Exterior house painting in Fort Myers
Tall stucco walls in full sun, river humidity and patches left by storm repairs: Fort Myers exteriors need the washing, crack work and priming done before two finish coats go on.
Ask ten Fort Myers homeowners why they want the outside repainted and most will point at one of three things: a south or west wall that has faded two shades lighter than the rest, a lower band of stucco that still shows where the storm water reached, or a section that was patched after Ian and never matched. A coat of paint over any of those without preparation looks fine for a season and then the same problem shows through.
We paint exteriors across Fort Myers, from the older homes near McGregor to the large two-story stucco houses in the newer communities east of I-75, where the height of the walls is a big part of the job.
What a Fort Myers exterior includes
- Soft wash of every wall, with mildew killed on the shaded sides rather than just rinsed
- Storm lines and mineral bloom cleaned off the lower walls and the area left to dry before primer
- Hairline cracks opened and filled with a flexible patch, textured to match the stucco
- Primer on patches, bare spots and chalky walls, so the finish coats read as one surface
- Two finish coats of exterior paint chosen for strong sun, plus trim, fascia, soffits and doors
- Staging or lifts for tall walls, plants and pavers protected, and a walk around the house together at the end
Two-story stucco and full sun
The newer Fort Myers subdivisions are full of two-story block homes with tall gables and almost no shade. Those walls take the full afternoon sun, and the paint on them chalks and fades faster than on a single-story house under oaks. Reaching them properly takes staging or a lift, not a long ladder, and it takes time. When one quote is far below the others, it usually left out the access or the second coat.
We also look at color: very dark body colors run hotter and fade faster on those south and west walls, and we will tell you before you choose one.
Planning exterior painting in Fort Myers
Time of year
The dry months from late autumn to spring are the easiest window. Summer work is possible with early starts and an eye on the afternoon storms, as explained in when to paint a house exterior in Florida.
HOA colors
Many communities in Lee County approve exterior colors first. We prepare color codes and sample boards for your application and wait for approval before starting.
What else gets done at the same time
Lanai ceilings, pool cages, front doors and driveways are often added to an exterior job. The full process is on our exterior painting page, and everything else we do in the area is on painters in Fort Myers.
Exterior painting in Fort Myers: questions
Can you hide the patches from storm repairs?
Patches are textured to match, primed and then the whole elevation is repainted corner to corner. Spot-painting a repaired section almost always shows, because the old paint has faded and the patch absorbs differently.
How long does an exterior repaint take?
A typical single-story home takes a few working days; a large two-story home takes longer, and rain days are added on top. The estimate lists the schedule.
Do you paint canal and riverfront homes?
Yes. The water side gets extra attention: rusting fasteners treated, walls rinsed with fresh water right before painting and sealants checked around sliders and windows.
Helpful reading
Short guides that answer the questions we hear most before a job starts.
StuccoPaint for Stucco
For most Florida stucco, a quality 100% acrylic exterior paint over a clean, primed wall is the right call. Here is what to check before choosing a product.
MaintenanceHow Often to Paint
A well-prepped stucco exterior in Florida usually lasts 7–10 years. Trim, doors and decks need attention sooner. Here is how to tell when your house is due.
HOAHOA Color Approval
Most Florida HOAs need written ARC approval before you change, or even refresh, exterior colors. Here is what to submit and how to avoid delays.
PlanningCompare Painting Estimates
Three quotes, three different numbers. Compare scope, prep, coats, products and the walk-through to see which estimates describe the same job.
Fort Myers house looking faded?
Send a photo of the front and the sunniest side, and we will set up a visit for a written estimate.