Painting a home in Sandwich, MA
Hyannis Painting paints homes across Sandwich, East Sandwich and Forestdale. Sandwich is an Old King's Highway town, and its committee reviews all exterior changes to buildings in the district; any building may be painted white without approval, while other colors go to the committee. Free estimates: (508) 280-1573.
Sources: Sandwich, Historic District Committee · OKH Regional Historic District Commission Bulletin (2022-03-01): Act ch.470/1973, 972 CMR, Guidelines
Which part of Sandwich do you live in?
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Do you need approval to paint a house in Sandwich?
Before you hire a painter in Sandwich, remember the committee reviews all exterior changes in the district; white needs no approval.
Sources: Sandwich, Historic District Committee · OKH Regional Historic District Commission Bulletin (2022-03-01): Act ch.470/1973, 972 CMR, Guidelines
- The Sandwich Old King's Highway Historic District Committee reviews all exterior changes to buildings, signs and other construction. Source: Sandwich, Historic District Committee
- The town posts the Certificate of Appropriateness, the Certificate of Exemption and a fee schedule; Planning and Development: (508) 833-8001. Source: Sandwich, Historic District Committee
- Any building may be painted white without committee approval. Source: OKH Regional Historic District Commission Bulletin (2022-03-01): Act ch.470/1973, 972 CMR, Guidelines, p. 24
- The committee has 45 days to act; with no decision, the application is deemed approved. Source: OKH Regional Historic District Commission Bulletin (2022-03-01): Act ch.470/1973, 972 CMR, Guidelines, p. 11
Read more: Old King's Highway guide · Lead paint rules for pre-1978 homes
What should Sandwich homeowners know before painting?
- Sandwich touches Cape Cod Bay and the Cape Cod Canal. Source: OKH Regional Historic District Commission Bulletin (2022-03-01): Act ch.470/1973, 972 CMR, Guidelines
Hyannis PaintingHyannis Painting understands how the salt air, humidity, and seasonal weather cycles affect paint adhesion and longevity on Cape Cod homes.
Source: hyannispainting.com/service-areas/services-areas-details/sandwich-cape-cod-ma
Questions Sandwich homeowners ask
My house is in Forestdale. Does the Old King's Highway committee review my paint color?
The Old King's Highway district runs from the Cape Cod Bay shore to the center line of Route 6. Ask Sandwich Planning and Development, (508) 833-8001, to confirm whether your Forestdale address is inside it.
Can I paint my East Sandwich house white without approval?
Yes. Under the Old King's Highway rules, any building may be painted white without committee approval.
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