Why Ada homeowners hire Go Green
- Owner-on-every-job. No subcontractors, no rotating summer crews. Jackson and Evelyn do the work themselves.
- Cedar siding craft. Tannin-blocking primer, knot priming, two coats of premium acrylic — the prep most painters skip.
- Fully insured with proof of insurance on request.
- Fixed-price written estimates. No hourly meter, no surprise add-ons.
- Local college family. Jackson at Michigan State, Evelyn at Wayne State — we're invested in doing this right and earning repeat business.
Cedar in Ada — the prep matters more than the paint
Ada has a lot of cedar shake, cedar lap, and cedar accent work — especially in the older Ada Village neighborhoods, the larger executive homes near Bostwick Lake, and the wooded properties south of Fulton. Cedar repaint failures are usually a prep problem, not a paint problem:
- Tannins bleed through topcoats without a stain-killing primer — we use oil-based or pigmented shellac on bare cedar.
- Knots ooze sap through fresh paint within a season unless individually shellac-primed.
- South- and west-facing walls fail first from UV — we strip back to a sound substrate where needed.
- Shaded north-side cedar grows mildew — washed off with a mildewcide before painting.
If the cedar grain is still attractive, a semi-transparent or solid-color stain often wears better than another coat of paint. We'll be honest about which option suits your specific home.
Common Ada home types we paint
- Ada Village area homes — older two-stories and 1.5-stories, often with cedar trim and brick or stone accents.
- Executive homes near Bostwick Lake and Honey Creek — large cedar-sided builds requiring multi-day prep.
- Newer subdivisions in 49301 — fiber-cement and engineered siding with cedar accent elements.
- Wooded estates south of Fulton — mature trees mean more mildew prep on shaded exposures.
What painting in Ada costs
Ada home values track closely with Cascade — substantial homes that take substantial prep. Typical Ada exterior repaints run $5,000 to $9,000; whole-home interior repaints run $5,000 to $10,000; cabinet refinishing runs $2,500 to $6,000. Every quote is free and fixed-price after a walk-through.
Common Questions
Do you paint cedar homes in Ada? +
Yes — cedar is one of our most-painted surfaces, and Ada has a high concentration of cedar siding. We use tannin-blocking primer on bare cedar, individually spot-prime knots, and apply two coats of premium acrylic. Cedar prep is more involved than vinyl or fiber-cement; we don't skip it.
What zip codes do you serve in Ada? +
Primarily 49301 (Ada Township, shared with Cascade). We serve all of Greater Grand Rapids — call if you're unsure whether your address is in range.
How much does an Ada exterior repaint cost? +
Most Ada exterior repaints run $5,000 to $9,000, depending on home size, story count, accessibility, and the amount of cedar prep needed. Every estimate is free and fixed-price after a walk-through.
Should I stain my cedar instead of repainting it? +
Often, yes — especially if the cedar is in good shape and the grain still reads as attractive. Stain wears more gracefully than paint and is easier to refresh in 4–6 years without scraping. We'll give you an honest recommendation during the estimate.
When is the best time to schedule an Ada exterior project? +
Late May through mid-October is the prime exterior paint window — we need surface temperatures above 50°F overnight and dry weather for 24–48 hours after each coat. Late spring and early fall are the most popular slots; book 4–6 weeks ahead.
Can you do interior cabinet painting in Ada? +
Yes. Cabinet refinishing is a specialty — we remove and label every door and drawer, scuff-sand, prime with a bonding primer, and apply two coats of cabinet-grade enamel. A typical Ada kitchen takes 4–6 days.