Siding
Wood, fiber cement, stucco, and aluminum siding. Power wash, scrape, prime bare spots, two coats of exterior latex.
Painting
Exterior Painting in Bergen County, NJ
Siding, trim, doors, decks, and fences. Power wash, scrape, prime, paint. Seasonal exterior work April through October.
- Typical timeline
- 3–10 days
- Price range
- $1,200–$25k+
- Response time
- Same-business-day
- Service area
- All Bergen County, NJ
Bergen County, NJ
Licensed #13VH13595500
Fully Insured
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HomeGrown Roots & Repairs paints exteriors across Bergen County, NJ from April through October. We power wash, scrape and sand failing paint, prime bare spots, caulk gaps and seams, and apply two coats of premium exterior paint. Siding, trim, doors, decks, and fences.
NJ exterior season runs roughly April through October. Premium Sherwin-Williams Duration repaints are most common in Ridgewood and Englewood owner-occupied homes. Historic-district color compliance applies in parts of Ridgewood (Heights and Willard) and Englewood. For interior + exterior bundled jobs see also interior painting.
What We Do
Every exterior paint sub-service we offer.
Trim and fascia
Window and door trim, fascia boards, soffit panels. Brushed on for control around glass.
Front doors and shutters
Door removed from hinges, sanded, primed, and finished. Shutters off, painted, reinstalled.
Decks and porches
Power wash, sand or strip, stain or paint. Solid stains for older decks, semi-transparent for newer wood.
Fences
Stained or painted. Sections replaced where rotted. Solid or semi-transparent finish depending on look.
Power washing and prep
Soft wash for siding, pressure wash for hard surfaces. Always done before any paint goes on.
Bergen County Considerations
What changes about exterior paint in this market.
Local context #1
NJ exterior season
Exterior painting season in Bergen County runs April through October. Cold weather paint adhesion fails below 50°F, and 24-hour cure window requires no rain forecast. We don't start exterior work in November–March. We schedule for spring and summer dry windows; if weather shifts, we pause and resume rather than push through bad conditions.
Local context #2
Lead paint testing pre-1978
Pre-1978 Bergen County homes get lead-paint tested before exterior surface prep — NJ RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) certified work practices required. Containment plastic on the ground, lead-safe scraping techniques, HEPA cleanup. We handle the certification and the practice on every pre-1978 home.
Local context #3
Historic-district restrictions
Some Bergen County neighborhoods have historic-district color restrictions: parts of Ridgewood (Heights, Willard), Englewood, and Tenafly. We confirm color compliance before starting and pull town palette approval where required. Historic-district work also requires specific brushwork standards on original trim profiles.
Our Process
From your call to a finished project.
- 1
Step 1 — On-site estimate
Walk the exterior, identify failing areas, talk colors and finish. Written estimate.
- 2
Step 2 — Schedule around weather
NJ exterior season is April through October. We lock the window when weather forecasts cooperate.
- 3
Step 3 — Wash, scrape, prime
Power wash, scrape failing paint, sand edges, prime bare wood. The prep determines how long the paint lasts.
- 4
Step 4 — Paint and clean up
Two coats of premium exterior latex. Plastic and tape removed, plants uncovered, driveway swept.
Materials & Brands
What we use on every exterior paint project.
Specific brands and suppliers we default to in Bergen County. Owner-supplied materials welcome if you have a preference — these are our starting point.
Exterior paint
- Sherwin-Williams Duration (premium)
- Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint (mid-tier)
- Both 100% acrylic latex
Primer
- Sherwin-Williams Adhesion for slick surfaces
- Loxon for masonry and stucco
Caulk
- Sashco Big Stretch (exterior-grade flexible)
- OSI Quad for premium joints
Surface prep
- 3000 PSI pressure washing for siding
- Hand-scraping and sanding failed paint
- Lead-safe practices on pre-1978 homes
Application tools
- Purdy XL and Wooster brushes
- 3/4" nap roller covers for textured siding
- Sprayer for large flat surfaces (when appropriate)
Honest Pricing
Exterior Paint pricing in Bergen County, NJ.
Most local competitors say "call for quote." We publish ballpark ranges so you can decide before picking up the phone. Final pricing is always written before any work begins.
| Project tier | Bergen County price range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Trim and door refresh | Quoted on site | Trim, fascia, front door, shutters — quoted after a free walkthrough. |
| Full siding repaint | Quoted on site | Quoted after we walk the exterior — surface condition, siding type, and access all affect price. |
| Premium / large home | Quoted on site | Multi-story, complex trim, and premium finishes priced after a free in-person walkthrough. |
Ranges reflect typical Bergen County, NJ exterior paint jobs. Final pricing is always agreed in writing before any work begins. Owner sign-off required before these ranges publish — currently placeholder for review.
Recent Work
Bergen County exterior paint jobs.
Why HomeGrown
Why pick us for exterior paint?
- Real prep — power wash, scrape, prime — not just a paint roll
- Premium Sherwin-Williams Duration exterior latex by default
- Plants and hardscape protected; daily cleanup
- Licensed NJ contractor #13VH13595500, fully insured
NJ HIC #13VH13595500 · Licensed & insured
Service Area
Exterior Paint across Bergen County, NJ.
Exterior Painting FAQs
Exterior season in New Jersey runs roughly April through October. Surface temperature needs to be above 50°F for proper paint adhesion, with no rain in the forecast for 24 hours after the final coat.
Straight talk
What this page can't tell you
Exterior pricing depends on access (single-story vs multi-story, scaffolding requirements), surface condition (failing paint requires more prep time), and total square footage including trim and fascia. We don't publish ranges because the variation between a clean 1-story Cape Cod and a 3-story peeling Victorian is too wide to be useful. Every exterior is quoted on site after a free walkthrough — typically 30–45 minutes.
Ready to get a exterior paint estimate?
Free in-home or photo-based estimate. Same-business-day response. Licensed and insured.