Painters in North Haven Upper, Calgary
One of Calgary's smallest communities, North Haven Upper occupies a single pocket of streets on the slope above North Haven proper, wrapped on two sides by Nose Hill Park. Built slightly later than its downhill neighbour — mostly early 1970s — it carries larger bungalows, bi-levels, and split-levels, many with walkout or daylight lower levels and clear views east over the city. The enclave's size means we often work for neighbours on referral, several doors apart. Painting projects follow the early-70s playbook. Full interior repaints replace era palettes with modern light neutrals, and the big south- and east-facing windows these view homes were built around reward precise cut lines and even wall finishes. Dark-stained railings and casings convert to sprayed enamel; textured ceilings get renewed after decades of patches; and walkout basement levels — often renovated into family space — take fresh, durable washable coats. Solid original kitchens make excellent cabinet refinishing candidates from about $2,900. Exterior repaints matter more here than in sheltered communities: hilltop wind, strong UV, and chinook freeze-thaw work painted stucco and wood trim hard, so we prep to sound surfaces and apply two full premium coats.
Serving homes near Nose Hill Park, Calgary Winter Club, North Haven School, Nose Hill Park 14 Street trailhead and along North Haven Crescent NW, Norquay Drive NW, Norfolk Drive NW.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you paint homes in North Haven Upper, Calgary?
Yes — we serve North Haven Upper directly from Cochrane, alongside North Haven and the other Nose Hill communities. In an enclave this small, much of our work here comes from neighbour referrals.
Our home faces the hilltop wind — how do you make exterior paint last?
Exposed North Haven Upper lots need real prep: washing, scraping to sound edges, priming bare wood and stucco patches, then two full coats of premium exterior acrylic. Shortcuts fail fast in chinook freeze-thaw; proper prep doesn't.
What does painting cost in North Haven Upper?
Single rooms run $450–$1,100, full interiors $2,800–$6,500, and cabinet refinishing starts around $2,900. Walkout-basement repaints and trim conversion are itemized clearly in your written estimate.
Do you work on North Haven Crescent NW and Norfolk Drive NW?
We do — North Haven Crescent NW, Norfolk Drive NW, and the view streets bordering Nose Hill Park are all part of our regular NW Calgary routes.
Send photos for a written painting quote in North Haven Upper or email inquiry@cochranemasterbuilders.com. Cochrane Master Painters serves Cochrane, Alberta and Rocky View County.