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Snellville siding and trim repaints for 1980s and 1990s homes off US-78 (30078)
A lot of Snellville houses share the same weak spot: pressed hardboard siding from the 1980s and 1990s that swells wherever water sits. We fix that first, then paint, so the new finish has something solid to hold onto. ZIP 30078.
- Area
- Snellville
- ZIP code
- 30078
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Nearest office
- Atlanta office, Peachtree St NE
- Phones
- Answered 24/7
- Estimates
- Free walkthrough
Painting in Snellville usually means exterior repaints on 1980s and 1990s two-stories and split-foyers, with hardboard siding repair, recaulking and new trim boards before two finish coats. Most jobs take five to eight working days, a bit longer when many boards need replacing. Call (470) 458-0461 for a free walkthrough and written estimate.
Snellville grew up along US-78 in south Gwinnett, and most of its neighborhoods filled in from the late 1970s through the 1990s. Turn off the highway and you'll find streets of split-foyers, brick-front two-stories and a fair number of ranches, many on lots with mature hardwoods and gentle slopes down to a creek or retention pond.
Those homes are now thirty to forty-five years old, and many have had two or three quick repaints along the way. That's usually why owners call us: the paint looks fine from the street, but the bottom siding courses, window sills and garage trim are soft, and the last coat is peeling where it was rolled over damp, swollen wood.
Homes here
Why Snellville split-foyers and two-stories need repair before paint
The common build here pairs a brick lower front with hardboard lap siding above and on the sides. Hardboard is a pressed wood fiber product, and when its paint film cracks, water wicks into the edges and the board swells and flakes. Once that happens, no primer will fix it. We probe every lower course and trim piece on the walkthrough, then mark which boards need replacing with primed fiber cement or new wood before any painting starts.
Inside, 1980s homes often still have popcorn ceilings, oak trim and small rooms that owners want to open up visually with lighter colors. Split-foyers have that awkward entry stair and a lower level that can feel dark and damp. We handle ceiling texture removal and wall repaints together when owners want to finish the inside in one push, testing older texture before scraping.
Most requested
Work Snellville homeowners call us for most
Hardboard siding replacement and repaint
Swollen courses cut out and replaced, every joint recaulked, bare edges primed, then two coats. A typical 2,200 square foot two-story runs about $4,370 to $8,160 depending on how many boards are replaced.
Exterior House PaintingRotted sills, brick molds and garage trim
Water collects where trim meets brick and at garage door jambs. We replace soft wood with rot-resistant material and prime all six sides before installing, so the repair outlasts the paint.
Wood Rot RepairSplit-foyer brick and siding color change
Many owners paint the lower brick to match or contrast the siding above. We clean, let the masonry dry and use a breathable masonry coating so moisture can still escape.
Brick PaintingPopcorn removal and interior repaint
Texture tested, scraped, skimmed and primed, then walls and ceilings painted in the same visit. A whole level often takes four to seven days, depending on ceiling area and patching.
Popcorn Ceiling RemovalLocal conditions
Snellville conditions that shorten a paint job
Hardboard edges near the ground
The lowest siding row sits close to mulch and sprinkler spray, so it fails first. We keep the new bottom edge sealed and suggest pulling mulch back a few inches from the siding.
Gutters that overflow onto trim
Clogged or undersized gutters dump water onto fascia and window heads every storm. We point out overflow stains on the walkthrough, because repainting under a leaking gutter just repeats the problem.
Red clay splash on lower walls
Bare beds throw clay onto brick and siding during heavy rain. We wash it off fully and let the surface dry, since paint applied over a clay film peels within a season or two.
Layers of quick repaints
Thirty years of fast spray jobs can leave thick, brittle paint that lifts in sheets. In those spots we scrape to a sound edge and spot prime, so the new coat doesn't fail with the old one.
Timing
Good months for siding repair and painting in Snellville
Siding repair and exterior painting in Snellville run smoothest from mid April to late June and again from September into November, when wood is dry and nights stay mild. Replacing boards adds a day or two, so we schedule repairs at the front of the job and paint as soon as the primer has cured. Summer storms shorten afternoons but rarely stop a job. Popcorn removal and interior repaints suit the colder months, when many households would rather keep windows closed anyway.
Questions
Painting questions from Snellville
How can I tell if the siding on my Snellville house is hardboard?
Look at the bottom edge of a lower board. Hardboard shows a layered, cardboard-like texture where it's swollen, and it often has a stamped woodgrain that looks too uniform for real wood. Press a screwdriver against a swollen edge: if it sinks in, that board needs replacing. We check this on every walkthrough and photograph the worst spots for you.
Can you replace just the bad siding boards instead of residing the whole house?
Yes, and that's what most Snellville owners choose. We replace the swollen boards with a profile that matches the reveal of the existing siding, prime them on all sides and paint the whole wall so the repair disappears. If more than about a third of a wall is failing, we'll talk about residing that elevation instead, because patching stops making sense at that point.
Should the brick under my Snellville split-foyer's siding be painted or left natural?
It can tie the house together when the brick color clashes with the siding. Once painted, though, brick needs recoating every ten years or so, and it can't go back easily. If the brick is unpainted and sound, a limewash finish is a softer option that lets the masonry breathe and wears gradually instead of peeling.
Will my Snellville HOA care about trim color changes?
Many Snellville neighborhoods are older and have relaxed or no active associations, but some do review exterior colors. Check your covenants before choosing. If approval is needed, we'll give you the paint names, sheens and sample swatches to send in, and set a start date that leaves room for the reply.
Painting in Snellville? Call us first
Tell us the house, the surfaces and the timing. We will book a free walkthrough and send a written scope.