Exterior painting built for Arvada sun, wind and freeze-thaw.
Washed, scraped, sanded, caulked and primed before a drop of finish goes on, because up against the foothills that is what decides whether it lasts.
Quick answer
Bighorn Painting provides exterior house painting in Arvada, Colorado, including washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and spot-priming before Sherwin-Williams or PPG finish coats on siding, trim, fascia, soffit, doors and garage doors. West Arvada's elevated, wind-exposed neighborhoods and the mature older sections near Olde Town need very different preparation plans. We are fully insured, carry over 20 years of experience, and back every project with a 5-year workmanship warranty. Call 720-912-4676 for a free written estimate.
When homeowners call us about this
Peeling or flaking trim
Paint lifting off fascia, sills or railings means water is already behind the film.
Chalky siding
Rub a sunny wall. Powder on your hand means UV has broken down the binder.
Faded south and west walls
West Arvada takes hard afternoon sun off the hogback, and those elevations fade first.
Open caulk joints
Gaps at windows, doors and corner boards let freeze-thaw push water in from behind.
Swollen hardboard siding
Common on 1980s and 90s Arvada homes. Soft edges have absorbed water and need more than paint.
Hail chips
Front Range storms chip trim and garage doors, and every chip is a way in for water.
The same five steps on every project
Free written estimate
We walk the project or price it from your photos, then put the scope, products and schedule in writing with the discount applied.
Colors and approvals
Samples tested on your own surfaces, and any HOA submission handled before scheduling.
Protect and prepare
Covering, washing, scraping, sanding, filling, caulking and priming, depending on the surfaces involved.
Paint the project
Coatings applied in the right conditions, with daily cleanup, on a schedule you can plan around.
Walk it and warranty it
You inspect the work with us, we correct anything you flag, then five years of written workmanship coverage.
Get a real number for your Arvada project
Free written estimates, 25% off labor on projects booked by October 31, 2026.
Exterior Painting questions from Arvada homeowners
How much does exterior painting cost in Arvada?
Published 2026 Front Range data puts exterior house painting at roughly $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot of paintable surface. Height, prep, siding type and trim detail decide where a specific home lands.
When is the best time to paint an exterior in Arvada?
Generally mid-May through early October. Denver-area records put the average last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 7, and paint labels include overnight lows.
Do you paint homes in west Arvada and Candelas?
Yes. Those neighborhoods sit higher and take more wind and UV, which affects product selection on west-facing elevations.
What about swollen hardboard siding?
Have it evaluated before painting. Soft or delaminating boards have taken on water and may need replacement, while sound boards need their edges sealed and primed.
My home was built before 1978. What changes?
Federal EPA rules require certified firms and lead-safe work practices when disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes, which is common around Olde Town Arvada.
How long does an exterior take?
Most homes run 3 to 5 working days. Heavy preparation, larger homes and weather can extend it, and your written estimate lays out the schedule.
Get your free painting quote
Tell the hotline what you need. You get a written quote, no pressure and no obligation.
Name and number is all it takes to start.