Straight answers to the home improvement questions Charlotte homeowners ask most: what projects cost, how long they take and how to hire well. Each answer is short and direct, with a link to our fuller home improvement guide on the topic.
๐ท See recent jobs @friends.enterprises on InstagramMost home improvement questions come down to three things: cost, time and trust. The answers below give typical Charlotte ranges and honest timelines, not sales pitches. Every home improvement project is different, so treat the numbers as a starting point, and ask for a written quote that covers your specific job. Each home improvement answer links to a longer guide.
The figures here are typical ranges for most Charlotte homes. Your price depends on size, condition and finishes, which is why we quote every job after a free walkthrough. If you would like a number for your own project, request a free quote.
Yes. Standard latex needs about 50F and low-temperature formulas are often rated to 35F. In Charlotte, October is usually one of the best exterior painting months, as long as painting stops early enough for the film to set before evening dew.
Typically about $1 to $2 per square foot for removal alone, and about $2.50 to $5 with skim coating and paint. Homes built before the mid-1980s should have the texture tested for asbestos before anyone scrapes it.
A professional cabinet paint job for an average Charlotte kitchen typically costs about $3,500 to $7,000, depending on the number of doors and drawers and how the doors are finished. It is usually a fraction of the cost of new cabinets.
A mid-range kitchen remodel in Charlotte typically costs about $25,000 to $75,000 and takes 6 to 12 weeks of work once materials arrive. Cabinets, counters and layout changes drive most of the cost.
Seven factors: size and type of bathroom, layout changes, the shower or tub, tile, the vanity, flooring and fixtures. Moving the toilet or drain is usually the single biggest cost jump.
Washing a typical house exterior usually costs about $300 to $700, a driveway about $100 to $300, and a deck about $200 to $500. Siding should always be soft washed with low pressure and a cleaner.
Level 4 suits most walls with flat or eggshell paint. Level 5, a full skim coat, is for glossy paint, dark colors and walls hit by low-angle light. Skim coating typically costs about $1 to $3 per square foot.
Usually, if the wood has enough thickness left to sand. Refinishing costs far less than replacing floors and can make worn hardwood look close to new, often in two to four days per room.
Sherwin-Williams chose Celery, a soft yellow-green, and Behr chose Grounded, an earthy olive. Valspar picked Cottage Door, Glidden picked Artifact, and Dutch Boy picked Deep Rooted. Benjamin Moore is due to announce in October.
Every quote follows the same steps, so you know what you are getting before work starts.
Tell us about the project by phone at (704) 400-8463 or through the contact form, and we arrange a time to visit.
We look at the surfaces, measure, note repairs and talk through what you want, with no obligation.
You receive a written quote that spells out the scope, the prep, the materials and the timeline.
Once you approve, we schedule the work and confirm dates, weather permitting for exterior jobs.
Call us or request a free quote, and we will give you a straight answer for your home.
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For a typical one or two story home in the Charlotte area, a full exterior repaint often costs about $3,000 to $7,500. Size, siding type, the amount of prep and repair, and the number of colors move the price. A fair quote is written, lists the prep, and names the paint being used.
It depends on the season. In the busy spring and fall months, many painting companies are booked one to several weeks out. Interior work is often easier to schedule in winter. Booking your walkthrough early is the best way to get the dates you want. For exterior work, the weather adds its own delays, so leave some room in your plans.
Warranties vary a lot between contractors. Ask each company to put its warranty in writing, including how long it lasts, what it covers, such as peeling or blistering, and what it excludes. Compare those terms alongside the paint products and prep each quote includes.
A walkthrough can usually be arranged within a few days to a week, and a written quote should follow shortly after. If a company cannot tell you what is in the quote, or will not put it in writing, keep looking. Most quotes for a single room or a full exterior should not take more than a week or two from first call to written number.
Look for a local contractor who is insured, gives detailed written quotes, can show recent work and references, and does not ask for most of the money up front. In North Carolina, larger projects require a licensed general contractor. Our guide to red flags when hiring a contractor covers the warning signs.
Yes. Every project starts with a free walkthrough and a written quote. We serve Charlotte and the surrounding towns, and we offer a 15% senior discount and 25% off exterior work.
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