Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the specialized knowledge to help you select interior paints, textures, and finishes and can answer questions about the upkeep requirements of your selections. This helps you choose the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prep and paint trim, cabinets, moldings, windows, and door frames. Some (for an added fee) will strip wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with painters mending weather damaged areas, stripping paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to window frames, doors, trim, decks, siding, fences, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painting contractors may provide the following services as well, depending on their training and 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 Aurora
Below is what you should consider while deciding which painting professional to hire:
- Cost: Contact a few painters to get price estimates. Be wary of unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Get a written copy of any guarantees and ensure you understand how long they last and what they cover.
- Paint types: Have your contractor walk you through paint options and related benefits and drawbacks to ensure you select the right type for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-friendly or better at withstanding weather damage.
- Qualifications: Confirm your painter is properly licensed to work in Aurora and in the state of Illinois. Make sure your painter is properly bonded and insured, especially if they’re working on a ladder or using power equipment. If your home was built before 1978, and you're concerned about the presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask family, friends, and neighbors for references, or use the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website to review companies you’re considering. You can also browse customer reviews on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Aurora?
Home painting rates vary depending on your home's surface area, your paint selections, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. In Aurora, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.85 to $3.39 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs inside versus outside. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $4,235, while the interior will cost about $1,694 to $6,777. Some painters in Aurora may offer alternative rates of $17.94 to $29.89 per hour. Packaging services together can lead to savings with these hourly rates. For example, your bill will likely be lower if you schedule interior and exterior painting together rather than as separate projects.
