Lansing & Mid-Michigan
Surface-specific preparation and coatings selected for Mid-Michigan exposure.
What the service includes
Exterior work begins with the existing coating, substrate and exposure. Cleaning, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming are scoped where they are actually needed, then the finish system is selected for adhesion and long-term protection.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
We look at siding material, failing coating, open joints, moisture risk and access.
Loose coating and failed sealant are addressed before finish paint.
Coating choice, film build and weather window are matched to the surface and conditions.
The documented DeWitt project used Duration on Hardie board siding in Slumber Sloth with custom-mix black trim and gutters.
Pressure washing — siding, concrete, decks, and fences prepped properly before coating.
Exterior season in Mid-Michigan typically opens in late March or April, once overnight temperatures hold reliably at or above 35°F. Sherwin-Williams Duration is rated for application down to 35°F, which is why it is the standard pick for Michigan exteriors — but temperature is only part of the call. Surfaces need to be dry, and early-season work is scheduled around the forecast, not just the calendar.
How long the finish lasts comes down to prep, the coating system, sun exposure and maintenance. A properly prepped repaint on sound siding can hold a decade or more in Michigan weather; neglected wood or skipped prep cuts that sharply. The estimate spells out the prep and the product for your specific siding.
Common questions
It depends on the number of stories, siding type, surface condition, the amount of prep required, and trim detail. A one-story ranch and a two-story with peeling wood siding are priced very differently, and prep is often the largest part of the job. Request a free estimate for an itemized number on your home. For typical Lansing planning ranges, see how much it costs to paint a house in Lansing, MI.
Late spring through early fall, when temperatures and moisture stay inside the range paint needs to cure properly. Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles punish paint applied too late in the season, so fall scheduling has a real cutoff. Exterior season fills fast, so booking early in the year gets you the best slot.
Longevity depends on substrate condition, prep, exposure, the coating system, and maintenance. A well-prepped exterior with quality acrylic latex holds up for many years in Mid-Michigan. South and west exposures wear first, and winters punish poor prep faster than anything else. Occasional washing and caulk touch-ups stretch the life of the job noticeably.
Washing, scraping loose and failing paint, sanding, caulking gaps, and spot-priming bare areas, with full priming where the surface calls for it. Prep is most of the labor on an exterior and it is what separates a paint job that lasts from one that peels in a few years.
Yes to both, with the right system. Vinyl is painted with proper prep and colors selected to avoid heat distortion. Brick is coated with breathable masonry products, and we are straight with you that painting brick is a long-term commitment before you decide.
No. We arrange access, plan around pets, plantings, and patio furniture, and keep the site tidy daily. Updates come by text or email to info@exitstrategiesmi.com, whichever you prefer.
Lansing has many pre-1978 homes, which may contain lead-based paint. During the estimate we look at the age and condition of the existing coatings and plan the project accordingly. If testing is warranted, we discuss the options with you before work begins.
Exterior pricing depends on condition, access, and repairs, so it starts with an on-site assessment. Our painting cost guides explain the real Lansing planning ranges first.
