Exterior painting in Leesburg, FL

Need exterior painting in Leesburg that lasts?

Exterior house painting in Leesburg, FL that holds up in the Central Florida sun. Softwash prep, two coats on everything, a 7-year peel-and-chip warranty, and you don’t pay a dime until you’re happy.

  • Free, written estimate the same day
  • Two coats on everything
  • No payment until you’re happy
Taupe lap siding with white fascia and downspouts after exterior painting
McWilliams Painting painter working with a long-handled roller
Softwashprep before every exterior repaint
7 yrpeel-and-chip warranty on exterior paint
Services in Leesburg

What do we paint and coat for Leesburg homeowners?

Most Leesburg calls are for exterior repaints, so that’s where we start. We also handle interior painting, cabinet refinishing and coatings when you’re ready.

Exterior painting

Our main service in Leesburg: softwash prep, caulk and tape, and two coats built for sun, heat and summer rain.

Pressure washing and softwash

We wash off dirt, chalk and mildew first, so the new paint actually bonds.

Stucco repair

Repairs before paint, so the finish goes on a sound surface.

Interior painting

When you’re ready for the inside: clean lines and a tidy, protected home.

Cabinet refinishing

One of our specialties. A fresh kitchen look without a full remodel.

Floor coatings

Our other specialty: epoxy and polyaspartic coatings for garages and lanais.

Done right the first time

Exterior painting in Leesburg, done right the first time

You want your Leesburg home painted right the first time, with straight lines and a finish that holds up in the Florida sun, not a quick coat that fades and peels in a couple of years. That’s what we do: full prep, two coats on everything, and a 7-year peel-and-chip warranty on the work.

You get a free, written estimate the same day we look at your home, and you don’t pay until you’re happy with it. Whether you’re near Venetian Gardens, out toward Silver Lake, or in a 55-plus community off County Road 44, we treat your house like it’s ours.

  • Straight lines at every soffit and window
  • Clean edges, no paint on walkways or shrubs
  • Free, same-day written price
Blue lap siding with crisp white window trim after a two-coat exterior repaint
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The real cost

What does a rushed exterior job really cost in Leesburg?

The lowest bid almost never stays the lowest. Someone skips the wash and paints over dirt and mildew, so the coat won’t stick. They roll one coat where you paid for two, and you can see the old color through it within a year. The lines by your soffits and windows come out wavy, and paint lands on your driveway, your screen cage and your plants.

Then the Leesburg sun and summer rain go to work. Builder-grade paint or a thin repaint can start to fade and peel in two to three years. Now you’re paying again sooner than you planned, and living through the mess a second time. Paying a little more once, done right, usually costs less than doing it twice.

Clean concrete driveway leading up to a two-car garage after pressure washing
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Who you hire

Why are Leesburg homeowners careful about who they hire?

You’ve probably seen a neighbor’s repaint go bad, or you’re on a fixed budget and can’t afford to do this twice. That’s fair. So here’s how we protect your home before any color goes on.

Our crews have been together 6-plus years, so the same trained hands are on your home from start to finish. We’ve painted somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 homes in nearby communities, so a Leesburg repaint is familiar ground for us.

What do you get with exterior painting in Leesburg?

We stand behind our work in writing. Exterior painting comes with a 7-year peel-and-chip warranty. Many painters, including the big franchises, back their exterior work for around two years. That difference tells you how confident we are in the prep and the two coats. And you don’t pay until you’ve walked the job with our foreman and you’re satisfied.

Front entry with a red double door and white arched trim after exterior painting
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McWilliams Painting does exterior house painting in Leesburg, FL that stands up to the Central Florida sun. You get full softwash prep, caulk and tape, two coats on everything, and a 7-year peel and chip warranty. Crews have been together 6-plus years, and you don’t pay until you’re happy. Call (352) 626-8007 for a free, written estimate.

  • Softwash prep: we wash off the dirt, chalk and mildew so the new paint actually bonds
  • Full caulk and tape: we seal gaps and mask edges so your lines come out straight
  • Two coats on everything, so you get the coverage and color you paid for
  • Careful masking of your driveway, screen cage, plants and fixtures
  • Quality paint (Sherwin-Williams), rated for Florida sun and rain
  • A foreman-and-customer walk-through before you pay

See our full exterior painting service

Exterior Painting project by McWilliams Painting

How Does Our 7-Year Warranty Compare?

What mattersMcWilliams PaintingA typical low bid
Exterior warranty7-year peel and chipAround 2 years or none
PrepSoftwash, full caulk and tapeOften skipped or rushed
CoatsTwo on everythingSometimes one
When you payAfter you’re satisfiedDeposit and progress draws
Follow-upOne-year check-in callRare

Read the full warranty terms

He keeps the same crews year after year, guys who’ve been with him 6-plus years, because that’s how the little touches and straight lines happen job after job. McWilliams Painting is based at 35247 Janice Drive, Fruitland Park, FL 34731, a short drive from Leesburg, and is active in local groups like BNI and BEST 352.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Exterior painting comes with a 7-year peel and chip warranty in writing. We can review the full terms with you during your free estimate. You can also read them on our warranty page.

How it works

Three simple steps, no surprises

We keep it simple. Three steps, and honest promises along the way.

  1. Book a free estimate

    We come look at your Leesburg home and listen to what you want.

  2. Get a same-day written price

    Clear numbers, no coy pricing, no pressure.

  3. Foreman-and-customer walk-through

    We walk the finished job together before you pay.

Our promises to you: two coats on everything, full caulk-and-tape prep, careful masking of your property, and no payment until you’re happy. A year later, we call to check that the finish is still holding up. If something needs attention under the warranty, we come back.

Who is behind McWilliams

Who is behind McWilliams Painting?

Weston McWilliams owns and runs McWilliams Painting. He’s married with kids, so he understands wanting your home done right without the stress.

Weston is straight with people. He’ll tell you to get three estimates. He’d rather earn your trust than talk you into something.

Stucco home exterior painted beige with white trim around an arched window
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Leesburg and Lake County

Do you paint homes across Leesburg and Lake County?

Yes. We paint homes all over Leesburg, from older neighborhoods near downtown and Venetian Gardens to newer subdivisions and 55-plus communities off US-27 and County Road 44. Leesburg sits between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, so homes here take real sun and humidity. That’s exactly why our softwash prep and quality paint matter so much.

Most of our customers are retired homeowners and couples who care how the job is done, not just what it costs. We serve the rest of Lake County too, plus Marion and Sumter.

Recessed front entry with a red door and taupe siding, freshly painted
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Your finished home

What does a job done right look like?

Picture it finished. Clean, straight lines at every soffit and window. A color that looks even and full because it got two real coats. No paint on your driveway, your screen cage or your plants.

A written 7-year warranty in your hands, and a painter who actually calls back a year later to make sure it’s still holding. You picked the right pro, and you can stop worrying about it. That’s the after we build for every Leesburg homeowner.

Ready for the inside too?

Along with exterior painting, we handle interior painting, cabinet refinishing and coatings. Cabinet refinishing and floor coatings are two of our specialties, so ask about them during your estimate.

Dark kitchen base cabinets with a stone countertop after cabinet refinishing
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Our work

Exterior painting and more from our crews

Exterior repaints, softwash prep, cabinet refinishing, a lanai floor coating and interior painting: the same services we offer homeowners in Leesburg.

Gray two-story home exterior with white trim and dark garage doorsManufactured home exterior repainted sage green with gray trim and brick skirtingHand held against clean vinyl siding after a softwashWhite shaker-style kitchen cabinets with silver pulls after cabinet refinishingScreened lanai with a fresh light gray flake floor coatingBedroom with fresh greige walls, white baseboards and dark painted doors
Common questions

Common questions from Leesburg homeowners

Softwash prep, two coats, a same-day written price. Here’s what people ask us most before an exterior repaint.

Talk to a real person

Call and get a straight answer, with no pressure.

(352) 626-8007
How long does exterior paint last in Central Florida?

With a quality paint and proper prep, a good exterior job in the Leesburg area can hold up well for many years. Our exterior work carries a 7-year peel-and-chip warranty. Cheap, one-coat jobs often start to fade or peel in two to three years because of the sun, heat and summer rain.

Do you pressure wash or softwash before painting?

Yes, always. We softwash the exterior first to remove dirt, chalk and mildew so the new paint bonds properly. Painting over a dirty surface is one of the top reasons a repaint fails early, so we never skip it. More on softwash.

Do you put two coats on everything?

Yes. Two coats on everything is standard for us, so you get the full color and coverage you paid for. One thin coat is a common corner that gets cut on low bids, and it shows within a year.

How much does exterior painting cost in Leesburg?

It depends on the size of your home, the condition of the surfaces, and how much prep and repair is needed. We give you a same-day written price after we look at your home, with no coy pricing and no pressure. The estimate is free. Request yours here.

When do I have to pay for the work?

You don’t pay until you’re happy. We finish the job, then a foreman walks the whole project with you before payment. If something isn’t right, we fix it first.

Do you paint homes in 55-plus communities around Leesburg?

Yes. Many of our customers are retired homeowners in 55-plus and higher-end communities across Lake, Sumter and Marion counties. We’re used to community rules and keeping a clean, tidy job site while we work.

Do you do interior painting and cabinet refinishing too?

Yes. Along with exterior painting, we handle interior painting, cabinet refinishing, and coatings. Cabinet refinishing and floor coatings are two of our specialties, so ask about them during your estimate.

Ready for Exterior Painting in Leesburg That Lasts?

Full prep, two coats, and a 7-year peel and chip warranty. You don’t pay until you’re happy. Get a free, written price the same day.
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