Painters in Westgate, Calgary
Westgate stretches along the south side of Bow Trail at 45th Street, one of the wave of communities Calgary built in the late 1950s and early 1960s as the city pushed west. The housing is remarkably consistent: solid bungalows and the occasional split-level on wide, tree-lined lots, many still holding their original footprints while interiors have been renovated once or twice over the decades. The Westbrook LRT station sits just east, 17th Avenue's west-end shops border the community's southern edge, and Edworthy Park's river trails are a five-minute drive north. Consistency of housing means consistency of painting needs. Full interior repaints modernize original layouts, and we regularly convert dark 1960s trim and doors to bright enamel finishes. Renovated Westgate kitchens are strong candidates for cabinet spraying, and developed basements — many finished in the 1970s — brighten dramatically with fresh ceilings and lighter walls. Exterior repaints on stucco and wood siding are staple summer work, with sixty years of sun making thorough priming non-negotiable.
Serving homes near Westbrook LRT Station, Edworthy Park, 17th Avenue west shops, Westgate School and along Westminster Drive SW, Winslow Crescent SW, 45 Street SW.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you paint bungalows in Westgate?
Yes — Westgate's 1950s–60s bungalows are a staple of our west Calgary schedule. Interior repaints, trim conversions, and basement refreshes are the common requests, with rooms from $450–$1,100 and full interiors $2,800–$6,500.
Our Westgate house still has dark original doors and trim — options?
We degloss, bond-prime, and spray or brush them in a bright durable enamel. Converting dark 1960s woodwork to white transforms these interiors more than any other single change, and it costs far less than replacing the trim.
Can you refresh our 1970s developed basement?
Yes — older Westgate basements respond beautifully to fresh white ceilings, light walls, and painted panelling or trim. It's a cost-effective alternative to renovation and typically prices between $1,200 and $2,400 depending on size.
When should we book an exterior repaint in Westgate?
Spring bookings get first choice of summer slots. Westgate stucco and siding exteriors need dry weather and warm nights for proper curing, so we schedule exterior work between May and late September and quote free of charge beforehand.
Send photos for a written painting quote in Westgate or email inquiry@cochranemasterbuilders.com. Cochrane Master Painters serves Cochrane, Alberta and Rocky View County.