Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting services provide interior, exterior, and other services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to help you choose interior paints, textures, and finishes and can explain the upkeep requirements of your choices. This helps you find the best paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prime and paint windows, trim, cabinets, door frames, and moldings. Some (for an additional fee) will remove wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.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, trim, doors, decks, window frames, siding, and other outdoor elements.Additional Services
Painters with the right training may also provide 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 Springfield
When choosing a house painting company, keep these key considerations in mind.
- Cost: Contact a few painters to get price estimates. Watch out for unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Ensure that you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Your painting company can walk you through the different paint options and their advantages and disadvantages to help you choose the best option for your needs. Certain paints, for instance, resist weather damage more effectively or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Confirm your painter is properly licensed in Springfield and in the state of Illinois. All painters should be properly bonded and insured. This is especially important 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, you might look for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Obtain references from friends and neighbors, or review the Better Business Bureau (BBB) listings of local painting companies. You can also browse customer reviews on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Springfield?
The cost of professional painting work varies by the size of your home, the paint types chosen, and the season. Most painters raise their rates during the summer due to increased demand. Both interior and exterior painting jobs typically cost between $0.73 and $2.90 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint the interior will be more expensive than the cost to paint outside. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Springfield is $3,629 for outside work and $1,452 to $5,807 for inside work. Alternatively, local Springfield painters may charge anywhere from $13.96 to $23.27 per hour. Hourly rates may save you money if you choose to bundle services. For example, you'll pay less to have your home's exterior and interior painted together than you would if you’d scheduled them separately.
