Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting companies offer interior painting, exterior painting, and other services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painters can help you decide 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, windows, door frames, and cabinets. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish removal for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters fix weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting doors, fences, trim, siding, decks, window frames, and additional outdoor surfaces.Additional Services
Experienced painting contractors may also offer 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 Mission
When looking to hire a residential painting contractor, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Get estimates from a few companies before deciding. Be cautious if one company offers substantially lower rates than the rest.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get all guarantees in writing, and that you understand what’s covered and for how long.
- 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, withstand weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Ensure the company you hire has the licensing required in Mission and in the state of Texas. All painters should be properly bonded and insured, especially if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. 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 friends, family, and neighbors for references, and look up each provider you’re considering on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can also browse review sites such as Trustpilot or Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Mission?
How much you'll pay to paint your house is influenced by its size, the type of paint, and scheduling. Paint companies usually charge higher prices during the summer. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.68 and $2.72 per square foot. Most homes have more interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint inside will be more expensive than the cost to paint the exterior. The average cost of painting a 2,000-square-foot home in Mission is $3,406 for exterior work and $1,362 to $5,450 for inside work. Mission's local painters may offer alternative rates from $12.50 to $20.83 per hour. Getting interior and exterior painting bundled together may mean lower overall costs than if you'd split them into separate projects.
