Key numbers
103 verified hail storms with stones of 1.5 inches or larger reached El Paso County, which includes Colorado Springs, from 2000 to 2025 in the storm records we keep; the largest measured 4.5 inches (softball size) on July 13, 2011 (NOAA NCEI).
| Hail storms by decade, 2000 to 2025 | 2000s: 35, 2010s: 44, 2020s: 24 Source: Storm library: El Paso County hail history |
|---|---|
| Largest hail | 4.5 in. (softball), July 13, 2011 Source: NOAA NCEI |
| Costliest hail storm | $352.8 million insured losses (2016 dollars), July 28, 2016 Source: RMIIA |
| 2% to 5% | Real estate experts estimate fresh exterior paint can increase a home's value by 2% to 5%, as reported by Consumer Reports. Source: Consumer Reports, 2026 |
| 50% | Painting the entire home is the top project Realtors recommend before listing, cited by 50% of Realtors in NAR's 2025 Remodeling Impact Report. Source: National Association of Realtors / NARI, 2025 |
| Up to 10 | One topcoat of paint on properly prepared wood should last four to five years, and two topcoats up to 10 years, per Purdue/USDA Forest Products Lab guidance. Source: Purdue University Cooperative Extension / USDA Forest Products Laboratory, 1988 (revised) |
A storm counts when the library lists El Paso County among the areas it hit. Each hail size is the storm's largest report, which may have fallen in a neighboring county, and insured losses cover every area the storm hit.
Integrity Roofing and Painting paints interiors and exteriors of Colorado Springs homes, and the difference between a paint job that lasts and one that peels here is mostly preparation for our conditions. Exterior paint at this altitude takes more ultraviolet exposure than it would at sea level, storms can chip it with hail, and wood trim swells and shrinks with the weather. The answer is thorough prep, the right primer and paint for each surface, and timing the work for good drying weather. We start with a free walkthrough and a written scope.
What makes exterior paint fail here
- Sun. The EPA notes that the amount of UV reaching the ground depends on altitude, among other factors, and at our elevation the sun is hard on paint. South- and west-facing walls fade and chalk first.
- Hail. Hail chips and pits paint on siding, trim and garage doors. If you have had a recent storm, see our hail damage page; the roof may need attention too.
- Moisture at the edges. Snow piled against siding and water spilling from clogged or leaking gutters soak trim and fascia, and paint lifts off wet wood.
- Skipped prep. Paint over chalky, peeling or dirty surfaces fails no matter how good the paint is.
Fiber cement siding follows the manufacturer’s rules: 100% acrylic topcoats, no stain or oil paint, and sealed cut edges. See painting Hardie board siding in Colorado Springs.
Our exterior painting prep
- Wash the surfaces and let them dry fully.
- Scrape and sand loose and peeling paint, and feather the edges.
- Repair cracked caulk, damaged trim and soft wood before priming. (Siding that needs replacement may need a PPRBD permit; patch-and-paint does not change the siding.)
- Prime bare wood, repairs and stains with a primer matched to the surface.
- Apply finish coats in weather within the paint maker’s temperature range.
- Walk the house with you and touch up anything you point out.
Older homes and lead paint
If your Colorado Springs home was built before 1978, its older coats of paint may contain lead. Under the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, any company paid to disturb painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home must be EPA-certified and use lead-safe work practices, including containment and cleanup. Ask for the firm’s certification before work begins. Our lead-safe prep guide covers the details.
Paint brands we use
We use Sherwin-Williams and Behr paints, matched to the surface and exposure, and follow each product’s data sheet for temperature and recoat limits. For example, Sherwin-Williams rates Duration Exterior for application down to 35°F, and Behr lists Premium Plus Exterior for 35 to 90°F. We do not claim partner or certification status with either brand.
Painting guides for Colorado Springs homes
- Exterior paint in high-altitude UV: why sun-facing walls fail first.
- When to repaint: five checks you can do yourself.
- Stain vs paint on exterior wood: which finish fits which surface.
- The best season to paint: temperature, dew point and sun limits.
- Lead-safe prep for pre-1978 homes: what the federal rule covers.
- Hardie board painting: James Hardie’s own paint rules.
Interior painting
Inside, we paint walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets and built-ins. Our interior painting page covers finishes, leak stains and ventilation. A typical interior job follows a roof leak: once the roof is fixed, the stain is sealed with a stain-blocking primer so it does not bleed through, then painted to match.
Roof, gutters and paint from one company
Fascia, soffits and trim sit right where the roof and gutters meet the house. Having one team paint them after a roof replacement or a gutter install means the edges are finished together. For budgeting, read what professional painting costs in Colorado Springs and how to read a contractor’s estimate. Larger projects can be financed.
Diagnose the problem first
Paint is often the first thing to show a problem behind it. Our exterior problems guide explains the common ones: peeling and blistering, chalking and fading, mildew, rotted trim and stucco cracks.
Who paints your home
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, BBB accredited with an A+ rating, with 650+ Google reviews. Our office is at 115 N Union Blvd. Call (719) 488-2800 or book a free inspection and estimate.
Sources: EPA, Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program; EPA, Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation and Sun Exposure; PPRBD, Do You Have Roof Damage From a Storm?.
