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Specialty guide
Older houses need slower prep, and pre-1978 homes bring rules that apply whoever does the work.
Painting a period home is mostly a preparation job. The finish is the easy part; everything that determines how long it lasts happens before it.
Houses built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Federal rules govern how contractors disturb painted surfaces in those homes, including containment and cleanup requirements. This applies regardless of who does the work, and it is worth confirming with any contractor that they follow it before sanding or scraping begins.
Older millwork is usually worth saving and is rarely square after eighty years. It needs hand sanding, careful filling, re-glazing where putty has failed, and brushing rather than spraying to keep the profiles crisp. It is slower work, and a quote that treats it like modern trim has not accounted for it.
Houston has designated historic districts, and exterior alterations in them can require review. Requirements vary by district and change over time, so confirm current rules with the City of Houston before committing to an exterior scheme rather than relying on what a neighbor did a few years ago. We are happy to work to whatever the district requires.
See our historic home painting service and what drives exterior cost.
Yes. Those homes may contain lead paint, and the containment and cleanup requirements are part of the job rather than an optional extra.
It depends on the district and on what you are changing. Requirements vary, so confirm the current position with the City of Houston before you commit to a scheme.
Usually. Most old sashes are repairable, and repairing them is generally cheaper and more sympathetic than replacement.
We will walk it with you, probe the timber properly, and tell you what actually needs doing.
Book your free in-home estimate and we’ll take $50 off your painting project. No obligation and no pressure, just an honest number from a family-owned Houston crew with a 5.0 Google rating.
$50 off any interior or exterior painting project of $500 or more. One discount per household. Mention this offer when you schedule.
