What affects the cost of a house-painting project?
Estimates typically account for surface area, number of coats, paint type, prep work, repairs, trim, ceilings, and whether the work is interior or exterior. Drywall repair, pressure washing, and staining are usually priced as separate scope items.
What should I ask a painter before accepting an estimate?
Ask whether the estimate includes surface preparation, repairs, primer, number of coats, materials, cleanup, and protection for floors or landscaping. Confirm how color changes, weather delays, and added repairs will be handled.
Do older Wilkes County homes require special paint precautions?
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Contractors disturbing painted surfaces in those homes generally need EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting certification, and homeowners should ask how lead-safe containment and cleanup will be handled.