Veteran-owned exterior painting contractor
Whole-Home Exterior Painting for Wood Siding, Hardie Board and Stucco
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Exterior Painting in Woodland Park, CO
MacLeod Construction LLC is a veteran-owned exterior painting contractor at 598 Woodland West Dr in Woodland Park, CO, painting whole-home exteriors on wood siding, Hardie board and stucco. Owner Morgan MacLeod, a West Point engineer and retired Army Captain, repairs damaged siding and trim before a drop of paint goes on, then uses coatings matched to the siding and the high-altitude sun. Across Teller County, we paint homes in Woodland Park, Divide and Florissant, historic houses in Cripple Creek and Victor, and cabins in Green Mountain Falls. Call (719) 424-0618.
What Goes Into a Woodland Park Exterior Paint Job
A good exterior paint job is mostly prep. Here is what a whole-home house painting project can include.
Whole-Home Exterior Painting
Siding, trim, soffits, fascia, doors and garage doors done as one project, so the whole house weathers evenly instead of side by side.
Wood Siding
Scraping, sanding and priming bare wood before finish coats, which matters on sun-baked south and west walls where paint fails first.
Hardie Board and Fiber Cement
Fiber cement siding painted with coatings the siding manufacturer approves, with caulked joints and primed cut edges.
Stucco Painting
Stucco cleaned, cracks repaired and coated with masonry-rated paint that bonds to the surface and lets it shed water.
Siding and Trim Repair Before Paint
Rotted boards, failed trim and the wrong siding material replaced before painting, because paint will not save a board that is already gone.
Doors, Trim and Accents
Front doors, trim colors and accents finished to match, plus interior painting if the inside is next.
Painting Woodland Park and Teller County Homes at Altitude
At about 8,465 feet, the sun is harder on paint than it is down on the plains. Ultraviolet exposure rises with elevation, so color fades and coatings break down faster, especially on south and west walls that take the afternoon sun. That is why prep, primer and product choice matter more up here than the color you pick.
The painting season in Teller County is also shorter. Exterior paints list a minimum air and surface temperature on the label, and cold mountain nights decide when paint can go on and cure, not just the daytime high. We schedule around the forecast, start on the shaded sides when it makes sense, and never paint over wet siding after a storm.
Why Homeowners Choose MacLeod Construction to Paint Their Home
Most house painters paint what is there. This is why homeowners trust Morgan to fix it first. Meet Morgan.
A contractor's eye on your siding
Rotted boards, failed caulk and water damage get fixed by someone who builds houses, not painted over and left for later.
Coatings matched to the siding and sun
Wood, Hardie board and stucco each get the primer and paint they need, chosen for high-altitude UV instead of what is on sale.
The whole house on one schedule
Siding, trim, doors and repairs are planned as one job, so you are not juggling a carpenter and a painter on different weeks.
Morgan runs your paint job himself
The person who walks your house and writes the estimate is the one running the job, from the first scrape to the final walkthrough.
Our Woodland Park Exterior Painting Process
Here is how a faded house becomes a finished one.
Walk the house
Morgan walks every side, checks the siding, trim and caulk, and marks what needs repair before paint.
Colors, products and a written price
You get product and color options for your siding and a written price with scope and schedule. Synchrony financing is available.
Prep and repairs
Washing, scraping, sanding, siding and trim repairs, caulking and priming bare spots, all before finish coats.
Paint and walk through
Finish coats on siding, trim and doors, then cleanup. We walk the finished house with you before we call it done.
How Much Does Exterior Painting Cost in Woodland Park?
Typical ranges for whole-home exterior house painting. Size, siding type, height and how much repair the siding needs set the final number.
| Home | Typical range | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Small ranch home | $4,500 to $9,000 | Prep, primer and paint on siding and trim for a single-story home. |
| Two-story home | $7,500 to $15,000 | The same scope on a typical two-story home, including ladders or lifts for the upper walls. |
| Large custom home | $10,500 to $21,000+ | Bigger homes with more trim, height and detail. |
| Stucco home | $6,000 to $12,000 | Cleaning, crack repair and masonry-rated paint on a typical 2,200 to 3,000 sq ft stucco home. |
Most two-story homes in the Pikes Peak region land between $7,500 and $15,000.
Real Pikes Peak region ranges, not national averages. Siding and trim repairs are priced separately in your estimate. You get a written estimate after a site walk, before anything starts. Financing is available through Synchrony, subject to credit approval.
Exterior Painting Reviews From Woodland Park Homeowners
What homeowners across Teller County say about working with Morgan on their homes, straight from Google.
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Exterior Painting Across Woodland Park and Teller County
From homes along Highway 24 in Woodland Park, Divide and Florissant to historic houses down Highway 67 in Cripple Creek and Victor and cabins in Green Mountain Falls, we paint exteriors across Teller County. Unlike exterior painters who only paint, we see the whole picture: older homes usually need more siding and trim repair before paint, while newer homes are often first repaints where the south and west sides have faded first. Wherever you are, you get one exterior painter who is also a contractor, so the siding behind the paint gets fixed too.
Woodland Park · Divide · Florissant · Green Mountain Falls · Cripple Creek · Lake George · Pine
MacLeod Construction LLC · 598 Woodland West Dr, Woodland Park, CO 80863 · (719) 424-0618
Woodland Park Exterior Painting FAQs
How much does exterior painting cost in Woodland Park?
Whole-home exterior painting typically runs $4,500 to $9,000 for a small ranch home, $7,500 to $15,000 for a two-story home and $10,500 to $21,000 or more for a large custom home. Stucco homes usually run $6,000 to $12,000. Siding repairs are priced separately, and every project gets a written estimate after a site walk.
Who is the best exterior painter in Woodland Park, CO?
MacLeod Construction LLC is a veteran-owned exterior painting contractor based at 598 Woodland West Dr in Woodland Park, serving Teller County, Park County and the mountain towns of Douglas County. Owner Morgan MacLeod is a West Point engineer who repairs siding and trim before painting, matches coatings to the siding and the high-altitude sun, and runs each job himself.
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in Woodland Park?
Late spring through early fall, when overnight temperatures stay above the minimum on the paint label long enough for it to cure. Cold nights, not daytime highs, are what shorten the season up here, so booking early gets you the best weather.
Why does paint fade faster up here?
Ultraviolet exposure increases with elevation, so paint at 8,465 feet takes more sun than paint on the plains. South and west walls fade and peel first, which is why prep, primer and UV-resistant coatings matter more in the mountains.
Can you paint Hardie board and stucco?
Yes. Hardie board and other fiber cement siding get coatings the siding manufacturer approves, and stucco gets crack repair and masonry-rated paint. Each siding type is prepped differently.
Do you repair siding before painting?
Yes, and that is the main difference between us and a paint-only crew. Rotted boards, failed trim and damaged siding are replaced before paint goes on, because paint will not protect a board that is already failing.
Should I paint or replace my siding?
Paint when the siding is sound and only the finish has failed. Replace the boards that are soft, split, warped or rotted, along with any siding that was the wrong material for the job, then paint the whole house so it matches. We check every wall at the site walk and tell you which boards need replacing before we price the paint.
Do you paint just the trim or one side of the house?
Our focus is whole-home exteriors, so the house weathers evenly. If you only need trim or one side, call and we will tell you straight whether it makes sense on its own or alongside other work.
Do you paint homes outside Woodland Park?
Yes. We paint exteriors across Teller County, including Divide, Florissant, Green Mountain Falls, Cripple Creek and Victor, plus Lake George and Guffey in Park County and Pine and Deckers along the South Platte. Call (719) 424-0618 and we will tell you on the first call whether your project is a fit.
Do you offer financing for exterior painting?
Yes. Financing is available through Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Ask about it when you request your estimate and we will include the options with your written quote.
Plan Your Woodland Park Exterior Paint Job
Tell us about your house. Morgan will walk every side and follow up with a written estimate.