Siding & wood
Loose paint scraped, bare wood primed, then two coats in a finish rated for Memphis sun.
Exterior house painting in Memphis.
Dario’s Painting paints house exteriors across Memphis and Shelby County: brick, siding, stucco and wood, plus trim, soffits, shutters, porches and doors. Every exterior is power washed, scraped and primed where it needs it before two coats go on, and Dario is on the job from the estimate to the final walkthrough.
- Free written estimates
- Licensed & insured
- Crews speak English & Spanish
Before
AfterIn short
Dario’s Painting paints house exteriors across Memphis and Shelby County: brick, siding, stucco and wood, each washed, scraped and primed where it needs it before two coats go on. The free written estimate lists every surface and carries a start day and an end day, and weather is the only thing that moves it. National cost guides put exterior painting at about $1.50 to $5.30 per square foot, or $4,400 to $8,800 for a 2,000 sq ft one-story house. Estimate visits are on weekdays from 11:30 to 1:30 and on Saturdays from 7am to 6pm.
What’s included
The whole outside, or just the part that needs it.
Every exterior starts the same way: washed, scraped where paint is loose, primed where the surface is bare. The quote lists each surface, so you can do the whole house or one part of it.
Brick
Washed, then painted with a product matched to masonry.
Stucco
Washed and prepped, then two coats, like the East Memphis house in the photos above.
Trim, soffits & shutters
The detail that frames the house, on its own or with the walls.
Doors, garage & porch
Front doors, garage doors, porches and railings, as part of the house or as a job of their own.
Prep, done first
Power washing, scraping and priming before any finish coat, with the ground under the work covered.
How it goes
From walking the house to walking it again.
The visit
Dario walks around the house with you, measures it, and looks for peeling paint, bare wood and anything that will cost more later if it is skipped now.
The estimate
A written quote: each surface, the prep, the coats, the paint and the days, with a start day and an end day. It is free and yours to keep.
Prep
Power wash, scrape what is loose, prime what is bare. Rot or water damage that could not be seen at the visit is quoted separately, and nothing is done about it without your approval.
Paint
Two coats in a finish rated for Memphis sun, on the days in your quote. Weather is the only thing that moves an exterior, and if it does, you hear it from us first.
The walkthrough
You walk around the house with Dario and point at anything that is not right. It is fixed before the job is called done.
Price
What exterior painting costs in Memphis.
National cost guides put the outside of a house at about $1.50 to $5.30 per square foot. Your price is written after Dario has walked the house; these are the ranges, and the things that move them.
| Job | National range | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior, per sq ft | $1.50–$5.30 | NerdWallet, HomeAdvisor, This Old House, Fixr |
| 1,500 sq ft house | $3,300–$6,600 | This Old House. HomeAdvisor is lower ($2,250–$6,000). |
| 2,000 sq ft house, one story | $4,400–$8,800 | This Old House |
| 2,000 sq ft house, two stories | $6,900–$12,700 | This Old House |
| Brick, per sq ft | $1.50–$5.00 | HomeAdvisor ($1.50–$4.50), This Old House ($2.60–$5.00) |
| Wood siding, per sq ft | $1–$3.60 | HomeAdvisor ($1–$3), This Old House ($1.70–$3.60) |
| Stucco, per sq ft | $1.50–$4.80 | HomeAdvisor ($1.50–$4), This Old House ($2.50–$4.80) |
| Vinyl siding, per sq ft | $1.25–$5.20 | HomeAdvisor ($1.25–$3), This Old House ($2.80–$5.20) |
| Front door | $112–$330 each | This Old House, Fixr |
National averages from published cost guides, not Memphis quotes and not Dario’s prices. Every range and its source is in the house painting cost guide. Your price comes from the free written estimate.
Size and stories
A one-story house and a two-story house are different jobs, mostly because of height and ladder work.
Condition
Peeling paint and bare wood mean more scraping and priming before any finish coat goes on.
How much of the house
The whole exterior, one side, or only trim, soffits and shutters. The quote prices what you ask for.
Colors and detail
More colors and more trim detail mean more careful cutting in, and more time.
Repairs found during prep
Rot, water damage or failed surfaces that could not be seen at the visit are quoted separately, only with your approval.
Access
Slopes, tight side yards and planting close to the walls take more setup around the house.
Painting outside in Memphis
What the weather here does to a paint job.
Humidity and mildew
Shaded walls, north sides and anything under trees grow mildew in Memphis humidity. It has to be washed off before painting; paint over it and it comes back through.
Sun and heat
South and west walls take the hardest sun, which is why the finishes are rated for it. Paint put on a wall that is baking in the afternoon sun can also dry too fast to level out.
Spring pollen
For a few weeks every spring, tree pollen coats everything in yellow. Washing takes it off before painting; fresh paint put on over it traps it in the finish.
Storms and rain
Paint needs dry hours after it goes on, and Memphis storms roll in fast. That is why exterior dates depend on the forecast, and why you hear from us first if one has to move.
We paint house exteriors across Memphis, East Memphis and the rest of Shelby County, and the rules differ by town, from Germantown’s neighborhood covenants to Collierville’s Historic District. Town by town, see what to know before painting in Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, Arlington and Lakeland, or see all the areas we paint.
How much does exterior painting cost in Memphis?
National cost guides put it at about $1.50 to $5.30 per square foot. For a 2,000 sq ft house, This Old House shows $4,400 to $8,800 for one story and $6,900 to $12,700 for two. Siding, condition, height and how much washing and scraping the house needs move the price, and Dario’s free written estimate gives the number for your house. See the house painting cost guide.
When is the best time to paint a house in Memphis?
Fall, from mid-September through October, is the best time to paint a house exterior in Memphis, with April and May next. Premium exterior paints can go on at 35°F and above, though every paint has its own minimum on the label. Summer works with an eye on the afternoon heat, and winter only on mild stretches. Your quote carries a start day and an end day. See when to paint an exterior in Memphis for the weather month by month.
Can you paint brick?
Yes. Brick is on the list with siding, stucco and wood. It is washed first and painted with a product matched to masonry. Painted brick is hard to go back from, so it is worth talking through at the visit.
Do you power wash before painting?
Yes. Every exterior is washed first to take off dirt, mildew and pollen, then scraped and primed where it needs it. We also do pressure washing on its own, for houses, driveways, patios, decks and fences.
What happens if you find rotten wood?
Anything that could not be seen at the visit, like rot or water damage, is quoted separately, and nothing is done about it without your approval. Rotten fascia, soffits, trim and siding boards are cut out and replaced; see wood rot repair.
Can you paint just the trim, shutters or front door?
Yes. Trim, soffits, shutters, a garage or a porch can be a job on its own, and the quote prices only what you ask for.
How long does an exterior take?
HomeAdvisor says a professional team finishes an average-sized house in three to four days, and a three-story or detailed house takes five to six, plus weather days. Your written quote gives a start day and an end day, and weather is the only thing that moves it. See when to paint an exterior in Memphis for what sets the timeline.
More from Dario’s Painting
All servicesThe rest of what we paint.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, repaired first, 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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Wood rot repair
Rotten fascia, soffits, trim and siding boards cut out and replaced, then primed and painted to match.
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Fences, decks & sheds
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.
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Free estimate
Get a free exterior painting estimate.
Answer a few short questions and Dario calls you back to book a time to walk the house, 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