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    Silva Express Painting, Inc. Logo
    North Easton, MA·

    staning, Painting

    "I will definitely hire this company back again for future interior painting jobs. Everything was excellent, the owner, the crew and the job they did."

    mike B. in December 2019

    Vallen Pro Painters, Inc. Logo
    Dracut, MA·

    Outside Painting, Inside Painting, Light Carpentry

    "We hired Vallen Pro for a second painting job, this time to do the interior hallway of our condo. Diego and his partner once again did a fantastic job. Excellent painters and GREAT people, highly recommend!"

    Jon P. in May 2021

    KLS Painting and Tiling Logo
    Dracut, MA·

    Exterior Painting, Interior Painting

    "Silas is such a breath of fresh air....detail oriented, makes positive suggestions, project completed in time estimated, flexible when the customer impedes his progress. Beyond what we expected, he made simple carpentry repairs and replaced a ceiling. We're VERY happy with the results of his work! Furthermore, he has a friendly, easy-going manner. We'll be calling him again soon. We highly recommend Silas."

    Jeanette R. in November 2022

    Pontes Painting, Inc. Logo
    Northborough, MA·

    Interior and Exterior Projects, Residential Painting

    "Rafael and his team did a fantastic job! They were efficient, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We're so happy with our new cabinets!"

    Gabby F. in May 2022

    WP
    Framingham, MA·

    Skylight replacement, Roofing Services, Skylight replacement , and 6 more

    "Manny came out, gave me an estimate and started right away. He noticed that my chimney needed repair, took some pictures and recommend that I hire a brick chimney repair company to fix it."

    Bob R. in December 2021

    CP

    "Rodrigo and his team did a great job on my project thanks highly appreciated"

    Joane R. in August 2024

    MP

    Painting, Wallcovering, Power washing, drywall repairs, staining, Spray finishing, skim coating,

    "These guys were GREAT! I had them paint the exterior of my house (a 3- story unit) and stain a set of rear decks. It's a rental property, so I wasn't there to see the progress live. But Erick (the manager) provided comprehensive daily updates with attached photos of the day's progress, and always responded promptly if I had a question. The communication flow was excellent! As for the job, the workmanship was great. In addition to prepping (powerwashing, sanding, patching, etc.) and painting, they were also able to fix a sagging gutter and brought in a carpenter to replace some rotted deck boards and shingles. I loved the "full service" feel. Price was reasonable as well. I would definitely hire them again!"

    Matthew P. in October 2024

    UP
    Hingham, MA·

    Restoration, Renovation , Mold remediation , mold inspection, Siding , Roofing ,Decks, tiles, Painting , and 17 more

    "They were fast and effective. The job they did was emasculate. I was nervous about the color of the siding matching the rest and they did a SUPERB job"

    Drew S. in December 2020

    OG
    Weymouth, MA·

    Tree services, Landscaping

    "Professional service"

    William M. in December 2022

How much do painting & staining companies typically cost?

  • Boston, Massachusetts Average
    $918
  • Typical Range
    $450 - $1,200
  • Low End - High End
    $200 - $2,700

Frequently asked questions

Painters usually price a job by the square feet of the project. Sometimes they’ll include flat fees for fixed expenses, like overhead and permits.

We make finding a painter easy. Simple use our directory to find a painter. Here you can browse local pros, check their reviews and do your first screening without ever having to call. We’ve also prescreened all the pros for you, to give you peace of mind.

Interior painting makes for a doable DIY project. You can save some money and get a real sense of accomplishment by doing this yourself. And, with the right prep work – covering, taping and scraping – it’s fairly forgiving. But it takes a lot of time to move furniture, tape trim, prep the surface and cover your floor, let alone apply the actual paint. Instead, save yourself the time and hassle and find a local interior painter.

Leave exterior painting to the pros. Not only do you need to worry about the type and quality of the paint, you’ll also likely need a ladder and considerably more prep work. You’ll likely need additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly a paint sprayer. It’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Talk to a local exterior house painter about your project.

  1. Do your research. Understand what to expect and what to look for in a pro. Look at paint types, prices and costs.
    1. Interior home painting costs $1,000-$2,800
    2. Exterior painting costs $1,700-$4,100
    3. Painting a ceiling costs $150-$350
    4. Painting cabinets costs $350-$1,200
    5. Trim painting costs $500-$1,500
    6. Calculate paint coverage
  2. Call pros for site inspections and estimates. Always get three to five estimates.
  3. Check references, compare quotes, look at past work. After you have estimates in hand, do one final pass to compare the contractors.
  4. Sign a contract with the pro of your choice. You might need to make a down payment, usually 25% to 50% of the total project cost to cover material costs, but not all pros require this. Don’t pay for the entire project upfront.

  • A complete inspection. Each pro takes a walk around your home to evaluate the condition of your current paint, the size of the job and any obstacles for accessing the site. They do this to see how much prep work they’ll need and estimate how long the job will take. The more thorough the inspection, the more accurate the quote.
  • Color consultation. Expect each contractor to have varying color options and suggestions. However, you have the final say.
  • Listen to the pro – they’re experts after all – but don’t get pushed into a color combination or finish type that you don’t want. Understand the different exterior paints or interior paint choices before your pro arrives.
  • A rough estimate or complete quote. Finishing contractors vary here. Usually, they can quote straightforward projects on the spot. But some may need to take it back to their shop to run numbers and give you a detailed estimate with costs broken out. Neither method is better than the other, but just make sure to get multiple quotes.

  1. How long have you been in business? A long business history helps you avoid shoddy companies. It’s hard for a service business to stay in business if they don’t do good work.
  2. Are you licensed and insured? Not all states require a license for painting homes, but many do. Always use one that’s insured.
  3. Do you belong to any professional organizations? You’ll find many online, like the Painting Contractors Association or the Finishing Contractors Association?
  4. Do you have other work I can look at? Always check a portfolio or, in the case of painters, it’s better to look at work they did a few years ago to see how well it’s held up.
  5. How long will the job take? Get a rough estimate but get it in writing.
  6. How many people are in your crew? This is especially important if you work remotely. More people generally means more noise, but they’ll be done faster.
  7. Will I be in the way if I’m home during the painting? You usually won’t be in the way, but this question helps you understand what to expect while they’re working. They’ll need to lay down coverings and do a lot of prep work.
  8. Do you guarantee your work? Never hire a painter who doesn’t guarantee their work. This often means they’ll rush the prep work, since peeling never happens right away.
  9. What type of paint do you use, and how long is it rated to last? Different rooms need different paint and the exterior needs exterior paint. It comes in different grades with different guaranteed lifetimes.
  10. Can you supply a written estimate and contract? Never use a painter who isn’t willing to put his work in writing.

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