How much do painting contractors typically cost?
- Buffalo, New York Average$1,396
- Typical Range$830 - $2,061
- Low End - High End$350 - $3,500
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EI
SOUTH WALES, NY·
Drywall, Flooring
"The owners at Elite improvements of WNY are top notch. You will not find better in the industry. If you want a professional finish call these guys if you want a hack job call someone else. Jay and Deanna went above and beyond any expectation I could have ever had. I highly recommend them. If I could give 10 stars I would!"
Nick P. in February 2024
GV
In business since 2016
Fillmore, NY·
Metal Roof Restoration, Flat Roof Coatings, Seamless Coatings , and 2 more
About us: "Genesee Valley Roofing with 20 years experience, 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. We offer up to 20 years warranty on coating applications."
"Cliff is reliable, efficient and meticulous! He installed drywall, repaired holes in the plaster and painted the rooms afterwards. I will definitely use them again for future projects and would highly recommend him!"
Mary A. in December 2023
Buffalo, NY·
Flower Bed Installation and Weeding, Gutter Clean outs., Snow Removal. , and 1 more
"My newly purchased house has a lot of overgrown shrubs, vines, and ivy around walls and touched gutters and porch roof. After contacting Spencer’s Lawn Care, I got a schedule within three days. The work was done professionally and I’m very satisfied with their work. I certainly want to keep a long-term lawn service with this company. Thank you Mr. Spencer for making my house look differently."
Diana L. in November 2021
"Dan is a very nice person and very professional. He literally changed the entire interior look of the house. He made sure every work he has done look perfect and used high quality paint. Iâ m just so happy and recommend him to everyone!"
Farhana A. in November 2023
HH
Buffalo, NY·
Construction, Building, Handyman
"Doug and his son arrived promptly at the specified time. The work was done aa described and recommended. They were both professional and courteous. I highly recommend them. I will definitely hire them again."
Sue H. in August 2021
RD
Depew, NY·
Tv Mounts, Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures, General contractor , and 1 more
"RA Delregno Enterprises did outstanding work on painting the entire interior of my home which included the basement, first and second floors. The team was prompt, here every morning, and worked late into the afternoon. Excellent communication , value with fair snd honest pricing. My home is beautifully painted, I would hire them again for future work and highly recommend them for anyone looking for an outstanding value."
Molly M. in January 2024
PV
Buffalo, NY·
Flooring, Drywalling, Painting
"Very professional, clean after themselves."
Jackie B. in October 2021
DO
Carpentry, Painting
"David runs an honest, reliable business. He did what he promised and we were really pleased that he was able to address a few other small asks outside the scope of painting. Pricing was transparent and reasonable and results were all as expected. Would definitely work with this business again."
Bonnie M. in December 2022
FM
In business since 2023
About us: "Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!"
SR
Buffalo, NY·
Concrete Sealing, Drywall Installation, Deck Refinishing , and 2 more
"We hired SunnySide Realty to paint walls ceilings trim and do some patching in a number of rooms in our house. Nic was professional, tidy, and respectful of our home. The work was amazing! And when I was doubtful about colors, Nic offered his professional advice to help me decide. I will definitely recommend SunnySide to family and friends."
Sarah L. in June 2017
RR
In business since 2023
About us: "We are a veteran owned business who has the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. RMC Remodeling, Inc. strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction."
North Tonawanda, NY·
Landscape, Pavers, Fence Install , and 2 more
"They do my lawn care and plowing and they are fantastic. They work hard, they persevere to get the job done."
Gary S. in February 2023
Buffalo, NY·
Painting Small Projects, Power Washing, Multi-Surface Renewal , and 2 more
"The attention to detail was excellent!"
Nancy G. in November 2022
SS
Tonowanda, NY·
Handyman, Drywall patching / repair, Small, minor repairs. , and 1 more
"Patrick was very easy to work with, had a great attitude about some difficult challenges, and took pride in the jobs he did for me. He replaced some light fixtures, some exterior door hardware, and tackled a domed interior ceiling that needed to be re-taped and repainted. He arrived on time as promised, and finished within the time frame we discussed. I would definitely hire him again."
Bobbi G. in March 2016
MP
Buffalo, NY·
Painting
"Highly respectable workers, very knowledgeable about painting, work is excellent and I am very pleased with the look of my ceilings and walls"
Cindy C. in May 2022
GW
Depew, NY·
Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain
"Wow, what a great job! I painted over some serious design mistakes in my new home and completed 7 rooms and a large hallway with cathedral ceilings all by himself in less than 4 days. My go-to painter for the future. Neat as a pin and at a really reasonable cost. I could not be more pleased with the results."
JAMES P. in November 2019
In business since 2022
Buffalo, NY·
Attention to Detail, Brush Techniques & Dexterity, Attention to Detail & Planning , and 3 more
About us: "Billington Painting Solutions 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns and visions the basis of our business."
MD
In business since 2019
Amherst, NY·
Interior Painting, Exterior Painting
About us: "With years of experience, Mr. Dee's Painting 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. Call us today!"
Cheektowaga, NY·
Additions, Siding, Decks , and 2 more
"Very happy with all of my new siding, trim and roof. He was very patient with me about all of the changes and colors and he added extra touches. Motion sensor light, lighted door bell, gutter leaf guard and the roof was done at a very good price."
Elayne H. in October 2016
TP
In business since 2020
Orchard Park, NY·
About us: "We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job."
Dunkirk, NY·
"Great job. Love my new Epoxy garage floor."
Steven M. in June 2023
In business since 2021
Buffalo, NY·
Popcorn Removal, Wallpaper removal, Plaster work , and 1 more
About us: "With over 5 years of experience in the industry here at Classy Coats we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, 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 particular task or project. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!"
MP
Hamburg, NY·
Small Commercial, Interior Residential Painting - 1 to 5 Rooms Plus
"We hired My Painters to paint our living room, dining room, put in baseboards, fix our bathrooms (caulking), fix our ceilings that had holes in it. I can not say enough about this company and their employee. When he came to give us an estimate, he supplied us with references and reviews. That was impressive to begin with so I decided to go with them. I could not be happier with the job they did. They cleaned EVERYTHING as they went and made the whole disruption as easy as possible. My house looks brand new again and I would HIGHLY recommend this company. I plan on using them in the future. They are going to be removing and replacing my floor on Monday too. He even fit me in his schedule quickly so I could have it done for Thanksgiving. Hire this company!! You will not regret it. Thank you My Painters, Inc. You are so much more than a painting company. You take great pride in your work and it really shows."
Artie C. in November 2016
AT
In business since 2023
About us: "A Thru Z Painting Drywall and Property Maintenance 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."
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Costs for related projects in Buffalo, NY
- Paint a Home Exterior$1,600 - $5,564
- Paint a Home Interior$830 - $2,061
- Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door, or Small Project$475 - $967
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces$219 - $325
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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