What Does it Cost to Paint My Home?

Continue reading the article below or scroll down to find a general listing of what things cost for Chism Brothers Painting to paint your home the right way. The #1 question that everyone wishes to know before getting an estimate is, "What will it cost to paint my home?" I wish there were a simple answer to this question, but in reality, there is none. Every estimator looks at a home differently. The estimator will typically determine how much time it will take to paint your home and what it will cost. If one person tells you it will cost $3,000 and will take 2 days and another says it will cost $6,000 and take 6 days to do the exact same project, it is because each person saw the job differently. It is important to talk about your budget and expectations with the paint estimator before getting too far into a project, so he or she can give you a proposal that fits your needs and meets your expectations. If you do not have a budget in mind, this article will help you begin to come up with one. The #1 reason people do not use Chism Brothers is because they were not expecting the price to be so high. I wrote this blog because I feel that most consumers do not really know what it should cost to get a good paint job. There are hundreds of painters in San Diego, and it is rare to have bids that are identical. The typical response I have heard when a homeowner wishes to use us but can't justify the cost is, "I think Chism Brothers Painting is the most professional and will do the best job, but you guys were a lot higher than the other bids we received." These are not fun words for me to hear. I wish our company could work for everyone I meet. We do tend to be a little higher in price than most San Diego Painting companies, but I believe there are great reasons why people spend a little more (at times) to use us. I believe the main reason our customers come back is because they value our service and know we will always do the right thing. We will not take advantage of anyone. We have worked very hard to take painting to the next level. We were tired of hearing about the reputation painters had of being: drug addicts, not showing up on Mondays, not knowing what they were doing, or not dressed professionally. We wanted to change the perception people had to a positive one. This is not just a job for us, it is our livelihood, and we love our job. Just for the record, we are not the highest all the time.

There are three types of painting companies that you will meet if you are getting several of estimates.

• 1) There is the painter working out of his sedan who is simply not professional.
• 2) A company has a company truck, good reputation, does decent work but may not be as professional, provide good service, have the up to date knowledge of the best products to use; their employees are not long-term, they do not attend regular safety or quality control meetings, tend to rush through the project quickly, or they will only do a minimal amount of preparation to keep the cost down.
• 3) There is the professional painting company that is fully licensed, insured, has full-time employees, is very experienced and knowledgeable, performs as promised, and will be around for many years.

Each type of company above has its place. The first company would typically have problems showing up on time and may not be licensed. A homeowner who selects this type of paint company would have to take more risks and do more careful management all under the pretense of saving money. The problem is that sometimes the job has to be redone and ends up costing more money. If a homeowner hires the second type of painting contractor, he will usually get a decent paint job. Many homeowners are fairly pleased with hiring this type of painter. However, there is a greater possibility that one would be dissatisfied with some aspect of the paint job--be it the process of painting or the finished results. Chism Brothers Painting offers you a one of a kind experience. We take you to the next level. Our goal is to be the most professional service company in San Diego. We accomplish this objective by looking for customers who really do want a great paint job and desire complete satisfaction with the whole process: beginning to end. We do not want there to be any doubt in your mind when you agree to use us to paint your home. Most of the work we do is by referral or repeat business. We want to keep it that way! It is true that when people hire us, they do not say it is because they got a good price. They typically hire us because they trust that we will do the job right and they believe in value. A few years ago, we bid a project for the home of Jan Bast, instructor at the Design Institute of San Diego. The cost was quite a bit more than what they were expecting. Mr. and Mrs. Bast knew the repairs and preparation that needed to be done was crucial to their Kensington, Craftsman-style home. They decided to go ahead with the project, and the home looked beautiful when we finished. It took a lot of planning and diligent work. Our company was quite glad to get Mrs. Bast's feedback when we finished. She said the following: "I've always referred you to clients without hesitation. My experience exceeds all my expectations...worth every penny." Whatever type of painting you hire us to do, we want you to feel it was well worth it. So let me rephrase the question, "How much will Chism Brothers Painting cost to paint my home?" Each and every home in San Diego is different and depends on the style and taste of each homeowner. Let me give you several ideas of what you might be looking at for us to paint your home with the highest standards, skills, and service possible. Samples of Pricing for Repainting Work Interiors

• Painting the walls and baseboards in a 10x10 bedroom with two coats (occupied with furniture) would typically cost about $500-600
• Painting the walls in a 3,500 sq. ft. home (empty) with two coats: $10,000-12,000 (depending on ceiling heights)
• Painting walls and base in 3 standard bedrooms, 2 baths, hallway, living room, kitchen, dining room with 2 coats would probably be around: $4,000-5,000
• Painting a very small kitchen (oak to paint) with a primer and a several coats of a high industrial product: $3,200+ (medium kitchen) $4,000+ (large kitchen): $5,500+
• If you wanted to paint an entire home (top to bottom with two coats) around 3,000 sq. ft. (Doors, base, ceiling, shutters, insides of closets and walls (some high ceilings) the cost could be as high as $20,000 (completely furnished)
• A general rule of thumb: material cost is around 8-10% of the total job. A home that is empty (free from furnishings) will probably save 15% in labor charges.

Exteriors

• Standard 2-Story (2,500 sq. ft), Stucco and Basic Wood Trim typically seen in select areas of Scripps Ranch, Carmel Valley, Tierrasanta: $6,000-8,000 (2 Coats)
• Larger 2-Story (3,500+ sq. ft) stucco, some wood siding, basic wood trim: $8,000-11,000 (2 Coats)
• Standard 1-2 story San Diego Home (up to 2,000 sq. ft): $4,000-6,000 (2 coats)
• An approximate 5,000 sq. ft. home with wood windows, wood French doors, wood trim, stucco or wood siding: ($18,000-20,000+)
• A separate Gazebo that is in good shape could cost $1,500+
• A patio cover/trellis (open to sky) is expensive and time consuming to paint. A typical 8x10 unit will probably be about $500-600 for the basic prep and painting. If it is a larger unit (covering most of the patio: 20x12), the cost may be as much as $1,200-1,500+)
• Entry door stripping and refinishing is typically very expensive and can cost as much as $1,000 per side (complete strip, stain and three coats).

Posted by on 06/10 at 08:06 PM