Exterior painting that stands up to the weather — and looks like your house
The outside of a home is what you come home to. This work is for homeowners and property investors who want the siding, trim, or deck to look tended and even, and who want the prep done carefully before any new color goes on.
Who it's for
It is for anyone who has been watching faded paint, tired trim, or a worn deck and wants the house to look cared for again — without a messy process or a finish that fails early because the surface was not prepared.
What usually gets in the way
Exterior work is exposed. If the washing, scraping, and priming are rushed, new paint will not hold the way it should. It is also easy to worry about a yard full of equipment, a porch you cannot use, and a crew that disappears when the weather turns.
Those are practical concerns, not picky ones. The finish you see from the sidewalk starts with what happens on the surface underneath.
How Leo's handles it
We start with a consultation and a complimentary in-person estimate, so we can see the house, the condition of the surfaces, and the access. After that visit, we will give you a verbal price. If you need a written proposal, that is when the proposal fee applies. Pressure washing, thorough prep, caulking, and priming are part of the work when the job needs them.
We use premium paints and materials from trusted suppliers, keep a clean work environment, and follow the job through to a thorough cleanup. Deck painting and staining can be included when they are part of the project. MHIC #153638 · DCRA #420222000081 · EPA Lead-Safe Certified. Exterior jobs are backed by a two-year warranty.
What's included
- Exterior painting as scoped in your proposal
- Pressure washing when the surfaces need it
- Thorough prep, including caulking and priming
- Deck painting and staining when they are part of the job
- Color consultation and color matching
- A thorough cleanup at the end of the job
- A two-year exterior warranty
Photographs here show a finished deck and other work from our files. [PENDING: additional finished exterior afters and project stories once the facts are confirmed.]
From a homeowner
Robin Sizdahkhani wrote about painting, wood repair, and power washing the exterior of a house and deck.
Leo's DMV Painting FANTASTIC!! They are the nicest, cleanest, detailed, and reasonably priced painters you will find. We have used them for painting, wood repair, power washing exterior of house and deck. All jobs were done with such care and attention to deal. You won't regret using them for anything job needed.
Questions homeowners ask
How do you prepare an exterior before you paint?
Exterior work starts with the surface. We include pressure washing when the job needs it, then thorough prep — including caulking and priming — so the new paint has a sound base. Deck painting and staining are part of the same offering when that is in the scope.
How much disruption should I expect?
Exterior work is around the house, not usually inside it, but it still takes planning: access to the walls, where equipment sits, and how you use the entry, porch, or deck. We talk through those details in the consultation and at the complimentary in-person estimate, and we keep a clean work environment while we are there.
How long will exterior painting take?
Timing depends on the size of the home, the condition of the siding or trim, and the weather. We discuss availability and a realistic schedule at the estimate. We do not publish a standard number of days that fits every exterior.
What happens at the end of the job?
When the work is complete, we conduct a thorough cleanup so the outside of the home is left tidy and ready to enjoy. Exterior jobs are then backed by a two-year warranty.
Are you licensed, insured, and lead-safe?
Yes. We are licensed (MHIC #153638 and DCRA #420222000081), EPA Lead-Safe Certified, and we carry general liability coverage of up to $2,000,000 plus Workers' Compensation. If your home may have older paint, we can talk through that during the consultation.
Is there a fee for the written proposal?
After the complimentary in-person estimate, we will give you a verbal price. If you need a written proposal, a fee of $80 to $250 applies, depending on the scope. That fee is fully credited back if you book the project.