Exterior Painting • Houston TX
Townhouse Exterior Painting
Two- and three-story townhomes repainted in HOA-approved colors, one unit or a whole row, with lifts and tight-lot planning. Get a free instant quote.
Executive Summary: Townhouse Painting Houston
Townhouse painting in Houston repaints two- and three-story townhome exteriors, one unit or a full row, in HOA-approved colors.
Townhomes get primer + topcoat, 2 coats of exterior acrylic, in an estimated 2 to 7 days from a 3 to 6 painter crew. Houston-area pricing usually lands at $2 to $4.50 per square foot, or $4,000 to $9,000 for 2,000 sq ft of surface (estimates).
Rain pauses lift work, and rotted trim adds repair days. Units built before 1978 need lead paint testing before scraping.
Typical Houston Projects
Three common townhouse jobs and how we scope them. These are typical scopes, not past projects.
Example scope: Single three-story unit, West Houston (77077)
What to expect: about 3 to 4 days (estimate), with Houston-area pricing usually at $2 to $4.50 per sq ft.
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Project Size: one end unit with Hardie siding and brick base
Neighborhood: West Houston (77077)
Service: Townhouse Exterior Painting
System: wash, recaulk, spot primer, then 2 coats of acrylic in the HOA color
The Problem: faded siding on one unit while neighbors stay as they are
The Solution: match the HOA color and sheen exactly, lift for the third story, then 2 coats
Example scope: Row of four units, Third Ward (77004)
What to expect: about 6 to 7 days (estimate), and $2 to $4.50 per sq ft is the typical Houston-area range.
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Project Size: four connected two-story units
Neighborhood: Third Ward (77004)
Service: Townhouse Exterior Painting
System: wash, caulk, primer on repairs + 2 coats
The Problem: mismatched colors from units painted at different times
The Solution: one approved color across the row, painted together to split setup
Example scope: Trim and door refresh, Cinco Ranch (77494)
What to expect: about 2 days (estimate), at a typical Houston-area $2 to $4.50 per sq ft.
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Project Size: trim, garage door and front door on one unit
Neighborhood: Cinco Ranch (77494)
Service: Townhouse Exterior Painting
System: scuff-sand + spot primer + 2 coats
The Problem: peeling trim and a sun-faded front door
The Solution: sand and prime, then 2 coats in the approved trim and door colors
Stop Letting Fading & Damage Hurt Your Property Value
One unit faded next to fresh neighbors
Units painted at different times never match. We match the approved color and sheen so the row reads as one building.
Tall walls on tight lots
Three-story walls with narrow side yards need lifts and careful staging. We plan access with neighbors before day one.
Mixed siding materials
Townhomes mix Hardie board, brick and wood trim. Each gets the right primer; wood trim follows Wood Siding Exterior Painting.
Schedule a Walkthrough
We walk your unit, check the HOA guidelines and measure the walls you own. The written estimate lists access, prep and approved colors.
Our Process: Done Right the First Time
- 1Detailed Estimate & Color ConsultationWe walk your unit, read the HOA guidelines with you and confirm which walls and trim you own. Shared walls get noted so neighbors are not surprised.
- 2Expert Prep & PaintingWalls get washed and dried, then caulked and spot-primed. Two coats go on in the approved colors, with lifts for upper stories.
- 3Final Walkthrough & Clean-UpYou check the unit from the street and the back with the crew lead. Lifts and ladders come down the same day.
What to Expect: Your Project Timeline
| Stage | When | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate & booking | 3 to 6 weeks ahead | Walkthrough, HOA approval, color codes and written estimate |
| Prep day | Days 1 to 2 | Lift setup, wash, dry time, caulking and spot primer |
| Paint application | Days 2 to 5 | 2 coats in the approved colors, upper stories first |
| Dry & walkthrough | Final day | Street-side and back walkthrough, touch-ups |
| Curing | First month | Paint cures; let shared walls dry before hanging anything |
These are estimates. Rain, lift access or HOA scheduling can add a day.
The Right Time to Schedule Townhouse Painting Houston
The HOA sent a notice.
Get the estimate and color codes ready for approval; see HOA Compliant Exterior Painting.
Neighbors are painting too.
Painting together splits setup costs and keeps colors uniform.
The fence or gate needs work.
Book the gate and fence with the unit; see Fence & Gate Painting Services.
Coordinating With Your HOA
Townhome repaints wait on HOA approval and dry weather. Spring and fall slots fill first, so start the application early.
The Henry Contractor Difference
No hidden fees
Your written estimate lists approved color codes, access and prep before work starts.
Local Houston crews
Local Houston crews work townhome communities in Memorial, West Houston and Cinco Ranch.
Prep done by the book
Wash, dry, caulk, prime, then paint, with neighbors kept informed.
Transparent Pricing for Townhouse Painting Houston
| What Affects the Cost | Standard vs. Premium | Hidden Costs to Watch For |
|---|---|---|
| Height and count: stories, units painted together | Standard mid-grade acrylic; premium top-line acrylic in the HOA sheen | Lift rental for third-story walls |
| Condition: open caulk, peeling trim, bare Hardie edges | Standard spot-primes; premium primes all trim | Pre-1978 lead testing and trim repair are separate |
| Site: shared driveways, tight side yards, doors | Standard covers siding and trim; premium adds doors and garage doors | Third stories add roughly 40 to 50% per sq ft in access time (estimate) |
Typical Houston-area range for a townhouse exterior (estimate): $2 to $4.50 per square foot, or $4,000 to $9,000 for 2,000 sq ft of surface. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price.
Get an Exact Number
Height and access drive townhome pricing. We see the lot and price in writing.
Townhouse Painting Houston vs. DIY vs. Cheap Labor
| Feature | Henry Contractor | DIY | Cheap Labor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prep Work Quality | Wash, caulk, prime, approved color matched | Close-enough color from the store | Color guessed from a photo |
| Time Investment | An estimated 2 to 7 days with a lift | Not safe on a three-story wall | Rushed, ladders only |
| Material Quality | 100% acrylic in the HOA sheen | Whatever sheen is on the shelf | Mismatched sheen next door |
| Clean-Up Process | Shared driveways kept clear each evening | Gear left in the drive | Neighbors blocked in |
| Pricing Transparency | Written estimate with approved codes | Lift rental and gear add up | Lift costs added later |
Who We Partner With
Homeowners
You own one unit and want it repainted without clashing with the neighbors. We match the HOA standard.
Property Managers
You manage rental townhomes. We price each unit in writing and match the community colors.
HOA Board Members
You want the community repainted in one approved palette. We phase the work row by row.
Proudly Serving Greater Houston
We proudly provide professional painting services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Houston area, including: The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Memorial, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We paint townhomes in Kingwood, Memorial (77024), West Houston (77077, 77079), Cinco Ranch, Sienna and Bridgeland.
Single-family options are on the Exterior Painting Houston TX page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The short answer is usually yes, but your HOA controls approved colors and sometimes the schedule, so check your community rules first. When units share siding or trim lines, we match the approved color and sheen so the building looks uniform once your unit is finished.
See HOA Compliant Exterior Painting for how approvals and color matching work.
The short answer is about $2 to $4.50 per square foot of paintable surface, or roughly $4,000 to $9,000 for a 2,000 sq ft home, based on typical Houston-area pricing. Square footage, stories, siding type and repairs move the number. Your written estimate sets the exact price.
Each extra story adds roughly 40 to 50% per square foot (estimate), and most Houston townhomes are two or three stories.
Yes, we do. We work from your HOA’s approved color list and architectural guidelines, sample colors on the building if the board asks, and match sheen across shared walls and trim. The written estimate lists exact color codes so you can submit them for approval before any work starts.
Neighbors sharing a wall can split setup costs by painting together.
A townhouse exterior repaint usually requires an estimated 2 to 7 days, depending on stories, siding type and how many units are being painted together. Three-story townhomes need lifts or tall ladders, which adds setup time. Rain and humidity can push the schedule by a day or two.
Shared driveways and tight lots get planned so neighbors keep access.
The short answer is a wash and full dry time for both, then caulk where Hardie board meets trim and windows, and spot primer on any bare fiber cement. Brick gets a masonry primer if it has never been painted. Both then take two coats of 100% acrylic.
Fiber cement details are covered on Hardie Board & Fiber Cement Painting.
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