Painting · Safe Painting on Older Homes
Older MetroWest MA homes often have lead paint under the surface. We use careful containment and cleanup so prep dust stays controlled and your family stays safe.
- lead-safe work practices
- written workmanship warranty
- Sherwin-Williams® & Benjamin Moore®
Certified · Authorized · Preferred
What you get
Careful prep and cleanup on pre-1978 homes that may contain lead paint.
- Containment around prep zones on older homes
- Controlled scraping and sanding to limit dust
- Daily cleanup of paint chips and debris
- Documented disposal of prep waste
- Care taken on every pre-1978 home
The step-by-step process
Inside our safe painting on older homes workflow
- 01
Step 01
Carpentry repair first
Rotted trim, fascia, and soffit replaced or rebuilt before any paint, because paint cannot fix rot.
- 02
Step 02
Soft-wash power wash
Low-pressure detergent wash removes mildew, chalk, and oxidation without driving water behind the trim.
- 03
Step 03
Scrape and sand
All loose paint scraped and bare wood sanded to a feathered edge.
- 04
Step 04
Spot-prime bare wood
A quality exterior primer applied on every bare spot before topcoats go on.
- 05
Step 05
Caulk and seal
Every gap, joint, and failed seal re-caulked before the topcoat.
- 06
Step 06
First topcoat
A two-coat system at full thickness, never thinned. Brushed on trim, rolled on the field.
- 07
Step 07
Second topcoat
After full cure, a second full coat is applied. This is what makes an exterior paint job last.
- 08
Step 08
Walk-through and warranty
Punch list closed and a written workmanship warranty registered.
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What homeowners say
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“Our roof was past its prime and leaking after the last big storm. The crew did a full tear-off, showed us photos of the deck repairs, and finished on schedule. The new roof has held up through every storm since.”
Homeowner
Worcester, MA · Roof Replacement
“They replaced our roof and seamless gutters at the same time and added downspout extensions so water finally drains away from the foundation. The team was respectful and cleaned up the site every day.”
Homeowner
Concord, MA · Roofing and Gutters
“Living near the water, our old windows took a beating. The new units look great and the crew explained every step. We got an honest, itemized quote and there were no surprise costs at the end.”
Homeowner
Westford, MA · Replacement Windows
“We had trim carpentry and exterior painting done as one project. Pairing it all with one crew meant the rotted wood got fixed before painting, and the finish looks like new construction.”
Homeowner
Newton, MA · Full Exterior (Carpentry and Painting)
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Ask us anythingHomes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint under newer coats. Lead dust from careless sanding is a real health hazard, especially for children. We contain the work area, control the dust, and clean up daily so the prep does not put your family at risk.
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