How much do painting contractors typically cost?
- Sumter, South Carolina Average$2,584
- Typical Range$1,500 - $4,280
- Low End - High End$400 - $5,100
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Alcolu, SC·
Areas Of Expertise: Interior/Exterior Painting - Residential
"Howard did a wonderful job painting our kitchen including the cabinets. He and his son are diligent workers and true gentlemen. We Plan to hire them for more projects."
Jon W. in August 2019
Sumter, SC·
Areas Of Expertise: debris removal, Concrete Driveways and slabs, Home Repair , and 2 more
"Very friendly and totally professional."
James M. in July 2018
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Columbia, SC·
Areas Of Expertise: Painting, Janitiorial, Carpentry , and 1 more
"Brandon and his employees were timely and professional. From start to finish. I will definitely use them again and recommend them to others. Thanks Brandon!!"
Kevin B. in October 2020
Sumter, SC·
Areas Of Expertise: Painting
"They were very agreeable with the color pattern chosen and worked full days consecutively. They were prompt, polite, clean, and tidy. They did not disrupt our routine, moved furniture, and were thoughtful to our needs."
Steven B. in October 2021
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Out of Network Painting Contractors in Sumter, SC
- JC&H Rite-Way Painting and Remodeling Co.
321 Douglas Swamp Rd.
Lynchburg, SC 29550
- Atkins Roofing & Maintenance LLC
15 Clark Street
Pinewood, SC 29125
- Spic & Span Painting
116 Jadetree Dr
Hopkins, SC 29061
- C & B Sandblasting & Painting
3964 Garner Rd.
Timmonsville, SC 29161
- A Husband For A Day
P.O. Box 25424
Columbia, SC 29204
- MR PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SVC
2632 Trotter Rd
Hopkins, SC 29061
- Christian Thee and Associates
6196 Eastshore Rd.
Columbia, SC 29206
- William Greene Painting & Cleaning
169 Ackerly Rd.
Eutawville, SC 29048
- Tim's Roofing
119 Army Drive
Orangeburg, SC 29115
- Blue Collar Painting
45 Pinewood Rd.
Sumter, SC 29150
Costs for related projects in Sumter, SC
- Paint a Home Exterior$4,750 - $6,000
- Paint a Home Interior$1,500 - $4,280
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$163 - $304
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.
We make finding a painter easy. Simple use our directory to find a painter. Here you can browse local pros, check their reviews and do your first screening without ever having to call. We’ve also prescreened all the pros for you, to give you peace of mind.
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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Sumter Painting Contractors are rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 44 reviews of 4 pros.
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(Check all that apply): CeilingWhat needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): WallWhat needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): TrimWhich rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): KitchenWhich rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)Which rooms need to be painted? 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