County we serve
Painting across Fulton County, from intown bungalows to north Fulton subdivisions
Fulton County stretches from century-old intown streets to the cul-de-sacs of Alpharetta and Johns Creek. We paint both ends of it, and the prep changes a lot depending on which end your house sits on.
- Area
- Fulton County
- Nearest office
- Atlanta office, Peachtree St NE
- Phones
- Answered 24/7
- Estimates
- Free walkthrough
Painting in Fulton County ranges from lead-safe trim and siding work on pre-1978 intown homes to full repaints of 1990s north Fulton subdivision houses. Most exteriors take four to seven working days, interiors two to five. We schedule after a free on-site walkthrough and written estimate. Call (470) 458-0461 any time to set one up.
Fulton is a long county. At its southern end you have East Point, College Park and Union City, then the dense intown neighborhoods of Atlanta, then Sandy Springs and Roswell, and finally Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton up near the Forsyth line. Working the whole county means seeing nearly every Georgia housing type of the last century.
That range shapes how we quote. A 1920s craftsman near the Atlanta office needs careful scraping, wood repair and lead-safe handling, while a 1997 two-story in Johns Creek usually needs caulk renewal, fresh trim and a body color the HOA will sign off on. We price each house on its own surfaces, after walking the property.
Homes here
What Fulton County homes are built from, and why it matters for paint
Intown Fulton holds the oldest stock: craftsman bungalows, Tudors and foursquares with wood lap siding, tall trim and porches that have been painted a dozen times. Under the newer coats there's often lead paint, so we test before sanding and follow EPA lead-safe practices on anything built before 1978. Rot at sills and column bases gets fixed first.
North of the perimeter the picture shifts. Sandy Springs and Roswell carry a lot of 1960s and 1970s ranches and split-levels with brick fronts and painted wood sides, while Alpharetta and Johns Creek are mostly 1990s and 2000s subdivisions with fiber cement, some synthetic stucco and plenty of builder-grade trim. Those newer homes rarely need heavy scraping. They need failed caulk cut out, nail pops filled and a paint system that holds up on south-facing walls.
Most requested
Painting jobs Fulton County homeowners call us about most
Full exterior repaints on north Fulton two-stories
Fiber cement and wood trim on 1990s homes, with caulk replacement, spot priming and two finish coats. A typical 2,600 square foot house runs about $5,340 to $9,870 depending on height and trim count.
Exterior House PaintingHistoric trim and porch restoration intown
Scraping layered paint, rebuilding rotted sills and column bases, then priming bare wood with an oil-based or bonding primer before topcoats on bungalows and Tudors.
Historic Home PaintingLead-safe prep on pre-1978 houses
Containment, wet scraping, HEPA cleanup and careful disposal on older homes in Atlanta, East Point and College Park where earlier coats test positive for lead.
Lead-Safe PaintingKitchen cabinet refinishing in suburban homes
Builder oak and maple cabinets from the 1990s and 2000s cleaned, deglossed, primed and sprayed in a durable enamel, usually over five to eight working days.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingInterior repaints before a listing
Neutral walls, fresh ceilings and clean trim on homes heading to market in Sandy Springs, Roswell and Alpharetta, often finished in under a week.
Interior House PaintingLocal conditions
Local conditions that wear paint down in Fulton County
Heavy tree canopy intown
Oaks and pines over older streets keep north walls and porch ceilings damp, so mildew grows under the paint film. We wash with a mildewcide and pick finishes with mildew resistance built in.
Layered paint on century-old wood
Some intown siding carries eight or more coats. Thick layers crack and lift as a unit, which means spot priming won't hold and a deeper scrape or partial strip is needed.
Red clay splash on lower courses
Rain throws Georgia clay onto the bottom two feet of siding and foundation paint. We scrub it off before priming, because paint over clay dust peels within a season.
HOA color rules up north
Many Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton subdivisions keep approved palettes. We help you pull the right chips and keep paperwork moving before the crew arrives.
Timing
When Fulton County exteriors are easiest to schedule
Exterior work in Fulton runs most of the year, but spring brings pine pollen that coats wet paint, so we watch the pollen count in March and April and wash again right before coating if needed. Late spring and fall give the steadiest drying weather. Summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms, so we start early and stop exterior coats by mid-afternoon on unsettled days. Winter is a good time for interiors and cabinets, with outdoor work on mild weeks that stay above the label's minimum temperature.
Questions
Painting questions from Fulton County
Do you paint both intown Atlanta houses and north Fulton subdivisions?
Yes. We work from Atlanta and McDonough and cover the whole county, from East Point and College Park up through Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton. The difference is in prep: older intown homes usually need lead testing and wood repair, while newer north Fulton homes mostly need caulk work and HOA-approved colors. Call (470) 458-0461 and we'll walk the house before we price it.
My 1920s house in Fulton County has paint layers peeling to bare wood. Can it be repainted without stripping everything?
Often, yes. We scrape and sand loose areas back to a sound edge, treat bare wood, and use a bonding or oil-based primer on the exposed spots before topcoats. Full stripping is only needed where the layers have lost adhesion across a whole wall. Because homes this age almost always carry lead, we test first and set up containment before scraping.
How do the costs compare between an older Atlanta bungalow and a newer Johns Creek home?
Square footage is only part of it. A small 1,400 square foot bungalow can cost about as much as a larger 1990s home, since it needs more scraping, repair and lead-safe handling. Newer homes cost more in ladder and lift time on tall walls. Our Atlanta painting price guide lays out typical ranges by house type.
Can you handle a two-story foyer and stairwell in a north Fulton house?
We can. Tall foyers and open stair walls are common in 1990s and 2000s homes around Alpharetta and Roswell. We bring stair planks and extension setups, protect railings and floors, and cut clean lines at the ceiling. If the railing or spindles need fresh paint too, we can fold in stair and railing painting the same week.
Painting in Fulton County? Call us first
Tell us the house, the surfaces and the timing. We will book a free walkthrough and send a written scope.