Bellingham WA · Licensed, bonded & insured
Paint that holds up to Bellingham weather.
Exterior and interior painting for Pacific Northwest homes. Cedar, HardiePlank and vinyl prepped the right way, premium coatings, and every exterior coat scheduled around rain and dew point — not just the calendar.
Prefer text or email? So do we. Every estimate comes to you in writing.
Hello, neighbor
Welcome — I'm glad you stopped by.
I'm Denis Lunev, owner of Swamp Harrier Painting. I do the work myself, and I treat your home the way I'd want mine treated: careful prep, a clean worksite, and paint that's done right.
Take your time looking around. If you have a question, just send me a text — I'm happy to help, even if you're not ready to paint yet.
Why paint fails here
Most peeling in the Northwest starts before the first coat.
Moisture trapped under the film
Wet cedar and damp siding push paint off from behind. We test, wash and let surfaces dry before anything goes on.
Painting on the wrong day
Cool evenings and morning dew ruin fresh coats. We schedule exterior work by surface temperature and dew point.
The wrong product for the siding
Cedar, fiber cement and vinyl each need a different system. We match primer and topcoat to what your house is made of.
Services
What we paint
Coatings we trust in this climate: Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura and Rodda SharkSkin.
Exterior painting
Full repaints of cedar, HardiePlank and vinyl homes. Washing, scraping, caulking and spot-priming included.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors. Booking now for fall and winter — interiors don't wait for dry weather.
Kitchen cabinets
Sprayed with an airless rig for a smooth, factory-like enamel finish — no brush marks.
Garage doors & trim
Two-coat refresh of garage doors, fascia, railings and window trim — the parts that weather first.
Neighbor group deal
Paint the street. Everyone pays less.
Book together with neighbors on your street and each home gets a discount — up to 15% when four homes sign on. You choose the group size. Signed up early? You get a rebate when the group grows.
Plus: every full group includes one free painting job for a neighbor who needs it.
Our work
Real projects, real photos
Founding-client pricing: our first clients get a reduced rate in exchange for letting us photograph the finished job.
How it works
Five steps, one continuous line
- 1Send photosText or email a few pictures and your address.
- 2Written estimateA free on-site look, then a clear written price and scope.
- 3PrepWash, scrape, caulk, prime. Plants and floors protected.
- 4PaintApplied in the right weather window, two coats where needed.
- 5WalkthroughWe check every wall with you and fix any touch-ups.
Questions homeowners ask
Are you licensed and insured in Washington?
Yes. Swamp Harrier Painting LLC is a WA L&I registered contractor (#SWAMPHP744J9, UBI 606-210-711), bonded and liability insured. We send a certificate of insurance on request.
Can you paint outside in fall and winter?
Only on days when surface temperature and dew point allow it. Interior work runs all year, so winter is the best time to book rooms and cabinets.
How do I get a price?
Text or email photos and your address, or use the form below. We follow up with a free on-site look and a written estimate.
What paint do you use?
Premium lines chosen for the surface and climate — typically Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura or Rodda SharkSkin.
How does the neighbor discount work?
Homes on the same street that book together each get a discount, up to 15% with four homes. If more neighbors join after you sign, you get a rebate.
Get a free written quote
The fastest way: text two or three photos of the job.