Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters provide interior painting, exterior painting, and supplementary services.
Interior Painting
Professional painters will guide you through various interior paints availible, paint finishes, and maintenance requirements to help you decide which paint is best for your space. They'll prep and paint your trim, windows, moldings, cabinets, and door frames, depending on what your project needs. Some painters will remove existing or outdated wallpaper or textured finishings before painting for an additional fee.Exterior Painting
Professional painters will begin exterior work by fixing weathering or damage, removing old paint, sealing potential leaks with caulk, and cleaning walls. They will then paint decks, window frames, siding, fences, doors, trim, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painters may also offer the following services, 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 Waltham
Below are some factors to consider when deciding which residential painting company to hire:
- Cost: Ask for estimates from at least three companies. Be cautious of any contractor that quotes a substantially lower price than competitors.
- Guarantees: Ensure that you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you choose the right type for your project. Some paints, for example, resist weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Confirm your painter is properly licensed to work in Waltham and in the state of Massachusetts. All painters should be properly bonded and insured. This is especially important 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, you may want to look for a contractor who is a licensed lead-safe renovation contractor.
- Reputation and reviews: Obtain references from friends and neighbors, or check out the Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles of local painters. You can also find customer ratings on websites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Waltham?
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 Waltham, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.93 to $3.73 per square foot. Most homes have more interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs inside versus outside. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior costs approximately $4,659, while the interior will cost about $1,863 to $7,454. Alternatively, local Waltham painters may charge between $20.71 and $34.52 per hour. Hourly prices may save you money if you choose to bundle services. For example, if you get both your home’s interior and exterior painted at once, you’ll pay less overall than you would if you’d scheduled the projects separately.
