Interior, exterior, trim, ceilings — your line items are pre-loaded. Walk through the home, snap some photos, and have a polished estimate ready before you leave the driveway.
Paint, primer, prep, labor — the stuff you actually bid on, already in there. Adjust prices to your market and go.
Homeowners trust clean, itemized estimates. Show them the breakdown — paint, prep, labor, coats — and close more painting jobs.
Painting estimates live and die on accurate square footage calculations. You need to measure wall area, account for windows and doors, factor in ceiling height, and calculate paint coverage. Getting these numbers right determines how many gallons you need and what to charge.
Prep work is where painting jobs get complicated. A freshly built home with pristine drywall is fast to paint. A 1960s house with lead paint, wallpaper, and cracked plaster is a completely different job. Your estimating software needs prep line items that reflect the actual scope.
Color management is another area where painters need software. Tracking which paint brand, color code, and sheen was used in each room creates a valuable record for touch-ups and callbacks.
Painting contractors often juggle many small jobs simultaneously. Being able to estimate quickly during walkthroughs, send a polished PDF immediately, and track which estimates were accepted helps fill your schedule.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Bedroom Paint | $300 - $700 | Paint, primer, prep, tape, labor |
| Whole-House Interior | $3,000 - $8,000 | Paint, primer, wall repair, ceilings, trim |
| Exterior House Paint | $4,000 - $12,000 | Pressure wash, scrape, prime, paint, trim |
| Cabinet Painting | $2,000 - $6,000 | Remove doors, sand, prime, spray, reinstall |
| Deck Staining | $500 - $2,000 | Power wash, brightener, stain, labor |
| Fence Staining (150 LF) | $500 - $1,500 | Power wash, stain, sprayer rental, labor |
| Wallpaper Removal + Paint | $800 - $2,500 | Steamer, scraping, skim coat, prime, paint |
| Commercial Office Paint | $1 - $3/sqft | Walls, ceilings, after-hours labor premium |
Sign up and pick painting as your trade. BidOrca pre-loads interior and exterior paint, primer, prep materials, tape, drop cloths, and labor rates. Walk through the home, snap photos of each room, describe the scope, and BidOrca generates a room-by-room estimate in seconds. Send a branded PDF before you get back in the van.
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