How much do painting & staining companies typically cost?
- Baltimore, Maryland Average$724
- Typical Range$450 - $1,150
- Low End - High End$200 - $1,500
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Cockeysville, MD·
Interior Preparation with Painting, Exterior Preparation with Painting, Kitchen Cabinets Painting , and 1 more
"Alexy was a Pro all the way . He was on time , polite , his price was great and his work was impeccable. We are very happy and will use him again."
Tom H. in May 2018
Glen Rock, PA·
Cabinet painting, Wallpaper - install - remove, Interior Painting , and 2 more
"They managed to schedule during my time frame and were very courteous. The rooms looked great."
Penny S. in December 2019
Pasadena, MD·
Speciality safety assessments and installations, Handyman, Home modifications for those temporarily or permanently disabled. , and 1 more
"Greg and Emilio are wonderful to work with. Super responsive to all questions and requests, professional, courteous, reasonable...can't say enough good things. Emilio does amazing work - drywall repair, painting, fixing, etc. He even caught a potential hazard that we were able to fix. He even returned to fix up an area when i asked. Not to mention, he even did a few handyman fixes and went above and beyond. I will definitely be using them for any future home needs. Can't recommend them enough!"
Bommy H. in August 2020
Ellicott City, MD·
Bathroom Remodel, Kitchen Remodel, Making our Customers Smile
"We hired Doug for 2 different jobs. He is responds quickly to your questions, and he arrives at the planned time. Doug is a professional in all ways. Work is well done and clean up completes the job. We find that his prices are reasonable. Doug was recommended to us , and we recommended him to others"
Anita B. in December 2022
Frederick, MD·
"They are kind, professional, fast, clean and very reasonable."
Faith K. in March 2023
Upperco, MD·
Powerwashing, Painting
"Nancho is the best handy man! He has done so much for me and my home. I’ve hired him to replace light fixtures, painting, he’s installed new door handles and hung up pictures and mirrors for me. He’s also picked up furniture for me that I’ve found off of Facebook marketplace because I don’t own a truck. I love Nancho and will forever use him as my handyman!!"
Krista P. in June 2021
Silver Springs, MD·
Handyman Services
"Carlos was thorough and professional. He was committed to doing the job the right way."
Tim A. in May 2021
Elkreridge, MD·
Lawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up, Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace, Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn , and 2 more
"Very caring, affordable prices, excellent work. Would recommend them to anyone!"
Bridget T. in September 2020
Brooklyn, MD·
"He is detailed oriented. The end result was pleasing."
Carlyle M. in May 2023
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Costs for related projects in Baltimore, MD
- Paint a Home Exterior$1,249 - $3,275
- Paint a Home Interior$1,272 - $3,561
- Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door, or Small Project$450 - $1,150
- Powder Coating or Electrostatic Painting$1,078 - $1,078
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$222 - $438
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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