{"id":14140,"date":"2022-11-04T21:09:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T21:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onitpainting.com\/blog\/what-should-be-included-in-a-painting-estimate\/"},"modified":"2023-06-09T06:46:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T06:46:39","slug":"what-should-be-included-in-a-painting-estimate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onitpainting.com\/blog\/what-should-be-included-in-a-painting-estimate\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should Be Included in a Painting Estimate?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14140\" class=\"elementor elementor-14140\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-772a058d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"772a058d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7de33b5d\" data-id=\"7de33b5d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b755fe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b755fe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tA fresh coat of paint can transform and beautify your home, but achieving long-lasting and high-quality results requires a painting company who will ensure the job is done right. When you\u2019re looking to hire a contractor to paint the interior or exterior of your home, one of the first steps is to obtain a painting estimate. This post will explore proactive action you can take, items and information to expect, and red flags to watch for as you begin requesting quotes for your project.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ce2a937 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ce2a937\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Before You Get a Painting Estimate<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-277648c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"277648c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Identify your needs.<\/strong>To get an accurate estimate, you\u2019ll need to decide on the actual and specific work you want to be conducted. That might include the finish and paint you prefer, spackling or other necessary repairs, and further details specific to your space. If you\u2019re uncertain, a good painting company can work with you and make recommendations about paint color, finish, and other details, all while managing expectations related to Painting cost per square foot or the average labor costs to paint a room.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a6ceeec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a6ceeec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Compare contractors.<\/strong>Do some due diligence when searching for a painting company. Check out their websites and reviews and contact a few companies so you can compare estimates from each of them. Comparing multiple companies will allow you to shop for the best price and find the best painters for your specific project. Ask to see examples of their previous work and for references from previous clients. Of course, any contractor you work with should also be able to show proof of proper licensure and insurance. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a42e7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17a42e7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What a Painting Estimate Should Include<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e86efb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e86efb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Scope of Work.<\/strong> The scope of work will identify all items and areas to be prepared, painted, and finished, as well as the number of coats to be applied. This section will indicate everything included in the cost estimate and possible factors. For example, if your walls require caulking, spackling, or further repairs, some painters may not include these tasks in their scope of work. Make sure your estimate has everything included and that you are comparing apples to apples when looking at the different prices among contractors. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661d0178 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"661d0178\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Labor.<\/strong> Your estimate should include how many people will be working on your home painting project and how much it will cost to pay them. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b923346 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b923346\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Materials.<\/strong> The estimate should also include paint cost information and estimated costs of any other equipment or materials needed to complete the job. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc1c536 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cc1c536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Other common details.<\/strong>The projected timeline to complete the job, billing and payment policies, a guarantee of work, and terms and conditions regarding any additional fees or costs are also common in professional painting estimates.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b477caa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b477caa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Painting Estimate Red Flags<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161c763b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"161c763b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs with any home improvement or construction service project, it\u2019s essential to keep an early eye out for any red flags that could be potential warning signs of future issues:\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f94fbd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f94fbd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>The contractor does not put the estimate in writing or does not agree to a written contract.<\/strong> The first rule of contracts: Always get it in writing. Verbal communication of the estimated cost is not an official estimate and will not hold up to any scrutiny if actual costs end up much more than expected based on a verbal quote. Providing a written contract is standard practice and protects both parties involved in the transaction. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36bf40e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36bf40e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>The painting company\u2019s estimate is way out of line with the estimates of other contractors in your area.<\/strong> This is one reason it\u2019s smart to receive estimates from various companies. While they may differ slightly, it\u2019s usually a bad sign if one company\u2019s estimate is significantly lower or higher than the competitors. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6089fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e6089fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>The painting contractors do not do an in-person or virtual \u201cwalkthrough\u201d of your property before giving an estimate.<\/strong> To give an accurate estimate, your contractor will need to see the space to be painted and assess the scope of the job. You cannot get a proper painting estimate based on square footage alone or even a detailed description over the phone. A professional painter may be able to spot issues that you may not. If a contractor gives you an official quote without having set eyes on your home, there\u2019s a good chance the estimate will be too high or too low based on how the painter estimates square footage or determines average labor costs\u2014leaving you open to surprise charges later on.v\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd13ca7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd13ca7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA professional painting company should come to your home at an agreed-upon time to perform a walkthrough and evaluate the condition of the painting surfaces. They should also take note of any fixtures that need removing, any damage that may need treating, and what kinds of protections will be needed to preserve your floors and furniture. Most importantly, the right painting company will give you peace of mind that the job will be done on time and within budget. Reach out to ONiT Painting to schedule your free estimate appointment, or get started with our virtual estimate tool today.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fresh coat of paint can transform and beautify your home, but achieving long-lasting and high-quality results requires a painting company who will ensure the job is done right. 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