Four historic districts
The Lexington Historic Districts Commission reviews exterior changes in its districts, and color can be part of that. Check before choosing.
House painters in
Lexington, MA.
Lexington is about fourteen miles east of Stow, and Ed paints both its colonial and its modern homes.
Painting homes
in Lexington.
Lexington's colonial history centers on the Battle Green, and four local historic districts protect it: Battle Green, Hancock-Clarke, Munroe Tavern and East Village. The town also has several well-known mid-century modern neighborhoods, including Six Moon Hill and Five Fields by The Architects Collaborative, Peacock Farm, and Turning Mill and Middle Ridge. Massachusetts Avenue ties it together, from East Lexington through the center.
Ed makes the drive from Stow to walk your house himself, whether it's a colonial near the Green or a modern in one of the TAC neighborhoods. A colonial usually calls for exterior house painting, while a modern may need stain on natural wood instead. The crew also does interior painting, cabinet painting, deck staining and power washing. His written estimate covers the prep, the products and why he chose them, and he comes by each day to check the crew's work.
Lexington homes,
and what they need.
Mid-century moderns
Turning Mill and Middle Ridge alone have about 150 houses, nearly all modern. Vertical siding and natural wood call for stain and paint chosen for that wood.
Older colonials
Houses near the Battle Green and in East Village are far older than 1978, so lead-safe prep is a given.
Have a Lexington house that needs paint?
What Ed does
in Lexington.
- Exterior PaintingWashing, scraping, sanding, priming and two finish coats, with paint Ed picks to suit your siding and New England weather.
- Interior PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim, windows and doors, prepared properly and finished with clean lines.
- Deck & Exterior StainingDecks, stairs, railings and cedar shingle, cleaned down, stained and sealed against sun, rain and snow.
- Cabinet PaintingKitchen cabinets and bath vanities cleaned, sanded, primed and finished hard enough for daily use.
- Power WashingSiding, decks and trim washed the right way, on its own or as the first step before paint or stain.
What customers
say about Ed.
“He took the time to explain the job in detail. I knew exactly what I was paying for.”
“It had held up so well that only one small north-facing section needed touching up.”
“The cabinets look as great today as they did when they were first painted.”
“We have used Beacon Painting at least twice over the last 12 years.”
“He quoted meticulously and fairly. He and his crew are passionate professionals.”
“He is our “go to” guy for painting.”
“Great service, great price!”
“I have used Beacon in the past and would use them again.”
“The team worked hard to prep the surface, which had lots of peeling paint.”
“One of the best experiences I have had with a contractor in recent memory.”
“Ed came by each day to monitor progress and make sure I was satisfied.”
“Ed was not intimidated, gave us a lot of great advice, and did an outstanding job.”
Questions from
Lexington.
Ed is 14 miles east of Stow. Call him now.
Do you paint houses in Lexington?
Yes. Lexington is about fourteen miles from Stow, and Ed covers the whole town.
When should I book exterior painting in Lexington?
Call in winter or early spring. The exterior season runs roughly from late spring into fall, and if your house is in a district, the commission review needs to happen before the crew can start.
Does the Historic Districts Commission review paint color?
In Lexington's four districts, a color change can need review. Contact the Historic Districts Commission before you settle on a palette.
Do you paint mid-century modern houses?
Yes. Ed looks at the siding and the existing finish first. Natural wood is often better stained or sealed than painted.
Is Turning Mill a historic district too?
It became a Neighborhood Conservation District in 2018. Ask the town what that covers before planning exterior changes.
Nearby towns Ed paints in
Bedford12 miles east of Stow
Arlington18 miles east of Stow
Lincoln10 miles east of Stow
Waltham14 miles east of StowTown photos from Wikimedia Commons: Lexington by Henry Hudson Kitson (Public domain) · Bedford by John Phelan (CC BY 3.0) · Arlington by Tim Pierce (CC BY 3.0) · Lincoln by Daderot (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Waltham by Kenneth C. Zirkel (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Painting in
Lexington?
Ed is about 14 miles away in Stow. He'll come walk the house, look at every surface and write it all down for you.
Photo: Henry Hudson Kitson (Public domain), Wikimedia Commons