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- Columbus, Ohio Average$782
- Typical Range$367 - $1,114
- Low End - High End$150 - $2,200
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Columbus, OH·
Interior Painting
About us: "We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job."
Columbus, OH·
Remodeling, Handyman, Framing
"Very good in what they do and we are very happy with the work. Completely had to redo a project that someone else started with very bad workmanship. And they put it back together like we wanted. We will use them again on other projects. Very Professional from start to finish !!"
Jim G. in December 2020
Columbus, OH·
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects
"james was on time very professional recommend him highly"
Gary C. in August 2021
Columbus, OH·
Painting, Plaster, Drywall
"Excellent communication, showed up on time, and cleaned up well after drywall and painting was finished."
Jessica H. in December 2020
Powell, OH·
Handyman Service
"Rhyan was very helpful when it came to our washer!"
Julie O. in January 2023
Columbus, OH·
Interior, Painting, Handyman services
"Champion property solutions made this a very fast and uncomplicated job. Iâ m very happy with the quality as well as the customer service"
Michelle D. in May 2022
In business since 2021
Columbus, OH·
General painting
About us: "We are an experienced crew. I am excited to work with you on your project. Reliability and quality are our mission. Painting is our expertise but check out all that we offer. Call for an estimate today!"
JC
In business since 2019
Columbus, OH·
Painting
About us: "We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!"
Columbus, OH·
Painting, Doors & Windows, Insulation
"Hugo has done a lot of painting, drywall, and skim coating, and I have already recommended him."
shawn H. in February 2023
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Costs for related projects in Columbus, OH
- Paint a Home Exterior$1,178 - $3,326
- Paint a Home Interior$787 - $2,512
- Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door, or Small Project$367 - $1,114
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$177 - $331
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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- Cabinet Painting
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- Add or Remove Holiday Lighting
- Aerate a Lawn
- Apply concrete finish, overlay, or coloring to existing concrete
- Apply Roof Sealant
- Build a Guest House
- Build an Addition
- Build an Outdoor Kitchen
- Build a Second Story Addition
- Build or Install a Wood Retaining Wall
- Build or Replace a Composite Deck
- Build or Replace a Deck or Non-Masonry Porch
- Camera Locate Breakage for a Plumbing System
- Clean and Seal Decks, Fences, Patios, Drives, or Porches
- Clean Gutters and Downspouts
- Clean House Interior (Maid Service)
- Clean Out a Sewer
- Clean Range and Hood
- Clean Up Job-site after Construction
- Clean Walls and Ceilings
- Clean Windows
- Clear a Clogged or Slow Drain
- Deliver Liquid Concrete
- Deliver Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock
- Dethatch or Power Rake a Lawn
- Fall / Spring Yard Clean Up
- Fertilize, Feed or Treat a Lawn
- Grade or Reslope Grounds for Landscaping
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- Install a Chain Link Fence
- Install a Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System
- Install a Putting Green
- Install a Retaining Wall
- Install a Shower Pan or Base
- Install a Steam Shower
- Install a Tankless Water Heater System
- Install a Walk In Bathtub
- Install a Wood Fence
- Install a Wrought Iron Fence
- Install Carpeting
- Install Concrete Driveways & Floors
- Install Concrete Patios, Walks and Steps
- Install Drywall
- Install Electrical for a Home Addition or Remodel
- Install Electrical Switches, Outlets, and Fixtures
- Install Electronic Pet Fence
- Install Interior Foundation Drains or Sump Pump
- Install Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors
- Install Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks and Steps
- Install Lightning Protection Systems
- Install or Completely Replace Traditional Stucco
- Install or Completely Replace Vinyl Siding
- Install or Completely Replace Wood Flooring
- Install or Repair a Roof
- Install or Repair a Sink
- Install or Repair a Toilet
- Install or Replace a Bathtub
- Install or Replace a Bathtub
- Install or Replace a Chimney Cap
- Install or Replace a Driveway or Security Gate
- Install or Replace a Faucet
- Install or Replace a Flat, Foam or Single Ply Roof
- Install or Replace a Jetted Tub
- Install or Replace a Light Fixture
- Install or Replace an Aluminum or Steel Fence
- Install or Replace an Asphalt Shingle Roof
- Install or Replace a Shower
- Install or Replace a Vinyl or PVC Fence
- Install or Replace a Water Heater
- Install or Replace Exterior Trim
- Install or Replace Flooring
- Install or Replace Landscape Curbing
- Install or Replace Metal Roofing
- Install or Replace Natural Slate Roofing
- Install or Replace Traditional Tile Roofing
- Install or Replace Wood or Fiber-Cement Siding
- Install or Replace Wood Shake or Composite Roofing
- Install Plumbing in a Remodel or Addition
- Install, Repair or Replace Plumbing or Fixtures
- Install, Replace or Repair a Main Sewer Pipe
- Install, Replace or Repair a Main Water Pipe
- Install Roof Heating Cable to Melt Snow
- Install Stamped Concrete
- Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.
- Install Vinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles
- Install Wood or Stone Laminate Flooring
- Landscape Yard or Gardens
- Level Concrete Slabs Using Injection Technology
- Mow Grass and Maintain Landscaping
- One Time Interior House Cleaning
- Plan and Install Landscape Lighting
- Refinish Wood Flooring
- Remodel a Basement
- Remodel a Bathroom
- Remodel a Garage
- Remodel a Kitchen
- Remodel or Convert an Attic
- Remodel or Renovate One or More Rooms
- Remove a Tree Stump
- Remove Weeds
- Renovate or Repair a Home
- Repair a Deck or Porch
- Repair a Flat, Foam or Single Ply Roof
- Repair a Generator
- Repair a Metal Roof
- Repair an Asphalt Shingle Roof
- Repair a Natural Slate Roof
- Repair a Tankless Water Heater System
- Repair a Tile Roof
- Repair a Wood Shake or Composite Roof
- Repair Drywall
- Repair Exterior Trim
- Repair Landscape Lighting or Outdoor Lighting
- Repair or Alter a Chain Link Fence
- Repair or Install Gas Piping
- Repair or Partially Replace a Wood Fence
- Repair or Partially Replace Metal Siding
- Repair or Partially Replace Traditional Stucco
- Repair or Partially Replace Vinyl Siding
- Repair or Partially Replace Wood Flooring
- Repair or Partially Replace Wood or Fiber-Cement Siding
- Repair or Replace a Sump Pump
- Repair or Resurface Concrete Driveways, Patios, Walks & Floors
- Repair or Service a Water Heater
- Repair or Weld a Wrought Iron Fence
- Repair Plaster
- Repair, Refasten, or Stretch Carpeting
- Saw or Remove Concrete or Masonry
- Seed a Lawn
- Service a Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System
- Treat, Protect and Maintain Trees & Shrubs
- Upgrade an Electrical Panel or Wiring
- Winterize or Activate a Sprinkler System
- Xeriscape a Yard
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Some of the rotten and damaged wood trim needs replacement. If possible replace the rotten and damaged wood trim with PVC trim.NewProject Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/30/23Type of project: StainLocation: Home/ResidenceDesired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Planning & BudgetingComment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.NewProject Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/30/23Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Planning & BudgetingLocation: Home/ResidenceComment: Paint White Wrought iron bed blackNewProject Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/28/23Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Planning & BudgetingLocation: Home/ResidenceComment: Strip, refill holes, dents, sratches, ect... to an old 5 drawer dresser. As well as restaining it and making the drawers easier to open and close.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/25/23Project Type: Paint a new fenceLocation: Home/ResidenceHistorical Work: NoDesired Completion Date: More than 2 weeksRequest Stage: Planning & BudgetingFence length: 300 ft. or moreFence height: 4-6 feetComment: approx 330 feet of new pressure treated 4-5ft basket weave fence that encompasses the back yard. easy access. have to wait until it dries and we want it sprayed not brushed unless it is considerably less expensive.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/25/23Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeksRequest Stage: Ready to HireLocation: Home/ResidenceComment: Metal lawn chairs need stripped and painted.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/25/23Project Type: Stain a new fenceLocation: Home/ResidenceHistorical Work: NoDesired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Ready to HireFence length: Not sureFence height: 4-6 feetProject Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/25/23Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeksLocation: Home/ResidenceRequest Stage: Planning & BudgetingFeatures to be painted/stained: OtherComment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/25/23Location: Home/ResidenceIs this an emergency?: NoDesired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Ready to HireAmount of work: A single projectProject Description: Exterior paintingNature of Work: MaintenanceComment: Two porch pillars need sanded and repainted. Approx.7 feet high.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/23/23Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeksRequest Stage: Ready to HireWhat needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): TrimWhat needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Other / I don't knowCheck off each feature that will need to be painted/stained. (Check all that apply).: OtherComment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/23/23Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Ready to HireWhat needs to be painted? 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Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/21/23Type of project: PaintLocation: Home/ResidenceDesired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Ready to HireComment: Need fresh coat of paint on exterior of 11 x 15 ft screen porch and attached small deck.Project Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/20/23Type of project: PaintNew color: Same or similar to existing colorLocation: Home/ResidenceDesired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleRequest Stage: Planning & BudgetingWhat trim do you want painted?: OtherComment: Paint wood trip on saves of 2story homeProject Location: Columbus, OH Date: 05/20/23Quantity of cabinet doors: 20 - 29 DoorsDesired Completion Date: Timing is flexibleLocation: Home/ResidenceHistorical Work: NoRequest Stage: Ready to HireLocation of cabinets: Bathroom CabinetsLocation of cabinets: Kitchen cabinetsNew color: Lighter than existing colorComment: Customer did not provide additional comments. 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