Exterior painting · Yakima + 60 miles
Exterior house painting in Yakima, WA
We prep every surface the hard way, then paint siding, trim, fascia, porches and entries so the finish holds up to the weather.
Chapter 01
What a worn exterior is telling you
Paint rarely fails all at once. It starts at the edges: caulk lines that crack and pull away from the trim, a chalky film that comes off on your hand, color that has faded on the side that takes the afternoon sun. Then a few flakes lift, and bare wood or siding is open to whatever the weather sends.
That matters because an exterior coat is more than color. It is a protective barrier against moisture, UV and temperature swings, and once it breaks down, water finds the wood. Left alone, that is how a repaint turns into rot repair and mildew cleanup.
Most exteriors want repainting every 5-10 years. For a Yakima house we usually suggest 7-8 years, and we will tell you plainly at the estimate whether yours is due or can wait another season.
Slate-blue bungalow with crisp white trim and a white covered porch, freshly painted by Castillo Custom Painting
How we prep, prime and paint a house
Every job starts with a free on-site estimate. We walk the house with you, assess the surfaces, and write up a detailed quote. Carol Thompson had four quotes on her house and told us it was Ramon's attention to detail and the way he explained the work that won her over.
Then the real work begins, and most of it is prep. We power wash and clean the surfaces, scrape and sand what has failed, prime bare spots, and caulk gaps and seal joints. Only then do siding, trim, fascia and accent colors go on, followed by porch and entry areas. We never cut corners on surface preparation, because proper prep is the foundation of a lasting paint job.
We protect your home while we work, we help you choose color, and we finish with an inspection and a full cleanup. We are licensed with Washington L&I (CASTICP808NG), bonded and insured.
Chapter 03
Keeping it looking right, and when to call again
A fresh exterior is easiest to keep up if you rinse off dirt and cobwebs once a year and look over the caulk lines and south and west walls as you go. Catch a small failure early and it is a touch-up. Wait, and it is a section of siding.
We walk through the finished work with you so you can point at anything that looks off. In Carol Thompson's words, there was nothing left to touch up at the end, although we offer touch-ups if anything is missed.
When trim starts to chalk or cracks open at the joints, or you are past the seven-to-eight year mark, call or book a free estimate. If you are weighing a repaint against sharper trim alone, see our trim and fine finish work, or look through our gallery of finished Yakima-area houses.
“Their attention to detail and thorough preparation work truly set them apart.” Carrie Mack, Google review
Before you book
Exterior painting questions
Something else on your mind? Call (509) 910-1408 Monday to Friday, 8 to 5.
What's included, and what it suits
On every exterior job
- Full exterior surface preparation
- Power washing and cleaning
- Scraping, sanding and priming
- Caulking gaps and sealing joints
- Siding, trim, fascia and accent painting
- Porch and entry area painting
- Final inspection and cleanup
Ideal projects
- Full home exterior repaints
- Siding and trim
- Fascia and soffit
- Porch and deck
- Garage exterior
- Entry area and accent painting
Read what neighbors say in our Google reviews: 4.8 stars from 107.
The estimate is free. The first job comes with a discount.
First-time customers and active military and veterans each get a discount. Ask about it when we come out to quote your house in Yakima, Selah, Union Gap, Moxee, Naches or anywhere within 60 miles.