How much do painting contractors typically cost?
- Albany, New York Average$1,548
- Typical Range$825 - $2,438
- Low End - High End$378 - $4,000
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SH
Albany, NY·
Deck building and repair, Painting, bathroom remodels , and 2 more
"I hired Tom to replace the stairs that go from my garage up to my kitchen door. The steps I had were not up to code (steep and uneven) causing me to fall a few times (I have a bad back and chronic pain). He gave me an estimate to replace them that was right in line with what I was hoping for. The new steps are pressure-treated wood, and now I have 3 steps and a landing. So much better! I don't even need my cane or to use the railing to haul myself up like with the old steps! I've asked him to replace my basement stairs, too, and he may even do my attic insulation. A great contractor! I'm glad I found him!"
Anne Marie C. in September 2021
RP
"We will hire them again. Honest and hard working."
Steve M. in May 2019
BP
Albany, NY·
"Works efficiently and the price is reasonable."
Veona R. in May 2023
Latham, NY·
All type of flooring . Install & repair, Drywall Install & repair, All around Handyman , and 2 more
"Zeni was efficient, professional, and reasonably priced. He did an awesome job building up our door frame and installing our custom awning. We will definitely be calling him again. Highly recommend!!!"
Tara M. in November 2021
GP
Latham, NY·
Fencing, Hauling, Cleaning , and 1 more
"Paint came out amazing highly recommend"
Tyiesha C. in April 2022
FF
Albany, NY·
"He does an excellent work, his work was beautiful, he is good with the brush and he is very good at what he does."
Maria M. in March 2023
Albany, NY·
Tiles, Painting, Painting
"Aldin is simply the best and his attention to detail is amazing. I needed him to sand and paint the inside of my garage. He also replaced all the trim and moulding. The garage looks so good now I can probably rent it out as an apartment. Highly recommended!"
Mike L. in March 2021
Albany, NY·
Painting
"Blerim Palla was very good. They arrived right on time and worked quickly. They cut back some plant overgrowth Scraped and sickened my deck and painted it. They brought all the supplies including the paint. They also painted the trim on the soffit above the deck. I was happy with your work they were pleasant they cleaned up after themselves I will. I would definitely hire them again."
Connie T. in April 2023
Nassau, NY·
Bathtub or Other Bath or Kitchen Surface - Resurface or Reface, Doors - Repair, Deck or Porch - Repair , and 1 more
"Mike and his crew were very professional and presented a positive appearance. It was easy to talk with him and he is quite knowledgeable in many facets of the job to be done. He doesn't take shortcuts, but he doesn't try to add on additional steps that other larger contractors try to sell. I have have or had homes in NC, NV, CO, UT, and NY. I have dealings with contractors like Lowe's, Home Depot, and other large contractors and subcontractors on everything from roofs down to tree roots; Mike will definitely be on my future projects. I'm sorry that I didn't find him before. He's also prior MILITARY, and that may have a lot to do with it."
Milt M. in October 2016
Troy, NY·
Painting
"The professionalism was great from start to finish. Very detail oriented, amazing customer service and affordable. I have hired this company many times. I love the fact that they have cleaners to clean up after the paint job was done. I give this company 5 stars"
Jessica M. in December 2021
Flooring, Spring Painting NY INC, offers complete PAINTING & REFINISHING Interior and Exterior, DECK STAINING and Repairs.
"Ricardo was very efficient, professional and easy to work with! He and his team did a fantastic job staining my deck and painting all the framework around the windows and door. They also painted the the roof trim. It looks beautiful! Iâ ve hired Spring Painting NY for a second project."
Rebecca C. in May 2023
BP
Cobleskill, NY·
Interior painting
"Brad is extremely reliable! Meticulous and takes great pride in his work! Our house is a Victorian home which needed a lot of sanding, which he performed extremely well! He will do work on our 2 barns too. We love him!"
Lois H. in August 2022
AF
Clifton Park, NY
Wood Flooring - Install or Completely Replace, Laminate Wood or Stone Floor - Install, Wood Flooring - Refinish , and 5 more
"Quick quote. Showed up on time and finished on time. The entire process was smooth"
Timothy F. in January 2021
RA
"Ive been hiring them for years!"
Joe G. in March 2023
Schenectady, NY·
5 plus rooms, Interior Painting
"Nate and his crew were easy to work with and did a great job painting our entire home and would also come over after hours if need be. Reliable, trustworthy and dependable. Finished job in record time. Highly recommend."
Dana R. in May 2022
RR
Taping, Painting, General Contractor , and 1 more
"Robert recently did 2 total bathroom rehabs for us. One was a complete rehab from the sheetrock, plumbing, and electrical to painting. The 2nd one was more involved as it included floor joist damage and total replacement from floor studs to paint. His work, communication, and clean-up were impeccable. We are more than happy will all of his work. We will be hiring him again to work on our new house."
Janice C. in December 2022
MH
Albany, NY·
Drywall and sheetrack, Wall wallpaper, ceiling decor , and 1 more
"He is very professional ,honest and very cooperative in negotiation."
Pellumb K. in July 2020
AM
Slingerlands, NY·
Remodeling, Doors & Windows, Flooring , and 1 more
"The job was quoted quickly, they were extremely competitive and the work was meticulous. Aldin painted the wood paneling in our basement, going above and beyond painting even the inside of cabinets. He used as many coats as necessary to ensure the paneling wouldn’t show through. They replaced our old drop ceiling with new tiles, freshening up an outdated space. We will definitely hire A&M painting again."
Suzie M. in December 2020
EP
Schenectady, NY·
"Nice guys, great job, basically remodeled small home for us all painting including ceilings and cabinets and putting new flooring in. Will rehire for more to be done in our main house!"
Laurie L. in April 2022
BP
In business since 2006
Albany, NY·
Exterior and Interior Painting
About us: "Honesty and fairness are the cornerstones of our business. My customers appreciate how quickly I get the job done. We prefer to get paid in cash or check - do not accept credit cards. Call us today for a free estimate. Satisfaction guaranteed."
Green Island, NY·
Painting, Windows/doors, Roofing-Slate /shingles /rubber , and 2 more
"Just had a new garage roof installed and Ed was very attentive to proving great customer service. He explained what the process would be and what type of materials they were using. Also, was very attentive to replacing and repairing siding on my soffits. He also provided estimates for possible future work. He is very conscientious about the work they are performing and removed all roof debris. He is also very personable and stands by his work. Was a pleasure doing business with this company. All the work he did was to correct or replace work I just had done by another contractor 4 years ago."
Irene L. in February 2019
Watervliet, NY·
Painting, Flooring Repair
"J and A painters did an excellent job and we would highly recommend them"
Perry H. in September 2022
Niskayuna, NY·
Lawn Care, Painting Interior & Exterior, Snow Removal , and 2 more
"James and Bob landscaped my front and back lawns as well as painting my bathroom. Nice guys and very professional. I expect to hire them again."
Marie M. in December 2021
Schenectady, NY·
Basements Remodeling, General Contracting, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Interior/Exterior Renovations & Remodeling , and 2 more
"I couldn't be more pleased with a complete new kitchen. The workmanship is exceptional down to every last little detail. The workers were very professional . It was a pleasure to have Sunil and his team in my home. Every appliance is top of the line. I have recommended Sunil to everyone I know. Iwould definitely hire them again. Mary E."
mary E. in December 2021
Clifton Park, NY·
Exterior House Painting, Power Washing
"Tom is a dedicated professional who brings both expertise and experience to his work. He did an outstanding job power washing and then painting my 14X20 deck. The railings and supports needed to be done by hand, and for the deck itself he used a tool allowing maximum infusion of the paint. He was also smart and helpful in paint selection both color and texture. Can not recommend highly enough. Will be engaging him on future projects."
Eileen H. in May 2019
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Costs for related projects in Albany, NY
- Paint a Home Exterior$1,615 - $4,184
- Paint a Home Interior$825 - $2,438
- Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door, or Small Project$368 - $1,317
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$281 - $472
Frequently asked questions
Painters usually price a job by the square feet of the project. Sometimes they’ll include flat fees for fixed expenses, like overhead and permits.
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Interior painting makes for a doable DIY project. You can save some money and get a real sense of accomplishment by doing this yourself. And, with the right prep work – covering, taping and scraping – it’s fairly forgiving. But it takes a lot of time to move furniture, tape trim, prep the surface and cover your floor, let alone apply the actual paint. Instead, save yourself the time and hassle and find a local interior painter.
Leave exterior painting to the pros. Not only do you need to worry about the type and quality of the paint, you’ll also likely need a ladder and considerably more prep work. You’ll likely need additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly a paint sprayer. It’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Talk to a local exterior house painter about your project.
- Do your research. Understand what to expect and what to look for in a pro. Look at paint types, prices and costs.
- Interior home painting costs $1,000-$2,800
- Exterior painting costs $1,700-$4,100
- Painting a ceiling costs $150-$350
- Painting cabinets costs $350-$1,200
- Trim painting costs $500-$1,500
- Calculate paint coverage
- Call pros for site inspections and estimates. Always get three to five estimates.
- Check references, compare quotes, look at past work. After you have estimates in hand, do one final pass to compare the contractors.
- Sign a contract with the pro of your choice. You might need to make a down payment, usually 25% to 50% of the total project cost to cover material costs, but not all pros require this. Don’t pay for the entire project upfront.
- A complete inspection. Each pro takes a walk around your home to evaluate the condition of your current paint, the size of the job and any obstacles for accessing the site. They do this to see how much prep work they’ll need and estimate how long the job will take. The more thorough the inspection, the more accurate the quote.
- Color consultation. Expect each contractor to have varying color options and suggestions. However, you have the final say.
- Listen to the pro – they’re experts after all – but don’t get pushed into a color combination or finish type that you don’t want. Understand the different exterior paints or interior paint choices before your pro arrives.
- A rough estimate or complete quote. Finishing contractors vary here. Usually, they can quote straightforward projects on the spot. But some may need to take it back to their shop to run numbers and give you a detailed estimate with costs broken out. Neither method is better than the other, but just make sure to get multiple quotes.
- How long have you been in business? A long business history helps you avoid shoddy companies. It’s hard for a service business to stay in business if they don’t do good work.
- Are you licensed and insured? Not all states require a license for painting homes, but many do. Always use one that’s insured.
- Do you belong to any professional organizations? You’ll find many online, like the Painting Contractors Association or the Finishing Contractors Association?
- Do you have other work I can look at? Always check a portfolio or, in the case of painters, it’s better to look at work they did a few years ago to see how well it’s held up.
- How long will the job take? Get a rough estimate but get it in writing.
- How many people are in your crew? This is especially important if you work remotely. More people generally means more noise, but they’ll be done faster.
- Will I be in the way if I’m home during the painting? You usually won’t be in the way, but this question helps you understand what to expect while they’re working. They’ll need to lay down coverings and do a lot of prep work.
- Do you guarantee your work? Never hire a painter who doesn’t guarantee their work. This often means they’ll rush the prep work, since peeling never happens right away.
- What type of paint do you use, and how long is it rated to last? Different rooms need different paint and the exterior needs exterior paint. It comes in different grades with different guaranteed lifetimes.
- Can you supply a written estimate and contract? Never use a painter who isn’t willing to put his work in writing.
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