Quick Answer
Heights exteriors in 2026 split in two: older bungalows with painted wood trim and brick, and new infill with Hardie. Keep historic brick unpainted if it is still bare. On painted houses, deep greens, warm whites, and a real trim color outperform builder greige. A bungalow exterior is often $4,500–$9,000 because of prep, not size. Call (346) 594-5960.
The Heights does not want to look like Cross Creek Ranch. Greige-on-greige fights the street. Prep fights you too: pre-1978 paint on old trim may contain lead, which changes how it is prepped, plus loose glazing and wood that has been caulked three times.
Two Housing Types
| House | Color approach | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s–1940s bungalow | Body in a historic-friendly green, blue-gray, or warm white; trim a real contrast | Possible lead in old paint, wood rot at sills |
| New infill Hardie | Warmer and simpler — greige or white is fine | HOA only if the infill has one; most streets do not |
| Painted brick cottage | Repaint the film that is already there | Do not paint bare historic brick to “match the new house next door” |
Limewash is the middle path on dark brick you do not want to seal under a full paint film. Our limewash vs German smear guide covers the difference.
Cost
Smaller footprint, higher prep. $4,500–$9,000 is a normal bungalow range once scrape, glaze, and sill repair are real. A straight Hardie infill prices like any other Houston two-story, $5,500–$9,000, with less wood repair. See the exterior painting cost guide for other sizes.
Houston Superior Painting paints Heights and inner-loop exteriors. Get a free estimate or call (346) 594-5960.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I paint the brick on a Heights bungalow?
If it has never been painted, no. Limewash if you want a softer look you can reverse. Paint only if it is already painted.
Do Heights houses have HOA color rules?
Most historic streets do not. Some newer patio-home inserts do. Check the deed before you pick a door color and assume you are free.
Owner, Houston Superior Painting
Juan Serra founded Houston Superior Painting in 2019 and runs it from the company's Cypress headquarters, with five offices serving Greater Houston. He reviews the prep scope on every estimate.
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