Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painters provide both interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to help you select interior paints, textures, and finishes and can explain the maintenance needs of your selections. This helps you find the right paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prime and paint windows, moldings, door frames, cabinets, and trim. Some (for an added fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painting contractors repair weathering damage, strip old paint, seal any leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting decks, siding, doors, window frames, trim, fences, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Contractors that have the right qualifications and experience can also handle 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 Scottsdale
Below is what you should consider while deciding which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Ask for pricing from a few contractors before deciding. Be wary if one contractor offers substantially lower estimates than others.
- Guarantees: Be certain you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your contractor walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you choose the right type for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-friendly or better at withstanding weather damage.
- Qualifications: Painters in Arizona must be licensed by the Registrar of Contractors to work on jobs valued at over $5,000. To obtain a license, painters must hold a surety bond, pass a knowledge exam, and provide proof of experience. In addition to the bond, always confirm that your painter has sufficient liability insurance. This is especially important if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're worried about the possible presence of lead, you might look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask friends, family, and neighbors for references, and look up each painter you’re considering on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can also browse review sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Scottsdale?
Home painting rates vary depending on project size, your paint selections, and seasonal demand changes, with the busy summer months being the most expensive. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.86 and $3.44 per square foot. Most homes have more interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint inside will be greater than the cost to paint outside. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Scottsdale is $4,298 for exterior work and $1,719 to $6,877 for interior work. Some painters in Scottsdale may offer alternative rates of $18.35 to $30.58 per hour. Packaging services together can lead to savings with these hourly rates. For example, your bill will likely be lower if you schedule exterior and interior painting together rather than separately.
