Exterior Painting serving Wellesley and Metro West MA.
Siding, trim, doors, and full-home exterior repaints across Wellesley Hills and Wellesley Square and all of Wellesley — engineered to hold up to New England freeze-thaw, summer UV, and driving rain.
Bring your Wellesley home's exterior back to life this season.
Wellesley is one of Greater Boston's most affluent communities — Colonial Revivals, Tudors, and Shingle-style homes line the older neighborhoods, with high-end modern customs near Wellesley Hills and Linden Square. The expectation here is that paint work matches the architecture: hand-finished trim, period-correct sheens, and color consultations that account for the home's vintage.
Homes we paint in Wellesley
Each exterior era weathers differently. The Wellesley housing stock runs a wide range: Colonial Revivals, Tudors, and Shingle-style homes throughout the older neighborhoods, with high-end modern customs around Wellesley Hills and Linden Square. We work across Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Farms, the College area, and Linden Square — adapting prep and product to each home's era and substrate rather than running every Wellesley project through one process.
What our Wellesley exterior process includes
- Soft-wash or pressure-wash with mildew killer to clear chalking, dirt, and biological growth.
- Scrape and sand any failing paint back to sound substrate.
- Spot-prime bare wood with oil-bonding primer; stain-block where needed.
- 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.
Wellesley-specific exterior considerations
Wellesley homeowners and listing agents both notice trim work — hand-applied Benjamin Moore Advance on doors and trim is our default rather than spray, because the leveling looks intentional under inspection. We schedule Wellesley exteriors mid-May through mid-October when temperature and humidity support proper paint cure. Pair an exterior with our deck staining in Wellesley for a coordinated outdoor refresh.
Typical Massachusetts market pricing for Wellesley-area exterior painting
Exterior repaints in Wellesley, 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 | Wellesley 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley homeowners.
What's the typical Wellesley paint job timeline?
Most Wellesley interiors run 5–10 working days for a full repaint with trim package; exteriors run 7–14 depending on the home. We commit a written timeline before mobilizing and stick to it.
Which Wellesley neighborhoods do you serve?
We paint homes throughout Wellesley — Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Square, Wellesley Farms, the College area, and Linden Square, and the surrounding streets. Same crew, same spec, and the same written warranty regardless of which Wellesley neighborhood you're in.
What does an exterior repaint cost in Wellesley?
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 Wellesley?
Typical Wellesley 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 Wellesley, MA?
Exterior repaints in Wellesley 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%.
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.
How long does an exterior repaint last in Wellesley, 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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