Exterior Painting Estimates for Greater Milwaukee & Southeast Wisconsin Homes
Schedule a free exterior painting estimate with Empire Painting, a Delafield-based painting company trusted since 2003 and serving homeowners across Lake Country, Waukesha County, Greater Milwaukee, and nearby Southeast Wisconsin communities. We help plan siding, trim, doors, shutters, cedar, staining, deck staining, prep work, color changes, and full exterior repaints built for Wisconsin weather.
270+ 5-Star Reviews
Trusted by local homeowners across Southeast Wisconsin.
Schedule Online & Save
Pick an available estimate time and qualify for the $150 online scheduling savings.
Color Guidance Included
Get help planning exterior colors, siding, trim, doors, shutters, and accent details.
Delafield-Based Exterior Team
Local homeowners choose Empire for organized exterior painting projects and communication.
3-Year Written Warranty
Written warranty protection and support after the job is complete.
Ready for an Exterior Painting Estimate?
Use the scheduler below to choose a time, or send a quick question first if you are still deciding what the project needs.
Choose an Exterior Painting Estimate Time That Works for You
Pick an available exterior estimate time below. This is the fastest way to get on Empire Painting’s calendar and qualify for the $150 online scheduling savings.
Schedule Your Free Exterior Painting Estimate
The scheduler is loaded only when needed so the page stays fast. Tap below, choose a time, and watch for your appointment confirmation.
Request an Exterior Painting Estimate Without Using the Scheduler
Use this form if you would rather send your project details first. Tell us about the siding, trim, doors, shutters, cedar, deck staining, peeling paint, color change, or exterior prep concerns you want reviewed.
More Than a Nice-Looking Page — Real Homeowner Proof That Makes Empire the Better Choice.
Empire Painting already has the stronger homeowner offer: established local reputation, organized communication, no deposit required, payment due when complete, color guidance, and a 3-year written warranty. This section packages that proof in a cleaner, more dominant way.
Exterior Painting Results
Fresh siding, trim, shutters, doors, and cleaner curb appeal across Southeast Wisconsin homes.
Prep-Focused FinishSurface prep, protection, and details that hold up better.
Color GuidanceHelp with body color, trim, shutters, doors, and exterior accents.
Real Local HelpAsk questions first, send photos, or talk through the project before scheduling.
Local Service AreaDelafield-based team serving Lake Country, Waukesha County, Greater Milwaukee, and nearby Southeast Wisconsin communities.
Start With a Quick Exterior Painting Question
If you are comparing exterior painters, wondering what prep your home needs, or trying to understand whether your project is a full exterior repaint, partial exterior, staining, or repair-first project, start here.
Use the quick form and tell us what you are seeing on the home.
We can explain the common factors that affect exterior painting pricing before you schedule.
We can tell you what photos help for siding, trim, peeling paint, cedar, decks, or staining.
If an on-site exterior estimate is the right next step, we’ll help you schedule it.
A Better Exterior Paint Job Starts Before the First Coat
Exterior painting is not just about changing color. Wisconsin homes deal with sun exposure, moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, failing caulk, exposed wood, peeling paint, and weathered trim. The prep is where the job is either protected — or rushed.
Empire’s exterior painting estimate process helps identify the surfaces, prep details, coating needs, and problem areas that should be addressed before paint ever touches the home.
- ✓Fading, peeling, or chalking paint
Signs the coating is breaking down and needs proper prep before repainting. - ✓Failing caulk or exposed wood
Gaps, cracks, and raw wood can allow moisture to work into the exterior. - ✓Weathered trim, doors, shutters, and garages
High-impact areas can make the whole home look tired when ignored. - ✓Cedar, wood, and specialty surfaces
Different materials need the right approach, product, and coating strategy.
Pull Into the Driveway and Feel Proud of Your Home Again
Exterior painting is more than a color change. It protects one of your biggest investments, improves curb appeal, and helps your home feel cared for every time you come back to it.
Empire Painting helps Southeast Wisconsin homeowners make confident choices about prep, color, timing, and long-lasting exterior protection.
Exterior Painting Services for Southeast Wisconsin Homes
From full-home exterior repaints to high-impact updates, Empire Painting helps homeowners with the siding, trim, doors, shutters, cedar, staining, prep, and curb appeal work that makes a home look protected and polished.
Siding Painting
Protect and refresh wood, composite, fiber cement, aluminum, and other exterior siding surfaces with a prep-focused painting process.
Trim Painting
Clean, sharp exterior trim painting for fascia, soffits, window trim, doors, shutters, garage doors, and accent details.
Cedar Siding & Wood
Surface-specific prep, stain, and coating recommendations for cedar siding and natural wood exterior features.
Doors, Shutters & Garages
High-impact exterior updates that improve curb appeal without always repainting the whole home.
Prep & Protection
Cleaning, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, masking, and careful protection before exterior paint is applied.
Exterior Staining
Exterior staining for decks, wood siding, cedar features, outdoor structures, and specialty wood surfaces.
Exterior Painting With Prep, Communication & Accountability
Finding exterior painters online is easy. Choosing the right company to protect your home is the important part. Empire Painting is built around a professional exterior painting process from estimate to final walkthrough.
We Don’t Just Paint Homes. We Stand Behind the Work.
Empire Painting is locally owned and owner-operated, with a real team protecting the reputation of the company, the crew, and the finished exterior result.
You are hiring a local painting company that has been earning homeowner trust across Southeast Wisconsin since 2003.
No Deposit Required
You do not pay before work begins. Payment is due when the job is complete.
Detailed Prep Work
Scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, protection, and surface prep are handled carefully.
Clear Communication
From estimate to final walkthrough, you know what is happening and when.
Built for Wisconsin Weather
Exterior painting planned around local homes, surfaces, moisture, sun exposure, and seasonal conditions.
Owner-Led Accountability
A local team with real project oversight and a reputation to protect.
270+ 5-Star Reviews
Local homeowners continue to choose Empire for professional painting results.
The Difference Is in the Details.
A great exterior paint job starts long before the first coat. We take the time to prepare and protect your home so the finish looks better, adheres properly, and lasts longer.
See What Fresh Exterior Paint Can Do for Your Home
A professional exterior paint project can completely change the look and feel of a home. These before-and-after examples show how prep, color selection, and finish work create a cleaner, sharper, more updated appearance.
- ✓ Exterior siding and trim refreshed
- ✓ Stronger curb appeal with a cleaner color palette
- ✓ Prep-focused process for a longer-lasting finish
- ✓ Real residential repaint projects across Southeast Wisconsin
Hartland Cottage Exterior Repaint
Sussex Exterior Painting Refresh
A Simple, Proven Exterior Painting Process
Clear expectations, organized scheduling, detailed prep, and professional oversight help keep your exterior painting project smooth from estimate to completion.
Schedule Your Estimate
Schedule online or give us a call. We’ll help you choose an exterior estimate time that works for you.
Walk the Home
We inspect siding, trim, wood surfaces, access, prep needs, and color goals before providing clear recommendations.
Prep, Protect & Paint
We follow a prep-focused process, protect the property, and apply premium coatings with care.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished exterior with you to make sure details are reviewed before the job is complete.
What Happens After You Request an Exterior Estimate?
Questions Before You Schedule? Matt Can Help
Matt Hoskins
Exterior Painting Project Specialist
Not sure what your exterior repaint needs, how much prep is involved, or whether siding, trim, doors, shutters, cedar, staining, or wood repairs should be included? Matt helps homeowners talk through the details, understand what to expect, and choose the next step with confidence.
Talk Through the Project Before You Schedule
If you are not sure whether your exterior needs a full repaint, trim work, cedar staining, wood repair, or just better prep, call the Empire team and we can help you decide the best next step.
Prefer online? You can still use the scheduler below and save $150.
Have Matt Call Me Back⌄
Want a quick callback before choosing a time? Use the quick-help form above and mention that you would like Matt or the Empire team to follow up about your exterior painting project.
Use Quick Help FormNeed Help Choosing Exterior Paint Colors?
Choosing exterior paint colors can feel like the hardest part of the project. Empire helps homeowners think through siding, trim, doors, shutters, cedar, roof color, brick, stone, lighting, and neighborhood style before paint goes on the home.
Want to explore before your estimate? Sherwin-Williams color tools can help you preview color directions and build a short list before Matt or the Empire team walks the exterior with you.
See the Whole Exterior Together
The right color plan considers the body color, trim, front door, shutters, garage, cedar accents, roof tone, stone or brick, and the style of the home.
270+ 5-Star Reviews From Local Homeowners
Homeowners across Southeast Wisconsin choose Empire Painting because the process is organized, the communication is clear, and the finished exterior painting work is built to last.
270+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Empire Painting has earned hundreds of positive reviews from local homeowners who value clean workmanship, detailed prep, helpful communication, and professional painting results.
What Customers Mention Most
The strongest reviews consistently point back to what homeowners care about most when hiring an exterior painting company.
- ✓ Clear communication before and during the project
- ✓ Careful preparation, protection, and cleanup
- ✓ Professional crews and owner-led accountability
- ✓ Exterior painting results that improve curb appeal
Homeowners often praise Empire Painting for showing up professionally, communicating clearly, protecting the home, and making the finished exterior look clean and polished.
Professional CommunicationMilwaukee & Waukesha County homeownersExterior painting customers frequently mention detailed prep work, curb appeal improvements, and a process that helps protect Wisconsin homes from weather and wear.
Exterior Painting ResultsLake Country & Southeast WisconsinHomeowners value respectful crews, organized scheduling, jobsite cleanup, and accountability from estimate through final walkthrough.
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Exterior Painters Serving Lake Country, Greater Milwaukee & Southeast Wisconsin
Empire Painting serves homeowners throughout Delafield, Hartland, Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, Brookfield, Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Sussex, Mequon, Wauwatosa, Elm Grove, New Berlin, Richfield, Germantown, Slinger, West Bend, and nearby Southeast Wisconsin communities. If you are close to the service area, reach out and we can quickly confirm availability.
Built for Local Homeowners
Most projects are within Empire’s local Southeast Wisconsin service area, including Lake Country, Greater Milwaukee, Waukesha County, Washington County, and surrounding communities. That helps the team stay responsive, schedule reliably, and provide the oversight that leads to better results.
Quick Answers Before You Schedule an Exterior Estimate
Do you require a deposit?
No. Empire Painting does not require a deposit. Payment is due when the exterior painting project is complete.
How long does an exterior painting estimate take?
Most exterior painting estimates take about 45–60 minutes. Larger or more detailed homes may take up to 90 minutes.
Do you provide a written estimate?
Yes. Empire Painting provides clear recommendations, project scope, pricing, and next steps after reviewing the home.
Do you help with exterior color selection?
Yes. Empire Painting offers color guidance and free color consultation support for siding, trim, doors, shutters, and accent areas.
What exterior surfaces do you paint?
Empire handles siding, trim, doors, shutters, garages, cedar siding, wood surfaces, staining, decks, and specialty exterior areas.
Do you offer a warranty?
Many residential exterior repaint projects include a written warranty. Details depend on the project, surface condition, and scope.
What areas do you serve?
Empire Painting serves Lake Country, Waukesha County, Greater Milwaukee, Washington County, and nearby Southeast Wisconsin communities. If you are nearby, contact us and we can confirm availability quickly.
When is the best time to paint the exterior of a home?
Exterior painting is seasonal in Wisconsin. Spring, summer, and fall are usually best depending on weather, surface conditions, temperatures, and scheduling.
Let’s Take a Look at Your Home
We’ll walk the property, review prep needs, answer your questions, discuss colors and products, and provide a detailed written estimate. No pressure. No deposit required. Just honest advice from a local painting company trusted since 2003.
Why Homeowners Choose Empire
- ✓ Trusted since 2003
- ✓ 270+ 5-star reviews
- ✓ No deposit required
- ✓ Pay when complete
- ✓ Exterior painting built for Wisconsin weather
- ✓ Detailed prep, color guidance, and written estimates
Trusted, Rated & Recognized Exterior Painters
When you are hiring an exterior painting company to work on your home, reputation matters. These badges reinforce Empire Painting’s local credibility, third-party recognition, and homeowner-focused standards.
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