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Start with the condition of the surface
Hairline cracks, chalking and failed caulk tell us how much prep the house needs. We inspect every elevation before we price anything.
Exterior repaint guide
When to repaint, how it gets scheduled, and how to save.
Arizona sun is the hardest thing paint faces. Knowing the signals, the timing and the prep that matters lets you repaint once and get years out of it — instead of repairing twice.
This is for you if
Sound familiar?
Chalking, fading or cracking
Rub the stucco: powder on your hand means the binder is gone. Faded fascia and cracked caulk are the other two signals.
HOA notice or sale coming
Communities cycle repaints on a schedule; a listing benefits from a fresh exterior before photos.
New-to-you home
Repainting early lets you set the color scheme and reset the clock on the substrate.
What it looks like
From walkthrough to finished.
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Coordinate the colors before work starts
Body, trim and accent are chosen together, checked against your HOA palette, and sampled on the actual stucco in your light.
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Prepare each area before painting
Windows, fixtures and landscaping are masked, cracks repaired, primer applied where the surface needs it. Then two coats — not before.
Plan my exteriorHow we handle it
The problems, and what we do about them.
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How the schedule works
Walkthrough → written scope → weather-aware start date. We wash and repair first, let repairs cure, then paint. Most homes are a few days on site; your scope lists the duration.
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The best time of year
Almost all year in the Valley. In peak summer we start early and follow the shade; cold mornings and rain days are rescheduled. Booking ahead of the fall rush gets better dates.
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Where savings really come from
Bundling wash + repairs + paint in one visit, doing fascia and garage doors while we are set up, and repainting before failure (which avoids stucco and drywall repair). We do not save you money by skipping primer.
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HOA approvals
Bring your community palette to the walkthrough; we help you prepare the color submission so the approval does not hold up your start date.
What's included
Written into every scope.
If it isn't listed, it isn't assumed.
- Power wash to remove chalk, dust and mildew
- Stucco crack repair and siding fixes
- Caulking at windows, doors and joints
- Bonding or masonry primer where needed
- Two coats of exterior-grade paint, body and trim
- Optional: garage door, gates, fascia, pop-outs
How it goes
Four steps. No surprises.
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Check the signals
Chalking, fading, cracking or an HOA notice — any one is enough to plan a walkthrough.
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Walkthrough & scope
We inspect every elevation, note repairs, bring samples and write the scope with a start window.
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Wash, repair, prime
The part that makes the paint last.
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Paint & final look
Body sprayed and back-rolled, trim brushed, site cleaned, walk around together.
Projects
Real results.
Recent Prodigy projects, exactly as posted — drag to compare.
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Two-tone exterior repaint
Sun-faded stucco brought back with a deep body color and a lighter trim. Garage door and fascia finished to match.
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Two-story exterior refresh
Warm tan and rust tones replaced with a clean white body, dark trim and a dark garage door.
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Plan my projectFAQ
Questions we get from people like you.
Straight answers. Anything else, ask in the planner.
All questions →How long does exterior paint last in Arizona?
Less than in milder climates — sun exposure, product quality and prep decide it. Proper wash, primer and two coats of a quality exterior paint give you the longest run; skipping prep is what shortens it.
What is the cheapest way to repaint an exterior?
Repaint before it fails, bundle wash and repairs into the same visit, and keep the color count sensible. Cutting primer or coats is not cheaper — it moves the cost to the next repaint.
Can you paint in the summer?
Yes. We start early, follow the shade around the house and use products rated for the temperature. Very hot afternoons are scheduled around.
Do you handle HOA color approval?
We work within your community palette and help prepare the submission. Approval timing is up to the HOA, so we start that early.
Service area
Painting the Phoenix West Valley.
Based in the West Valley and working across these communities. Outside the area? Ask — larger projects are often worth the drive.
- Goodyear
- Buckeye
- Avondale
- Litchfield Park
- Tolleson
- Laveen
- Surprise
- Peoria
- Glendale
- West Phoenix
- Verrado
- Estrella
Let's talk
Get a start date on the calendar.
Plan your exterior and we will walk every elevation, bring samples and write the scope.