How much do painting contractors typically cost?
- Washington, Washington DC Average$2,032
- Typical Range$966 - $3,043
- Low End - High End$400 - $5,000
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MI
In business since 2016
Washington, DC·
Painting, Appliance Repair, Plumbing
About us: "Momentum In The Capital is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."
Washington, DC·
Gutters-Installed and Repaired, Shingle Roofs-Repair and Replacement, Slate Roofs-Repair and Replacement , and 2 more
"Had them repair and paint my metal roof. After an inspection they spotted where the leak was coming in, it was then cleaned, patched and painted with the silver roof paint."
Peter O. in September 2019
GS
Washington, DC·
Painting, Remodels Bathroom and Kitchen
"They painted my whole apartment and it looks beautiful"
Trish E. in November 2023
DS
Washington, DC·
Remodeler, Handyman
"Mr. Cordon was knowledgeable, professional, thorough, a pleasure to deal with, and completely fair, even recommending a fix that required no labor as an alternative to the re-do we thought was necessary.We will call him first for all home projects in the future."
Cheryl B. in December 2019
Washington, DC·
Roofing & Gutters, Siding, Flat Roof Coatings , and 1 more
"Great customer service and great work. Would highly recommend them to anyone!"
Dan B. in October 2021
In business since 2016
Washington, DC·
Home improvement, Lawn Care, Home improvement , and 4 more
About us: "On Time Services, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!"
SD
In business since 2004
Washington, DC·
Drywall, Paint, Additions & Remodels / Renovations & Restorations
About us: "We are Southern Design & Build, Inc., and have over 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!"
RI
In business since 2012
Washington, DC·
Interior Painting
About us: "We have a vast knowledge in the industry. Let us help you with all your handyman & home improvement projects. We have 10 years in the industry and we strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back! You can be sure your project will be handled promptly and professionally. Call us today to schedule your appointment!"
Alexandria, VA
Interior-Exterior Tiles & Flooring Repairs, Replacement, & Installations; Stone Works., Interior-Exterior Residential Painting,, Electrical, Lights, Security Cameras & Alarm Systems, & Low-Voltage Installations-Repairs , and 2 more
"We will definitely hire them again and we will highly recommend them to anyone needing their services. They promptly answered our initial query and gave us a fair quote. We were in the process of moving and desperately needed help fixing our home to get it ready to go on the market. They are good at many different services besides painting, so in addition to painting all of the walls and trim in our townhome (a huge job in itself!), they also repaired our fence, replaced some concrete in our sidewalk that had cracked, re-stained our back deck, and re-painted our outdoor railing. You can tell that Bledar and Vaciel, who are the owners, take a lot of pride in their work - 5-stars!"
Jennifer S. in July 2021
In business since 2018
Washington, DC·
Painting
About us: "Calix Painting offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service."
Rockville, MD·
"Our kitchen remodel with Top Remodeling was a breeze! Ben's attention to detail made all the difference. We couldn't be happier with our beautiful new kitchen."
Randy A. in October 2023
PC
In business since 1998
About us: "When it comes to painting your home's interior or exterior, you need professional results. Your home deserves high-quality service and an impeccable finish. We hope you consider us for your next project and take advantage of our best prices of the season!"
AH
Clarksburg, MD·
Remodels
"APX handled the remodel of my kitchen, fireplace, flooring throughout and bathroom. It turned out perfect! Alex was very attentive and listened to my ideas/concerns. He was very easy to work with. We ran into a couple of unexpected snags and he was very innovative and flexible even with my challenging condo association! I am very pleased with the work they did and would definitely hire APX again for future projects."
Carolyn C. in December 2020
MH
In business since 2014
About us: "We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!"
Ellicott, MD·
Roofing and Gutters
"If your looking for professional on time and excellent work look no more. Henry and Eddie are it. They did my flat roof and the I had them back for Stucco work. I have a different color house than most. Gray repairs on Dusty Rose house was going to mean matching paint. Well Henry had already done this. Our house is back to perfect. Thanks."
Mary K. in December 2020
SG
Washinton, DC·
Kitchen - Bath - Additions - Basements, Foundations - Garages, Doors - Windows , and 2 more
"I would highly recommend what the he says to do."
Queen T. in January 2014
Columbia, MD·
Brick Tuckpointing, Waterproofing basements, Roofing and Gutters , and 1 more
"We had our roof for our DC rowhouse replaced in 2013 by a different company, but within seven years a number of the shingles had fallen off and we had leaks near our skylight and water pouring down our front porch. I called the original roofer and they wanted to charge me $3600 for the repairs, which I felt that I shouldn't have had to pay given that the roof was seven years old. I then called August Roofing and they charged me $2500 to replace the missing shingles, seal and paint the vents, tighten the flashings, and clean and tighten the gutters. They came quickly and did the work fast and were responsive to my texts and questions. I waited to write this review to see if I had any issues in heavy rain, but now three months later, everything still looks great!"
Madeeha A. in September 2020
Fairfax, VA·
Home Improvement Projects, Junk removal, Painting
"They provided excellent job on the power wash and painting of my porch. They went extra mile by also cleaning the sections of the porch that wasnâ t included so I really appreciated that. They are very professional and communicated well on timing. This is short notice for them to do the work because my former contractor didnâ t do the job so they came to the rescue. Highly recommended"
Angelo H. in August 2021
Arlington, VA·
Painting
"Very professional and respectful. Listens to your questions and explains in detail. Very nice person."
Juanita T. in December 2022
"Excellent service from Elmer, repaired my fence and ground the stump to make room for the fence repair."
Sandra L. in January 2023
LS
Bladensburg, MD·
Lawn & Garden Care, Painting, Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden , and 1 more
"They were very reliable. I am very happy with their service."
Cynthia S. in August 2017
KP
Fairfax, VA·
Exterior Painting, Drywall/Plaster, Interior Painitng
"This is a fabulous company. I feel I got a great price, top of the line quality workmanship, and white glove customer service. I couldnâ t be happier with my experience. I used them for interior residential painting. I price shopped initially and they were the bestâ ¦. So that concerned me. You often get what you pay for! In this case I lucked out! Their timeliness, attention to detail and workmanship was outstanding, and on top of that, the customer service was just amazing. I know Iâ m using lots of superlatives here so let me explain whyâ ¦ they moved my furniture, helped me install new smoke detectors, raised my curtain rods, brought me additional samples because I was indecisive, AND worked around my 17 year old sleeping cat! Oh! And they were on time, communicative and just nice to work with. I donâ t often pick wiselyâ ¦. But I did with this outfit. I highly recommend!"
Linda K. in February 2023
Hyattsville, MD·
Kitchen and bathroom renovations, Home remodeling, Exterior Building - Paint or Stain
"My kitchen and bathroom suffered water damage which required complete demolition of the existing walls, ceiling and flooring. I was amazed that even after remodeling, they cleaned the whole place leaving no dust and no dust issues in the other rooms of the house. I was thrilled with the design work which exceeded my expectations. I had a wonderful experience with the L and G. Not only was on time and on budget, but the result is beautiful and recommendable. Everyone was very professional and friendly. What an amazing great remodeling job!"
Norma S. in January 2021
Washington, DC·
Painting, Remodel, Drywall
"Silver Star Remodeling has done a number of jobs for me and always performed excellently. They have painted, sealed interior brick, installed cabinets and hung a tv. The owner, Jose, focuses on customer service and getting the job done right. He is completely trustworthy and has very high standards of excellence. He always offers a fair price."
Alexandra V. in February 2021
Silver Spring, MD·
Soft Washing, Painting, Gutters Maintenance , and 2 more
"HAndres arrived on time as scheduled. They communicated thoroughly about the process to be performed. Their workmanship was outstanding and even provided before and after pics. Very professional service."
Everett K. in December 2021
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Costs for related projects in Washington, DC
- Paint a Home Exterior$1,417 - $3,433
- Paint a Home Interior$966 - $3,043
- Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door, or Small Project$411 - $1,360
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$219 - $429
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.
- 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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