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Apartment & Multi-Family Painting Services in Des Moines, IA

Professional Painting for Apartment Complexes & Multi-Unit Properties

Apartment and multi-family properties throughout the Des Moines metro rely on consistent, well-managed painting services to maintain occupancy and preserve rental value.

Our team works with property managers and ownership groups to coordinate interior unit turnover, common area updates, and exterior repainting projects with clear communication and controlled timelines. Schedule your estimate today to discuss your upcoming project.

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Interior Apartment & Unit Turnover Painting

Efficient unit turnover is critical to maintaining occupancy and keeping rental income consistent.

Our team provides organized, dependable interior painting services designed specifically for apartment and multi-family properties throughout Des Moines and the surrounding communities.

We understand that every day a unit sits vacant impacts revenue. Our team works closely with property managers to align painting schedules with move-out timelines, maintenance coordination, and upcoming lease dates to help minimize downtime.

Maintaining a uniform appearance across units is essential for brand consistency and property value. Whether refreshing a single apartment or repainting multiple units at once, we follow standardized preparation and application processes to ensure consistent color matching and finish quality.
Turnover painting often involves patching drywall, repairing minor damage, sanding, caulking, and stain-blocking before paint is applied. Proper preparation ensures clean finishes that hold up to tenant use and reduce premature touch-ups.

Apartment interiors require coatings that can withstand frequent tenant turnover. We use durable paints selected for washability and longevity, helping reduce maintenance calls and extending the time between repaints.

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common area exterior apartment painting

Exterior Building & Common Area Painting

The exterior of an apartment community plays a major role in attracting and retaining tenants.

Well-maintained buildings signal professionalism and care, while deteriorating finishes can quickly impact perception and long-term value. Our team provides organized, large-scale exterior painting services for apartment complexes and multi-family properties throughout Des Moines and surrounding communities.

Whether your property requires a complete exterior repaint or a phased approach across multiple buildings, we coordinate projects to align with occupancy levels and operational needs. Our team develops structured timelines that allow work to progress efficiently without disrupting residents.

We handle a wide range of exterior materials, including wood, fiber cement, engineered siding, and trim systems. Thorough cleaning, surface preparation, caulking, and priming ensure strong adhesion and long-lasting results in Iowa’s changing climate.
Exterior painting extends beyond building walls. We also update entryways, stair rails, breezeways, doors, and other shared areas that experience heavy tenant traffic. Maintaining these spaces helps preserve a clean, cohesive appearance across the property.

Apartment exteriors require coatings designed to withstand sun exposure, moisture, and seasonal temperature fluctuations. We select high-performance paints that provide reliable coverage and long-term protection, helping extend repaint cycles and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.

Coordinated Scheduling & Compliance Standards

Managing exterior or multi-unit painting projects often requires careful coordination and adherence to safety and property standards. Our team works within local building requirements and follows established safety protocols to ensure projects are completed responsibly and professionally.

For older properties or buildings requiring additional preparation, we provide detailed consultations to review surface conditions, access considerations, and project scope before work begins.

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What Affects the Cost of Apartment & Multi-Family Painting?

Apartment and multi-family painting costs vary based on property size, scope of work, and project coordination requirements.

Because these projects often involve multiple units or large exterior surfaces, detailed planning and preparation play a significant role in overall investment.

The total number of units being painted directly impacts labor, materials, and scheduling. Single-unit turnovers differ significantly from full-building repaints or multi-building projects.

Larger scopes may also benefit from phased scheduling or bulk coordination.

Interior turnover painting typically involves unit-specific prep and scheduling, while exterior projects require broader access planning, surface preparation, and equipment setup. The type of work being performed plays a major role in determining total cost.

Older properties or units with damage may require additional prep work, including drywall repair, caulking, scraping, power washing, or priming.

Thorough preparation ensures long-term durability and reduces premature maintenance issues.

Coordinating work around occupied units, tenant move-outs, or peak leasing seasons may affect project timelines. Structured scheduling and phased approaches can help maintain occupancy while allowing painting work to progress efficiently.

The type of coatings selected impacts both upfront cost and long-term performance. Durable, high-traffic interior paints and high-performance exterior coatings can help extend repaint cycles and reduce maintenance frequency.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are planning to paint your apartments make sure to ask your painting contractor these important questions. Do you have references from other apartment complexes you have painted?

  • Can you provide an itemized estimate?
  • What is the schedule for my job?
  • Do you carry insurance?
  • Are you a licensed contractor in my state?
  • What prep work will you do?
  • What quality of paint will you use?
  • Do you offer a warranty in writing?

Many things can affect a painting estimate but consider these factors when discussing your project with your painting contractor.

  • Surfaces and finishes
  • Prep work, repairs or patching needed
  • Quality of the paint
  • The number of coats needed for proper coverage
  • Specialty equipment or processes needed
  • Timeline to complete your painting project
  • Size of your painting project