Painters for Seward Park (98118) homes along Lake Washington
Seward Park is a quiet residential area in southeast Seattle, named for the large park that fills a forested peninsula reaching into Lake Washington. The park holds one of the city's largest stands of old-growth forest, ringed by a shoreline path, and Lake Washington Boulevard curves along the water. Homes in the neighborhood date mostly from the 1920s through the 1950s, with brick Tudors and Colonials on the older blocks, plenty of mid-century ramblers and daylight-basement homes on the hillsides, and lakefront houses looking out toward Mercer Island. Streets climb up from the lake and are lined with big, older trees.
At a glance
- ZIP
- 98118
- County
- King County
- Part of
- Seattle, WA
- Best exterior window
- Late May to mid September
- Phone
- Answered 24/7
Brick, tree cover and the lake are what we work around most here. Many Seward Park homes have brick bodies with painted wood trim, soffits and gables, so masonry protection is part of every job. Tall trees and the forested park keep lots shaded and damp, feeding mildew on wood and moss on roof edges. We do a lot of trim painting, soffit and fascia work, and garage door painting on these homes, plus interiors for owners updating mid-century floor plans. Our crews drive up I-5 for each scheduled project in the neighborhood.
What does a trim-only repaint on a Seward Park brick home involve?
On many brick homes here, the brick is fine and only the wood needs work. A trim-only repaint covers fascia, soffits, gable ends, window and door casings, and sometimes the garage door and shutters. We start by covering the brick with plastic and drop cloths, then wash the trim and treat mildew. Loose paint gets scraped with lead-safe methods, soft wood is replaced, and every bare spot is primed. Gaps where wood meets brick get new flexible caulk to keep water out.
Topcoats go on by brush and roller, with careful cut lines against the brick. Trim-only jobs move faster than full repaints, often three to five days for a typical home, and they cost less while still making the house look fresh. Many owners pair the job with a garage door painting refresh or a new front door color, which changes the look of the house for little added cost. Call (253) 478-2745 to set up a walk-through and we'll show you what the trim needs.
What we watch for here
- Brick homes need masonry protected from drips while trim and soffits are prepped.
- The old-growth forest and big street trees keep many lots shaded and damp.
- Wide eaves on mid-century homes hide soft fascia and peeling soffits.
- Lake-facing walls take sun and wind and fade quickly.
- Moss on roof edges sends water onto fascia boards and trim.
Houses common in Seward Park and how we prep them
1920s-30s brick Tudors
Brick bodies with stucco gables and wood trim. We protect brick, patch stucco and paint trim and half-timbers by hand.
1940s-50s ramblers
Single-story homes with wood or brick siding and wide eaves. We repaint soffits, fascia and siding and replace soft fascia boards.
Daylight-basement hillside homes
Taller on the downhill side with lower decks or patios. We stage ladders carefully and treat damp lower walls for mildew.
Lakefront homes
Houses facing Mercer Island across the water. We use fade-resistant paint on lake walls and contain prep away from the shore.
Painting jobs we do most in Seward Park
Exterior House Painting
Exterior house painting in Tacoma means washing off mildew and dirt, checking that the siding reads about 15% moisture or less, scraping and sanding loose paint, fixing rot, caulking, priming bare wood, then applying two coats of exterior acrylic.
See exterior house paintingTrim & Molding Painting
Trim painting covers door and window casings, crown molding, chair rail, picture rail and window stools.
See trim & molding paintingGarage Door Painting
Garage door painting in Tacoma starts with washing off chalk and grime, sanding and spot-priming rust on steel, or scraping and priming bare wood.
See garage door paintingWood Rot Repair
Wood rot repair in Tacoma means probing fascia, trim, sills, corner boards and siding for soft wood, cutting out the decay, then replacing boards or rebuilding small areas with epoxy filler.
See wood rot repairPressure Washing & Soft Washing
Pressure washing in Tacoma covers siding, decks, fences, driveways, walkways and patios.
See pressure washing & soft washingInterior Painting
Interior painting in Tacoma covers moving and covering furniture, filling nail holes and dings, sanding, spot priming, cutting in edges by hand and rolling two finish coats on the walls, with ceilings and trim as add-ons.
See interior painting
Painting questions from Seward Park
Can you remove moss from my Seward Park roof edges before painting the fascia?
We clear moss from gutters, roof edges and fascia boards as part of prep, then treat the area so regrowth slows. That edge strip is where moss does the most harm to paint. Clean fascia and working gutters help the new paint last much longer.
How much does a trim-only repaint cost on a Seward Park brick home?
For a typical brick Tudor or rambler, trim-only repaints usually run around $3,180-$6,740, depending on how much soffit and fascia there is and how much wood needs repair. That's a typical range rather than a quote. Your firm price comes once we've looked over the trim up close.
Do you paint garage doors on older Seward Park homes?
Yes. We clean the door, scrape and sand peeling areas, and prime bare wood or metal. Wood doors get extra attention on bottom rails, where rot often starts. We paint in a color that ties into the trim, often a deeper shade for contrast. Most doors take one to two days.
Neighboring areas we paint
Painting a home in Seward Park?
Call and tell us what you are painting. We answer 24/7 and set up a walk-through at a time that suits you.