Painting in Oakley.
Oakley used to be called West's Chapel or East Biltmore before the city annexed it in 1960. Workers at Sayles Bleachery built the original houses in the early 1900s, and a section got subdivided as Oakley Park for the oak trees. The neighborhood stayed blue-collar through most of the 20th century, and during the Depression it was known as the place where transient railroad riders could get a meal.
Today Oakley is remodel-bungalow heaven. The 1920s bungalows have been bought up and fixed up, and newer craftsman infill has filled the gaps. Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Folk Art Center, close to Biltmore Village, less downtown-adjacent than West Asheville, more affordable, fast-changing. Most of our work here is the finishing step on a fix-and-flip.
What we see on Oakley homes.
Common home styles
1920s Sayles Bleachery worker bungalows, oak-shaded craftsmans in Oakley Park, and newer craftsman-style infill from the past decade.
Popular projects
Exterior repaint as the finishing step of a fix-and-flip, cabinet refinishing in tiny original kitchens, whole-house interior repaint with neutral palettes, and deck refinish.
Climate & prep considerations
South-facing bungalow blocks see strong afternoon sun, so we run a five-year exterior cycle there. The older streets still have substantial oak cover and mildew pressure on the north sides. Spring pollen makes April and May rough for exterior work.