Exterior House Painting on the North Shore, MA
Prep, prime, and coastal-grade coatings that hold up to North Shore salt air and freeze-thaw — with historic-district colors done right.
Exterior paint across the North Shore fails for one reason more than any other: bad prep. Salt air, sun, and freeze-thaw lift paint that was slapped over a dirty or flaking surface. The work that makes paint last — washing, scraping, sanding, priming bare wood, and caulking — happens before the color goes on. We prep properly and use coatings built for coastal New England, so the finish holds for years, not a season.
What we do
Exterior painting services across the North Shore
- Full exterior repaints — siding, trim, soffits, and fascia
- Surface prep — wash, scrape, sand, and prime bare wood
- Caulk & seal — close the gaps where water gets in
- Trim & accent work — doors, shutters, and detailing
- Coastal-grade coatings — paints built for salt air and UV
- Minor wood repair — spot-repair rot before painting
The AB Mendez Standard
How we paint a the North Shore exterior
Assess & color
We check the surfaces, plan prep, and confirm historic-district color review if it applies.
Wash & prep
We wash, scrape, sand, prime bare wood, and caulk — the step that makes paint last.
Prime & paint
We prime where needed and apply quality coatings evenly, surface by surface.
Detail & clean
We finish trim and accents and leave the site clean.
Where we work
Exterior Painting in every North Shore town
We’re based in Lynn and work across the North Shore. Pick your town for local details, or call and we’ll come to you.
Permits & review
Painting and historic-district color review across the North Shore
Permit and historic-review rules vary town to town across the North Shore, but the thresholds are similar: fences over 7 ft, retaining walls over 4 ft (or supporting a surcharge), and decks that are attached, over 200 sq ft, or over 30 in above grade generally need a building permit, and many historic districts require review before a permit is issued. We pull the permit and handle any review in whichever town you’re in.
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Trim & accents only | $1,500–$4,000 |
| Average single-family repaint | $5,000–$12,000 |
| Large or detailed historic home | $12,000–$25,000+ |
Why AB Mendez
Why the North Shore homeowners hire us for exterior painting
The owner builds it
Anibel Mendez quotes and runs every project here personally — no salesman, no handoff to a sub who has never seen your property.
Engineered for New England
Frost-depth footings, proper drainage, and code-compliant materials. We build for year 10, not the first photo.
Licensed, insured, permitted
Massachusetts HIC registration, full insurance, Dig Safe on every dig, and permits pulled in our name — the boring stuff that separates real contractors from a guy with a truck.
From the owner
“Paint doesn’t fail because of the paint — it fails because of what’s under it. Prep is 80% of the job.”
Anyone can roll on color. Making it last on a coastal the North Shore home means washing, scraping, sanding, priming, and caulking first. We don’t skip the prep, which is exactly why our paint jobs hold — Anibel Mendez
Exterior Painting FAQ
Common questions
How long will an exterior paint job last across the North Shore?
With proper prep and coastal-grade coatings, typically 7–10 years — far longer than a quick repaint over flaking paint.
Do I need approval to change my house color across the North Shore?
Possibly — in a historic district, a visible color or material change can require Historical Commission approval. We check first.
Can you repair rotted wood before painting?
Yes — we spot-repair minor rot and replace failed trim so the new paint has a sound surface.
What time of year is best to paint?
Late spring through early fall, when temperatures and humidity let the coating cure properly.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — call (781) 731-5303 or request one online.
Free estimates across the North Shore
Let’s talk about your project
One contractor, start to finish — quoted, permitted, and built by the same person.
No-pressure estimate · we pull the permits in our name · one contractor, start to finish.
AB Mendez Masonry & Landscaping · Licensed & Insured · Serving the North Shore of MA