What Should You Photograph?
Document accessible areas showing:
- Peeling or flaking paint
- Cracked caulking
- Exposed wood
- Bubbling or blistering
- Dark staining
- Worn deck boards or railings
- Gaps around painted trim
- Paint failure near gutters
- Damaged fascia or soffits
- Areas where snow or water collects
Take one wide photograph to show the location and one close-up to capture the condition.
Make the Pictures Useful
For consistent comparisons:
- Turn on the date and time information.
- Photograph the same area from the same position.
- Include a safe size reference when helpful.
- Label the image with the location.
- Store the pictures in a folder called “Fall Exterior Inspection.”
- Repeat the photos after major winter weather and again in spring.
Never climb onto icy roofs, unstable ladders, or snow-covered structures to take a photograph.
What Changes Should You Watch For?
Contact an appropriate professional if you notice:
- The peeling area becoming larger
- New cracks or open joints
- Increasing discoloration
- Wood becoming soft or distorted
- Water appearing inside the home
- Loose siding, trim, railings, or stairs
Active leaks, structural concerns, roofing problems, or damaged wood may require another contractor before painting can begin.
Use Winter to Plan for Spring
If temperatures no longer allow proper exterior painting, your photographs can support an early estimate and help prioritize the work. Cowboy Painting LLC can review visible coating problems, explain the preparation process, and place qualifying exterior projects into an available spring scheduling window.
Reserve your spring painting project early and save $200 on qualifying projects over $1,000. Scheduling is subject to suitable weather and surface conditions. Contact Cowboy Painting LLC for complete offer terms and a free quote.