What to expect when you hire a painter in Raleigh

How Father And Son Custom Painting works

1. Talk It Through

   Call or send a note. We ask the right questions about your rooms, your surfaces, and your timeline, then schedule a walkthrough.

2. Walkthrough and Clear Quote

   We look at the work up close, flag anything that needs drywall repair or extra prep, and give you a fair, written price with no surprises.

3. Prep Before Paint

   Floors and furniture protected, seams caulked, holes patched, scuff sanded, and primer where it counts. The prep is what makes the paint last.

4. Paint With Clean Lines

   Careful cutting in, crisp edges, and the right finish for each surface, from eggshell walls to semi-gloss trim.

5. Walk the Job Together

   We clean up, then walk the space with you to make sure every line and corner is right before we pack up.

Typical project, not a quote

These are general figures for a typical painter project, not a quote and not a promise from Father And Son Custom Painting. Your project may differ.

• A walkthrough usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, longer for a whole house or an exterior.
• Most interior rooms take one to two days, and a whole-house exterior often takes several.
• Latex paint often recoats in 2 to 4 hours, and oil-based products need longer, so check the can.
• Prep such as patching, sanding and masking often takes as long as the painting.
• Fresh paint can feel dry within hours but takes a few weeks to cure, so go easy on scrubbing and on hanging things.
• Many contractors ask for a deposit first and the balance when the work is finished.
• Prices, dates and terms for your project belong in a written estimate. Ask for it in writing.

Questions to ask any painter

1. Can I see your license number and proof of insurance?
2. What does the written estimate cover, and what would change the price?
3. How long will the job take, and what happens if the schedule slips?
4. Who will be on site each day, and who do I call with a question?
5. What is not included, and how is payment split?

Preparing and scheduling

How long does the first visit take?

A walkthrough usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, longer for a whole house or an exterior. Bring your questions and ask for the estimate in writing.

How should I get ready before work starts?

Clear furniture away from the walls or ask what the painter will move, take pictures down, and keep pets and children out of the room while it dries.

How far ahead should I book?

Schedules vary by season and by contractor. Ask for a start date and an estimated finish date in writing, and ask what happens if weather or a delivery moves them.

What if the work changes once it has started?

A change to the work usually changes the price. Ask for the change and its price in writing before it is done.

When do I pay?

Many contractors ask for a deposit before the work and the balance when it is finished. Terms vary, so ask for them in writing before you agree.

Ready to talk about your project?

Father And Son Custom Painting can answer these questions for your job in Raleigh. Call (919) 291-1076.