Exterior painting Vancouver: durable results start with prep

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Searching exterior painting Vancouver or exterior painting services usually means one priority: make it last.

What should be included in exterior painting services

A pro-level exterior scope often includes:

  • washing/cleaning and allowing proper dry time

  • scraping loose paint to a stable surface

  • sanding edges so transitions aren’t visible

  • priming bare wood and repaired areas

  • caulking/sealing joints and gaps where appropriate

  • applying finish coats evenly across all surfaces

  • protecting landscaping, patios, and adjacent surfaces

If you’re evaluating a best exterior painting contractor Vancouver, ask how they handle:

  • peeling paint zones

  • moisture-prone trim details

  • timing and weather delays

  • number of coats (in writing)

Exterior surfaces common in Metro Vancouver

  • wood siding and trim

  • fiber cement boards

  • stucco

  • brick accents

  • railings, fences, decks (often optional add-ons)

Every surface needs the right prep and paint system—especially in wet conditions.

What drives exterior painting cost the most

  • Condition: peeling, chalking, cracking, failing caulk

  • Repairs: damaged wood, rot, water intrusion points

  • Height/access: ladders/scaffolding, tight setbacks

  • Detail level: lots of trim, fascia, soffits, shutters

  • Colour complexity: multiple colours and sharp transitions