How much do painting contractors typically cost?
- Baltimore, Maryland Average$2,173
- Typical Range$1,272 - $3,561
- Low End - High End$460 - $5,000
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SB
Baltimore, MD·
"I've known them since 2004 and they have done extensive work for me for interior and exterior painting. They have integrity of old fashioned painters. They are very reliable, nice people, quality work, and they take pride in what they do."
Sandy W. in January 2017
DA
Dundalk, MD·
Exterior Painting, Interior Painting
"Hiring D and A was the best decision I could have made. I remodeled three bathrooms and added another in the basement in addition to the kitchen remodel."
Nancy P. in June 2022
Baltimore, MD·
Home Improvement
"Pays attention to detail goes above and beyond"
Christina R. in June 2021
Owings Mills, MD·
Skilled for over 10 years, Quality, Carpenter , and 1 more
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 have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with 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!"
JA
Windsor Mill, MD·
Drywall, Window A/C Installs, Painting , and 1 more
"Very Good Customer Service"
Rodney D. in September 2021
Annapolis, MD·
Painting, Remodeling
"I hired this c9mpany to srain my kitchen cabinet. They are efficient, courteous. They did a fantastic job. Very coat efficient. I will definitely hire them again."
Fatmata L. in December 2022
BL
Baltimore, MD·
Home Improvement, Plumber, Home Improvement , and 3 more
"The customers will be greatly satisfied."
Clyde H. in January 2023
Gambrills, MD·
Siding, Roofing, Kitchen Remodeling , and 2 more
"My elderly cousin had a pipe burst in the floor of her second story bathroom that resulted in the extensive damage and collapse to the ceiling and walls at the entryway of her home. Once the plumbing problem was repaired and the area was sufficiently dried, we contacted Beltway Builders to complete the repairs. We are very much impressed with how quickly Project Manager, Howard Bottiger came out to write the estimate. The man is extremely knowledgeable of his trade and courteous to my elderly cousin. She can be â a littleâ demanding at times. Howard realized that trait in her and simply rolled with comments. He provided us with the timeframe of three to four weeks to begin the repairs to allow enough time for the area to completely dry. It dried much faster that expected, so he started the work two weeks after the estimate was written. The crews that came out were nothing short of outstanding. The painters came in to begin painting the hallway and stairs. They covered the hardwood floor with plastic to ensure no additional mess was created. When they finished, they cleaned the entire area as well as the porch outside. The plaster crew came in to repair the damaged walls and ceiling. These guys are true experts in their craft. You cannot see any seams or depressions where the original plaster ends and the repairs begin. Just as the painters, they completely cleaned up the entire area and the porch. The painting skills and plaster work is second to none. One last thing that impressed my cousin about both crews, they were extremely quiet. They never had a radio playing. When the spoke among themselves, there was no loud speaking or yelling. I short, I highly recommend Beltway Builders to anyone for any kind of home repairs you may be needing."
David M. in October 2019
Parkville, MD·
"Farshad is as honest as the day is long. A true professional and a true gentlemen. He worked on some old fencing and steps and made them whole again! We have some other jobs to get done and heâ s my guy from here on out. I cannot recommend Farshad strongly enough here. So very pleased that I met him!!!!"
Michael T. in March 2023
CR
Elkridge, MD·
Riverdale, MD·
Drywall install and repair, Flooring, Additions and remodels
"excellent work I highly recommend it"
Cesar D. in January 2022
Baltimore, MD·
Exterior Painting, Interior Painting
"Livers + Sons did an exceptional job painting my rental property. They did the entirety of the inside, power washed and painted the deck, and painted some cinder block walls for a very fair price. They were incredibly precise and didn't get any paint on the floors or trim. Throughout the process they very communicative and went the extra mile on more than one occasion. I will absolutely use them again. Highly recommend. I found them recommended on a community Facebook post."
Colleen S. in February 2023
Owings Mills, MD·
Baltimore, MD·
Bathroom, Kitchen, and Basement remodel, and Handyman service
"Willie gave us a very fair estimate and completed the rebuild of our front porch and deck with outstanding results. The project was completed quickly and Willie and his crew are by far so most professional people i have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. Highly recommended and plan on doing business with them again."
James Y. in May 2015
Ellicott City, MD·
Bathroom Remodel, Kitchen Remodel, Making our Customers Smile
"We highly recommend Mr. Anderson. He repaired a 15-light pocket door and built and installed a drawer in a built-in desk located in our home office. He is an expert in his trade. He is courteous, professional, competent and service oriented. We have also hired Mr. Anderson to do some painting for us in the future and we look forward to a long-standing relationship with Mr. Anderson."
Vince & Karen T. in January 2022
BB
In business since 1988
About us: "Big Boys Remodeling is 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 quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with 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!"
PH
In business since 2022
Rosedale, MD·
Home Improvement
About us: "Welcome to Polanco Home Remodeling LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!"
Frederick, MD·
"We've used Luis for many years - primarily for interior and exterior painting and light repairs, but also for cabinet painting. He is a man of few words, but his work speaks for itself. He is both hardworking and trustworthy and we will continue to use him as long as he's working!"
Cheri B. in March 2023
RD
In business since 2013
Baltimore, MD·
Window Installation, Siding, Interior and Exterior Painting , and 2 more
About us: "Rebuild Development, Inc is built on customer service and satisfaction. With over 15 years of experience in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area renovation and remodeling homes, we offer a unique approach for our clients. Our attention to service and quality has made us an industry leader. At Rebuild Development, Inc, the customer always comes first, and we constantly strive to exceed your expectations. We specialize in renovations and remodeling for personal residence, investment properties and commercial properties. No job is too big or too small. We're looking forward to working with you."
Baltimore, MD·
"Workers very professional, pleasant, and cooperative .. great service!"
leola W. in February 2023
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
Elkridge, MD·
Drywall, Painting
"They did a great job and left clean after they were done"
Jennifer F. in January 2023
SI
Brooklyn, MD·
Roofing, Additions and Remodels
"He has been working for me for the last 5-6 years does amazing work!!!"
Paul S. in February 2023
Owings Mills, MD·
Basement Remodels, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels , and 2 more
"We initially hired Shukhrat and his team to paint the interior of our house. They very extremely efficient and professional. Their quote was also more reasonable than a number of other contractors we interviewed. Eventually they did a number of other projects in the house including putting up wall paper in one room, replacing all the door knobs in the house, putting up shelves, changing out light fixtures, replacing bathroom vanities etc. Shukhrat worked with us extremely well and was very understanding when plans would change. He has become our go-to man for all our projects. He is respectful, honest, hardworking and does great work."
Fizza N. in February 2020
Cockeysville, MD·
Interior Preparation with Painting, Exterior Preparation with Painting, Kitchen Cabinets Painting , and 1 more
"Paid attention to the things other painters miss like caulking seams at the woodwork and ceiling."
William K. in November 2017
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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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Baltimore Painting Contractors are rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1853 reviews of 1853 pros.
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