House painters in Lakeland, TN.
Dario’s Painting paints houses in Lakeland, TN, where about three in four homes were built in 1990 or later and homes near Garner Lake or under heavy tree cover see more mildew. Dario Galvez, the owner, is on every job and writes every estimate, free and in writing.
- Free written estimates
- Licensed & insured
- Crews speak English & Spanish
Dario’s Painting paints houses in Lakeland, TN. Know first that repainting a house is not on the City’s permit list, that your neighborhood’s covenants may require approval of exterior colors, and that mildew is washed off before any paint goes on. Lakeland sits about 18 miles northeast of downtown Memphis, inside our regular service area, and estimate visits are on weekdays from 11:30 to 1:30 and on Saturdays from 7am to 6pm.
Most of Lakeland was built from the 1990s on.
The Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024) puts the median Lakeland home at 2000. About 25 in 100 homes date from the 1990s, 28 in 100 from the 2000s and 22 in 100 from 2010 on. If a house from the 1990s or 2000s was never repainted outside, its paint is 17 to 36 years old.
- Inside. The first repaint of a newer house is often over builder-grade flat paint, which scuffs easily and does not wipe clean. A better paint in the right finish is usually the fix.
- Near the water or under trees. Mildew grows where it stays damp and out of the sun, and homes by the lake or under heavy tree cover see more of it on siding and trim. Every exterior is washed first, because paint over mildew lets it grow through.
- 1970s homes. About one Lakeland home in seven was built before 1980, most of them in the 1970s. Tell Dario the year yours was built: lead paint was banned for home use in 1978, and older houses usually need more prep.
Garner Lake, a man-made lake that was once the setting for Lakeland Amusement Park, is private, and six subdivisions border it: Lakeland Estates, East Shores, Windward Slopes, The Preserve, Long’s Landing and The Pointé. The lake rules say all storm drains empty directly into it, so bring up wash water at the walkthrough.
Check your covenants first, then City Hall.
Neighborhood rules come first. The City’s Land Development Regulations require an owners’ association for most subdivisions, and the covenants must set up an Architectural Review Committee. On the lake, Windward Slopes’ covenants list a change in paint color among the exterior changes that need the committee’s written consent, and East Shores sends all improvements or changes to a lot through its Architectural Committee. Read yours, get any approval in writing, and bring the approved colors to the walkthrough.
The City side is lighter. Its permit page lists accessory structures, fences, signs, tree removal, pools and demolition, and repainting a house is not on it. The Design Review Commission looks at, among other things, non-single-family buildings, signs, subdivision entrances and changes to historic buildings. City Hall, (901) 867-2717, can confirm for your address.
Painting services in Lakeland.
With most houses here built from the 1990s on, the work that usually fits is exterior repaints with mildew washed off first, interior repaints over builder-grade flat paint, and the decks and fences that damp and shade wear down.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, repaired first, then two coats.
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Exterior painting
Brick, siding, stucco and wood: washed, scraped and primed where needed, then two coats.
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Cabinet painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets, sanded, primed and sprayed for a factory-smooth finish.
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Trim, doors and baseboards
Baseboards, crown, casings, doors and exterior trim, caulked and primed, then two coats.
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Drywall repair
Holes, cracks, water stains and old patchwork, patched and blended before the paint goes on.
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Wood rot repair
Rotten fascia, soffits, trim and siding boards cut out and replaced, then primed and painted to match.
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Brick painting
Brick washed first and painted with a product matched to masonry.
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Wood cleaned and prepped, then stained or painted and sealed against Tennessee weather.
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Pressure washing
Houses, driveways, patios, decks and fences, washed clean of dirt, mildew and pollen.
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Commercial & contract work
A painting sub for Memphis builders, GCs, property managers and investors.
Learn moreThree steps from your first call.
Dario calls you back
Usually within the hour between 7am and 7pm, from (901) 665-2883. If he is up a ladder, he calls the moment he is down.
He walks the job with you
Usually within a few days, on a weekday between 11:30 and 1:30 or a Saturday between 7am and 6pm. He measures, checks the surfaces, and flags anything that costs more later if it is skipped now. Tell him the year the house was built, and bring your association’s approved colors if it reviews them.
You get the price in writing
Surfaces, prep, coats, paint and days, line by line. Free, with no obligation, and yours to keep.
Before you decide.
When to paint an exterior
Label temperatures, dew point, rain and Memphis weather by month: the best windows for outside work.
How to stain a fence or deck
Clean, dry, repair, stain: coats, sprayers, drying times and how long stain lasts.
How often to repaint
Intervals for each room, surface and deck, plus the signs it is time to repaint.
Do I need a permit to repaint my house in Lakeland?
The City’s permit page lists accessory structures, fences, signs, tree removal, pools and demolition, and repainting a house is not on it. Call City Hall at (901) 867-2717 to confirm for your address.
I live on Garner Lake. Will my subdivision’s rules affect my colors?
They can. Windward Slopes’ covenants, for example, need written consent for a change in paint color, and the City’s rules require subdivision covenants to set up an Architectural Review Committee. Ask for yours, get any approval in writing, and bring the approved colors to the walkthrough.
Why does the siding by my yard keep turning green or black?
Mildew and algae grow where it stays damp and out of the sun, so walls under trees and homes near the water see the most. If the paint is otherwise sound, the USDA says washing is enough (see how often to repaint), and Dario can look at the wall at the free walkthrough.
Can you stain my deck?
Yes. Decks, porches and railings are cleaned and prepped first, then stained or painted and sealed. Decks under trees grow mildew and green algae, which come off first, because stain put over them traps them.
Where the facts come from.
- Census Reporter: median year structure built, Lakeland city (ACS 2024 5-year) — Median year built 2000, margin of error 2 years.
- Census Reporter: year structure built, Lakeland city (ACS 2024 5-year) — About 75% built 1990 or later; about 14.5% before 1980.
- City of Lakeland: City Permits — Lists accessory structures, fences, signs, tree removal and more; repainting a house is not listed.
- City of Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions — Permits for new homes, fences, pools and storage buildings; City Hall phone.
- City of Lakeland: Land Development Regulations, 2025 (PDF) — Design Review scope (I.3.5); owners’ association and Architectural Review Committee (I.7).
- City of Lakeland: Other City Information (history) — Garner Lake, Lakeland Amusement Park and the 1977 incorporation.
- East Shores Home Owners Association: Rules & Covenants — Lake rules: six subdivisions, storm drains; East Shores architectural approval.
- Windward Slopes Homeowners Association: Covenants (PDF) — Article VII: a change in paint color needs written committee consent.
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood Handbook, Chapter 16 — Mildew is most common out of the sun; sound paint needs washing, not repainting.
- Benjamin Moore: How to prevent and remove mildew — Mildew thrives in damp places with little sun; never paint over it.
Checked October 2026. Prices and product details change; your written estimate has the numbers for your house.
The rest of what we do.
Exterior painting
Brick, siding, stucco and wood: washed, scraped and primed where needed, then two coats.
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Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, repaired first, then two coats.
Learn moreCabinet painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets, sanded, primed and sprayed for a factory-smooth finish.
Learn moreFences, decks & sheds
Wood cleaned and prepped, then stained or painted and sealed against Tennessee weather.
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Get a free painting estimate in Lakeland.
Answer a few short questions and Dario calls you back to book the walkthrough, usually within the hour between 7am and 7pm. Or call now and talk to him directly.
Rather pick the time yourself? Book the free estimate visit online (weekdays 11:30 to 1:30, Saturdays 7am to 6pm). dario@dariospainting.com · 7am to 7pm, seven days