Painting Contractors in Baltimore, MD

Painting a typical Baltimore rowhome exterior runs between $2,500 and $5,000, depending on the height, surface condition, and whether you need lead paint abatement. A two-story rowhouse with good siding in Canton or Federal Hill usually falls around $3,200. Three-story homes in Charles Village or Hampden with more trim work run closer to $4,500. We include power washing, scraping, priming, and two coats of premium exterior paint.

For most Baltimore homes, no permit is needed for painting. But if your property sits in a CHAP-designated historic district like Fells Point, Federal Hill, or Mount Vernon, you need approval from the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation before changing exterior colors. The approval process takes 2-4 weeks. We handle the paperwork for you and can recommend historically appropriate color palettes.

A single room takes about one day. A full interior repaint for a typical 3-bedroom Baltimore rowhome takes 3 to 5 days, including prep work like patching drywall cracks and priming. Larger detached homes in Roland Park or Guilford with 4+ bedrooms and extensive trim take 5 to 8 days. We move furniture, protect floors, and leave your home cleaner than we found it.

We use Sherwin-Williams Duration and Benjamin Moore Aura for Baltimore exteriors. Both have excellent moisture resistance and hold up against the 75-80% summer humidity and freeze-thaw cycles we get here. For interiors, we recommend eggshell or satin finishes in bathrooms and kitchens for mold resistance, and matte or flat in bedrooms and living areas. All our products are low-VOC.

Yes. Formstone removal is one of our specialties. We carefully remove the Formstone siding to expose the original brick underneath, then repoint mortar joints as needed, clean the brick, and apply a breathable masonry sealer. The process takes 3-5 days for a typical rowhouse. Many Baltimore homeowners in Hampden, Canton, and Federal Hill are choosing to restore their original brick — it increases curb appeal and home value.

Absolutely. About 85% of Baltimore homes were built before 1978 and likely contain lead paint. Our crews are EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP) and follow all Maryland Department of the Environment protocols. We contain work areas, use HEPA vacuums, and properly dispose of lead-contaminated debris. Maryland law requires lead-safe work practices for any renovation disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes.

Late April through mid-November is our exterior painting season in Baltimore. The sweet spot is September and October — lower humidity, mild temperatures, and less rain than spring. We need daytime temps above 50 degrees and dry conditions for at least 24 hours after application. Spring fills up fast, so booking by February or March is smart if you want a spring start.

Most Baltimore homes need exterior repainting every 7-10 years, but it depends on the material. Wood siding and trim may need attention every 5-7 years due to our humidity and freeze-thaw cycles. Brick homes with painted surfaces last 10-15 years between coats. Vinyl and aluminum siding can go 10+ years. If you notice chalking, cracking, or peeling, it's time regardless of the calendar.