Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painters offer interior and exterior painting, as well as additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting companies can help you decide on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on maintenance requirements to determine what works best where. They'll prep, prime, and paint trim, cabinets, moldings, door frames, and windows. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish removal for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Painters start exterior jobs by repairing weather damage, stripping old paint, sealing leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They then paint siding, fences, trim, decks, doors, window frames, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Painters may provide the following services as well, depending on their skills and qualifications:- 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 Albany
Below is what you should consider while selecting which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Get price ranges from at least three painters. Be cautious if one provider's estimates are much lower than the rest.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get a written contract outlining any guarantees and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Your painter can guide you through the different paint choices and their benefits and downsides to help you pick the best one for your needs. Certain paint types, for instance, resist weather damage more effectively or are better for the environment.
- Qualifications: For projects over $2,500, make sure you hire a painter who holds a Georgia Residential Basic Contractor License. Always make sure your painter is properly bonded and insured, especially 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, ensure that your contractor follows the regulations surrounding lead-based paint set out by Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division.
- Reputation and reviews: Get friends and neighbors to provide references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to browse providers you’re considering. You can also read customer ratings on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Albany?
Home painting costs vary depending on project size, the paint you choose, and seasonal demand changes, with the busy summer months being the most expensive. In Albany, painting projects for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.71 to $2.82 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs indoors versus outdoors. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior costs approximately $3,526, while the interior will run about $1,410 to $5,642. Alternatively, Albany's local painters might charge you an hourly rate between $13.29 and $22.14. Bundling services will usually reduce costs. It usually costs less in total to schedule interior and exterior painting at the same time rather than as separate services.
