THE FOOTHILL BLOG
Advice from the Foothill Painting Team
Guides on painting, wildfire home hardening, and what jobs really cost - from a Burbank crew that has painted Los Angeles homes since 1929.
Nearly a century of painting Los Angeles homes teaches you things no product label will: when stucco actually needs recoating, which home-hardening upgrades insurers care about, and what a fair bid looks like. This is where we write those things down.
Every article comes from the Foothill Painting team - the same people who walk your property, write your estimate, and run the crew. We are starting with three topics: practical painting tips, wildfire home hardening, and honest cost guides.
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Elastomeric Roof Coating: The Complete Guide
Learn what elastomeric roof coating is, which roofs qualify, costs, chemistry options, application tips, and when to hire a pro in this complete guide.
Brush Clearance in Los Angeles: Costs and Hiring
Learn what Los Angeles brush clearance costs, how to hire the right crew for hillside lots, and what LAFD and County rules require before your deadline.
Zone 0 Regulations: The Complete Guide
Learn Zone 0 regulations for the first 5 feet around your home. Clear steps, common mistakes, costs, inspections and what to do before the deadline.
Rather Just Ask Us in Person?
Articles are useful; a walk around your actual house is better. Call (818) 748-3227 or request a free estimate and an estimator will look at your home and answer your questions on the spot.
