Services Offered by Professional Painters

Most professional painting services offer both interior and exterior painting, as well as extra services.

Interior Painting

Professional interior painters can help you decide on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on care requirements to determine what works best where. They can prep, prime, and paint cabinets, door frames, trim, windows, and moldings. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish removal for an added fee.

Exterior Painting

Painters start exterior jobs by fixing weather damage, stripping old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They then paint fences, trim, siding, decks, window frames, doors, and other outdoor features.

Additional Services

Painting companies with the right qualifications and experience can also take on additional work, such as the following:

• 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 Hilton Head Island

As you assess residential painting companies, consider these key factors.

• Cost: Get price ranges from at least three contractors. Be cautious if one company's prices are much lower than the rest.
• Guarantees: Get a written copy of any guarantees and ensure you understand how long they last and what they cover.
• Paint types: Ask your paint pro to explain various paint options, including the pros and cons of each, to help you make an informed decision. Some options are designed for specific needs, such as weather-resistant or eco-friendly formulas.
• Qualifications: Painters in South Carolina must be registered as specialty contractors by the Residential Builders Commission. Painters must be bonded for projects valued at more than $5,000, but you should always hire a painter who's fully bonded and insured, particularly if they'll be working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're concerned about the presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
• Reputation and reviews: Ask friends and neighbors for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to review providers you’re considering. You can also browse customer ratings on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.

How Much Does Painting Cost in Hilton Head Island?

The cost to paint your home will be determined by your home’s square footage, the paint you select, and the season. Painters generally quote more in the busy summer season. In Hilton Head Island, painting projects for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.75 to $3.01 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs inside versus outside. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior costs approximately $3,761, while the interior will cost about $1,504 to $6,017. Alternatively, local Hilton Head Island painters may charge anywhere from $14.82 to $24.71 per hour. Hourly rates may save you money, especially if you're bundling services. For example, if you get both your home’s exterior and interior painted at once, you’ll pay less overall than you would if you’d scheduled them separately.

Sources

• South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency