Painting in North Asheville.
North Asheville is the bedroom community that filled in after Montford ran out of lots. Beaver Lake was designed by John Nolen in 1923, and Beaverdam grew up around it. There are 485 homes ringing the lake. The whole area is anchored by Merrimon Avenue and Charlotte Street, with UNC-Asheville sitting at the north end of the corridor.
Housing here is a layered timeline: 1920s craftsman foursquares, 1930s bungalows, and mid-century ranches throughout Beaverdam. The tree canopy is generous, which is great for shade and rough on north and east walls. We see persistent dampness on those exposures, so we spec mildew-resistant primers and a premium top coat on every shaded face.
What we see on North Asheville homes.
Common home styles
1920s craftsman foursquares, 1930s bungalows, mid-century ranches throughout Beaverdam, and a sprinkling of newer infill near Merrimon Avenue.
Popular projects
Whole-house exterior repaint with mildew-resistant systems on shaded sides, trim restoration on original 1920s detail, deck refinish, and interior repaints in foursquare-style rooms.
Climate & prep considerations
Tree canopy keeps north and east walls damp, so we spec mildew-resistant primers there. Pollen March through May rules out spring exterior work. The 2,134-foot elevation means south and west faces fade in five to six years, while protected sides hold seven to ten.