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“Carlos and his team are the most detailed painters I have worked with in over 30 years. I have never had a final walkthrough without one thing to be fixed — until working with Carlos and Hillcrest.”
Mike Mattson · Google review
Our services · Exterior painting
Exterior Painting
Siding, trim, and doors finished to stand up to Minnesota weather — with the washing, scraping, and priming that make an exterior last.
What we do
An exterior finish is a layer of protection
A good paint job protects your home against moisture, rot, and deterioration — and Minnesota winters test every shortcut. We wash, scrape, sand, and caulk first, prime every bare surface, and only then put color on your home.
If your exterior is starting to look dull, crack, or peel, it's time. We work on homes across Carver County and the southwest metro, and we communicate through the whole project — no guessing about what's happening or what comes next.
- Siding, trim, doors, and shutters
- Power washing and full surface preparation
- Scraping, sanding, and caulking before paint
- Bare wood and problem areas primed before finishing
- Premium coatings chosen for each surface
- Two finish coats for even coverage and durability
- Color consultation and free samples before you decide
- Final walkthrough — it's not done until you'd recommend us
How it works
Simple from start to finish.
1 · Free consultation
We walk your project together and you get a clear, honest price. No pressure.
2 · Color help
Free Sherwin-Williams samples by mail, and every approved proposal includes an in-person color consultation.
3 · Prep & the work
The part most painters rush. We protect your home and prepare every surface like it matters — because it does.
4 · Final walkthrough
We walk every inch with you at the end. It's not done until you'd recommend us.
Products we trust
The right product for the surface.
Outside, we use Sherwin-Williams Duration, Latitude, and Emerald for siding and trim, and WoodScapes solid stain where a stained finish is the right call. The product follows the surface — we'll explain the choice for your home at the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before we start.
When is the best time to paint a home's exterior in Minnesota?
Exteriors are a spring-through-fall project here. Our spring schedule fills early — we can walk your home now, lock in your price, and hold your place on the spring schedule.
How long should an exterior paint job last?
It depends on the surface, the preparation, and the products. Careful prep and premium coatings are what separate a finish that lasts from one that peels in three seasons — that preparation is the core of how we work.
Can you help with exterior colors?
Yes. Free Sherwin-Williams samples come first so you can see the color on your home, in your light — and every approved proposal includes an in-person color consultation.
What happens if weather delays the work?
Minnesota weather happens. We'll give you a realistic schedule with your proposal and communicate right away if anything changes.
Client reviews
5.0 stars from 158 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“Our newly painted cabinets are pristine and perfectly done. Excellent every step of the way. Fair pricing and great service — both rare these days!”
Tom Peterson · Google review
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“We had the best experience with the Hillcrest Company installing wallpaper in our powder room. Misael was meticulous, respectful of our home, and the finished result is flawless.”
Amy Dailey · Google review
Free homeowner guide
Download the free guide (PDF)Planning an exterior paint project? Read this first.
Our free two-page homeowner guide: paint vs. stain, the prep that decides whether a finish survives Minnesota winters — and the five questions to ask any exterior painter.