Updated October 2026
The short version
HOA and townhome painting in Naperville, IL is done to the association's approved color schedule, usually building by building over one or more seasons. We work with the board or manager on the order, post owner notices before each building, and keep the colors on record so the next cycle and any touch-ups match exactly.
How an association repaint works
A townhome repaint is a project with many owners and one client. The board or management company sets the scope, approves the colors and decides the order of buildings, and owners need to know when their building is up so they can move cars, open gates and bring in patio furniture. We run the job around that structure, with one contact on the board side and notices for owners.
The approved color schedule is the backbone. Every body, trim, door and accent color is recorded by name and number for each building style, so units that were repainted years apart still match. We keep that record ourselves and hand a copy to the board, so touch-ups between cycles never depend on someone's memory of a paint chip.
Three ways associations schedule a repaint
| Approach | How it works | The trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Whole community in one season | Every building repainted in a single season | One disruption for everyone; the biggest single budget |
| Phased by building | A set of buildings each year on a cycle | Spreads cost across budgets; colors must be tracked closely |
| Common areas only | Hallways, clubhouses, mailbox stations and signage | Smaller project; can run outside the exterior season |
What moves the price of an association repaint
Association work is priced building by building, with the shared prep listed separately.
- The number of buildings and units
- Wood trim repairs and carpentry before paint
- The number of colors on the approved schedule
- Phasing across one or several seasons
- Common-area interiors in the same contract
Building-by-Building Exterior Cycles
Most associations repaint on a cycle, a few buildings each season, so no one budget year carries the whole cost. We prepare each building the same way: wash, scrape, repair trim, prime and caulk, then two coats in the scheduled colors. Owners get a notice before their building starts and a heads-up when we are done. Keeping the prep identical across buildings is what makes a phased community look like it was all painted at once. Trim repairs found during prep are listed per building, so the board approves them before we proceed.
Hallways and Clubhouses
Interior common areas, such as entry halls, stairwells, mailrooms and the clubhouse, wear quickly and are seen by every owner and visitor. We paint them in washable finishes, work around events and peak hours, and keep walkways open with drying areas marked. This work is not tied to the outdoor season, so many boards schedule it for winter, when exterior budgets are not being spent. Doors to units stay closed and accessible, and fresh paint is marked with signs until dry.
Approved Color Schedules
If your association does not have a written color schedule, building one is the first step. We record the existing colors by building style, help the board test changes on a sample wall, and produce a list of every color by name, number and sheen. From then on, every touch-up, repair and future cycle uses the same list, and an owner's front door painted next spring matches the one painted this year. A copy of the finished schedule goes into the association records for future boards and managers.
HOA color review around Naperville and Plainfield
Many homes in Naperville and Plainfield fall under HOA guidelines, and exterior colors often go to a committee or board before anything is painted. For an association repaint that review is part of the project plan, not a hurdle: we bring large samples, paint test areas on the building, and give the board the color names and numbers it needs to approve the schedule and notify owners.
How an association job runs
- 1
Walk the community
Buildings, trim condition and access noted for the board.
- 2
Set the schedule
Order of buildings and color schedule approved.
- 3
Notify owners
Notices before each building starts.
- 4
Prepare and paint
Same prep and colors on every building.
- 5
Close out
Walkthrough with the manager, color records updated.
How a community repaint is scheduled
Exterior buildings fit between late April and October, and boards usually decide how many buildings to paint each year from the reserve budget. We give a building-by-building schedule at the start, adjust it for weather, and update the manager weekly. Interior common areas can be booked any time of year. Owners hear about their building before it starts, not on the morning ladders go up.