Small jobs, one day
Painter for a Day
Too small for a full crew, too much to do yourself. Book one painter for a day and hand over your list.
How it works
Hire a painter by the day
Most homes collect a list of small painting jobs: a scuffed hallway, a door that needs a fresh coat, a ceiling with an old water stain. Each one is too small to schedule a crew for, and together they never get done.
Painter for a Day fixes that. You get one experienced painter for 7.5 hours, with the tools and prep supplies, at a flat day rate. There is no bid to wait for. You decide the order of the list and the painter works through it.
It is billed by time and materials, which makes it the right fit for small and medium jobs. For a whole house or a big exterior, a free written estimate gives you a fixed price instead.
Interior Painter for a Day
$530per painter, 7.5 hours
Rooms, ceilings, trim, doors and touch-ups inside the house.
Exterior Painter for a Day
$595per painter, 7.5 hours
Front doors, shutters, railings, trim and other outside touch-ups.
Paint not included. Extra hours $58 each plus materials. Day rate for bookings of up to 3 days.
What’s included
- One experienced painter for a 7.5-hour day
- All tools, ladders and drop cloths
- Prep supplies: plastic, tape, roller covers, spot primer and patching compound
- No travel or lunch charges
Not included
- Paint: you supply it, or we can bring it for an extra charge
- Hours past 7.5, billed at $58 per hour plus materials
Ideas for your day
- Paint a bathroom, bedroom or dining room
- Refresh a front door or entry
- Repaint baseboards, window trim and doors
- Cover a water-stained ceiling
- Add an accent wall
- Touch up exterior trim, railings or shutters
- Patch and paint nail holes and dings before a move
- Your own to-do list of small jobs
Your day, step by step
From your list to finished
- 1
Book your day
Call, text or send the form with your list. Photos help us bring the right ladders and supplies.
- 2
Walk through together
When the painter arrives, you go over the list and put the jobs in the order that matters most to you.
- 3
A full day of painting
Your painter works through the list for 7.5 hours, with prep, painting and cleanup included.
- 4
Done, or keep going
If a task needs more time, extra hours are $58 each plus materials, and we ask before going over.
FAQ
Painter for a Day questions
Still have a question? Call or text us anytime.
How much does a painter for a day cost?
$530 for an interior day and $595 for an exterior day, per painter. That covers 7.5 hours on site, tools and prep supplies. Paint is extra.
Is paint included?
No. You can buy the paint yourself, or we can bring it for an extra charge. Tell us the color and brand when you book and we will tell you how much you need.
What if the work takes longer than one day?
Extra time is billed at $58 per hour plus materials, and we check with you first. The day rate works for bookings of up to 3 days; anything bigger gets a free written estimate instead.
What kind of jobs fit in one day?
A bathroom or small bedroom, a front door, a run of baseboards, a stained ceiling, an accent wall, or a handful of small touch-ups. If you are not sure, send us your list and we will tell you honestly.
Do I get a written estimate?
Painter for a Day is billed by time and materials, so there is no fixed bid. For whole rooms, whole houses or exteriors, ask for a free written estimate and you get a set price.
Is the painter insured?
Yes. Our workers' compensation and liability insurance covers Painter for a Day visits the same way it covers our bigger projects.
Are there travel or lunch charges?
No. The day rate is the day rate for homes within about 15 miles of Maynard.
Good to know
Bigger plans? We have you covered
Hand us your to-do list
Free written estimates for homeowners within 15 miles of Maynard.