Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting companies offer both interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting companies can advise you when deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on care requirements to determine what works best where. They'll prep, prime, and paint trim, cabinets, moldings, windows, and door frames. Some professionals provide wallpaper or textured finish stripping for an added 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 decks, trim, siding, doors, fences, window frames, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Painters with the right training may also provide 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 Coachella
When choosing a painting service, keep these key points in mind.
- Cost: Talk to a few painters to get price estimates. Be wary of unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Get all guarantees in writing and ensure you know which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Ask your paint pro to go over various paint options, including the positives and negatives of each, to help you make an informed decision. Some options cater to specific priorities, such as weather-resistant or 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 before 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: Get references from family, friends, and neighbors, or check out the Better Business Bureau (BBB) listings of local painters. You can also read customer reviews on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Coachella?
What you'll pay to paint your house depends on its square footage, the type of paint, and when the job is scheduled. Paint companies frequently charge higher prices between June and August. In Coachella, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.81 to $3.25 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs inside versus outside. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $4,067, while the interior will run about $1,627 to $6,507. Alternatively, local Coachella painters may charge anywhere from $16.83 to $28.05 per hour. Hourly prices 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.
