Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide both interior and exterior painting, as well as extra services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the specialized knowledge to help you choose interior paints, textures, and finishes and can explain the maintenance needs of your selections. This helps you find the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prep and paint moldings, door frames, cabinets, trim, and windows. Some (for an extra fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with pros mending weather damaged areas, removing old paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to window frames, decks, trim, fences, siding, doors, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Experienced painting contractors may also offer the following additional services, depending on their experience:- 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 Bakersfield
Below are some factors to consider when choosing which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Request price estimates from at least three painters. Be wary of any company that offers a substantially lower price than others.
- Guarantees: Get a written copy of any guarantees and ensure you confirm what they cover and how long they last.
- Paint types: Ask your paint pro to walk through paint selections in detail, covering the pros and cons of each. This will help you select the best option for your project. Some paints have better weather resistance or use more eco-friendly formulas.
- Qualifications: Painters who work on jobs valued at over $500 must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board. To obtain this license, a contractor must have proof of experience and must have workers' compensation insurance if they have employees. Any contractor you hire should be properly bonded and insured, particularly 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 and neighbors for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to review painters you’re considering. You can also read customer reviews on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Bakersfield?
The price to paint your home will vary based on your home’s square footage, the paint you choose, and the month. Painters usually quote more in the busy summer season. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.78 and $3.11 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint the interior will be greater than the cost to paint the exterior. The average cost of painting a 2,000-square-foot home in Bakersfield is $3,892 for exterior work and $1,557 to $6,228 for interior work. Alternatively, painters in Bakersfield might charge hourly rates between $15.69 and $26.14. It normally costs less to schedule interior and exterior painting at the same time rather than as separate services.
