Freshly painted house with curb appeal in Arlington HOA

Residential Painting

by Northern Star Painters | Northern Virginia | Washington DC | DMV

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500+
Homes Painted
100%
Five-Star Rated
32
Cities Served
$2M
Liability Coverage
Virginia Class A Contractor Licensed in Washington DC 2-Year Workmanship Warranty Benjamin Moore Certified Sherwin-Williams Preferred Same-Week Scheduling

House Painters from Northern Star Painters

Northern Star Painters offers a wide range of residential painting services for homeowners across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and the DMV. As trusted local house painters, our in-house crew handles interior and exterior house painting, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, drywall repair, brick painting, stucco repair, wallpaper removal, and color consultations — all backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty, $2 million in liability insurance, and a Virginia Class A license. Our house painters serve 32 cities across the region with free estimates within 48 hours. Take a look below at the full range of services we offer.

Choose Your Project Type

Most projects start with one big decision: are you painting the inside or the outside of your home? Pick a path below.

Exterior House Painting

Our exterior house painting service covers siding, trim, doors, fascia, soffits, and shutters — every visible surface on your home’s exterior. We start with a full prep cycle of power-washing, hand-scraping any failing paint, and priming bare wood and patches before a single coat of finish goes on. Premium acrylic-latex paints rated for Mid-Atlantic UV and humidity hold finish 7-12 years on most homes, and every exterior project is backed by our written 2-year workmanship warranty.

Painter painting a house exterior on a ladder — Northern Star Painters Northern Virginia

Our Recent Exterior Painting Projects in Northern Virginia & DC

Exterior house painting before and after - DC row house red brick to white - Northern Star Painters
Exterior house painting before and after - cream to sage colonial - Northern Star Painters Northern Virginia

Additional Services

Specialty work that often gets bundled with an interior or exterior project — or stands on its own.

Painting Services by City

Click your city to see local pricing, recent projects, and availability.

Why Northern Virginia & DC Homeowners Choose Northern Star

✅ In-House Crew, Never Subcontracted

Every Northern Star painter is on our payroll, trained on our process, and accountable to our 2-year warranty. You will not meet a stranger on day one of your project.

🏆 Virginia Class A + DC Licensed

Licensed in both jurisdictions, $2M general liability, certificate of insurance on request. We work in your home — and we treat the documentation like a contractor should.

💰 Honest, Detailed Estimates

Line-itemed quotes — no surprise add-ons. Free in-home estimate, 48-hour turnaround, written timeline before any deposit.

🏠 Premium Materials Only

Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura, Cabot stains, Sikkens, and PPG. We pass our paint discount through, not pocket it.

🕒 Same-Week Scheduling

Free estimate within 48 hours. Most jobs start within 5-10 business days of contract signing. Rush availability for closing dates and HOA deadlines.

⭐ 2-Year Workmanship Warranty

If our work peels, cracks, or fails from workmanship within 24 months, we come back at no charge. Written into every contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you serve all of Northern Virginia and Washington DC?

Yes. Northern Star Painters covers 32 cities across NoVA and DC, from Loudoun County to Arlington and Alexandria, plus all of Washington DC. Free estimates anywhere in our service area, typically within 48 hours.

Do you handle both interior and exterior painting?

Yes — interior, exterior, residential, and commercial. We are a full-service painting and home-improvement contractor with our own trained crew. We never subcontract.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We hold a Virginia Class A Contractor license, are licensed in Washington DC, and carry $2 million in general liability insurance. Certificate of insurance available on request.

How long does a typical project take?

An average 3-bedroom interior takes 3-5 days. Exterior repaint takes 5-8 days depending on prep. Cabinets typically run 4-6 days. We give a written timeline before any deposit.

What kind of warranty do you offer?

Every project is backed by our 2-year workmanship warranty. If anything peels, cracks, or fails from our workmanship within 24 months, we come back and fix it at no charge.

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Ready for a free estimate?

Free in-home consultation within 48 hours, anywhere in our 32-city service area. No pressure, no upsells.