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How Much Do Painters Charge?

The usual cost of paint services for a home is $1.50 to $4 per square foot depending on a variety of components. Among the biggest elements is the total surface area that needs paint. A larger home or room with more area to cover needs more time and materials, which inflates the cost.

Height can increase the cost of your project. For outdoor painting, services that necessitate working above 8 feet may total 30 percent more, while work that require working above 19 feet can cost 120 percent more. This extra cost is usually due to paint professionals bringing in and erecting scaffolding and reimbursing workers more for the increased risk.

Some other components in how much interior or exterior home painting total include:

  • Locale. Like other services and goods, home painting is more expensive in some states, regions, and localities.
  • Needed prep work. The more painting businesses must do to get your home exterior or walls prepped for paint, the more the job may cost.
  • Paint quality. More expensive paint typically leads to higher overall costs for your project.

A good way to get a feel for what your home painting gig might cost is to obtain estimates from prospective painting contractors in Joppa.

Typical Services Painting Businesses Provide

Not all house painters do similar types of house painting, so it’s vital to understand what services are provided and who you may go to for them. Some home painters may only paint the exterior of houses, while some might focus on interior painting. Some may specialize in creative efforts, such as adding decorative accent walls or murals to spaces.

General services residential painting contractors provide include:

  • Painting inside walls. All interior paint contractors paint interior walls, usually in shades of your selecting. Ask whether or not a contractor utilizes scaffolding if you have cathedral ceilings or other high walls, as not all professionals engage in those types of jobs.
  • Painting interior ceilings, baseboards, and other surfaces. Many interior painting contractors paint ceilings, baseboards, molding, and other inner layout surfaces as needed.
  • Decorative or creative painting. Some painting contractors do accent walls with special painting treatments, like marbling or feathering. A few might also provide stenciling or mural services to up the attractiveness of walls.
  • Outside painting. Exterior painting contractors paint outer walls and surfaces such as eaves or fascia. Do not assume that a business does both inner and outside painting—always ask to make sure both jobs are covered if you intend to contract the same business to paint the interior and outdoor of your residence.

Giving as many specifics about your possible project as you can helps painting professionals in Joppa determine if they might be right for the job and offer a precise quote.

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.

  1. Do your research. Understand what to expect and what to look for in a pro. Look at paint types, prices and costs.
    1. Interior home painting costs $1,000-$2,800
    2. Exterior painting costs $1,700-$4,100
    3. Painting a ceiling costs $150-$350
    4. Painting cabinets costs $350-$1,200
    5. Trim painting costs $500-$1,500
    6. Calculate paint coverage
  2. Call pros for site inspections and estimates. Always get three to five estimates.
  3. Check references, compare quotes, look at past work. After you have estimates in hand, do one final pass to compare the contractors.
  4. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Are you licensed and insured? Not all states require a license for painting homes, but many do. Always use one that’s insured.
  3. Do you belong to any professional organizations? You’ll find many online, like the Painting Contractors Association or the Finishing Contractors Association?
  4. 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.
  5. How long will the job take? Get a rough estimate but get it in writing.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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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Recent Job Requests for Painting Contractors in Joppa, MD

  • NewProject: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 02/03/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 1 - 2
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 8 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: I'm not sure - We'll help you determine this later
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Other
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)
  • NewProject: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 02/03/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 5 - 6
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 8 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require patching
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Hallways
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Dining Room
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living Areas
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bedroom(s)
  • NewProject: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 01/30/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 3 - 4
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 9 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require patching
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Kitchen
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Stairways
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Hallways
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Dining Room
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living Areas
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
  • Project: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 01/24/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 1 - 2
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 8 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Very Good - Looks new and requires no repairs
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bedroom(s)
    Comment: a room about 400 sq ft
  • Project: Paint or Stain Small Projects
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 01/19/23
    Features to be painted/stained: Exterior door(s)
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Historical Work: No
    Location: Home/Residence
    Type of project: Stain
    Comment: I would like to get an estimate for staining windows
  • Project: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 01/18/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 3 - 4
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 8 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and unoccupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: I'm not sure - We'll help you determine this later
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Kitchen
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Hallways
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living Areas
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bedroom(s)
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)
    Comment: 2 bedroom basement apartment needs to be repainted. the space is roughly 950 sq. ft. this work includes a bathroom, living room, laudry/kitchen area, and two bedrooms.
  • Project: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 01/13/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Number of Rooms: 9 or more
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 8 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require patching
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Whole House
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
  • Project: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 01/11/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Number of Rooms: 1 - 2
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 10 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: I'm not sure - We'll help you determine this later
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Stairways
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living Areas
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bedroom(s)
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Other / I don't know
  • Project: Interior Home Paint or Stain
    Location: Joppa, MD
    Date: 01/10/23
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: I'm not sure - We'll help you determine this later
    Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Other
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: Other / I don't know
    Number of Rooms: 9 or more
    Location: Home/Residence
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim

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