As I've mentioned, we're finishing out the basement. It's getting REALLY close to being ready for paint (like by the end of this week - squeal!!!!). Anyway, my mom was going to help me paint, but she can't do it until after the holidays so she told me to get an estimate from the painter that did our kitchen (massive wallpaper takedown project about 2.5 yrs ago). So we did...here's where I need your opinions.
The estimate he gave us is $775. That number shocks me a bit, but it is a lot of work to do. They would sand & paint the steps from the basement to the kitchen (they look TERRIBLE right now). Then prep, prime, & paint the walls, tray ceiling, & moldings (crown & baseboards). It's a pretty big room - about 26x12 ft.
Do you think that estimate is reasonable? Too high? Too low? Should I ask if he would come down off that price (not sure if that's really an option). He did EXCELLENT work in our kitchen, so I know he'll do a great job.
Re: WDYT: Painting Estimate
We got several estimates for paint and it is pretty expensive, but for what they are doing, it seems reasonable. I know my sister paid someone $200 just to do her daughters room. Since they are priming, and doing baseboards and ceiling and moldings that sounds like a decent price. We got a quotes ranging from $2500-$750 when we did our house. I couldn't hurt to call one other place just to see how the prices compare.
We paid $300 + the cost of paint to have our 2 story living room (which includes stairway wall), 2 story foyer, and 2 hallways done. No prep work or trim painting....just the walls.
I think the price they are quoting seems fair.