Exterior Coatings · Syracuse & Central New York
Exterior Painting Built
for CNY Weather
Central New York winters don't forgive shortcuts. Freeze-thaw cycles, lake-effect snow, and spring moisture test every coat. We prep for those conditions before a brush touches the surface.
Why Exterior Work Is Different in Central New York
The contractors who paint in climates without 100-inch snowfall seasons can cut corners that never get exposed. In Syracuse, Cortland, and the surrounding region, those shortcuts surface within two winters — literally. Caulk failures, peeling corners, faded finishes, and water infiltration that starts as a paint problem and becomes a structural one.
We use elastomeric and weather-rated coatings designed to expand and contract through temperature swings. We caulk every joint — even the ones a spray crew would leave. And before any product goes on, we walk the structure looking for what other contractors paint over.
The Hard Truth
"Painting over rot or failed caulk is hiding a problem, not fixing it. We find it first — even when it means the job takes longer."
Standard Exterior Scope of Work
- Full perimeter inspection — siding, trim, fascia, soffits
- Rot probing and identification before quoting
- Power washing to manufacturer-spec surface profile
- Hand-scraping all loose, alligatored, or peeling paint
- Caulk removal and re-application at all joints and penetrations
- Spot-prime bare wood with oil-based or adhesion primer
- Full coat of weather-rated exterior primer
- Two coats of elastomeric or climate-rated finish paint
- Final walkthrough, touch-up, cleanup
What We Coat
- —Wood siding
- —Vinyl & composite
- —Brick & masonry
- —Aluminum siding
- —Stucco
- —Cedar shingles
- —Metal trim
- —Fencing & decks
The Gallagher Standard on Exterior Work
We Find the Rot
Two other contractors may have quoted your job without finding the water damage under the corner boards. We look, we tell you, and we won't paint over it.
No Crew Turnover
Same team, start to finish. Exterior work on occupied homes requires trust. We earn it by sending the same people back every day.
10-Year Written Warranty
Our exterior work carries the longest warranty we offer. The products and application earn it. We back it in writing.
We've shown up every day since 1950.
Over 5,000 projects. Not one abandoned. Our reputation is 75 years old. We're not going anywhere.
You'll know exactly who's on your job.
We don't use subcontractors. The crew you meet at the estimate is the crew that does the work.
We'll never be the cheapest quote.
Contractors who win on price cut corners — materials, prep, insurance. We itemize everything before we touch a wall.
We warranty our work. In writing.
We've been at this address for 75 years. If something isn't right, we come back and fix it. That's not a policy — it's how a family business survives three generations.
Get an Honest Exterior Assessment
We'll walk the job, tell you what we see — including anything other contractors might leave out of their bids — and give you a real number.
Schedule a Free Estimate