When to Hire a Professional Painter (Part 1)
How to Make the Right Choice for Your Home
Not every painting project requires professional help. But you’ll want to especially consider hiring a pro when you’re dealing with large or complex home projects, such as:
Large or Multi-Room Projects
High Ceilings or Hard-to-Reach Areas
Painting Exterior Surfaces that Require Weatherproofing
Jobs that Require Significant Repair or Surface Preparation
Projects Involving Specialized Finishes or Paint Techniques
Critical Use Space - i.e. a business or rental property
Someone Else’s Home (pros carry their own liability insurance)
What Does it Cost to Hire a Professional Painter
Painting costs vary widely depending upon a number of factors, including:
Project size
Complexity of the work
Quality of materials
Local market rates
Preparation work required
Expect to invest anywhere from $500 for a small room to $5,000 or more for whole-house interior painting - potentially more if you live in a large apartment, house, or high-demand area. While this might seem expensive, professional work can actually save money by preventing costly mistakes and ensuring a superior finish.
The cost of professional painting projects are typically estimated several ways - hourly, flat rate, or by square footage of the home and areas to be painted. A professional painting contractor will provide an in-person estimate detailing out the costs of everything from materials to labor and add-ons. If necessary, a change order will be created if it is determined that additional work outside the scope of the original agreed-upon proposal is needed, which requires signoff by both the painting contractor and client.