How do I request a painting estimate?
Fill in the estimate form with your town and a short description of the job. A local painter will reach out to you directly.
What does house painting cost in Dobbs Ferry?
This Old House lists exterior painting at about $2.20 to $4.40 per square foot of home. Older homes on steep lots often cost more because of prep and access. Get a written estimate after a visit.
What does interior painting cost?
This Old House puts most bedrooms at about $300 to $800 and living rooms at about $600 to $2,000. Plaster repair, high ceilings and dramatic color changes add cost.
What should a painting estimate include?
The surfaces to be painted, the prep steps, how repairs are priced, the paint brand and product, the number of coats, cleanup and the payment schedule. Compare those lines across bids.
Does my painter need a Westchester County license?
Westchester County law requires home improvement contractors to hold a county license from the Department of Consumer Protection. Ask for the license number and check it on the department's list.
What is lead-safe painting?
Under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, paid contractors who disturb paint in pre-1978 homes must be Lead-Safe Certified firms and use practices that contain dust and chips. Ask about it on any older home.
How far ahead should I book exterior painting?
Ask for estimates in late winter or early spring. Exterior work usually runs late spring to early fall, and good painters fill those months early.
Can painting happen in winter?
Interior painting can be done year round. Exterior painting needs dry surfaces and temperatures within the paint label's range, which is rare in deep winter.
How do I compare two very different estimates?
Look at the prep and repair lines first. A lower price often means less scraping, fewer repairs or fewer coats. Ask each painter to explain their plan for the worst part of the house.
Should I pay a deposit?
A modest deposit is common. Avoid paying the full price before the work starts, and tie later payments to finished stages.
Can I stay home while the inside is painted?
Usually yes. Painters often work a few rooms at a time. On older homes, ask how the work area will be sealed off if old paint is disturbed.
Is there any cost to send a request?
No. Sending a request is free, and you are not obligated to hire the painter who contacts you.