Services Offered by Professional Painters

Most professional painting contractors offer interior painting, exterior painting, and extra services.

Interior Painting

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

Exterior Painting

Exterior work starts with pros repairing weather damaged areas, removing old paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to siding, trim, decks, fences, window frames, doors, 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 West Valley City

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

• Cost: Talk to a few companies to get price estimates. Be wary of exceptionally cheap prices compared to the average.
• Guarantees: Get a written copy of any guarantees and ensure you confirm how long they last and what they cover.
• Paint types: Ask your paint pro to walk through paint selections in detail, covering the benefits and downsides 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: Painters must have a contractor license from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. Companies with employees must provide proof of insurance, but you should always ask to see proof of bonding and insurance from any contractor who works on your home. This is especially important if they'll be working on a ladder or using power equipment. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're worried about the possible presence of lead, you may want to look for a contractor who is certified by the Department of Environmental Quality Lead-Based Paint Program.
• Reputation and reviews: Ask family, friends, and neighbors for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to review providers you’re considering. You can also find customer ratings on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.

How Much Does Painting Cost in West Valley City?

The cost to paint your home will depend on your home’s size, the paint you choose, and the season. Painters generally quote more in the busy summer season. In West Valley City, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors typically cost $0.81 to $3.26 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which leads to higher paint costs than when painting the homes exterior. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $4,072, while the interior will cost about $1,629 to $6,516. Alternatively, West Valley City's local painters may charge you an hourly rate between $16.87 and $28.11. Bundling services will usually reduce costs. If you schedule interior and exterior painting concurrently rather than as separate projects, you’ll likely pay less in total.

Sources

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Utah Department of Environmental Quality
• Utah Division of Professional Licensing