FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
When I paint I charge $1.75 per sq ft. to do exterior of home. To do interior of house goes by how much prep work needs to be done, how much caulking is required, and color of paint the customer wants to use. Custom colors takes a little more work than standard whites. I normally charge $1.75 sq ft for standard whites this includes caulking, removing receptacle covers and light switch covers. When painting ceiling I remove light fixtures and I put them back. No prep work. If prep work is involved this goes by how much drywall mudd is needed to cover nail pops, scratches, dings and dents. The standard price $1.75 sq ft for paint could go as high as $2.50 sq ft to cover labor of all prep work. Hang base board or shoe mold is $0.75 per linear foot. An 8 ft pc of base or shoe mold would cost a customer $4.50 to hang If hang & paint is required then additional $1.75 per sq ft to prep and paint. I fill nail holes with Drydex and caulk when using semi gloss white paint. I use painter's tape to give my customers a flawless finish. To hang crown mold $1.00 per linear foot. 8 foot pc of crown would cost a customer 8.00 to hang. 3 pc crown is a pc of standard base nailed to the ceiling, then crown, then base cap approximately 6 inches below. If hang & paint is required then additional $1.75 sq ft to prep and paint. I fill nail holes with Drydex and call when using semi gloss white paint. Again I use painters tape to give my customers a flawless finish. When prepping walls for paint I remove all reptacle covers and light switch covers. I cover all switches and receptacles with painters tape. I am also an electrician so I can replace receptacles, light switches, hang and replace lights and ceiling fans. replace a receptacle I typically charge $2.00 per receptacle. Labor only To replace a light switch is also $2.00 per switch. Labor only. To remove and replace ceiling fan goes by the height of the ceiling and the ceiling fan that I am hanging to replace the existing fan. But standard 8 ft ceiling and standard ceiling fan I would remove and replace for $60.00 again This is price is for a standard ceiling of 8 ft and a 5 blade 38 inch to 42 inch ceiling fan. For any other ceiling height I would have to give you quote. Standard light fixtures to remove and replace $50.00 per light. When I paint ceilings I remove and put back. This also includes outside light fixtures that are only one story high. 2 story light usually a flood light is a little more.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I normally ask for more information because I like to meet my customer in person. But when it comes to white paint I have a base price $1.75 sq ft. It is cheaper than any other professional in Charlotte. When painting exterior I use roller and brushes. Because if you use a sprayer. You have over spray and usually makes for a mess because all it takes is just the slightest bit of wind and we have a mess.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a project manager by trade. I have many years experience in this industry.