Services Offered by Professional Painters

Many professional painters provide interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.

Interior Painting

Professional painting contractors will guide you through various interior paints availible, paint finishes, and maintenance requirements to help you determine which paint is best for your space. They'll prep and paint your moldings, windows, cabinets, door frames, and trim, based on what your project entails. Some painters will remove existing or outdated wallpaper or textured finishings before painting for an additional fee.

Exterior Painting

Exterior work starts with painters fixing weather damaged areas, stripping paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to doors, siding, decks, fences, window frames, trim, and other outdoor areas.

Additional Services

Painters with the right training may also provide the following additional services, depending on their expertise:

• Concrete staining
• Crown molding installation and repair
• Drywall and plaster repair
• Popcorn ceiling removal
• Pressure washing
• Wallpaper hanging or removal

How To Choose a Painter in Concord

As you compare house painting services, consider these key factors.

• Cost: Get estimates from a few companies before deciding. Be cautious if one company offers substantially lower estimates than others.
• Guarantees: Request guarantees in writing and ensure you know which items are covered and for how long.
• Paint types: Ask your painter to explain paint selections in detail, covering the positives and negatives of each. This will help you decide on the best option for your project. Some paints have better weather resistance or use more environmentally friendly formulas.
• Qualifications: The state of North Carolina only requires painters to hold a license if they work on jobs valued at more than $30,000. Your residential painter may not need a state license, but check whether there are any local requirements in Concord, and make sure any contractor who works on your property is properly insured. This is especially important if they’re working on a ladder or using power equipment. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're concerned about the presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is certified by the Health Hazards Control Unit under the Division of Public Health.
• Reputation and reviews: Ask family, friends, and neighbors for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to browse painters you’re considering. You can also browse customer ratings on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.

How Much Does Painting Cost in Concord?

The cost to paint your home will vary based on your home’s square footage, the paint you pick, and the month. Painters generally charge more in the busy summer season. In Concord, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.76 to $3.05 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs than when painting the homes exterior. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $3,818, while the interior will run about $1,527 to $6,109. Some painters in Concord may offer alternative rates of $15.20 to $25.33 per hour. Packaging services together can help you save with these hourly rates. Having interior and exterior painting completed simultaneously instead of separately, for instance, may result in a lower bill.

Sources

• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Health Hazards Control Unit
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency