01 · Exterior painting

Exterior painting in Charleston & Mount Pleasant, SC

From a Charleston home to an island retreat, exterior painting starts with the building in front of us. Palmetto Painting Contractors paints home exteriors throughout Charleston, Mount Pleasant and nearby coastal communities.

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ShownPalms Paradise Retreat · Isle of Palms

01 / Look beyond the color chip.

A fresh outlook. From the outside.

A good project conversation covers the existing finish, the surfaces to be painted and the details you want to bring forward. Siding, trim, doors and porches can each call for a different approach. We begin by looking at your home and discussing the scope.

What it covers: Siding, trim, shutters and doors; homes and commercial buildings; talk colours through with Greg onsite.

The existing surface

Point out peeling areas, weathered finishes or spots that may need attention. Ask which preparation and repair work is included in the estimate.

The whole exterior

Consider the roof, brick, landscape and neighboring homes alongside your paint samples. Color decisions should make sense at the scale of the house.

Access & timing

Share access restrictions, landscaping concerns and any association color requirements. Exterior scheduling also needs room for suitable weather.

The Charcoal House, from the Palmetto library — The Charcoal House

02 / Plan it properly

The whole house deserves a closer look.

01Read the surface before choosing the finish

The first useful question is what is already on the house. Different materials, previous coatings and areas of wear can change the preparation and product choices.

Identify peeling spots, exposed areas and anything that appears damaged. A fresh finish should not be used to disguise an unresolved problem. The estimate should explain which surfaces are being prepared and painted, with any repairs or specialist work clearly separated from that scope.

02Make the color work at house scale

Exterior color is read next to the roof, windows, masonry, paving and landscape. A small sample held indoors cannot show all of those relationships.

View your shortlist outside and consider the body, trim and accent colors together. The Charcoal House in Palmetto’s project library offers a bold reference; Wild Dunes Estate shows a different architectural setting. Use the work to discuss a direction, then make the actual choice for your own materials and surroundings.

03Build access and weather into the conversation

A raised home, a side yard with limited access and a large porch create different planning questions. Mention gates, landscaping, vehicles and the outdoor areas you need to use.

Coatings also have application requirements, so the schedule should allow for suitable surface and weather conditions. Ask how Greg will communicate if conditions change, rather than treating an initial start window as a promise that every day will be suitable for painting.

04Compare the written scope, not just the total

Two estimates can use the same phrase—exterior painting—and include different work. Check the list of siding, trim, doors, shutters, porch surfaces and railings.

Compare preparation, the proposed coating system, access arrangements and exclusions. Confirm how any extra work found during preparation will be discussed. A clear scope lets you understand the price and makes the final walkthrough about agreed work rather than assumptions.

03 / Before the estimate

Bring this to your estimate.

Siding, trim, doors and other included surfaces
Condition and preparation assessment
Body, trim and accent colors
Access, landscaping and weather communication
Written exclusions and final walkthrough

Planning an exterior repaint in the Lowcountry

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Plan an exterior repaint

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04 / Our work

Real homes. Real colour.

Houses from the Palmetto project library, named the way they are on their site.

Palmetto · project 01

Downtown Charm

Downtown Charleston · Exterior repaint

Palmetto · project 02

Wild Dunes Estate

Wild Dunes · Interior & exterior

Palmetto · project 03

Daniel Island Revamp

Daniel Island · Exterior repaint

Palmetto · project 04

Palms Paradise Retreat

Isle of Palms · Exterior painting

Palmetto · project 05

The Charcoal House

Location not published · Exterior painting

Palmetto · project 06

Coastal Charm

Beachfront home · Exterior painting

Palmetto · project 07

Coastal Retreat

Beachfront home · Interior & exterior

All projects

Greg Bores, owner-operator of Palmetto Painting Contractors

05 / In their words

“Incredibly knowledgeable on paint colors.”

Brooke H · Palmetto client review

From the full review: “Greg and his team were 10/10. His team was on time/communicative and genuinely pleasant guys.” Read all six reviews

06 / Questions

Exterior painting, answered.

Greg checking a paint sample in a navy-painted room — The right conversation starts with your home.

Do you work on island homes?

Yes. Palmetto lists Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Daniel Island among its service areas, alongside Charleston and Mount Pleasant. Share your location when requesting a quote.

How much does exterior painting cost?

Size alone does not tell the whole story. Surface condition, height, access and the siding and trim included all affect the estimate. An onsite review helps define the actual work before you make a decision.

Can I see examples of your exterior painting?

Yes. The published project library includes Wild Dunes Estate, Downtown Charm, The Charcoal House and Daniel Island Revamp. These are useful starting points for discussing different exterior looks.

Which areas do you serve?

Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, James Island, West Ashley, North Charleston, Goose Creek and Summerville. Share your project address with Greg to confirm service availability.

07 / Same owner, same quote