Painting Estimating
Painting takeoffs and estimates that measure surfaces by type and coating system, so prep, coats and finish levels are all accounted for.
Bid more work
Hand off takeoffs and estimates so your team can chase more projects without adding headcount.
See exactly what is in
Every line ties back to a plan or spec reference, with scope assumptions written down.
Reviewed before delivery
Experienced review on every estimate, and direct access to the person who built it.
Painting is surface preparation first.
Substrate, coating system and access determine labor more than square footage alone.
- Interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim
- Exterior surfaces and masonry coatings
- Specialty coatings and wall coverings where in scope
- Surface preparation by substrate
- Number of coats and finish levels
- Lifts, scaffolding and protection
Quantities in the units painting is priced in.
- Walls and ceilings: square feet by finish
- Doors and frames: count by type
- Trim and rails: linear feet
- Exterior coatings: square feet by system
- Preparation: square feet by substrate
- Labor and equipment: hours, lifts and scaffolds
Where painting scope slips.
Checked by the founder and chief estimator.
Our estimators perform the work, and every estimate is checked by the founder and chief estimator.
Good questions.
Who uses this service?
Painting contractors, general contractors and homebuilders.
Do you price wall coverings?
Wall coverings are carried when they are in the finish schedule and your scope. We state the boundary in each estimate.
Can I get quantities only?
Yes. A quantity takeoff carries no unit costs. A priced estimate states the pricing basis: your rates, Hemingway pricing inputs for the project's ZIP code, or an applicable wage determination.
What should I send?
Finish schedule, floor plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, Division 09 specifications and addenda.
Request a painting quote
Send the location, scope, documents and due date. We reply with availability and a quote.