How it works
Same project sheet. Comparable quotes.
Most painting quotes are hard to compare because each painter describes the job differently. PaintEstimate gives every painter the same project sheet and the same quote format.
Request
Answer a few questions about rooms or surfaces, size, condition, sheen and timing. Add photos from your account if you like.
Match
We send your project sheet to up to four painters who serve your ZIP code and have confirmed their insurance.
Compare
Each quote lists prep, primer, coats, paint line and sheen, crew size, schedule, warranty and total price.
Connect
Choose a painter to share your contact details and book a walkthrough. Decline the rest with one click.
Your privacy
Painters see the project, not your phone number.
Your name, phone number and email stay in your account until you choose a painter. You won't get a wave of calls from contractors you never picked.
- Painters see project details, city and ZIP code only
- Messages with painters stay inside your account
- Account texts come only from PaintEstimate, and only if you opt in
- Reply STOP to any text to opt out
Every quote answers
| Prep | Patching, sanding, caulking, masking, furniture moving |
|---|---|
| Primer | Full, spot or none, and the product |
| Coats | Number of finish coats per surface |
| Paint | Brand line, sheen, who supplies it |
| Schedule | Crew size, start window, working days |
| Warranty | Labor warranty length in writing |
| Payment | Deposit and payment schedule |
For painters
Quote on real projects, already scoped.
Painting contractors can join PaintEstimate to receive project sheets in their service area and submit itemized quotes. Homeowners choose who to contact, so the conversations you get are with people who picked you.
- Project sheets include size, condition, ceiling height and timing
- Set your service ZIP codes and job types
- Proof of general liability insurance required
- Contact details released when the homeowner selects your quote
Quote checklist for painters
Confirm square footage and surfaces from the project sheet and photos.
State prep, primer and number of coats per surface.
Name the paint line and sheen, and who supplies it.
Give a start window, working days and warranty in writing.