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how much to charge for painting job
Posted on 1/30/23 at 11:03 am
Posted on 1/30/23 at 11:03 am
I am retired and do some painting on the side. I am trying to decide how much to charge a friend for some painting on their rental house. I did the following: painted the ceiling in a bathroom, scrubbed 2 sets of cement steps and a landing then painted them, painted 2 outside doors & painted 3 iron railings.
Is $500 too much?
Is $500 too much?
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 11:05 am
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Posted on 1/30/23 at 11:11 am to TigerKurt
How long did it take to do all that?? I think $500 sounds fair.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 11:36 am to TigerKurt
Did you pay for supplies? I would charge 50 an hour plus supplies.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 2:00 pm to tigerfoot
Don't sell yourself short. It may take you a few jobs to zero in on your pricing. If you do the following, word of mouth will spread and you'll become un-retired.
Answer/return calls promptly
Show up
Answer/return calls promptly
Show up
Posted on 1/30/23 at 2:03 pm to TigerKurt
How big was the ceiling? Are you trying to charge fair market value or a friend rate?
If he hired someone it would at least be $1000 I'd think.
If he hired someone it would at least be $1000 I'd think.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:02 pm to Gauxt
quote:trying to tell my son a secret to success.
Answer/return calls promptly Show up
I told him that the above two things would seperate him from 70 percent of others. He is 13. He thought o was joking
Posted on 1/30/23 at 3:03 pm to TigerKurt
$350
Posted on 1/30/23 at 8:21 pm to TigerKurt
Are you in BR? If so, please send contact info
Posted on 1/30/23 at 9:53 pm to cmac5125
I am in Kenner but in BR often.
What do you need painted?
kurt4013@cox.net
What do you need painted?
kurt4013@cox.net
Posted on 1/30/23 at 10:14 pm to TigerKurt
I’d go by the hours plus supplies.
Posted on 1/30/23 at 10:40 pm to crewdepoo
I charged $500 and my friend was happy to pay that.
Thanks for all the replies.
TD shines once again!
Thanks for all the replies.
TD shines once again!
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 1/31/23 at 8:26 am to TigerKurt
I'm saving your email for future painting needs and will give it to others.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 8:59 am to TigerKurt
for a friend I would charge $35/h + materials. For a rando probably $50/h
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