Define the exterior surfaces

Include the details that affect your estimate.
  • Elevations
    Name each side being considered.
  • Materials
    Identify substrates and existing coatings.
  • Trim and doors
    List included components individually.
  • Surface condition
    Describe peeling and damp areas.
  • Access
    Flag obstacles and high surfaces.
  • Weather
    Discuss condition-dependent work sequencing.

Questions to settle before work

  • Priorities
    What changes, and what stays?
  • Condition
    What needs assessment first?
  • Scope
    Which surfaces and preparation are included?
  • Sequence
    How will access and timing work?
  • Aftercare
    When can surfaces return to use?
Request your McHenry estimate
Describe your McHenry exterior project and which sides or components need attention. Include visible concerns and anything that limits access. Request an estimate through the form using your name and email, or call 224-395-4544 to speak about the project.
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Map the scope by elevation
List front, back and side areas, then identify suitable siding, trim and doors within each. Keep detached structures separate unless requested. Mark masonry and other retained finishes. A clear elevation list is more precise than assuming house exterior includes every visible component.

Look for differences in the existing finish
Mention peeling, residue, damp areas and known repairs by location. Ask how preparation and primer suit the material and coating. Soft components or unresolved water concerns need a repair plan before painting. Similar colors do not mean different substrates should receive identical treatment.

Include the surroundings in the plan
Explain gates, narrow areas, ground levels and surfaces above porches or lower roofs. Identify vehicles, furniture and adjacent finishes requiring relocation or protection. Discuss who moves items and how entry remains usable. These arrangements belong in planning, not as surprises when work starts.

Review colors and schedule against real conditions
Compare samples with retained roof and masonry colors, and clarify applicable approvals. Preparation, moisture, weather and coating requirements affect sequencing. Ask how changes in conditions alter the plan. A preferred calendar date cannot establish that each surface is ready for application.

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  • Why ask about more than the house’s square footage?
    Floor area does not describe exterior height, the amount of trim, surface condition or access. A clear surface list and an assessment of the actual elevations provide a more useful basis for scope than indoor square footage alone.
  • Are detached structures automatically included?
    No. Request and define each structure separately.
  • Can one elevation need different preparation?
    Yes. Existing condition can vary across the home.
  • Should vegetation be discussed before work?
    Yes. Agree access, protection and any necessary relocation responsibilities.
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