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Exterior Painting in Cambridge, MA
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Exterior Painting in Cambridge, MA

Expert exterior painting for Cambridge, MA. coastal influence with salt air exposure weather protection. 69% of homes built pre-1980 — EPA Lead-Safe certified. Serving Greater Boston for 5+ years.

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Exterior Painting in Cambridge, MA

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Your Trusted Exterior Painting Contractor in Cambridge

Cambridge is dense — about 18,414 people per square mile — and 69% of its homes predate 1980, so most work here means multi-family buildings, tight street access, and federal RRP lead rules on nearly every surface we disturb. Exterior work on pre-1980 housing means RRP containment on every scrape and sand — ground cover, no open-flame stripping, and HEPA cleanup before we leave the site. Locally that means coastal influence with salt air exposure.

Cambridge (Middlesex County) is a urban community — most renovations here center on weathering, lead-safe prep, and color-matching to existing exteriors. The town has a population of about 117,794 and a median home value near $1041K (US Census, ACS 2023), and sits about 23 miles from our Hudson shop.

Greater Boston Climate Considerations

coastal influence with salt air exposure. Our painting solutions are designed to withstand these conditions.

Example: what exterior painting costs in the Cambridge area (2026)

$5,850–$14,300 per homedepends on siding type, height, prep needs, and number of stories.

These are market examples, not our prices. They describe the typical 2026 range across MetroWest Massachusetts for work of this kind, so you have a reference point before you talk to anyone. A&M Painter Inc does not price from a table — every quote is written for the specific property after a free walkthrough, and yours may fall outside this range in either direction.

Cambridge figures from the US Census (ACS 2023 5-year)Updated

Cambridge housing at a glance

US Census (ACS 2023 5-year) figures for Cambridge, Middlesex County — the numbers that actually change how we quote and prep a job here.

Population
117,794
Median home value
$1,040,500
Median year built
1948
Built before 1980
69%
Single-family homes
16%
Owner-occupied
34%
Density
18,414/sq mi
From our shop
22.9 mi east
Median income
$126,469

At $1,040,500, the typical Cambridge home runs about 82% above the median of the 143 towns we serve. In practice that means more detailed trim, more color matching, and homeowners who want to see the prep work before the first coat.

The median Cambridge home was built in 1948, and 69% of the town's housing predates 1980. Most jobs here involve a home old enough to fall under the EPA's pre-1978 lead rule. We are a Lead-Safe certified firm, so containment and HEPA cleanup are standard on any surface we sand or scrape — not a line item added later.

29% of Cambridge's housing sits in two- to four-unit buildings — the two- and three-deckers this part of Massachusetts is built from. That work means staging off porches and back stairs, coordinating with more than one household, and prepping clapboard that has been repainted many times over. At 34% owner-occupied, a real share of Cambridge property is tenanted, so we are used to landlord timelines, turnover windows, and quoting work that has to last between tenants.

Cambridge has 177 properties on the National Register of Historic Places — among them Cloverden and Ware Hall. A register that size tells you what the housing stock is like: original millwork, many layers of paint, and exteriors where matching a period profile matters more than working fast.

We work out of Hudson, 22.9 miles away, and regularly in neighboring Somerville, Watertown, Medford — so a crew is usually already in the area rather than traveling in for a single job.

What Cambridge's housing is typically like

Cambridge's median home was built in 1948 (US Census). Homes of this period in Massachusetts are generally post-war stock — commonly Cape, Ranch, minimal traditional and early split-level.

The post-war building boom: modest footprints, simpler trim, and a mix of plaster and early drywall inside. Built well before the 1978 lead ban, so testing before disturbing painted surfaces is warranted. Exterior clapboard of this period takes paint well once properly prepped.

Because that predates the 1978 residential lead ban, we treat Cambridge work as lead-safe by default — we are an EPA Lead-Safe certified firm, and containment and HEPA cleanup are part of the job rather than an extra.

Why Cambridge Homeowners Trust A&M Painter Inc

With 5+ years serving Greater Boston's historic urban and inner-ring suburban neighborhoods. 69% of Cambridge homes were built before 1980 (US Census) — our EPA Lead-Safe certified team handles pre-1978 housing to the federal RRP standard. As a family-owned local firm, we're committed to delivering Cambridge-specific quality and accountability on every project.

Our Exterior Painting Process in Cambridge

1

Free Consultation

We assess your project and provide a detailed estimate

2

Preparation

Thorough surface prep including repairs and priming

3

Execution

Expert application with premium materials

4

Final Walkthrough

Ensuring your complete satisfaction

What We Offer

Full exterior house painting
Siding painting and staining
Trim and fascia painting
Window and door frames
Shutters and gutters
Pressure washing prep

Service Area: Cambridge, MA

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Cambridge Quick Facts

Population117,794
Median Home Value$1041K
Homes built pre-198069%
CountyMiddlesex
RegionGreater Boston
Area Typeurban

FAQ

Exterior Painting in Cambridge, MA — Common Questions

When is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Cambridge, MA?
Mid-May through mid-October is the prime exterior painting window in Cambridge. undefined — surface temps need to be 50°F+ for 36 hours after application. We schedule Cambridge exteriors as far out as October weather permits and reschedule rain-out days at no charge.
How much does exterior painting cost in Cambridge?
As a market reference — not our price — repainting traditional homes around Cambridge typically runs depends on siding type, height, prep needs, and number of stories, with most projects landing between $5,850 and $14,300 depending on siding type, height, prep needs and stories. Heavy carpentry (rotted trim, lead-safe stripping on pre-1978 homes) is quoted separately. A&M Painter Inc prices each property individually after a free walkthrough: (774) 416-1275.
Do you handle wood rot and trim repair on Cambridge homes?
Yes. Wood rot from coastal influence with salt air exposure is one of the most common findings on Cambridge exteriors. We replace rotted trim, fascia, soffit and clapboard sections in-house before painting, so the new coating sits on sound substrate.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Middlesex County?
Yes. We are a registered Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor — HIC #207214, which you can verify yourself at contractorhub.mass.gov — and carry $2,000,000 in liability coverage plus workers' comp. Certificates of insurance are sent on request before work starts.

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