Carroll Painting · Colorado Springs · Since 1988
Fence Painting in Colorado Springs
Five generations of craft, applied to the fence around your home.
Since 1988, our family has painted Colorado Springs homes with the standard passed down from father to son: prepare it right, do it once, make it last. Sun, wind and snow pull color out of a fence long before the rest of the house shows wear, so we start with careful cleaning, honest repairs and a coating chosen for the wood you already have.
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A direct answer for local homeowners
How long does a painted fence last in Colorado Springs?
There is no single answer, because exposure changes from one side of a yard to the other. A fence facing south or west takes the strongest sun at our altitude and usually fades and peels first, while shaded runs near sprinklers tend to struggle with moisture instead. What matters most is how well the wood was cleaned, dried, repaired and primed before painting, and whether the coating suits the wood and its existing finish.
At your estimate, walk us along the full length of the fence, including the sunniest stretch and any sections that stay wet. A useful scope starts with the actual boards.
A family standard since 1988
The safe choice for a fence you only want to paint once.
Carroll Painting is a fifth-generation, family-owned company. Our story began in the late 1800s, when Peter Carroll came from Ireland through Savannah, Georgia, and went to work painting and repairing ships. The craft passed hand to hand through the shipyards of World War II, north to New York and New Jersey, and south to Florida, where the family mastered stucco. In 1988 those roots were planted in Colorado Springs, and the standard came with them.
A fence is a modest project, but it shows you exactly how a painter works: whether the prep is real, whether repairs are honest and whether your yard is respected. That is why so many of our clients start with one project and call us again for the next.
“We have jobs that went over twenty years and didn’t even need to be redone.”
- Family-owned and rooted in Colorado Springs since 1988
- Fifth generation of the Carroll painting tradition
- Fully insured, with a crew member who has worked alongside our family since 1998
- A clear, honest written estimate before any work begins
- Read what neighbors say in our real stories
How we prepare a fence for paint
Cleaning and drying
Dirt, mildew and loose wood fibers keep paint from bonding. Cleaning should suit the wood and the old finish, and the boards need time to dry before any coating goes on.
Loose coating and bare wood
Peeling paint and failed stain are scraped and sanded back to a sound edge. Bare or weathered wood is primed where the coating calls for it, so the new finish has something solid to hold.
Repairs before color
Split pickets, loose boards and popped fasteners should be addressed before painting. Paint can hide a weak board for a season, but it will not fix one.
Protection and cleanup
Landscaping, lawn, siding, stone and the neighbor’s side are protected where drips or overspray could reach. Gates, latches and hardware are covered or removed, and the yard is left clean.
Colorado exposure, board by board
Paint or stain for your fence?
Painting
Paint gives an opaque, even color that can match your trim or siding, and it covers weathered wood well. Once a fence is painted, going back to a natural stain usually means heavy removal, so it is worth deciding with care.
Staining
Stain lets more of the grain show and tends to wear by fading rather than peeling. It often suits cedar fences in natural settings. For other wood around your home, see deck and log home staining.
Colorado Springs sun, wind and quick weather changes make timing part of the plan. Coatings need the right temperatures and dry conditions to cure, so the schedule follows the forecast rather than rushing a finish.
Fence painting questions
Who paints fences in Colorado Springs?
Carroll Painting is a fifth-generation, family-owned painting company that has served Colorado Springs since 1988. We paint and stain wood fences across the Springs, from Briargate and Black Forest to the Broadmoor and Old Colorado City, with the same preparation standard we bring to full exterior repaints.
Can you paint over an old stained fence?
Often yes, once the surface is cleaned and loose material is removed. Some stains need a suitable primer before paint will bond well. We look at the existing finish at your estimate and explain the approach.
Do you paint both sides of the fence?
That depends on access and on what you want. Many homeowners paint the side facing their own yard and talk with neighbors about the other side. Your estimate will spell out exactly which faces, posts and gates are included.
How much does fence painting cost in Colorado Springs?
Length, height, picket style, the condition of the old finish, repairs and whether both sides are painted all shape the scope. A free in-person estimate gives you a clearer number than a generic price per foot.
What is the best time of year to paint a fence here?
Late spring through early fall usually brings the steady temperatures and dry days that coatings need. We plan around the forecast and the coating manufacturer’s application conditions.
How should I care for a painted fence?
Aim sprinklers away from the boards, keep soil and mulch off the bottom of the pickets, and look over the sunniest sections each year. Catching small peeling early keeps a touch up small. Our exterior maintenance guide can help you plan regular checks.
Family-owned. Serving the Springs since 1988.
Do it once. Make it last.
Tell us about your fence, what you are seeing and the look you want. The same family that built this name will walk it with you and talk through preparation, finish and next steps at a free in-person estimate. Five generations in, we would rather do it once and do it right.
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