Services Offered by Professional Painters
Many professional painters offer interior painting, exterior painting, and supplementary services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painters will advise you on different types of interior paints availible, paint finishes, and maintenance requirements to help you decide which paint is best for your space. They'll prepare and paint your moldings, door frames, trim, cabinets, and windows, depending on what your project entails. Some painters will remove any existing wallpaper or textured finishings before painting for an additional fee.Exterior Painting
Before exterior painting, painters mend weathering damage, strip old coatings, seal leaks with caulk, and wash the walls. They follow by painting trim, doors, window frames, siding, fences, decks, and additional outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painters may also provide the following extra 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 Boston
As you assess residential painting companies, consider these key factors.
- Cost: Talk to a few painters to get price estimates. Watch out for unusually cheap prices compared to the average.
- Guarantees: Ensure that you get a written contract outlining any guarantees 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 best type for your project. Some paints, for example, are more eco-conscious or better at withstanding weather damage.
- Qualifications: Verify the company you hire has the licensing required in Boston and in the state of Massachusetts. Make sure your painter is 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 a licensed lead-safe renovation contractor.
- Reputation and reviews: Ask friends and neighbors for references, and look up each painter 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 Boston?
Home painting rates differ depending on the square footage, the paint you choose, and seasonal demand changes, with summer's busy months being the most expensive. In Boston, painting jobs for both interiors and exteriors usually run $0.73 to $2.93 per square foot. Most homes have greater interior square footage, which results in higher paint costs than when painting the homes exterior. To paint a 2,000-square-foot house’s exterior runs approximately $3,661, while the interior will run about $1,464 to $5,857. Alternatively, painters in Boston might charge hourly rates between $14.17 and $23.61. Bundling services will usually reduce costs. It usually costs less to schedule interior and exterior painting at the same time rather than as separate services.
