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Drive up Van Dyke past M-59 and you can read Shelby Township’s history in its rooflines. Ranches and early colonials from the 1980s sit closer to the corridor, while bigger two-story builds from the 1990s and 2000s spread toward 25 and 26 Mile. Different eras mean different walls, different trim, and different paint problems. Ellison Painting has completed 3,000+ projects across Metro Detroit, and we plan every job around what your specific house needs.
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Across Macomb and Oakland County homes of every era.
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A colonial that got fresh walls in 2010 is overdue, and plenty of 1980s ranches are still wearing the beige a previous owner picked. Newer builds come with builder-grade paint that was never meant to last, so walls scuff and flash sooner than homeowners expect. Meanwhile, homes near Stony Creek deal with more shade and moisture than the open subdivisions to the south. We match products and preparation to each of those situations instead of treating every house the same.
What this means for you:
It comes down to square footage, how much prep the surfaces actually need, and whether you're doing walls, cabinets, the exterior or all three. A 1980s ranch off Van Dyke with sound drywall prices very differently than a two-story near 26 Mile with peeling trim. We walk the house and put every line item in the written proposal.
Late spring through early fall, once overnight temperatures stay reliably above 50 degrees so the coating can cure the way it's meant to. Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle is rough on siding and trim, so you want exterior work done well before the first hard frost. Summer slots in Macomb County fill up early.
Builders use a flat, low-grade product that covers fast and can't take scrubbing. On the 1990s and 2000s builds out toward 25 and 26 Mile, we usually see burnishing and flashing show up within a few years. A washable finish over properly prepped walls holds up a lot better.
Prep is most of the job. Floors and furniture get covered, surfaces get washed and scuffed, nail holes and cracks get filled, gaps get caulked, and stains get spot-primed before any color goes on. On homes near Stony Creek we spend extra time on the shaded exterior areas where moisture and mildew collect.
Ask for the things you can actually check: current insurance, a written proposal with line items you can read, 500+ 5-star Google reviews, screened in-house crews instead of subbed-out labor, and Painting Contractors Association (PCA) membership. Plenty of trucks chase Shelby Township work in summer, so notice who calls you back.
Whether it’s one room or the whole house, we make the process simple and the results last. Get a clear, detailed proposal with no surprises.
