Services Offered by Professional Painters
Most professional painting companies provide interior and exterior painting, plus extra services.
Interior Painting
Professional interior painters can assist you in deciding on interior paint types, textures, and finishes, and can educate you on care requirements to figure out what works best where. They can prep, prime, and paint trim, cabinets, door frames, windows, and moldings. Some professionals offer wallpaper or textured finish stripping for an added fee.Exterior Painting
Exterior work starts with pros mending weather damaged areas, stripping paint, plugging leaks with caulk, and cleaning. They then apply paint to siding, trim, decks, fences, window frames, doors, and other outdoor areas.Additional Services
Painters may also offer the following services, depending on their training and experience:- 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 San Diego
Below are some factors to consider when selecting which residential painting company to hire:
- Cost: Request price estimates from at least three companies. Be wary of any contractor that quotes a substantially cheaper rate than competitors.
- Guarantees: Make sure you get all guarantees in writing and that you know the scope and duration of coverage.
- Paint types: Have your painter walk you through paint options and related advantages and disadvantages to ensure you select the right kind for your project. Some paints, for example, resist weather damage better than others or are more eco-friendly.
- Qualifications: Painters who work on jobs valued at over $500 must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board. To obtain this license, a contractor must have proof of experience and must have workers' compensation insurance if they have employees. Any contractor you hire should be properly bonded and insured, particularly if they’re working with power equipment or on ladders. If your home was built prior to 1978, and you're worried about the possible presence of lead, consider looking for a contractor who is licensed by the EPA to work with lead-based paint.
- Reputation and reviews: Obtain references from friends and neighbors, or review the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pages of local painting companies. You can also browse customer ratings on websites such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews.
How Much Does Painting Cost in San Diego?
The cost of professional painting work is influenced by the dimensions of your home, the paint categories chosen, and the season. Most painters raise their rates during the summer due to increased demand. Interior and exterior painting jobs both run, on average, between $0.85 and $3.40 per square foot. Most homes have more interior surface area than exterior surface area, which means the cost to paint the interior will be greater than the cost to paint outside. The average price to paint a 2,000-square-foot home in San Diego is $4,253 for exterior work and $1,701 to $6,804 for inside work. Alternatively, painters in San Diego may charge between $18.05 and $30.08 per hour. Hourly prices may save you money, especially if you're bundling services. For example, you'll pay less to have your home's exterior and interior painted together than you would if you’d scheduled them separately.
