Painting Homes in Birmingham for Over 25 Years
Birmingham is one of the most distinctive communities we serve. From the historic homes in the Quarton Lake area to newer builds near downtown, Birmingham houses tend to have one thing in common: owners who care how they look. Here is what we have learned painting them for more than two decades.
What Makes Birmingham Homes Different
Historic Homes Need Real Prep
A large share of Birmingham’s housing stock predates 1978. That means layered old paint — sometimes lead-based — original wood siding, and trim profiles you cannot buy at a lumberyard anymore. The right approach is careful scraping and sanding, spot-priming bare wood, caulking gaps, and only then applying finish coats. Skipping prep on an older home is how you get peeling within two seasons.
Trim Carries the Look
Birmingham’s colonials and Tudors live and die by their trim. Crisp, well-cut lines around windows, fascia, and entry doors are most of what people notice from the street. It is detail work, and it is where experienced painters earn their keep.
Color Choices Lean Classic
What we are painting in Birmingham right now: warm whites and creams on the body, black or deep bronze windows and doors, and the occasional dramatic dark-green or navy exterior on Tudor-style homes. Inside, warm whites like Benjamin Moore’s White Dove remain the most requested, with saturated accent walls in offices and dining rooms.
What House Painting Costs in Birmingham
Every home is different, but as a working range: interior rooms typically run $400–$1,000 each depending on size, ceiling height, and trim. Full exterior repaints on Birmingham homes commonly land between $4,500 and $12,000, with large historic homes and extensive trim work above that. Prep condition moves the number more than square footage does.
Hiring a Painter in Birmingham
- Ask who actually does the work. At Broadway Painting Solutions you work directly with the owner — your project is never outsourced.
- Ask what paint they use. We use top-of-the-line Sherwin-Williams products because they hold their color and stand up to Michigan weather.
- Ask how they handle prep on older homes — the answer tells you whether the job will last 4 years or 12.
- Get the estimate in writing, free, with no obligation.
Ready for a fresh look? See our Birmingham painting services, browse our recent work, or request a free estimate. You can also call us directly at 248.839.8160.
Birmingham House Painting FAQ
How much does house painting cost in Birmingham, MI?
Interior projects typically run $400–$1,000 per room depending on ceiling height, trim work, and prep. Full exteriors commonly range from $4,500 to $12,000 or more for larger historic homes with extensive trim.
Do Birmingham historic homes need special paint prep?
Often yes. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint layers that require safe handling, and older wood siding and trim need careful scraping, sanding, priming, and caulking so the new coat bonds and lasts.
When is the best time to paint a home exterior in Birmingham?
Late spring through early fall. Paint cures best between 50 and 85 degrees with moderate humidity, which in Oakland County usually means May through early October.