Exterior house and townhome trim painting in Lombard, IL (60148)
Lombard spans three eras of housing: 1920s bungalows and foursquares close to downtown and Lilacia Park, postwar ranches and split-levels further out, and townhome communities. Each wears paint differently, so each gets its own prep.
Short answer
Exterior repaints in Lombard range from scraping old wood siding on 1920s foursquares to recoating trim across a townhome association. A two-story frame or sided house typically runs $7,850 to $16,400, and townhome trim $1,240 to $2,860 per unit. Siding material, the amount of failed paint, lead-safe needs and ladder height move the number most.
How should a Lombard exterior repaint be timed between lilac season and fall?
Lombard calls itself the Lilac Village, and many homes near Lilacia Park date from the 1920s through the 1950s. Spring is when owners notice peeling on those houses, usually around May, when average lows at nearby O'Hare sit near 51F and highs near 70.5F. That is a sensible time to start scraping.
We aim to wrap up the big exterior jobs by early fall. By October the average high drops to about 62.7F and the low to about 45F, and many exterior paints list a minimum application temperature somewhere from 35F to 50F. Check the can for the product you pick, but that is why a summer start beats a late October one.
Shrubs and flowering hedges pressed against foundations get tied back and covered with breathable drop cloths, so we can reach the bottom siding courses without snapping branches.
Foursquares, split-levels and townhome rows each fail in their own way
Bungalows and foursquares near downtown usually have wood clapboard under many coats of paint. When those coats crack across the grain, they need to come off back to a firm edge, with bare wood primed the same day. These houses were built well before 1978, so the scraping is done lead-safe with plastic on the ground and wet methods.
Postwar ranches and split-levels often mix materials: brick or stone on the lower level, aluminum or wood siding above, and wood fascia and garage doors. Aluminum gets washed of its chalky film and primed with a product made for metal, while the wood trim gets caulked at every joint before the finish coats.
Townhome communities are mostly trim, front doors and garage doors repeated across many units. We work building by building, post notices for residents ahead of each stretch and use the association's approved colors. Board members should share the color list with us before the bid so every unit is priced on the same scope.
Lombard work we schedule most
Chosen for older wood siding near downtown, mixed postwar exteriors and townhome rows.
Exterior House Painting
Full repaints on foursquares and split-levels with scraping, priming of bare wood, caulking and two finish coats.
Siding Painting
Wood clapboard and aluminum siding each get the primer they need so the new coat bonds instead of peeling next spring.
Condo & HOA Painting
Association trim, front doors and garage doors are painted unit by unit to the approved color list.
Garage Door Painting
Steel and wood garage doors on postwar homes are cleaned, scuffed and coated to handle sun and road salt splash.
Plaster Wall Repair
Inside the 1920s houses, cracked plaster is reattached and skimmed before any new wall color goes on.
Color Consultation
Large samples on your actual siding help you choose a body and trim pair that suits brick, stone or the HOA list.
Practical points for Lombard homeowners and boards
Book exterior work by spring
Summer weeks fill first. Calling in late winter gives the best chance at a June or July start.
Plan for the plantings
Tell us about any shrubs near the foundation you want protected so we bring enough covers and ties.
Board approvals take time
Associations often vote on color and scope at a monthly meeting, so start the conversation a few months ahead of the season.
From Park Ridge to Lombard
We reach Lombard by I-294 south and I-290 west, and painters arrive early to use the cooler morning hours on sunny walls.
Questions from Lombard
When is the best month to paint a house exterior in Lombard?
June through early September is the safest stretch, with May and late September workable in many years. We watch overnight lows as closely as daytime highs, because the paint needs time to cure before dew and cold arrive.
How do you price townhome trim painting for a Lombard association?
We walk a sample of buildings and price per unit, typically $1,240 to $2,860 depending on trim footage, the number of doors, rot repair and access. Every unit gets the same scope so residents see a fair number.
Do you scrape lead-safe on a Lombard foursquare near Lilacia Park?
Yes. Homes from the 1920s through the 1950s were built before 1978 and may have lead in the older paint layers. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices outside, with ground sheeting, wet scraping, no torches and a careful cleanup.
Can you paint aluminum siding on a Lombard split-level?
Yes. We wash off the chalky oxidation, prime with a product made for metal where needed and apply two finish coats. Siding typically runs $2.15 to $4.85 per square foot depending on height, condition and how much trim is involved.
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Call any hour. Someone picks up, takes the details and books a time to walk the job with you.