[Matt's Painting]

I'm bidding on an entry to a house. It's approximately 23' high by 40 feet long. The customer kicked the last painters off the job.

One wall on the right side of the entry is covered in stone. There's a window at the entrance which goes up to the ceiling. So, the wall I'm supposed to paint gets hit by morning sunlight. Being a flash wall I've suggested using Sherwin Williams Cashmere flat. Since, they have dogs and Cashmere is washable to a certain extent.

What is the going rate for this type of project? What should I be charging for anything over a certain height? Extra dollar or two per sq. foot?

Thanks!

Matt

 

[daren]

The customer kicked the last painters off the job.

This is the line that tells you how much to bid. Figure out how long it will take you and how much paint etc. you need then add 50% to your number. If you get the job then there will be enough $ in it to deal with the extra attention from the customer. They already don't trust you because of the last guy. If you don't get it then you have avoided a head ache.

That's my two cents

 

[Matt's Painting]

I already figured this job would be a pain in the ass. I originally quoted the customer $800 and he wants to know how I came up with the number. He wants a professional job with no roller marks etc.

50% markup sounds like a good figure to ad in for the PITA, "Pain in the Ass" factor.

None, of his business really. I was just wondering if there's some calculation out there that'd help. Like .80 a square foot etc. I don't want to lose my ass on this job.

 

[ewingpainting.net]

$99.99

Oh wait, they have dogs.

$199.99

 

[daren]

sq. ft. #s never work for me on repaints. Too many variables. I figure per day with half day intervals plus materials.

 

[ProWallGuy]

sq. ft. #s never work for me on repaints. Too many variables. I figure per day with half day intervals plus materials.

Yep, that would be the *easiest* semi-accurate method.

If they ask for a breakdown on the price, tell them this:
10% materials
10% labor
80% knowledge, experience, and customer service

 

[Mopaint]

We charge 2500 for something like that in Utah. If they ask you how you came up with the price tell them you use data compiled from previous jobs. Or as they say in the real est. trade "comps". That is all they need to know. If they think it is too high let them get 2 more estimates and if it was meant to be you will get the job. I allways give 2 refferences when a customer has been burnt before. Good Luck MP

 

[electro]

I moved this post to another section more fitting.

 

[GMack]

$56,000 plus materials

 

[timhag]

I'm bidding on an entry to a house. It's approximately 23' high by 40 feet long. The customer kicked the last painters off the job.

One wall on the right side of the entry is covered in stone. There's a window at the entrance which goes up to the ceiling. So, the wall I'm supposed to paint gets hit by morning sunlight. Being a flash wall I've suggested using Sherwin Williams Cashmere flat. Since, they have dogs and Cashmere is washable to a certain extent.

What is the going rate for this type of project? What should I be charging for anything over a certain height? Extra dollar or two per sq. foot?

Thanks!

Matt

.23 h x .40 w= $9.20, wouldn't go much higher than that. This includes material.

 

[crow]

you could make more money by talkin them outta paint, and go with the plywood look. its the big thing now, you gotta fill in all the seams though, its easy to put up and youll be gettin paid for both nailin it up and mabey stain, that would all pay out bout 952.98. good luck,

 

[Wing 54]

What's the background of the painter he kicked off the job? Was it fly by nite or best guy in town?

Why did he walk him?

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

Damn tim, your getting good money in your area was thinking $6.50

 

[timhag]

Damn tim, your getting good money in your area was thinking $6.50

HGP, if you slowly increase your rates you can do just as well as we do. Trust me, i've been where you are and it takes time......Good Luck. :thumbsup:

 

[Matt's Painting]

What a bunch of smart asses!

Is this the comedy board? Why, are 75% of the replies smart ass comments? It seems like it's always the same people in the threads I've been in too.

Thanks! For the serious replies.

 

[PinnacleResidential]

Matt's, figure out what you would charge if the entry way was just a typical 9' ceiling. Then double the price. If there are any arched windows or awkward cut areas, think about how long it would take you to double cut those areas and charge 50-65 per hour. As far as the customer's question about getting to your number. Odd question. On repaints, I too use the one day interval. I figure four hundred per day for myself, 300 per day for each of my guys. If I think I can get it done in one day but have some reservations or feel it might be a real long day or that it could roll over to the next day, I would charge an extra half day to be safe.

Sounds like you already gave this guy a number which is going to be tough to back out of. $800 sounds low for such a large entry way. I would have probably been at about $1600-$2000 including materials. You could lose your ass on this job but it may be worth gaining a customer for life. If he's already particular about his painters, you know he'll stick with you if you do an excellent job. If you have any reservations about doing it, I would say you are booked for months or something along those line to try to back out because you know he's going to give you the boot too at the first hint of a mistake.

Good Luck

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

pinnacle residential is going to be the diy'er best friend, stop by the stain a wood fence post, nobody has given him a price yet.

 

[ronkemper13]

Just did a 17 foot ceiling entry way....other quotes rangen from 3000.00 - 4500.00....I bid the job at 750.00 spent 6.5 hours at it and customer loves the work.....more customers on the way....did i mention i made 750.00 for 6.5 hours work?....just quote it at normal rates and add for high ceilings and aggravation.....

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

Just did a 17 foot ceiling entry way....other quotes rangen from 3000.00 - 4500.00....I bid the job at 750.00 spent 6.5 hours at it and customer loves the work.....more customers on the way....did i mention i made 750.00 for 6.5 hours work?....just quote it at normal rates and add for high ceilings and aggravation.....

and you left $2000 or more on the table, next week when you are starving will you do it for $650. you can have all the cheap ass customers you can handle.

 

[tsunamicontract]

Just did a 17 foot ceiling entry way....other quotes rangen from 3000.00 - 4500.00....I bid the job at 750.00 spent 6.5 hours at it and customer loves the work.....more customers on the way....did i mention i made 750.00 for 6.5 hours work?....just quote it at normal rates and add for high ceilings and aggravation.....

if your patting your self on the back for that, think how sore your hand (or back) would be if you made $2800 for 6.5 hours of work.
But I bet you just threw a coat of paint over it, didnt fill, caulk, prime, and 2 coat it which might have been the price given by the "other guys".