If you live in the Tillmans corner or Theodore area then you know all to well what the salt in the air can do to your exterior paint job. Top quality painters will recommend that you pressure wash the exterior of your home atleast once a year and look for any signs of rotten wood or siding. If you stay on top of ypur homes maintenance schedule you will end up saving money in the long term. Reputable painting contractors will do atleast a day or two prep work before they even start to paint your home.