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Flynns Painting Company

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Painter in Asheville, NC

Cody Flynn is an Asheville native with 14 years in residential and commercial painting. Call him directly.

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Asheville Painter with 14 Years on the Job

If you need a painter in Asheville, NC, Flynn's Painting Company handles both residential and commercial work, and Cody Flynn, the owner, is the one who picks up the phone and shows up to the job. That matters more than most people realize. Five Google reviews, all five stars. Call Cody directly at (828) 490-3623 for a free estimate.

Asheville's climate is harder on paint than most homeowners expect. Humidity swings through the seasons, temperatures drop sharply in the mountains, and homes in neighborhoods like Montford were built over a century ago with materials that demand careful prep before any repainting starts. Many of those older homes feature river rock, timber, and layered trim that generic contractors rush past. Cody doesn't. He also covers exterior and interior masonry work for homes that need more than paint, and if a project takes him out toward Canton or Burnsville, he goes. Asheville is home base, not a territory.

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What Asheville's Climate Does to Paint

Humidity and temperature swings are the two biggest threats to a lasting paint job here.

Asheville sits at elevation with a humid subtropical climate that doesn't let paint breathe the way it would in a drier region. Moisture gets into wood, into siding, into older plaster walls, and if the surface isn't prepared correctly before painting, the finish peels faster than it should. He also knows that painting over moisture-compromised surfaces without addressing the problem first is how you spend money twice. The prep takes longer sometimes. It's worth it. Asheville's hard water, measuring around 8.2 grains per gallon, can affect surfaces over time too, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens where moisture and mineral buildup work together. Getting the surface genuinely clean and dry before any coating goes on is non-negotiable on interiors.

Services

Painting and More for Asheville Homes

One call covers paint, prep, and the work that needs to happen before painting starts.

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    Interior Painting

    Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and cabinets. Cody takes furniture placement and cleanup seriously, Brenda Warren noted he never leaves your home in a mess, and that's not an accident. Every interior job includes proper masking, surface prep, and a finish that looks right in Asheville's natural light.

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    Exterior Painting

    Asheville exteriors deal with UV, rain, and cold. The right paint and the right primer matter. Cody handles exterior repaints on everything from bungalows to two-story colonials, including the prep work that most crews rush: scraping, sanding, caulking gaps, and priming bare wood before color goes on.

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    Deck Staining

    Ed Sheary hired Cody for an exterior re-staining project and specifically called out his attention to detail. Deck staining in Asheville's climate needs to be done right the first time, moisture gets under a sloppy application and lifts it within a season. Cody preps the surface before any stain touches the boards.

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    Drywall and Carpentry

    You shouldn't have to hire a separate contractor before Cody can start. Drywall patching, repairs, and carpentry work are part of what Flynn's handles, which means damaged walls get fixed and painted in one job, not two separate calls.

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    Masonry Work

    Asheville homes built with river rock and brick need a painter who can handle masonry work too. Cody works on chimneys, block, and stone surfaces, not just interior walls. It keeps the project under one contractor and avoids the coordination headache.

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    Commercial Painting

    Business owners and property managers get the same direct access, you call Cody, not a dispatcher. No crew surprises on job day.

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Historic Homes

Painting Older Asheville Homes Correctly

Montford is full of homes built between the 1890s and 1920s, Victorian, Queen Anne, Arts and Crafts styles with original wood trim, plaster walls, and details that modern paint systems weren't designed around. Painting those surfaces without understanding what's underneath is how you get cracking, bubbling, and adhesion failures within a year. Cody has worked on older Asheville housing stock long enough to know what questions to ask before picking a product. Latex over oil-based paint, for instance, requires the right primer or the topcoat will not stick. The same goes for surfaces that have been repainted many times, thickness builds up and starts to crack at corners. That's prep work, not painting, and it has to happen first. Purely cosmetic painting in Asheville generally doesn't require a permit through the City's Development Services Department, but if your project involves structural or mechanical changes alongside the paint, that's a separate conversation.

How a Painting Project Actually Goes

Three steps, no surprises.

Call Cody for a Free Estimate

You call (828) 490-3623, Cody answers. He asks about the project, comes out to look at the space, and gives you a straight estimate. No forms, no call centers, no waiting on a callback from someone who wasn't on the phone the first time.

Prep Before Paint

Surfaces get cleaned, repaired, masked, and primed. Brenda Warren described Cody walking her through the process at every stage. That's how every job runs. The work homeowners don't see is what makes the finish last.

Clean Finish, No Mess Left Behind

When Cody leaves, the space is clean. Tape off, drop cloths up, and he doesn't leave without making sure the color looks right in the light. Mark Plemmons called him fair, communicative, and thorough. That's the standard on every job in Asheville.

Straight from Google

What Customers in Asheville Say

5.05 verified Google reviews
★★★★★
Cody’s attention to detail shined through during a kitchen painting project. He was fair and communicative about the project and did a really nice job.
Mark PlemmonsMay 2025 · Google
★★★★★
I called Cody to help me wrangle an oversized dog crate that was too heavy for me. He came when he said he would come, and did what I needed him to do. Professional and courteous; I will be calling him for future projects.
Bernadette FMar 2025 · Google
★★★★★
Hired cody to pick up and delivery some appliances for me, he was honest, timely, efficient, and respectful! I would and will hire him for my future needs!
Allan-Michael RobertsFeb 2025 · Google
★★★★★
I first hired Cody Flynn ,owner of Flynn's Painting, to stain my decks. He did such a perfect job and explained the process all the way through. I then decided to hire him to pain my living room, dining room and den. I had a color in mind and he found the color I wanted. He did such a good job and matched the trim color with perfection! This past week, I hired him to paint two of my bedrooms and the largest bathroom! He is so neat and never leaves your home in a mess! I think there are a few artists when it comes to painting a home and he is one of them If you need to have inside or outside painted, I highly recommend Flynn's painting!
Brenda WarrenOct 2023 · Google
★★★★★
Cody did an excellent job on a small exterior re-staining project on my home In Weaverville. He arrived on time and ready to work. His attention to detail is exceptional.
Ed ShearyAug 2023 · Google
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Areas Cody Covers in and Around Asheville

Flynn's Painting Company is based in Asheville and serves the surrounding WNC area. Cody works across Asheville and takes jobs in nearby communities throughout the region.

In the field

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Get a Free Estimate from Cody in Asheville

14 years in Asheville. Insured. You call Cody, Cody shows up.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a fair price for a painter in Asheville, NC?
Painting costs in Asheville depend on the size of the space, the condition of the surfaces, the number of coats required, and whether prep work like drywall repair or priming is needed first. Older homes in neighborhoods like Montford often need more prep than newer builds. Cody gives free estimates on every job so you know the scope and cost before anything starts. Every job is different. Call (828) 490-3623 for an accurate estimate.
How long does an interior painting project take in an Asheville home?
A single room typically takes one to two days when you factor in prep, priming, and two finish coats. Larger projects, like a full interior repaint covering multiple rooms with trim work, can run several days to a week. Older Asheville homes with plaster walls or detailed woodwork may add time because prep takes longer on those surfaces. Cody walks through the timeline with you at the estimate so there are no surprises.
Do I need a permit to have my Asheville home painted?
Purely cosmetic painting in Asheville generally doesn't require a permit. The City of Asheville's Development Services Department handles permits for structural and mechanical work, but a standard interior or exterior repaint doesn't fall under that. If your project involves other trades alongside the painting, it's worth confirming with DSD. Cody can speak to what's involved on the painting side during the estimate.
How should I prepare my Asheville home before the painter arrives?
For interior work, clear the room of small items and breakables, and move furniture toward the center of the room if you can. Cody masks surfaces, lays drop cloths, and handles the prep from there. For exterior jobs, make sure the area around the home is accessible and any outdoor furniture or plants near the walls are moved back. He'll walk through specifics when he does the estimate.
What paint finishes work best for Asheville's humidity?
In bathrooms and kitchens where moisture is constant, a semi-gloss or satin finish holds up better and wipes clean without breaking down. Flat finishes work well on living room and bedroom ceilings where there's less moisture exposure. Asheville's mountain humidity means that eggshell and satin are solid all-around choices for interior walls. Cody recommends finishes based on the specific room and how the space is used, not a one-size answer.
Can Cody paint historic homes in Asheville's Montford neighborhood?
Yes. Many homes in Montford were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, with original plaster walls, layered trim, and surfaces that have been repainted many times over. Cody knows how to prep those surfaces properly, which primer bonds to old oil-based coatings, and how to handle the detailed woodwork common to Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes without cutting corners on the finish. It's not the same job as painting a 2005 subdivision house.
Does Flynn's Painting also handle masonry and drywall in Asheville?
Yes. Flynn's handles masonry work and drywall alongside painting, which means you don't need a separate contractor before Cody can start. Asheville homes with river rock or brick exteriors, chimneys, or interior walls that need repair before painting all fall within what Cody does. It keeps the project under one person and avoids the scheduling gaps that come with coordinating multiple trades.

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