How much do painting contractors typically cost?
- Detroit, Michigan Average$2,159
- Typical Range$1,004 - $3,433
- Low End - High End$400 - $6,000
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CL
In business since 2022
About us: "ColorKing, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business."
In business since 2017
About us: "Great Work at Great Price! A fresh coat of paint or stain can bring new life to rooms, add curb appeal to homes and commercial buildings, and help protect your investment for years to come. We’re happy to bid on all types of painting, staining and interior design projects in the Denver metro area. We’ll meet with you, at your convenience, and provide you with a free, written, detailed estimate – no surprise charges added after the fact."
PP
In business since 2023
Detroit, MI·
Residential and Commercial Painting and Dry wall, Repair
About us: "We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!"
Oak Park, MI·
Handyman, Drywall
"Professional, excellent, very helpful, prompt response and overall great job."
Aletra J. in January 2021
About us: "We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!"
TM
Dearborn, MI·
ES
Eastpointe, MI·
painting
"I hired them for various items besides drywall. They completed 2 apartment units for me in 3 weeks. Drywall, flooring, cabinets etc..."
Meir I. in November 2023
Redford, MI·
Finishing basements, Plumbing, electrical, gutters, painting, flooring, furniture assembly, tv mounting, Handyman services , and 2 more
"I input a rating of 5 stars only because the system wouldn't let me give a higher rating. Mark hit the ground running to completely remove and replace my aging deck stairs and railings, remove and install a new kitchen faucet. He also installed a new outdoor faucet as well as repair a 2 story downspout. Just so you know, quite a bit of this was completed in the rain and done with amazing expertise. My wife will certainly be finding new projects so we can hire The Fix It Friends again! See you soon, Mark."
Scott D. in September 2020
HP
Detroit, MI·
Interior Painting
"Nate is a great person. He was prompt, professional and did a great job in a timely manner."
Barbara W. in September 2019
Saint Clair Shores, MI·
Handyman, Bathroom Remolding, Kitchen Remolding
"They were very polite and friendly. Very careful with prep work so that nothing like furniture or carpet was affected. Everything looks just gorgeous now with the fresh paint!"
Judith D. in October 2023
Rochester Hills, MI·
Interior Painting, Exerior Painting, 7 Years Experience
"Prompt, efficient, very neat and garage and porch look great!"
Gayle G. in October 2023
DB
Royal Oak, MI·
Interior Painting or Staining, Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or Replace
About us: "We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job."
Sterling Heights, MI·
Stain, Painting
"I hired Metro Paint to paint my front door. The painter was professional, on time and the work looks great. I would definitely recommend Metro Paint."
Deshawn Z. in June 2023
PC
Harper Woods, MI·
Painting, Drywall, Flooring and more, Professional Renovation and Home Repairs, 35+ Years Experience
"Honesty is critical to me. Pierre was 100% trustworthy and his rates were oitstanding. I hired him for a small job and kept him on for 2 cabins, a condo and a hhouse. Full refurb. If you want an affordable person that does good work - this is your guy."
Paul P. in October 2023
ZB
About us: "Zone Building Solutions LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."
TH
"Ruben was GREAT! He fixed my wall better than I could’ve imagined! On top of that, He’s coming back to do another small job for me, I am ecstatic!"
Domonique H. in December 2023
Detroit, MI·
All types of Painting, Drywall Repairs, Plaster Repairs
"I would recommend this company to everyone that I know. They performed multiple renovations on the interior of my home, renovated my entire kitchen, painted my cabinets which made them look brand new and did a back splash. They also painted my entire house in a very timely manner. Neal has a great personality and very easy to work with. He is a people person and makes you feel comfortable. He is very accommodating and even accommodated my husband and mines busy work schedule. I highly recommend!!!!"
Angelique J. in December 2017
Madison Heights, MI·
Residential Painting Contractor- Interior Spaces, Apply Specialty Decorative Paint Finishes, 1 room to entire house , and 1 more
"I canâ t express enough how happy I am that I found Swoosh. I had my kitchen remodeled and and needed my walls and ceiling painted. The professionalism and talent Derrian has is unmatched. She correct errors in the dry wall that the remodeling company did. She gave me ideas for future projects I have in mind and will definitely be calling her for that. I want to add that I did talk to her about a personal painting that I had in mind. She did a canvas painting for me that was well beyond my expectations!! I will recommend hee to anyone and everyone."
Jackie T. in October 2023
JP
Berkley, MI·
Over 32 Years of Experience
"JK painting did significant drywall repair in my finished basement. Jerry installed all new drywall, mudded, and sanded the newly installed areas to get ready to paint. He communicated well and was very polite, kind, and informative."
bryan K. in March 2021
BP
Detroit, MI·
Painting
"Free estimate, great response to calls and emails. I had both of my house's exterior painted in just 2 and a half days. The finished job was amazing!! Work area was left clean and everything back in place. All the painters on the team were friendly and professional."
ANGEL T. in May 2021
KP
In business since 2021
Detroit, MI·
Exterior Painting, Interior Painting
About us: "We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!"
PP
Washington, MI·
Painting - Interior & Exterior
"You can tell he has a lot of skill in his trade, unlike a lot of other painters."
Steve .. in January 2021
OW
"The quality of his work is exceptional. Our cabinets look brand new. Every little detail was handled with perfection. This man knows his craft. His years of experience show; He even helped me in color selection, which made all the difference. He is a true professional. We highly recommend him"
Janice M. in November 2023
BJ
Detroit, MI·
"Good with communication and did good job painting my super messy walls."
Rijvana P. in October 2023
CH
Ypsilanti, MI·
Kitchen Remodeling, Additions, Custom stone work , and 2 more
"We hired Cornelius again for door replacement as he was wonderful to work with the first time we hired him. A good person to hire. Reliable and trustworthy."
Elizabeth H. in May 2018
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Costs for related projects in Detroit, MI
- Paint a Home Exterior$1,000 - $3,750
- Paint a Home Interior$1,004 - $3,433
- Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door, or Small Project$500 - $1,241
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$206 - $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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