Mostly wood, mostly stain
Cedar siding, log homes and timber framing are common, and they need penetrating stain systems rather than house paint.
Evergreen, Colorado
Painters in Evergreen, CO
Foothills homes at about 7,200 feet: cedar, log, timber and a short season.
Direct answer
Painter Hotline paints houses in Evergreen, Jefferson County. 59.7% of homes there predate 1980, so every scope starts with the year built. Free estimates: 720-208-5645.
Local conditions
What painting in Evergreen involves
Older than people expect
About six in ten Evergreen homes were built before 1980, many in the 1960s and 1970s. Old finishes, deep layers and some lead-era paint on trim are common.
Shorter season
Elevation means stronger ultraviolet and a shorter exterior window, so booking early in summer matters.
Steep drives and decks
Access roads, steep driveways and high decks affect staging, which we assess before quoting.
Interior wood paneling
Many 1960s and 1970s Evergreen homes have pine or cedar paneling inside. Painting over it is a common request; it needs cleaning, a stain-blocking primer to keep knots from bleeding, and caulk at the seams if you want a smooth look.
Local dataWhen Evergreen's homes were built (dark orange: built before 1980)
How old Evergreen's homes are
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates, table B25034.
Show the numbers
| Built | Evergreen | Jefferson County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 9.2% | 3% | 7.1% |
| 1940s | 3% | 2% | 2.3% |
| 1950s | 7% | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| 1960s | 11.1% | 12.4% | 7.8% |
| 1970s | 29.4% | 24.8% | 16.5% |
| 1980s | 16.8% | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| 1990s | 13.3% | 13.9% | 15.2% |
| 2000s | 6.4% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 8% | 12.2% |
| 2020 or later | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Before 1980, total | 59.7% | 51% | 40.6% |
Evergreen has about 3,938 homes, and an estimated 59.7% of them predate 1980, far above Colorado's 40.6% and above Jefferson County's 51%. The 1970s added the most (29.4%); 10.2% are from 2000 on.
What the numbers mean for Evergreen jobs
- Lead paint under newer coats is a real possibility on many Evergreen houses. The federal rule for that work.
- 59.5% from 1970–1999, prime years for hardboard siding: board edges and caulk joints get the attention.
- Owner-occupied: 87.8%, so most projects here are planned maintenance.
| County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 80439 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown Evergreen, Hiwan, Upper Bear Creek, Soda Creek, Brook Forest, Kittredge and Marshdale |
Questions
Evergreen painting questions
Do you stain log and cedar homes in Evergreen?
Yes. Logs, cedar and timber get cleaned, prepped and sealed with stain systems chosen for high-altitude sun and snow.
When should I book exterior work in Evergreen?
In spring for a summer start. The usable window is shorter than in the metro, and the good weeks fill first.
How many Evergreen homes might have lead paint?
By the Census count, 59.7% of homes in Evergreen predate 1980, and any of those could hide lead paint (banned for homes in 1978). Tell us your year built.