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Default House painting - price estimate

On Oct 10, 7:11*pm, wrote:
I’m trying to get an idea of how much it would cost to have a house
painted (outside.) This is in the Denver Metro.
A couple of pics of the house:

http://hous.shutterfly.com/22http://...tterfly.com/25

It is a 1966 ranch, brick walls, so we’re talking about the soffit,
the part around the roof, door frames, misc wood trim here and there,
you get the idea. The house is 1,400 sq ft, plus an attached 2-car
garage.

I know it’s hard to give an estimate given the above vague
description, but I’m looking for a ballpark number, so I’m an informed
customer when I meet with the painter to get an estimate.

TIA,
Bubba


It is impossible to give an honest estimate without looking at the
house in person. How much prep is needed? (Caulking, sanding,
priming, scraping) One coat of paint or two? Are those shrubs going
to be cut back? What brand of paint would you like? Get estimates
from local people (hopefully from ones who don,t hire illegals). The
lowest estimate is not always the best deal. Ask your neighbors for
referrals.