What's the cost to just paint the trim, fascia, and soffits on my house without redoing the whole exterior?

Painting just the trim, fascia, and soffits is a popular option for Metro Vancouver homeowners who want to refresh their home's appearance without the full cost of a complete exterior repaint. For a typical two-storey home, expect to pay between $2,500 and $5,500 depending on the amount of trim, its condition, and accessibility.

Simpler homes with straightforward trim work and easy ladder access fall on the lower end, while homes with extensive decorative trim, multiple gable peaks, or difficult access points requiring scaffolding or lift equipment can push toward the higher range. Heritage homes in neighbourhoods like Kitsilano, Strathcona, or New Westminster with intricate Victorian millwork will cost significantly more due to the detail work involved.

The prep work is where most of the labour goes. Trim and fascia in Vancouver's climate take a beating from constant moisture exposure, so expect your painter to spend considerable time scraping, sanding, filling nail holes, and priming bare spots. Rotted fascia boards should be replaced before painting, which adds to the cost. Many painters can handle minor wood replacement, or they'll recommend a carpenter for larger sections.

Soffits are often aluminum or vinyl on newer homes and may not need painting, but older wooden soffits should be checked carefully for moisture damage and peeling. Ventilated soffits are critical for attic airflow, so make sure paint doesn't clog the vent perforations.

A trim-only paint job takes two to three days for most homes and is an excellent way to make your home look freshly painted at roughly a third of the cost of a full exterior job.

Get a painter to assess your trim condition in person so they can identify any rot or prep challenges before quoting.

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