Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most painting companies offer interior and exterior painting, as well as additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the specialized knowledge to aid you in picking out interior paints, textures, and finishes and can answer questions about the maintenance needs of your choices. This helps you choose the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prime and paint windows, moldings, door frames, trim, and cabinets. Some (for an extra fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Professional painters start exterior jobs by fixing weather damage, stripping old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and washing walls. They then paint window frames, siding, trim, doors, fences, decks, and other outdoor surfaces.Additional Services
Painters may also offer the following additional services, depending on their training and skills:- 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 Wilmington
When searching for a residential painting contractor, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Contact a few painters to get price estimates. Be wary of exceptionally cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Get all guarantees in writing and ensure you understand which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Have your painting pro walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you choose the right type for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- 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 before 1978, and you're worried about the possible presence of lead, consider looking 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: Ask family and friends for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to browse painters you’re considering. You can also browse customer feedback on sites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Wilmington?
How much you'll pay to paint your house depends on its size, the kind of paint, and the timing of the job. Paint companies typically charge higher prices between June and August. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.84 and $3.35 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 outside. The average cost of painting a 2,000-square-foot home in Wilmington is $4,187 for exterior work and $1,675 to $6,699 for interior work. Wilmington's local painters may offer alternative rates from $17.62 to $29.36 per hour. Getting exterior and interior painting bundled together may mean paying less overall than you would if you split them into separate projects.
