Des Peres homes and this kind of project
Because Des Peres is made up of original ranches and the large new homes replacing them, the first thing we check for an exterior repaint here is trim ends and sills for rot, failed caulk and what the siding is made of.
The housing stock here: a mix of mid-century ranches and large homes built since 2000.
Aluminum siding repaints well after cleaning and deglossing.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Des Peres
Screened porches, covered patios and additions. Lot coverage limits are a real constraint given the size of new homes.
Aluminum siding, single-pane windows and wood fascia are typical on Des Peres homes from this period. Replacing siding is a chance to add a proper weather barrier and insulation that these walls never had.
What is included
Our Des Peres exterior painting scope includes washing, rot repair and trim replacement, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, two finish coats on siding and trim, doors and shutters, and protection of landscaping, windows and hardscape.
We take on exterior repaint work in and around neighborhoods off Manchester, Ballas and Dougherty Ferry roads.
What we watch for
Homes in Des Peres with wood windows clad only on the sash frequently have soft exterior sills. We probe every one before quoting.
Working on lots where coverage limits are a real constraint, as we do in Des Peres, we plan access for painters and a carpenter for rot repair before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Des Peres
For an exterior repaint at a Des Peres address, the paperwork goes to the City of Des Peres. Expect no permit, though HOA color approval may apply.
Since this work shows from outside, also plan on lot-coverage and height limits. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, an exterior repaint in Des Peres generally runs three to seven working days.
Des Peres sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to I-270 south, about forty minutes. We group trade visits and deliveries carefully for projects at that distance, and we take them on when the scope justifies a dedicated crew.
What moves the price in Des Peres
We price exterior painting in Des Peres from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Substrate type.
- House size, height and how accessible the walls are.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main exterior painting page. More about the area is on our Des Peres page.
Exterior Painting in Des Peres: common questions
How long does an exterior repaint take in Des Peres?
Three to seven working days for most homes, depending on weather. For Des Peres we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for an exterior repaint in Des Peres?
Possibly. In Des Peres you may be dealing with lot-coverage and height limits. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
How long should exterior paint last?
Seven to ten years on well-prepared siding with premium paint. South and west elevations and horizontal trim may need attention sooner.