Exterior Painting throughout Wilmington, MA.
Siding, trim, doors, and full-home exterior repaints across Wilmington Centre and North Wilmington and all of Wilmington — engineered to hold up to New England freeze-thaw, summer UV, and driving rain.
Wilmington exterior painting that lasts past the next freeze-thaw cycle.
Wilmington pairs a historic 1730s civic center — town common, Old Burial Ground, Federal-era homes — with a town that's otherwise mostly mid-20th-century and newer single-family subdivisions through North Wilmington, Silver Lake, and Aldrich. Prep on a center antique is a different job than a 1970s subdivision colonial, and we spec each accordingly.
Homes we paint in Wilmington
Each exterior era weathers differently. The Wilmington housing stock runs a wide range: A historic 1730s civic center around the town common and Old Burial Ground, surrounded largely by mid-20th-century and newer single-family subdivisions. We work across Wilmington Centre, North Wilmington, Wilmington Junction, Silver Lake, and Aldrich — adapting prep and product to each home's era and substrate rather than running every Wilmington project through one process.
What our Wilmington 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.
Wilmington-specific exterior considerations
Wilmington Centre Village Historic District puts exterior work in the center under review; most of the rest of town is newer, lower-lead-risk stock that still benefits from careful substrate prep. We schedule Wilmington exteriors mid-May through mid-October when temperature and humidity support proper paint cure. Pair an exterior with our deck staining in Wilmington for a coordinated outdoor refresh.
Typical Massachusetts market pricing for Wilmington-area exterior painting
Exterior repaints in Wilmington, 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 | Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington homeowners.
Is the Wilmington town-center historic district different to paint?
Yes. Exterior work in the Wilmington Centre Village Historic District is subject to review — period-appropriate colors and lead-safe prep on the older homes. Outside the center, Wilmington's newer subdivisions get standard washing, scuff-sanding, and bonding primer.
Which Wilmington neighborhoods do you serve?
We paint homes throughout Wilmington — Wilmington Centre, North Wilmington, Wilmington Junction, Silver Lake, and Aldrich, and the surrounding streets. Same crew, same spec, and the same written warranty regardless of which Wilmington neighborhood you're in.
What does an exterior repaint cost in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
Typical Wilmington 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 Wilmington, MA?
Exterior repaints in Wilmington 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.
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.
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