Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters offer interior painting, exterior painting, and additional services.
Interior Painting
Interior painting companies have the skills and training to help you select interior paints, textures, and finishes and can explain the upkeep requirements of your selections. This helps you choose the right paint for your space. As part of the project, your provider will prime and paint trim, cabinets, door frames, windows, and moldings. Some (for an extra fee) will strip wallpaper or textured surfaces prior to painting.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painting contractors repair weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal any leaks with caulk, and clean walls. They follow by painting siding, trim, window frames, decks, fences, doors, and additional outdoor surfaces.Additional Services
Painting companies with the right training and experience can also handle additional work, such as the following:- 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 Binghamton
When searching for a residential painting contractor, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Contact a few companies to get price estimates. Be wary of unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Request guarantees in writing and ensure you understand which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you select the right type for your project. Some paints, for example, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Make sure your painter is properly licensed to work in Binghamton and in the state of New York. Make sure your painter is properly bonded and insured. This is especially important 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, you may want to 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) pages of local painters. You can also read customer reviews on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Binghamton?
The price to paint your home will depend on your home’s square footage, the paint you pick, and the season. Painters generally charge more in the busy summer season. Both interior and exterior painting jobs typically cost between $0.84 and $3.37 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior surface area than exterior, which means the cost to paint inside will be greater than the cost to paint the exterior. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in Binghamton is $4,207 for exterior work and $1,683 to $6,731 for interior work. Alternatively, local Binghamton painters may charge anywhere from $17.75 to $29.58 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.
