Exterior painting and maintenance in Virginia Beach, VA
Painting costs less when the siding is sound and only the finish has failed. When boards are rotted, warped or need repeated repairs, replacement usually costs less over time. E3R inspects the siding first on every Virginia Beach property and recommends paint or replacement in a free written estimate.
What's included
Paint lasts as long as the prep under it. Watch the order we work in, and tap a number to see each part.
- Siding checked firstSoft or split boards are repaired before paint.
- Windows maskedGlass and frames covered before we spray.
- Siding paintedThe body color you choose, wall by wall, planned around dry days.
- Trim paintedWindow and door trim in its own color.
- Gables and dormersThe high parts of the house, done from a lift when needed.
Recent exterior work
Our first painting projects are on the way. Meanwhile, here is our latest exterior work.
How a painting job runs
Four steps, prep first. Your written estimate gives the dates, planned around the weather.
Video: a painting job in four steps, from the first look to the fresh paintPainting and maintenance services
One visit for a home, or a schedule for a property that has to stay rented.
Prep, repair and paint
- Failed paint and soft wood found first
- Repairs done before the new coat
Exterior painting
- Siding, trim and doors
- Homes and commercial buildings
Scheduled maintenance
- For property managers
- Planned so units stay rented
Paint or replace?
We inspect first and tell you in writing on the free estimate visit.
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Color pairings to start from
Classic body, trim and door pairings. Pick one to see it on the house.
- BodyWarm white
- TrimBlack
- DoorBlack
- BodySage green
- TrimWhite
- DoorStained wood
- BodyCharcoal
- TrimWhite
- DoorNatural wood
- BodySoft yellow
- TrimWhite
- DoorBlack
Paint a sample patch on 2 walls and look at it in morning and evening light before you choose.
Which sheen goes where
Shinier paint wipes clean and wears longer. Flatter paint hides dents and uneven boards.
Paint or replace? What to ask
A good painter tells you when paint will not fix it. Here is where we stand.
- Paint or replace
- In writing
- We inspect first and recommend paint or replacement in writing.
- Repairs before paint
- Prep first
- Soft wood and failed caulk are fixed first.
- Maintenance for rentals
- Scheduled
- Built for property managers who need units to stay rented.
Painting questions
Ask us directlyIs it cheaper to paint or replace siding?
Painting costs less when the siding is sound and only the finish has failed. When boards are rotted, warped or need repeated repairs, replacement usually costs less over time. We inspect first and recommend one or the other in a free written estimate.
Do you paint rental and apartment properties?
Yes. We paint and maintain rentals and multifamily buildings and can set up scheduled maintenance with the property manager.
When is the best time to paint outside in Hampton Roads?
On dry days with mild temperatures. We plan the paint days around the forecast and move them when rain is coming.
Do you paint trim and doors too?
Yes. Siding, trim, doors and other exterior wood are part of the same job.
Is it cheaper to paint or replace siding?
Painting costs less when the siding is sound and only the finish has failed. When boards are rotted, warped or need repeated repairs, replacement usually costs less over time. We inspect first and recommend one or the other in a free written estimate.
Do you paint rental and apartment properties?
Yes. We paint and maintain rentals and multifamily buildings and can set up scheduled maintenance with the property manager.
When is the best time to paint outside in Hampton Roads?
On dry days with mild temperatures. We plan the paint days around the forecast and move them when rain is coming.
Do you paint trim and doors too?
Yes. Siding, trim, doors and other exterior wood are part of the same job.