Exterior Painting right here in Brighton, Massachusetts.
Siding, trim, doors, and full-home exterior repaints across Brighton Center and Oak Square and all of Brighton — engineered to hold up to New England freeze-thaw, summer UV, and driving rain.
Exterior painting in Brighton — full prep, premium paint, no shortcuts.
Brighton — the western half of the Allston-Brighton pair — has a denser, more multi-family pattern than its eastern sibling. Brick three-deckers and Victorian two-families dominate Brighton Center and Oak Square, brick condo blocks near Boston College and Cleveland Circle handle the student-adjacent market, and restored Tudor and Colonial Revival single-families anchor Oak Square. Mostly multi-family + condo repaints; some restored single-family work in the residential pockets.
Homes we paint in Brighton
Each exterior era weathers differently. The Brighton housing stock runs a wide range: Brick three-deckers and Victorian two-families across Brighton Center and Oak Square, brick condo blocks near Boston College and Cleveland Circle, restored Tudor and Colonial Revival single-families in Oak Square, and converted mill-era buildings around Brighton Mills. We work across Brighton Center, Oak Square, near Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and Brighton Mills — adapting prep and product to each home's era and substrate rather than running every Brighton project through one process.
What our Brighton exterior process includes
- Scrape and sand any failing paint back to sound substrate.
- Minor board & clapboard repair — loose boards re-set, small rot spots filled.
- Caulk every joint — failing caulk is cut out and replaced with siliconized acrylic.
- Two finish coats of Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior on wood, Sherwin-Williams Duration on vinyl/composite.
- Moisture-meter check before we prime so paint never goes over damp siding.
Brighton-specific exterior considerations
Brighton's BC-adjacent rentals turn over yearly with August move-ins; we book interior turnover painting in July to wrap before the move-in surge. We schedule Brighton exteriors mid-May through mid-October when temperature and humidity support proper paint cure. Pair an exterior with our deck staining in Brighton for a coordinated outdoor refresh.
Typical Massachusetts market pricing for Brighton-area exterior painting
Exterior repaints in Brighton, 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 | Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton homeowners.
Do you handle student-adjacent rental turnovers in Brighton?
Yes. August move-in season around Boston College drives a tight July turnover window for Brighton rentals — we schedule these projects months in advance, work fast, and use mid-tier durable paint that holds up to the next tenant's wear without breaking the landlord's budget.
Which Brighton neighborhoods do you serve?
We paint homes throughout Brighton — Brighton Center, Oak Square, near Boston College, Cleveland Circle, and Brighton Mills, and the surrounding streets. Same crew, same spec, and the same written warranty regardless of which Brighton neighborhood you're in.
What does an exterior repaint cost in Brighton?
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 Brighton?
Typical Brighton 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 Brighton, MA?
Exterior repaints in Brighton 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.
Can a painter give a quote over the phone?
Reputable Massachusetts painters can share a ballpark range on the phone after asking about home size, substrate, and year built — useful for budget planning. But a line-itemed written quote requires a 20-minute on-site walk-around to spot rotted boards, failing caulk, lead-paint indicators, and the elevation count. AJ Painting's on-site visit is free with no obligation, and the written quote arrives within 48 hours.
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