Exterior House Painting in the
Des Moines Metro
Mission Painting is a licensed and insured exterior painting company serving Ankeny, West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Johnston and surrounding Central Iowa communities. We deliver high-quality exterior house painting using premium Sherwin-Williams® products, meticulous surface preparation, and a one-year workmanship warranty on every project. Whether you need siding, trim, doors, shutters, or your entire home's exterior painted, our experienced painters treat every project with the same care, precision, and attention to detail as if it were their own home.
The result is a beautiful, long-lasting finish that enhances your home's curb appeal and protects it for years to come.
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LICENSED &
INSURED
Your property is in safe hands.
PREMIUM SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COATINGS
Long-lasting color & protection.
1-YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY
We stand behind our work.
LOCAL. RELIABLE.
EXPERIENCED.
A team that treats your home like our own.
Your Exterior Works Harder Than Any Other Surface on Your Home
Wind, hail, humidity, and repeated freezing and thawing — Central Iowa doesn't go easy on siding, trim, or fascia. Exterior home painting isn't just curb appeal; it's a maintenance layer that keeps moisture out and wood from rotting underneath it. When that layer fails, the damage underneath is rarely cheap to undo.
Every exterior home painting job we take on gets treated the same way: as a chance to do the prep work nobody sees, so the finish everybody sees actually holds up.
Preparation, surface condition and coating choice all affect how long an exterior finish lasts.
A fresh, well-prepped exterior can help your home make a strong first impression before listing.
Exterior projects across the metro
Our completed-project records include Ankeny exterior painting in April 2026, Clive exterior painting in April 2026 and a separate Urbandale exterior project in August 2026. Explore the city pages and portfolio for examples of our local work.
Define the surfaces before comparing quotes
List siding, trim, soffits, fascia, doors and detached structures separately. Show us loose paint, worn areas and repairs you want assessed; confirm the agreed preparation, included repairs and exclusions in your written scope. If you also need deck or fence staining, request it separately so its surfaces and existing finish can be evaluated.
Planning around the season? Read our Iowa exterior painting timing guide.
See the Central Iowa communities we serve and our recent painting projects.
Exterior Painting Services for Every Surface
From a single home to a full commercial property, our exterior house painters handle the surfaces that take the most weather, and the most wear.
Siding & Exterior Walls
Vinyl, wood, fiber cement, or stucco - we prep, prime, and coat exterior walls so color stays even and adhesion holds through Iowa winters.
Trim, Fascia & Soffits
The detail work is where exterior residential painting either looks sharp or falls apart fast. We cut clean lines around every edge.
Doors, Shutters & Garage Doors
A repainted front door is the fastest curb appeal upgrade we offer, and one of the most requested.
Decks, Fences & Railings
Solid color or semi-transparent stain, applied to bare, properly prepped wood for a finish that doesn't peel.
Commercial Exterior Painting
Storefronts, multi-family buildings, and office exteriors painted on a schedule that works around your business hours, not ours.
New Construction & Pre-Listing
Builders and sellers count on exterior home painters who can turn a property fast without cutting corners.
From First Call to Final Walkthrough, Here's the Path Your Project Follows.
Free On-Site Estimate
We review your exterior surfaces, discuss preparation and finish options, and provide a written quote based on the agreed project scope.
Repair & Prep
Pressure washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, and spot-priming. This stage decides how long your paint actually lasts.
Premium Application
Sherwin-Williams exterior coatings applied by brush, roller, or sprayer - whichever gives the cleanest result for that surface.
Walkthrough & Warranty
We inspect every elevation with you before we call it done, then back the work with our 1-year workmanship warranty.
Ready for exterior home painting that actually holds up?
Discuss your exterior painting project with Mission Painting, including surface preparation, finishes, and scheduling. Request a free quote for your home.
Request a Free Exterior Painting QuoteFAQ's
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It depends on square footage, surface condition, and how much repair work is needed before painting starts. We'll walk your property and give you one clear, written number during your free estimate, no ranges, no surprises later.
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Late spring through early fall gives paint the temperature and humidity window it needs to cure properly. We schedule around the forecast, not the calendar, so your finish has the best chance to bond and last.
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Prep work is one of the most important parts of a long-lasting exterior paint job. Before we apply primer or paint, we pressure wash surfaces, scrape loose or peeling paint, sand rough areas, and caulk gaps where needed to create a clean, properly prepared surface for a durable finish.
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Yes. Mission Painting is fully licensed and insured, and every exterior project is backed by our 1-Year Workmanship Warranty. If anything we painted peels, chips, or blisters from a workmanship issue within that year, we come back and fix it at no cost.
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Yes. Mission Painting provides commercial painting services for offices, retail stores, apartment and multi-family properties, warehouses, churches, and other commercial buildings. We work closely with property owners and managers to schedule projects efficiently, minimize disruptions, and deliver high-quality results.