The Wilkers reached out looking for help with several exterior issues at once, which is usually how real houses work. It was not just one isolated problem. They had aging wood trim that needed replacement and paint, a failing gutter run on the back of the house that was dumping water, and an older front entry setup they were ready to upgrade with a higher-end door system.
They also knew the difference between cheap products and quality ones, especially when it came to doors, so this was never going to be a “good enough” kind of project. The goal was to refresh the look of the home, fix problem areas correctly, and tie multiple exterior systems together in a way that actually made sense.
Before photos: Worn and deteriorated wood trim, failing gutter joints dumping water at the rear elevation, aging entry door conditions, and multiple exterior areas needing restoration rather than another short-term patch.
What We Found
This project had a few different moving parts, but they all pointed back to the same thing: the exterior needed real restoration, not spot fixes.
The wood trim around the home had multiple areas that were weathered, deteriorated, and ready for replacement before paint could even be considered. The rear gutter run had a separated joint that was dumping water instead of controlling it. The front entry door and garage-to-house door were both candidates for full replacement, and the garage doors were part of the larger upgrade plan as well.
As the work moved forward, additional issues showed up too, which is exactly why tear-off and proper inspection matter. The crew found rotted sheathing on the backside of the chimney, additional wood replacement needs beyond the original allowance, and an area that required an aluminum cricket at the left bump-out to improve water control.
Scope of Work
During renovation: House wash and prep, wood trim replacement, exterior painting, soffit vent improvements, pest-prevention sealing, new seamless gutters and downspouts, selective gutter guard installation, new chimney chase cap, front entry door replacement, garage-to-home door replacement, and new garage door installation.
Wood Trim, Prep, and Paint
The home was cleaned and prepped first so the surfaces could be properly evaluated and restored. From there, the team replaced deteriorated wood trim, completed additional wood repairs where needed, and addressed hidden trouble spots instead of painting over them and pretending they did not exist.
The trim was then primed, sealed, and painted using premium Benjamin Moore products in a Terra Bronze match to give the home a cleaner, more durable finish. New soffit vents were also installed to improve intake ventilation, and pest-prevention sealing was completed at vulnerable exterior gaps.
Gutter System Upgrades
The existing gutters were removed and replaced with a new 6-inch seamless aluminum hidden hanger system in Terra Bronze. Downspouts, filters, and zip hinges were added to improve drainage performance and make the system easier to maintain.
HydroFlo micro-mesh gutter guard was also installed in selected high-priority areas to help reduce debris buildup without pretending maintenance magically disappears forever.
Door and Entry Upgrades
The front entry was upgraded with a new ProVia Signet fiberglass door system with matching sidelites and decorative glass, combining curb appeal with better long-term performance. The garage-to-house door was also replaced with a new fire-rated ProVia Legacy steel door system.
The team paid close attention to finish details during installation, including trim alignment, threshold fit, security system considerations, and clean integration with the surrounding exterior.
Garage Door and Chimney Details
The garage doors were replaced with new insulated steel doors and LiftMaster smart openers, giving the home a major visual and functional upgrade.
The chimney area also received important attention. Once repairs were made, a new 24-gauge X-brace chimney chase cap was installed, along with related chimney cap and flue updates, helping protect one more common failure point from future water intrusion.
The Result
After completion: New painted trim, upgraded ventilation details, restored chimney protection, new seamless gutters and drainage components, upgraded front and garage entry doors, and new garage doors that gave the home a much cleaner and more finished exterior.
This project ended up being a true exterior restoration, not just a paint job or a door swap.
The wood trim was repaired the right way before paint went on. The gutter system was rebuilt to manage water correctly. The front entry was upgraded with a more premium, better-fitting door system. The garage doors changed the look of the home immediately. And the crew handled hidden issues during the project instead of burying them under fresh materials and hoping nobody would notice.
A few post-install punch list items were handled as well, including adjustments to hardware and a garage door bottom seal issue that was corrected quickly. That kind of follow-through matters. Anybody can look organized on install day. The real test is how a company responds after the install, when something small still needs attention.
In the end, the Wilkers got a cleaner look, better drainage, upgraded doors, improved exterior durability, and a home that feels much more finished from every angle.
