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3 Signs That It’s Time To Paint Your Bay Area Home

 3 Signs That It’s Time To Paint Your Bay Area Home

Can you wait another year, or is it time to paint?

This is a common question! After it reaches a certain age, Bay Area homeowners start to eye their exterior paint, wondering if it’s time to invest in a couple fresh coats or if it can wait. Painting is easy to put off, but before you do, take a closer look at these warning signs.

#1: Faded, Cracked, or Bubbly Paint

These are obviously the biggest red flags. The issues will become most apparent on the weather-worn side of your home too, and you might see a little rot start to rear its head around your trim, windowsills, or fascia.

Just remember, paint is a primary protective barrier. Once it fails, your home is much more vulnerable to pests, moisture intrusion, and accelerated decay.

Pro Tip!

Don’t wait until you have full paint failure! It might feel like you’re stretching the value, but you’re actually just creating a bigger, more expensive paint job, and also opening the door to avoidable surface deterioration. Routine maintenance is best, or else a full repaint as soon as your exterior shows signs of wear.

#2: Dry, Crumbling Caulking

Caulking is the unsung hero of your home’s exterior. Really. It fills the gaps and tightens seams, delivering not only a smooth aesthetic but also a strong barrier of protection. Caulk directly contributes to better overall home efficiency, protection from pests, and protection from moisture.

Over time, however, the texture begins to change. Once it grows brittle, it really needs to be cleaned out and reapplied (part of a thorough exterior painting process).

#3: Your Home Needs a Fresh Look!

 3 Signs That It’s Time To Paint Your Bay Area Home

If you’re selling, this is a really big deal. Nothing adds ramps up marketability faster than fresh curb appeal! Or, if we’re talking about your forever home, it can be fun to restore or transform your colors. We’d recommend talking to a color consultant too, if needed, just to make sure you’re taking full advantage of an awesome opportunity. You’d be amazed by what a fresh (and expert) perspective can offer!

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“In all the years I've worked with MB Jessee, I'm always so impressed by your crews. They are so respectful of everything--you never even know they're there! Except that the paint looks amazing when they're gone. We've had one showing of our home and already have an offer. I'm sure it is because the paint looks so beautiful.”

— Erin T.
Pleasant Hill

“M.B. Jessee painted the exterior of my Spanish house over 9 years ago, and they did such an incredible job that they are still getting referrals from me today. The paint is holding up perfectly -- there is absolutely no peeling chipping or any other deterioration. I still remember that my final walk-through list consisted of items written on one side of a 3x5 index card (and I'm REAL picky about my house!) However, when Matt and I did that walk-through over HALF the items were no longer an issue, as his team had noticed them first and they had already been resolved.”

— JoAnn Newcomb

“Very easy to work with, they did an outstanding job with our project of re-painting our painting our kitchen cabinets. Given the scope of the job and that our kitchen is roughly half of our upstairs living area they did a fantastic job of minimizing the mess. Workmanship was top notch, would definitely recommend.”

— Vince Scola

“I want to express my thanks for a job well done. The rooms look great and there is no problem with any marks on the all the trim, floor, carpet, etc. The paint job is lovely. I also want to express my thanks for the level of professionalism the foreman showed in running the job. He was very attentive to any changes I needed to make, was extremely careful in getting the faux paint color and effect correct. Thanks so much for a job well done.”

— Suzan D’Arcy

“Just had MB Jessee paint the interior of our house and they did a wonderful job. They tackled some crazy wallpaper as well as painted some very high ceilings and walls. The whole process was quick and they did a great job! We are very pleased. I was also very impressed by the crew. They were very personable, kind and actually took pride in the work they were doing. In one of our conversations with the lead Ricardo, he actually told me he was very proud of how the rooms had turned out. I agree sir! It turned out great and it's not often you hear someone thinking of your home like they would theirs, and putting that level of work and quality into it. That made a huge difference in how I viewed this company. Ricardo, you were fantastic and thank you for the great job, we will be using you again.”

— Jeff M.
Danville, CA

“Our paint crew did a great job and the foreman, Gersson was exceptionally great to work with. He was always available to answer questions, good at problem-solving, very patient, kind, and highly professional with great customer service. We definitely recommend this company, and Gersson and his crew.”

— Andrea Y.
Berkeley, CA

“Julie, by the way, I have never been so impressed with the service of a painting job before! It was like magical elves came and painted our walls without us having to do a thing! It looks amazing and just wanted to let you know how happy we are. Thanks”

— Anja
Piedmont

“MB Jessee painters are stellar! As a designer I've worked with numerous companies over the years, and MB Jessee is a top-notch firm. From the first phone call to the final clean up, every person is courteous, professional, and hard working. The owner, Matt, is a charitable leader who has instilled his team with integrity and honesty providing the customer with a first class experience at a fair price with a paint job that is guaranteed to last. I highly recommend MB Jessee. Thank you Matt and your STAR crew-Daniel, Rigoberto, Vicente, Edy, Pedro, and Mario, for a job well executed! Cynthia Brian, ASID, Starstyle® Productions, llc”

— Cynthia Brian
Morgan, CA

“The painters at MB Jesse are top notch! Cesar's team was super friendly and helpful. They were very polite and accommodating. Their expertise in everything painting related was evident in their attention to detail and efficiency painting tricky spaces. The apartment looks brand new!”

— Adam Swisher

“Dear Matt,You must be so proud of your men! They were fantastic to have around. Polite, courteous and hardworking. I am so pleased with the outcome of our home--in fact, I couldn't be any more pleased than I am!”

— Mrs. S
San Leandro

“I can't say enough about how courteous and professional my foreman was. He was on time every morning and arrived cheerful and ready to go. He is highly organized and very thoughtful. He was extremely careful and respectful when moving my belongings - a mature professional.”

— Nora Robinson

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