Painters in University Heights, Calgary
Wedged between the University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, and McMahon Stadium, University Heights is one of those inner-northwest pockets that people discover and never want to leave. Its curving 1960s streets hold classic bungalows and split-levels on wide lots, though the unbeatable location — walkable to two major institutions — keeps drawing renovators and infill builders, so modern two-storeys now stand shoulder to shoulder with originals. The community's leafy calm belies how central it is. Our painting projects here follow the neighbourhood's two housing streams. Original homes need era-appropriate care: patching and priming sixty-year-old walls, converting dark trim to crisp white enamel, and refreshing kitchens and basements for the steady stream of medical and academic families who rent or buy here. Renovated and infill homes bring precision interior work — smooth walls, sprayed doors and casings, and rich accent colours. Rental turnovers near the university are quick, tidy, and frequent for us, and exterior repaints on the remaining original siding and stucco round out the mix.
Serving homes near University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, McMahon Stadium, Alberta Children's Hospital and along Urbana Road NW, Usher Road NW, Unwin Road NW.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you paint in University Heights, Calgary?
Yes — Cochrane Master Painters serves University Heights directly from Cochrane. We work in both the original 1960s homes and the newer infills, and our written estimates spell out exactly what prep each era of house needs.
We rent to university staff. Can you repaint between tenants?
Absolutely — turnover repaints near the university are routine for us. A typical refresh completes in one to three days, single rooms run $450–$1,100, and a full interior lands between $2,800 and $6,500. We coordinate timing with your tenancy dates.
Can you convert our dark 1960s trim to white?
Yes, and it's the single most modernizing project in a University Heights original. We clean, scuff-sand, bonding-prime, and apply two coats of durable enamel so casings and doors stay chip-resistant. The transformation is dramatic.
How much does exterior painting cost here?
Original siding and stucco exteriors in University Heights typically start around $3,800 including washing, scraping, priming, and two premium coats. Sixty-year-old wood needs honest prep, and that's precisely what our process is built around.
Send photos for a written painting quote in University Heights or email inquiry@cochranemasterbuilders.com. Cochrane Master Painters serves Cochrane, Alberta and Rocky View County.