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Stucco and fiber cement painting in Alpharetta's HOA neighborhoods (30009)
Most Alpharetta homes we paint went up in the 1990s and 2000s, finished in synthetic stucco, fiber cement or both. Their first or second repaint is due now, and nearly every one runs through an HOA color approval first. ZIP 30009.
- Area
- Alpharetta
- ZIP code
- 30009
- County
- Fulton County
- Nearest office
- Atlanta office, Peachtree St NE
- Phones
- Answered 24/7
- Estimates
- Free walkthrough
In Alpharetta, painting usually means repainting synthetic stucco and fiber cement on 1990s and 2000s homes, with HOA color approval before work starts. A typical exterior takes six to eight working days once approved. Interiors and cabinets are common winter projects. Call (470) 458-0461 for a free walkthrough and written estimate.
Alpharetta grew quickly along GA 400 in the 1990s and 2000s, and that boom shaped almost everything we see on its residential streets: master-planned communities with amenity centers, large two-story homes on curving roads, and covenants that spell out paint colors down to the shutter. Newer townhomes and condos near downtown add a smaller share of work.
Because so many homes here share the same age, they hit repaint time together. We get calls from whole streets in a season, often after an HOA inspection letter. The work itself is rarely about scraping old layers. It's about cracks in stucco, caulk that has shrunk away from fiber cement joints, and choosing coatings that suit each material.
Homes here
Synthetic stucco, fiber cement and what each one needs
Many 1990s Alpharetta homes were clad in synthetic stucco (EIFS), sometimes on the whole house and sometimes on the front with siding elsewhere. EIFS needs a flexible elastomeric or acrylic coating made for it. Hard, brittle paint traps moisture behind the finish and cracks. Before coating, we check for soft areas around windows and kick-out flashings, and we seal hairline cracks so the new finish doesn't just bridge over a problem. Anything that looks like water damage gets pointed out, not painted over.
Fiber cement siding and trim show up across later 1990s and 2000s builds. It holds paint very well, and the factory primer or first coat is usually still bonded. The failure points are joints and penetrations: butt joints, window casings and corner boards where caulk has pulled away. We cut out the worst of it, recaulk with a paintable sealant rated for movement, and then apply two finish coats.
Most requested
Alpharetta painting projects we handle most
Synthetic stucco repaints
Washing, sealing hairline cracks and applying an elastomeric coating made for EIFS. We avoid pressure that could force water behind the finish and flag any soft areas before work starts.
Stucco PaintingFiber cement siding and trim repaints
Caulk renewal at joints, spot priming and two topcoats. A 3,100 square foot two-story usually runs about $5,870 to $10,460 depending on trim detail and stucco share.
Fiber Cement Siding PaintingHOA color packages
Body, trim, shutter and door combinations matched to the community's approved palette, with sample boards you can hand to the board for review before we schedule.
Color ConsultationKitchen cabinet repaints
Builder maple or cherry from the 2000s sprayed in a durable enamel off-site for doors, brushed and rolled on boxes. Most kitchens are back in use within five to seven days.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFront doors and shutters
Faded shutters and sun-baked doors refreshed between full repaints, often the quickest way to answer an HOA letter without repainting the whole house.
Front Door & Shutter PaintingLocal conditions
Local factors that shape an Alpharetta paint job
HOA review timelines
Approval can take a few days to a few weeks depending on the board's schedule. We plan start dates around that and never begin an exterior before you have written sign-off.
Hidden moisture behind EIFS
Synthetic stucco can hide water damage around windows and roof lines. We probe suspect areas and stop to discuss anything soft rather than coating over it.
Caulk failure on fiber cement
Twenty years of heat cycles open butt joints and casing gaps. Fresh paint over failed caulk lets water reach the sheathing, so joint work comes before color.
Tall foyers and stair walls
Two-story entries and open stairwells need scaffolding or a stair scaffold inside. We set those up with floor protection so hardwood treads stay clean and unscratched.
Timing
When Alpharetta exteriors are easiest to schedule
Elastomeric stucco coatings need warm, dry weather to cure, and most labels call for no rain for at least a day and nights above roughly 50 degrees. That makes May, June, September and October our main exterior months here. We also try to get HOA color requests in in late winter so approvals land before spring. Pollen season delays fresh coats on north faces under pines. Cabinet and interior jobs are easy to place from November through February.
Questions
Painting questions from Alpharetta
Can you paint the synthetic stucco on my Alpharetta house without causing leaks?
Yes, if it's done in the right order. We wash gently, find and discuss any soft or damaged spots, seal cracks and joints, then apply a breathable elastomeric or acrylic coating made for EIFS. We don't use pressure that drives water into the system. If an area needs actual stucco repair, we'll tell you before painting so it isn't hidden under a new coat.
My HOA sent a letter about faded shutters. Do I need to repaint everything?
Not always. If the body color is still sound and only shutters, doors and trim have faded, a partial repaint often satisfies the letter. We'll match the approved colors, refresh those parts, and leave the siding until it actually needs it. That saves money now and keeps the full repaint on its own schedule.
How long does fiber cement siding hold paint in Alpharetta?
Fiber cement usually holds a good acrylic topcoat for ten to fifteen years, with sun-facing walls fading sooner and shaded walls collecting mildew sooner. The caulk tends to fail before the paint does. Keeping joints sealed and washing the house every couple of years stretches the time between repaints. Our fiber cement repaint service page covers the prep in detail.
Can you help me pick colors my Alpharetta HOA will approve?
We can. Most communities have a palette book or a list of approved combinations. We bring large painted samples, look at them against your roof and stone in daylight, and give you labeled sample boards to send in. Owners who want a fresh look often find more room inside the rules than they expected. Our color help is part of the walkthrough.
Painting in Alpharetta? Call us first
Tell us the house, the surfaces and the timing. We will book a free walkthrough and send a written scope.