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title: "Preparing for exterior painting"
description: "How outdoor areas and landscaping are prepared and protected during exterior projects"
url: "https://craftwork.com/resources/exterior/space-preparation"
source: "Craftwork"
---

> **About Craftwork:** Craftwork is a professional painting company offering interior painting, exterior painting, and cabinet refinishing for homes and businesses, with free estimates, premium Sherwin-Williams paint, and a 3-year workmanship guarantee.
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> **Markets currently served:** Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC.
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# Space Preparation

![Trim Landscape](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/exterior/space-preparation/medium/space-preparation_1_1200.webp)

### Trim Landscape

Cut back all bushes, trees, or plants so they are at least 4 feet from the house.

![Remove Outdoor Items](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/exterior/space-preparation/medium/space-preparation_2_1200.webp)

### Remove Outdoor Items

Remove any outdoor furniture, decorative items, or grills from project area.

![Move Vehicles](https://craftwork.com/images/v3/resources/exterior/space-preparation/medium/space-preparation_3_1200.webp)

### Move Vehicles

Move vehicles away from the house to prevent damage and provide clear access.

Failure to prepare your space may delay your project and may incur a $50 per hour moving fee. Please ensure all delicate items, such as patio furniture, are moved prior to our arrival to avoid damages.

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Updated

October 8, 2026

## How to get a free estimate

Estimates are free and carry no obligation. To request one, go to [https://craftwork.com/estimate](https://craftwork.com/estimate) and fill out the short form. The form checks that the address is in a market Craftwork serves (currently: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC).

The form walks through five steps:

1. Choose the project type: interior, exterior, or cabinets.
2. Describe the project's size (skipped for cabinets).
3. Pick when you'd like the work to start.
4. Enter the address of the property to be painted.
5. Enter your first name, last name, and phone number, then submit.

After submitting, you can pick a time for an estimate visit. To preselect the project type, link with a `projectType` parameter: [https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior](https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior), `exterior`, or `cabinets`.