Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many painting services provide interior, exterior, and other services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painters will guide you through different types of interior paint, finishes, and maintenance requirements to help you decide which paint is best for your space. They'll prep and paint your moldings, trim, cabinets, door frames, and windows, based on what your project calls for. Some painters will remove any existing wallpaper or textured finishings before painting for an additional fee.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with painters mending weather damaged areas, stripping paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to decks, doors, fences, trim, siding, window frames, and other outdoor features.Additional Services
Painting contractors may also provide the following additional services, depending on their training and skills:- 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 Chesapeake
Below is what you should consider while deciding which residential painter to hire:
- Cost: Request quotes from at least three contractors. Use caution if one provider's estimates are much lower than the rest.
- Guarantees: Ask for guarantees in writing and ensure you understand which items are covered and for how long.
- Paint types: Ask your painting contractor to walk through paint selections in detail, covering the pros and cons of each. This will help you decide on the best option for your project. Some paints have better weather resistance or use more eco-friendly formulas.
- Qualifications: Painters in Virginia must have a license from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. 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 worried about the possible 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 family, friends, and neighbors, or review the Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles of local painters. You can also read customer reviews on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in Chesapeake?
Home painting rates differ depending on the square footage, the paint you choose, and seasonal demand changes, with the busy summer months being the most expensive. In Chesapeake, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors typically cost $0.88 to $3.54 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which leads to higher paint costs than when painting the exterior. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $4,424, while the interior will run about $1,770 to $7,079. Alternatively, local Chesapeake painters may charge anywhere from $19.17 to $31.96 per hour. Hourly prices 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 the projects separately.
