Exterior Painting across Arlington, Massachusetts.
Siding, trim, doors, and full-home exterior repaints across Arlington Heights and East Arlington and all of Arlington — engineered to hold up to New England freeze-thaw, summer UV, and driving rain.
Bring your Arlington home's exterior back to life this season.
Arlington is a dense, affluent suburb on the Lexington line — Victorian and Edwardian three-deckers throughout the older neighborhoods, Colonial Revivals in Arlington Heights, brick condos near Arlington Center, and mid-century moderns scattered through the newer subdivisions. Spy Pond anchors the green-space character.
Homes we paint in Arlington
Each exterior era weathers differently. The Arlington housing stock runs a wide range: Victorian and Edwardian three-deckers throughout the older neighborhoods, Colonial Revivals in Arlington Heights, brick condos near the center, and mid-century moderns in the newer subdivisions. We work across Arlington Heights, East Arlington, Arlington Center, near Spy Pond, and the Lexington line — adapting prep and product to each home's era and substrate rather than running every Arlington project through one process.
What our Arlington exterior process includes
- Daily site cleanup — chips collected, landscaping tarped and swept.
- Minor board & clapboard repair — loose boards re-set, small rot spots filled.
- Moisture-meter check before we prime so paint never goes over damp siding.
- Two finish coats of Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior on wood, Sherwin-Williams Duration on vinyl/composite.
- Caulk every joint — failing caulk is cut out and replaced with siliconized acrylic.
Arlington-specific exterior considerations
Arlington's pre-1940 three-deckers carry lead-paint history; tight-lot suburbs mean staging is the constraint, not labor. We schedule Arlington exteriors mid-May through mid-October when temperature and humidity support proper paint cure. Pair an exterior with our deck staining in Arlington for a coordinated outdoor refresh.
Typical Massachusetts market pricing for Arlington-area exterior painting
Exterior repaints in Arlington, MA range from $3,500 to $28,000. Home size is the biggest variable; substrate (wood, vinyl, composite, brick) and prep depth are next. The ranges below reflect typical 2025–2026 Massachusetts contractor market pricing for licensed crews doing soft-wash, scrape and sand, spot-prime bare wood, full caulking, two coats of premium paint (Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior, Sherwin-Williams Duration), and a written workmanship warranty. Lead-safe (EPA RRP) work on pre-1978 homes typically adds 10-20%. AJ Painting prices each project individually after a free on-site walk-around — these market ranges are educational, not an AJ quote.
Typical cost ranges
| Project | Arlington cost range |
|---|---|
| Small home (<1,500 sqft) | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Medium home (1,500–2,500 sqft) | $6,500 – $12,000 |
| Large home (2,500–3,500 sqft) | $11,000 – $18,000 |
| Extra-large (3,500+ sqft) | $16,000 – $28,000 |
| Trim + doors only refresh | $2,500 – $5,500 |
What pushes the Arlington price up or down
- Substrate — wood is most prep-heavy; vinyl + composite are fastest
- Prep depth — light wash vs scrape-back-to-substrate is 30%+ difference
- Elevation count — 2-story vs 3-story adds ladder + staging time
- Brick / stucco — paintable but require specific primer + 1.5x labor
- EPA RRP (pre-1978 lead-safe) — adds 10-20%, line-itemed separately
- Color change vs same-color refresh — 1 extra coat if going dramatically different
These ranges reflect typical 2025–2026 Massachusetts contractor market pricing for Arlington and the surrounding Metro West area — not an AJ Painting quote. Every project is priced individually based on the specific home. Get a free written quote from a free on-site walk-around — see contact or call (508) 258-4325.
Answers from Arlington homeowners.
Are you considerate of Arlington neighbors during exterior projects?
Yes. We coordinate driveway access in tight-lot suburbs, limit pressure-washing to standard daytime hours, and walk the property line before starting so neighbors aren't surprised.
Which Arlington neighborhoods do you serve?
We paint homes throughout Arlington — Arlington Heights, East Arlington, Arlington Center, near Spy Pond, and the Lexington line, and the surrounding streets. Same crew, same spec, and the same written warranty regardless of which Arlington neighborhood you're in.
What does an exterior repaint cost in Arlington?
Cost depends on home size, substrate (wood, vinyl, composite, brick), prep needed, and elevation count. Every project starts with a free on-site walk-around and a written line-itemized quote.
How long does an exterior paint job take in Arlington?
Typical Arlington exterior repaints run 5–10 working days depending on size, weather windows, and prep depth. We commit to a written timeline before mobilizing.
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Arlington, MA?
Exterior repaints in Arlington run $3,500-28,000. Medium 1,500-2,500 sqft homes are $6,500-12,000; large 2,500-3,500 sqft are $11,000-18,000. Wood siding costs more than vinyl (more prep), and 3-story homes add staging time. Pre-1978 homes need EPA RRP lead-safe practices — adds 10-20%.
Why does exterior paint cost more than interior?
Exterior work has 2x the prep (pressure-wash, scrape failing paint, sand, prime bare wood, replace caulk), ladders/staging instead of step stools, and weather-window scheduling (no painting if humidity >70% or rain within 24h). Plus premium exterior paint (Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior, ~$110/gal) costs more than interior paint. Net result is typically 2-3x the per-sqft cost of interior.
How long does an exterior repaint last in Arlington, MA?
Wood siding with proper prep: 8-12 years before the next full repaint. Vinyl and composite: 10-15+ years. AJ Painting carries a written workmanship warranty — exact terms (coverage, duration, exclusions) are confirmed in writing on every signed estimate before work begins. Beyond that, normal weathering (UV fade, minor caulk maintenance) is expected — that's where touch-ups or spot-repaints make sense, not a full repaint.
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