Exterior Painting

Exterior painting in Metro Vancouver is far more than a cosmetic upgrade — it is your home's primary defence against one of the wettest climates in Canada. With over 1,200mm of annual rainfall, persistent marine moisture, and seasonal UV exposure, the paint on your home's exterior must be formulated and applied to withstand relentless weather cycling. Professional exterior painters in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and the North Shore understand these conditions intimately and select coatings engineered for our specific environment. Metro Vancouver's diverse housing stock presents unique exterior painting challenges. Heritage character homes in Strathcona and Grandview-Woodland often feature ornate wood trim, decorative shingles, and multi-colour schemes that demand meticulous hand work and historically appropriate palettes. Vancouver Specials across East Vancouver and South Vancouver require attention to their distinctive flat rooflines and stucco-over-wood construction. Modern builds in Coquitlam, Langley, and South Surrey commonly use fibre cement siding (such as HardiePlank) that needs specific primers and acrylic latex topcoats for optimal adhesion. A typical Metro Vancouver exterior paint job costs between $4,000 and $15,000, depending on the size of the home, siding material, storeys, and the extent of prep work. A standard 1,500-square-foot home in Burnaby or New Westminster usually falls between $5,000 and $9,000. Larger homes, multi-storey properties requiring scaffolding, or those with extensive wood rot repair and caulking work will trend toward the upper range. Strata townhouse complexes can negotiate volume pricing across multiple units. Quality exterior painters power-wash all surfaces before painting, scrape and sand loose or peeling paint, fill cracks and repair damaged wood, apply appropriate primers, and use two coats of premium exterior-grade paint. They carry WorkSafeBC coverage, carry liability insurance, and follow WorkSafeBC fall-protection regulations when working at height. Choosing the right contractor means verifying their experience with Vancouver's coastal conditions, requesting references from nearby neighbourhoods, and confirming they use products rated for our high-moisture environment. With proper preparation and quality materials, a professional exterior paint job in Metro Vancouver should last seven to ten years before requiring touch-ups, making it one of the most valuable investments in your home's curb appeal and structural longevity.

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