What the work should include
The assessment considers where peeling occurs, whether the substrate is sound and whether the area remains damp. Preparation removes unsound coatings as appropriate and identifies needed repairs. When the coating history is uncertain, additional assessment may be needed before deciding how the surface can be safely prepared.
Choices to make before work starts
Compare localized repair with broader repainting after the condition is understood. A small failure beside an otherwise sound surface is different from widespread coating loss. The goal is a suitable base for the new finish, not an unsupported claim that one paint product will solve every cause.
What affects the estimate and schedule
Extent of removal, substrate repairs and access drive the work. Send close and distant photos and explain how long the failure has been present.
Helpful project information
- Photos of all elevations and upper-level access
- Close-ups of failing coatings and damaged material
- Surfaces to retain and surfaces to repaint
A question about this work
Can I cover peeling paint with a thicker coat?
That does not create a sound base. The preparation scope should address loose material and the reason the coating is failing.