This is not an easy one to answer because it depends on where you live. Also, different materials and sidings may appear to last longer than wood base as the paint is also a protectant for the wood.  If you are conducting paint maintenance on your home, it can also last longer in-between house painting jobs.  But if you need a number for a starting point, 5-10 years is a good baseline. 

  Removing old caulking and re-caulking around windows, sidings, and doors is a common repair homeowners like to do before house painting.  This is also the time to repair cracks in stucco or fill-in any nail holes.  If you notice any wood-rot around your roof, stairs, or railing (common locations), this is a good time to have those pieces replaced as well.  Sometimes we find areas that need to be patched or replaced once we start prepping for painting, so we’ll help you to make sure anything you want repaired is handled before we paint.  We can do a lot of the prep work, too, so don’t hesitate to ask us if you don’t want to do it yourself!