Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painters offer interior and exterior painting, as well as additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional painters will advise you on various interior paints availible, paint finishes, and maintenance requirements to help you decide which paint works best for your space. They'll prep and paint your moldings, cabinets, trim, windows, and door frames, based on what your project entails. Some painters will remove existing or outdated wallpaper or textured finishings before painting for an additional fee.Exterior Painting
Painting pros will begin exterior work by repairing weathering or damage, stripping old paint, sealing potential leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint fences, decks, doors, siding, trim, window frames, and other outdoor elements.Additional Services
Painters with the right training may also offer 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 Dover
As you assess 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 all guarantees in writing and ensure you know which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you select the right type for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-conscious or better at withstanding weather damage.
- Qualifications: Any painter working on a contract in Delaware must be licensed by the Division of Revenue. There may be additional requirements for contractors with employees or for those who work on contracts valued at more than $20,000. Always verify that your contractor is 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 may want to look for a contractor who is certified by the Delaware Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Get references from family, friends, and neighbors, and review the Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles of painters you’re considering. You can also find ratings on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Dover?
How much you'll pay to paint your house varies depending on its square footage, the kind of paint, and the timing. Paint companies typically charge higher prices between June and August. The typical cost of both interior and exterior painting averages $0.84 to $3.35 per square foot. Since most homes have greater interior than exterior space, painting the interior tends to cost more than painting the exterior. For a 2,000-square-foot home in Dover, you can expect to pay around $4,190 to paint the exterior and $1,676 to $6,703 to paint the interior. Dover's local painters may offer alternative rates of $17.64 to $29.39 per hour. Bundling interior and exterior painting services together can mean lower overall costs than if you'd split them into separate projects.
