Why Forest Hills homeowners choose Go Green
- Owner-operated. Jackson (MSU) and Evelyn (Wayne State) do every job themselves — no rotating crews of summer hires who'll be gone by August.
- Reliable scheduling. We show up on the day we said we would, and we don't disappear mid-project.
- Cedar siding expertise. Same prep approach as Cascade — tannin-blocking primer, knot priming, two coats of premium acrylic.
- Fully insured. Full liability coverage on every project.
- Family-business honest pricing. Free fixed-price estimates with no upsell games.
Cedar siding in Forest Hills — same playbook as Cascade
The Forest Hills school-zone neighborhoods share Cascade's heavy use of cedar siding, especially in homes built between the 1970s and early 2000s. The cedar prep approach is identical:
- Stain-killing primer on bare cedar to block tannin bleed-through before topcoats go on.
- Spot-prime knots with shellac so sap doesn't bleed through the finish coat.
- Mildewcide wash on north-facing and shaded walls before painting.
- Strip back to a sound substrate wherever paint is failing, especially south- and west-facing exposures.
If your cedar is in good shape but the grain still reads through your current paint, a semi-transparent or solid-color stain is often a better finish than another coat of paint.
Interior painting for Forest Hills families
A lot of our Forest Hills work is interior repaints in family homes — refreshing rooms after years of life, prepping for resale, or transforming a builder-grade interior into something with more character. Common projects include:
- Whole-home repaints (3 to 7 days for an average Forest Hills home)
- Kitchen cabinet refinishing (4 to 6 days for a typical kitchen)
- Kids' room mural work — Evelyn's specialty
- Ceiling repaints (popcorn-ceiling refresh, vaulted ceilings)
- Trim and door enamel work
What painting in Forest Hills costs
Forest Hills home values average around $450K — a step below Cascade but with substantial homes. Most exterior repaints in the Forest Hills area run $4,500 to $8,500; interior whole-home repaints typically run $5,000 to $9,000; cabinet refinishing runs $2,500 to $5,500. Every quote is free and fixed-price after a walk-through.
Common Questions
What zip codes do you serve in the Forest Hills area? +
We serve 49301 (Cascade portion), 49546 (Forest Hills proper), and the eastern parts of 49506. If you're in the Forest Hills Northern, Central, or Eastern school district, you're in our service area.
Do you handle Forest Hills cedar siding repaints? +
Yes — cedar is one of our most-painted surfaces. We use tannin-blocking primer on bare cedar, spot-prime knots with shellac, and apply two coats of premium acrylic exterior paint. Cedar requires more prep than most surfaces, and we don't skip it.
How long does a Forest Hills exterior repaint take? +
Most Forest Hills exterior repaints take 4 to 7 days from start to finish, depending on home size, story count, and prep needs. Weather can extend the timeline — exterior paint needs surface temps above 50°F and dry conditions.
Can you do interior painting in winter? +
Yes — interior is a year-round service. Many Forest Hills families schedule interior work in fall and winter so the house is ready for summer. We use low-odor interior paints so rooms are usable quickly after we finish.
Do you offer cabinet refinishing in Forest Hills? +
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 Forest Hills kitchen takes 4–6 days and runs $2,500–$5,500.
Will Evelyn paint a mural in my kid's room? +
Yes — kids' rooms and nurseries are one of our most-requested mural categories. Evelyn is an Industrial Design student at Wayne State University and a lifelong illustrator. We start with a free design consultation and sketches before any paint goes on the wall.