Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most painting companies offer both interior and exterior painting, plus additional services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting companies can advise you when deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on maintenance requirements to determine what works best where. They can prep, prime, and paint moldings, trim, cabinets, door frames, and windows. Some professionals provide wallpaper or textured finish removal for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with pros repairing weather damaged areas, removing old paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to window frames, siding, decks, trim, fences, doors, and other outdoor areas.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 Linden
Below is what you should consider while choosing which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Ask for estimates from at least three painters. Be wary of any contractor that quotes a substantially cheaper rate than others.
- Guarantees: Get a hard copy of your painter's guarantees and ensure you confirm what they cover and how long they last.
- Paint types: Ask your paint pro to explain paint selections in detail, covering the pros and cons of each. This will help you determine the best option for your project. Some paints have better weather resistance or use more environmentally friendly formulas.
- Qualifications: Painters in New Jersey must be licensed as a home improvement contractor by the Division of Consumer Affairs. To obtain this license, a contractor or business must be insured. Take the time to verify that your painter is properly bonded and insured, particularly if they’re working on a ladder or using power equipment. 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 licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Request references from family, friends, and neighbors, and look at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of providers you’re considering. You can also check reviews on sites such as Google Reviews or Trustpilot.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Linden?
The price of professional painting work varies by the square footage of your home, the paint types chosen, and the season. Most painters increase their rates during the summer due to increased demand. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.77 and $3.09 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 price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Linden is $3,864 for outside work and $1,545 to $6,182 for interior work. Some Linden painting providers may offer alternative rates of $15.50 to $25.83 per hour. Packaging services together can lead to savings with these hourly rates. For example, you'll likely spend less if you schedule interior and exterior painting together rather than separately.
