me updated daily on the progress. My house looks beautiful and I have gotten so many compliments.”
Shirlene Spaulding Google Review
When to paint, and what drives the price
Best time of year. Spring and fall are ideal in Redding. Most exterior paints want surface temperatures roughly between 50°F and 90°F while they cure, so in July and August we start early and follow the shade around the house. In winter we schedule around rain and cold nights. If your siding is already failing, waiting for perfect weather usually costs more than painting now.
What drives the cost. Size and height of the home, the condition of the existing paint, how much scraping, patching, caulking and priming is needed, the number of colors, and the paint you choose. Premium paint costs more per gallon and saves money over the life of the job because you repaint less often.
No surprises. Everything is written into your free estimate before work begins, and any change along the way is discussed and approved first. Request an exterior painting estimate or call (530) 515-1078.
Exterior painters for Redding and Shasta County
We are based in Redding and paint exteriors across the city, from Enterprise and the Garden Tract to Sunset Terrace, Lake Redding Estates and Mary Lake, as well as the surrounding communities of Palo Cedro, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Bella Vista and Cottonwood. If you are searching for exterior house painters near you anywhere in the Redding area, we would be glad to walk your home and put a free estimate in writing.
Exterior painting questions from Redding homeowners
How long does exterior paint last in Redding?
With thorough prep and premium exterior paint, most Redding homes go roughly seven to ten years between full repaints. South- and west-facing walls take the most sun and usually show fading and chalking first. Cheaper commercial-grade paint fades noticeably sooner in this climate, which is why we recommend premium paint on every exterior.
When is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Redding?
Spring and fall are ideal. Most exterior paints need surface temperatures roughly between 50 and 90 degrees to cure properly, so in summer we start early and follow the shade around the house, and in winter we work around the rain and cold nights. If your home needs paint, we can usually find a workable window in any season.
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Redding?
The main factors are the size and height of the home, the condition of the existing paint, how much scraping, patching, caulking and priming is needed, the number of colors, and the paint you choose. We put the full scope and total cost in a free written estimate before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
How long does an exterior repaint take?
Many single-family exterior repaints in the Redding area take roughly one to two weeks from pressure washing to the final walk-through, depending on size, prep and weather. Once we start your project we stay on it until it is finished.
Do you pressure wash before painting?
Yes. Every exterior starts with a pressure wash to remove dirt, dust, chalking and mildew, followed by scraping, sanding, patching, caulking and priming any bare wood. Paint only lasts as long as the surface under it, so we do not skip prep.
Do you paint stucco, and do you stain decks and fences?
Yes to both. We paint wood siding, board and batten, stucco, fiber cement and T1-11, plus trim, fascia, eaves, doors and garage doors. We also stain and seal decks, fences, gates and outbuildings.
Do I need to be home while you paint the exterior?
No. Exterior work does not require you to be home. We only need access to water and power, and we will coordinate anything else with you ahead of time. Tim keeps you updated on progress and the final walk-through is scheduled at your convenience.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Talbot Painting Inc is licensed, insured and bonded, and we have more than 80 five-star Google reviews from homeowners in Redding and Shasta County.
Painting the inside too?
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Walls, ceilings, trim and accent walls, with real paint samples on your walls before you commit to a color.
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Offices, retail and commercial buildings around Redding, scheduled around your business hours.
View commercial paintingGet a free written estimate for your exterior
Send a few details about your home and Tim will get back to you to schedule a free, detailed written estimate for exterior painting anywhere in the Redding area.
Prefer to talk? Call (530) 515-1078