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Tips for Employing a Painting Professional for Your Residential Painting Project

Searching for the greatest painting contractor for your standards and project is a great way to make sure the highest chance of success. Research more about some of the points you should consider when employing a painting business in Fort Myers.

When reaching out to painting companies, don’t forget to ask if they have the credentials mandated by local authorities. This varies a great deal by area, so check with local and state licensing bodies to establish the threshold for certification that your chosen painting professional must meet.

How Much Do Pro Painters Charge?

The kind of painting job, favorite brand or sort of paint, and dimensions of the surface needing paint all impact how much interior or exterior paintwork might fetch. Painting over irregular surfaces —for instance brick—or bold colors that may need more than one coat can be more expensive than painting over pastel or flat surfaces.

Usually, interior house painting jobs costs about $3.50 per square foot. Outside house painting comes to $1.50 to $4 per square foot, typically.

Other components that can make a difference with the total of home painting services include:

  • Paint type and quality. Not all paint is priced equally, and selecting a more expensive sort of paint increases the total cost.
  • Preparatory services required. If painting professionals must repair exterior boards or siding or prime walls before they paint, the cost usually goes up.
  • State. The prices for all goods and services vary depending on your location and state, and painting jobs are no different.
  • How High. If painting teams must put up scaffolding or use other tools to reach tall areas to paint, the cost can rise by up to 120%. The total increases as the height increases, so homes with multiple stories or cathedral ceilings are most likely to come to more to paint than a single-story ranch.

Reach out to potential painting contractors in Fort Myers to find out what your gig may cost.

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 Fort Myers, FL

  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 10/02/22
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Square Footage: 1500-3000 sqft
    Surface Material: Wood
    Number of Stories: Two stories or more
    Wall Condition: Excellent - Like new and requires no repair
    What do you want to paint?: Other
    What do you want to paint?: More than half of the home exterior (3-4 sides)
    What do you want to paint?: Less than half of the home exterior (1-2 sides)
    What do you want to paint?: The exterior trim
    What do you want to paint?: A deck or porch
    What do you want to paint?: A fence
    Comment: Painting houses, outside and inside; pressure washer.
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 10/02/22
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Square Footage: Under 1500 sqft
    Surface Material: Stucco
    Number of Stories: One story
    Wall Condition: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require repairs
    What do you want to paint?: More than half of the home exterior (3-4 sides)
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 10/01/22
    Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Square Footage: 1500-3000 sqft
    Surface Material: Stucco
    Number of Stories: One story
    Wall Condition: Fair - Has cracking, peeling, or wood rot that likely needs repairing
    What do you want to paint?: Other
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 09/26/22
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Square Footage: 1500-3000 sqft
    Surface Material: Wood
    Number of Stories: Two stories
    Garage Size: No attached garage
    Wall Condition: I'm not sure - We'll help you determine this later
    What do you want to paint?: More than half of the home exterior (3-4 sides)
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 09/26/22
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Number of Rooms: 1 - 2
    Are you interested in financing?: No
    What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: Under 1500 sqft
    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
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
    Customer moving in/out?: No
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 09/26/22
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 09/26/22
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 9 or more
    Are you interested in financing?: No
    What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: 2500-3500 sqft
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 10 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Empty of furnishings and unoccupied
    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): Wall
    Customer moving in/out?: Yes
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 09/26/22
    Rooms to be Painted: Bedroom(s)
    Rooms to be Painted: Stairways
    House Occupancy: Empty of furnishings and unoccupied
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Number of Rooms: 3 - 5
    Painting Needs:: Walls
    Customer moving in/out?: Yes
  • NewProject: Apply Textured Paint Finishes
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 09/25/22
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Property Owner: Yes
    Are you interested in financing?: No
    Comment: I need my friend's tub with shower. It is fiberglass. I don't texture.
  • Project: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Fort Myers, FL
    Date: 09/23/22
    Rooms to be Painted: Bathroom(s)
    Rooms to be Painted: Bedroom(s)
    Rooms to be Painted: Hallways
    Rooms to be Painted: Kitchen
    Rooms to be Painted: Living areas
    House Occupancy: Furnished and occupied
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 3 - 5
    Painting Needs:: Walls
    Customer moving in/out?: No

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