Exterior house painting · Port Jervis to Newburgh
Exterior painting for Hudson Valley homes
We time exterior painting in the Hudson Valley around dry surfaces and suitable weather: freeze-thaw winters, humid summers, and wind-driven rain near the Hudson all affect the job.
We provide exterior painting across the Hudson Valley, including Orange County, NY. Freeze-thaw winters, humid summers, and wind-driven rain near the Hudson make dry surfaces and suitable painting weather essential.
Prep on an exterior is unglamorous and it decides everything. We start with a low-pressure wash timed days ahead so the substrate is truly dry, then scrape to sound paint and sand the edges to a feather. Every failing caulk joint is cut out and resealed with elastomeric sealant. Rotted trim and clapboard get repaired or replaced by our own carpenters, so you’re not waiting on a second contractor.
Product selection follows your house, not whatever is on sale. High-build acrylics for weathered clapboard on Warwick farmhouses. Masonry coatings for Newburgh brick. Elastomeric systems where stucco hairlines keep reopening, and mildew-resistant formulas for shaded elevations near the river. We apply two full coats at the manufacturer’s specified spread rate, and we time the work inside temperature and moisture windows, even when that costs us a day.
When to paint outside
The practical exterior painting season in Orange County runs about late April through October. Most exterior paints need air and surface temperatures at or above roughly 35–50°F during application and overnight curing; check the can for the product’s limits.
Wood can hold moisture from rain, dew, or river humidity. Painting damp siding can cause early peeling.
Exterior color approval
Exterior changes to contributing buildings in Newburgh’s East End Historic District may need review by the city’s Architectural Review Commission. Ask the city before you pick a color.
The Village of Warwick also has an architectural review process for exterior changes in its historic district. If your house is in either district, get the color approved before we order paint.
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Our process
How a exterior painting project runs
Elevation-by-elevation assessment
We document peeling, rot, and moisture issues for each side of the house. South and west faces age differently here, and the price reflects that.
Wash, dry, scrape, sand
Cleaning happens days ahead of coating, then mechanical prep down to sound material with feathered edges.
Seal & prime
Joints re-caulked, bare spots primed with the right chemistry for each substrate.
Two coats & inspection
Finish coats applied within weather windows, then a ladder-level inspection walkthrough with you.
Related services
Areas we serve: Middletown, Newburgh, Port Jervis, Goshen, Warwick.
Exterior Painting FAQs
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in the Hudson Valley?
Late April through October is the practical season here. Check the paint can for air and surface temperature limits during application and overnight curing.
How much does exterior painting cost in Orange County, NY?
A typical single-story ranch runs $4,500–$7,500; two-story colonials and Victorians commonly range $7,000–$15,000 depending on condition, height, and carpentry repair needs. After our walkthrough you get a fixed, line-itemed written price.
How long will an exterior paint job last here?
With our prep standard and premium coatings, expect 8–12 years on siding and 5–7 on horizontal surfaces like porch floors and railings, which take the worst of the weather. We back it with a written workmanship warranty.
Can you paint my brick or stucco home?
Yes. Masonry needs breathable, masonry-specific coatings. Standard wall paint traps moisture and spalls brick in our freeze-thaw climate, so we use mineral or elastomeric systems matched to your substrate.
Do you handle the rotten trim I’ve noticed around my windows?
Yes. Our crew includes carpentry repair. We cut out and replace rotted sills, casing, and clapboard before priming, so the repair and the paint come from one accountable source.
Does repainting a historic-district home need approval?
In Newburgh’s East End district, exterior changes to contributing buildings may need review; Warwick village also has an architectural review process. Ask the city or village before selecting exterior colors.
Can you paint siding that is still damp after rain?
Damp wood is a common cause of early peeling. Allow siding to dry after rain or dew before painting.
Get a free exterior painting estimate
Walkthroughs scheduled within days across Orange County, with written, line-itemed pricing within 48 hours.
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM