House Painting in Charlotte and Fort Mill, NC

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We Paint Everything

From Charlotte bungalows to Blacksburg two-stories and Fort Mill commercial spaces, our Charlotte and Fort Mill team handles the full painting scope: interior, exterior, cabinets, decks, fences, and specialty finishes. Every project is built around North Carolina weather realities, humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons drives our prep schedule.

Freshly painted interior living room with bright walls and clean trim work

Interior Painting

Transform your living spaces with flawless color and finish.

Interior Painting
Exterior house painting project with crisp siding and updated curb appeal

Exterior Painting

Curb appeal that lasts. Expert coatings for every climate.

Exterior Painting
Commercial painting project in a polished business interior

Commercial Painting

Professional-grade finishes that elevate your business space.

Commercial Painting
Kitchen cabinet painting project with a smooth factory-style finish

Cabinet Painting

Refresh your kitchen with a smooth, factory-quality finish.

Cabinet Painting
Limewash finish adding texture and depth to painted masonry

Limewash

Authentic European lime-based finishes for timeless texture and depth.

Limewash
Painted brick exterior with a durable updated finish

Brick Painting

Breathe new life into brick with lasting, beautiful color.

Brick Painting

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Erin & Jonathan Wortman, locally owned and operated That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill franchise owner

We're Locally Owned

Owned by Erin & Jonathan Wortman, That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill brings local accountability and a 3-year warranty to every Charlotte, Blacksburg, and Fort Mill project. Our services cover interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, and specialty finishes.

Your painting project means as much to us as it does to you. We're licensed and insured, and our promise is simple: we'll be your best house guests, treating your place with the utmost care and leaving it even more pristine than when we arrived.

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Areas Served

That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill paints homes and businesses across Charlotte, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Clover, York, and the surrounding NC/SC border metro, where Piedmont Carolina humidity, spring pine pollen, and summer thunderstorms shape every exterior spec we write.

(704) 285-8164
1213 W Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28208
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Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 12 PM
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Closed

Recent Charlotte and Fort Mill Painting Projects

A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across Charlotte and Fort Mill. From full-home interior repaints and kitchen cabinet refinishing to exterior siding, stucco, and trim work, every painting project in Charlotte and Fort Mill is prepped, primed, and finished by licensed, insured local painters. Browse recent residential and commercial painting projects to see the color matching, surface prep, and clean lines homeowners across Charlotte and Fort Mill trust us to deliver.

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Professional interior painting project in Charlotte and Fort Mill by That 1 Painter
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Every year, our Charlotte and Fort Mill team teams up with franchise owners across the country to gift complete paint transformations to deserving families, small businesses, and non-profits. It's our way of giving back to the community that's given us so much, one home, one story, one fresh coat at a time.

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Painting Cost in Charlotte and Fort Mill 2026 Guide

Painting pricing in Charlotte and Fort Mill reflects three local realities: North Carolina's humid southeastern climate, the prep workload required by humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons, and the access surcharges common in Charlotte and Blacksburg. This 2026 guide shows real numbers from real Charlotte and Fort Mill jobs.

Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$3.00
$5.50
$4.25
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.50
$4.50
$3.50
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,800
$8,200
$5,500
Single Room
$550
$1,200
$850
Whole-Home Interior
$6,500
$18,000
$9,500
Whole-Home Exterior
$4,200
$12,500
$6,800

* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Charlotte - Fort Mill averages.

2026 Charlotte - Fort Mill Guide

What painting costs in Charlotte - Fort Mill, and how to hire right.

An honest, in-depth breakdown from That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill. No fluff, no upsells, just the numbers and the questions that protect your home.

What painting really costs in Charlotte - Fort Mill

Painting pricing in Charlotte and Fort Mill reflects three local realities: North Carolina's humid southeastern climate, the prep workload required by humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons, and the access surcharges common in Charlotte and Blacksburg. This 2026 guide shows real numbers from real Charlotte and Fort Mill jobs.

Average cost by project type

2026 Charlotte - Fort Mill

Bars are scaled to the highest average in the table, quick visual of where each project lands.

Interior (per sq ft)$4.25 avg
Low $3.00High $5.50
Exterior (per sq ft)$3.50 avg
Low $2.50High $4.50
Cabinet Refinishing$5,500 avg
Low $3,800High $8,200
Single Room$850 avg
Low $550High $1,200
Whole-Home Interior$9,500 avg
Low $6,500High $18,000
Whole-Home Exterior$6,800 avg
Low $4,200High $12,500
Average Low-High range

Where your money actually goes

A quality paint job is mostly labor and prep, not paint. Here's the typical split on a properly bid project.

Surface prep · 40%
Wash, scrape, sand, patch, caulk, prime
Labor & supervision · 30%
Skilled hands, lead on site daily
Paint & materials · 20%
Premium products, correct sheen, 2 coats
Protection & cleanup · 10%
Floors, furniture, landscaping, final walk

Charlotte and Fort Mill Painting Cost Per Square Foot, 2026 Pricing Guide

Professional interior painting in Charlotte and Fort Mill typically runs $2.50 to $4.75 per square foot in 2026, with most Charlotte and Fort Mill homeowners paying $3.25 to $3.75 for prep, two coats, and trim. A standard 2,200 sq ft home in Charlotte or Blacksburg usually lands between $6,200 and $9,800 fully painted. Pricing scales with ceiling height, trim package, and color-change complexity.

Two-Story and Scaffolding Surcharges in Charlotte and Fort Mill

Two-story and three-story homes in Charlotte and Fort Mill carry an access surcharge, typically 12–20% of exterior labor, covering scaffolding, ladder jacks, and OSHA fall protection. Charlotte and Blacksburg have a heavy share of taller homes, so estimates from any reputable Charlotte and Fort Mill painter will line-item this access cost transparently.

Why Charlotte and Fort Mill Exterior Estimates Include Carpentry Allowances

Most Charlotte and Fort Mill exterior estimates include a carpentry allowance because humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons drive wood rot at fascia, sill nosings, and bottom siding courses. We carry a small-carpentry crew so Charlotte and Blacksburg projects don't stall waiting for a separate contractor. Typical rot allowance: $400–$1,500 per home.

Realistic Paint Lifespan Expectations for Charlotte and Fort Mill Homes

In Charlotte and Fort Mill, expect 6 to 8 years exterior, longer for shaded northern elevations. Interior paint typically holds 8–12 years in low-traffic rooms and 5–7 in kitchens, baths, and hallways. Premium products and proper prep are the two single biggest drivers of how long your repaint actually lasts in North Carolina.

Moisture, Mildew, and Prep Pricing in Charlotte and Fort Mill, NC

Painting in North Carolina requires aggressive moisture management. Charlotte and Fort Mill homes routinely show mildew on north-facing siding, swollen trim around bath fans, and chalking on south-facing brick. We allocate dedicated prep days for Charlotte and Blacksburg projects so paint bonds rather than blisters.

Why Charlotte and Fort Mill Homeowners Refinish Cabinets Instead of Replacing

Cabinet refinishing in Charlotte and Fort Mill typically runs $3,500 to $7,200 for a standard kitchen in 2026, versus $25,000+ for replacement. We strip, degrease, sand, prime with a bonding primer, and spray a conversion-varnish or 2K-urethane topcoat in our Charlotte and Fort Mill shop or onsite booth. Charlotte kitchens with heavy door counts approach the upper range.

Best Time of Year to Paint in Charlotte and Fort Mill, NC

The best window for exterior painting in Charlotte and Fort Mill is spring and fall shoulder seasons before peak humidity. We monitor dew point, surface temperature, and 72-hour rain probability before scheduling, a forecast number alone is not enough in North Carolina. Interior projects run year-round in Charlotte and Blacksburg.

How to hire a painter in Charlotte - Fort Mill

Seven checks that separate a real pro from a risk.

  1. 1

    Get line-item estimates

    Real bids spell out surfaces, prep, exact products & sheens, number of coats, and timeline, not a round number on a business card.

  2. 2

    Verify license & insurance

    Ask for current certificates of liability and workers' comp. If they can't produce them, walk away.

  3. 3

    Know who's on site

    crews vs. day-labor subs. Same lead every day? Continuity protects quality.

  4. 4

    Pin down the prep process

    Wash, scrape, sand, caulk, patch, prime. 70% of a quality job lives in prep, if it's not itemized, the bid is incomplete.

  5. 5

    Read the warranty

    Look for a written, transferable warranty. That 1 Painter backs every project 3 years, transferable to the next owner.

  6. 6

    Check reviews that matter

    Google reviews on the local market page, BBB profile, and references from real homeowners, not a glossy brochure.

  7. 7

    Watch the red flags

    Cash-only deals, large up-front deposits, and "sign today" pressure are the most common signs of a job that won't finish well.

Smart questions to ask before you sign

Copy/paste these into your next estimate call.

  • What specific paint brand, line, and sheen are you using on each surface?
  • How many coats are included and what does the prep scope look like?
  • Who handles color consultation, drawdowns, and HOA paperwork?
  • What is the daily start time, end time, and total project duration?
  • How do you protect floors, furniture, and landscaping?
  • What is the payment schedule and what triggers each milestone?
  • How do you handle change orders or scope additions mid-project?

Ready for a real, line-item estimate?

Call That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill at (704) 285-8164, written quotes, no pressure.

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The Complete Charlotte - Fort Mill Painting Guide

Everything Charlotte - Fort Mill homeowners should know before hiring a painter, services, seasonal timing, colors, HOA rules, and how to get the most value from your project. Written by the That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill team.

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Paint Reviews, Advice & Expert Tips

Honest product reviews, pro painting techniques, and helpful articles from professional painters who do this every day.

What Is the Best Paint Sheen for Interior Walls?

Choosing between flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss depends on the room's traffic, lighting, and function. Professional painters break down when to use each sheen for the best results.

SuperPaint vs Cashmere: Which Sherwin-Williams Paint Is Better?

Both are popular mid-tier Sherwin-Williams paints, but they perform differently on walls, trim, and cabinets. See how professional painters compare coverage, feel, and durability.

Is Behr Premium Plus a Good Paint for Homeowners?

Behr Premium Plus is one of the most affordable paints at Home Depot. Professional painters test its coverage, durability, and finish quality to see if it's worth the price.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Behr Urethane Paint?

Behr Urethane Alkyd is a hybrid paint that combines oil-based durability with water-based cleanup. See how it performs on trim, cabinets, and doors in a real-world test.

Is Behr Dynasty the Most Durable Paint You Can Buy?

Behr Dynasty claims to be their most durable, stain-repellent paint. Professional painters put it to the test on walls and high-traffic areas to see if the claims hold up.

Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Worth the Premium Price?

The Gallery Series is Sherwin-Williams' newest premium line. Professional painters review its unique properties and explain why it may not be the best choice for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about pricing, timelines, services, warranty coverage, and working with That 1 Painter.

We move and protect furniture for our Charlotte and Fort Mill clients, you only need to clear personal items off shelves and let us know about any fragile or pet-related considerations. Charlotte and Blacksburg crews always do a pre-walk to confirm scope before lifting a brush.

Yes, That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill is EPA RRP certified for any home built before 1978. We use plastic containment, HEPA vacuums, and lead-safe disposal across all older Charlotte and Blacksburg projects.

Painting in Charlotte and Fort Mill, NC typically runs $3.25/sqft interior and $3.10/sqft exterior in 2026. Final pricing depends on surface condition, color changes, and access, taller homes in Charlotte cost more because of scaffolding and fall protection.

Our Charlotte and Fort Mill crew handles interior repaints, exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, drywall repair, popcorn-ceiling removal, limewash, wallpaper removal, and commercial work across Charlotte, Blacksburg, and Fort Mill.

Yes, our Charlotte and Fort Mill commercial division handles offices, retail, restaurants, and multifamily, with after-hours and weekend scheduling available. We carry $2M general liability and provide COIs to Charlotte and Fort Mill property managers on request.

Charlotte - Fort Mill's humid southeastern climate requires aggressive prep, mildew wash, surfactant rinse, and mildewcide-fortified topcoats. We use mildew-resistant 100% acrylic with anti-fungal additives on all exterior Charlotte and Fort Mill work so mildew doesn't telegraph through the finish during the next humid season.

Yes, every That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill crew member is covered under our general liability and workers' comp policy. We provide certificates of insurance directly to Charlotte and Fort Mill HOAs and commercial clients on request.

Most whole-home interiors in Charlotte and Fort Mill finish inside one week. Exteriors stretch longer when humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons push us into morning-only painting windows during spring and fall shoulder seasons before peak humidity.

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Interior Painting Built for Charlotte and Fort Mill Homes

Interior painting is the fastest way to change how a home in Charlotte and Fort Mill feels without touching the floor plan, and it is the busiest scope our crews run across Mecklenburg County, NC and York County, SC from Charlotte proper out to Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Clover, York, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon, Smyrna, and Blacksburg. Every interior painting job in Charlotte and Fort Mill starts with a real prep pass so the interior painting film has a clean, sound surface to bond to. Homeowners searching for painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill for an interior painting refresh usually want two upgrades at once: an updated color palette and a durable, scrubbable interior painting finish that survives long humid Carolinas summers with the AC cycling and short damp Piedmont winters.

As a painting company in Fort Mill and Charlotte that runs interior painting on Baxter Village and Tega Cay newer builds in York County, Rock Hill historic downtown Colonials, Clover and York small-town stock, older Charlotte in-town homes on the NC side of the state line, and foothills-adjacent Blacksburg farmhouses out toward Cherokee County, we treat interior painting material selection as a real decision. Which interior painting sheen hides drywall imperfection in a Fort Mill 2000s subdivision, which interior painting product holds up in a Rock Hill mudroom that catches pine pollen and Catawba River humidity all summer, and which interior painting primer we need to lock down previously oil-based trim in an older York or Clover farmhouse are all questions we answer before the crew shows up.

If you're comparing interior painting bids from painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill, ask each of them about interior painting warranty terms, interior painting prep sequence, and how the interior painting crew protects floors and furniture day to day. Every serious interior painting outfit across Mecklenburg and York counties should have plain answers to all three. See our interior painting page for the full interior painting scope and current pricing across the Charlotte and Fort Mill market.

Exterior Painting for Carolinas Humidity and Pine Pollen

Exterior painting in Charlotte and Fort Mill has to hold up to long humid Carolinas summers that trap moisture on north elevations of Fort Mill and Tega Cay estates, heavy spring and summer pine pollen that coats siding across Rock Hill and York, afternoon thunderstorms rolling across the Piedmont from June through August, occasional winter freeze-thaw on Blacksburg and Kings Mountain-adjacent foothills exposures, and remnants of Atlantic hurricanes pushing driving rain up from the coast, so exterior painting product choice is the whole conversation, not a footnote. A painting company in Fort Mill and Charlotte that takes exterior painting seriously specifies a 100% acrylic exterior painting product with a mildew inhibitor built into the exterior painting film and UV stability rated for southeastern sun.

Our exterior painting scope typically includes a full pressure wash to strip pine pollen and mildew, a chalking assessment, spot scraping of any failing exterior painting layers, painted-wood, Hardie, aluminum, vinyl, and painted-brick sound-substrate checks, feathered sanding, spot primer on bare substrate, full caulk of siding seams and window returns, and two coats of exterior painting-grade paint. That exterior painting sequence is the same whether we are painting a Fort Mill Hardie two-story, a Rock Hill downtown Colonial, a Clover or York small-town frame home, an older Charlotte in-town bungalow, or a Blacksburg foothills-adjacent farmhouse. Painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill who skip any of those exterior painting steps are quoting a two-year paint job in a ten-year paint job wrapper.

If you're evaluating house painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill for exterior painting, look closely at how the exterior painting bid describes prep, not just the exterior painting product line. A clean exterior painting film applied over pollen-laden or mildewed siding will fail inside a single Carolinas summer. Our exterior painting service documents the exterior painting prep sequence in detail, and every exterior painting job we run carries a 3-year transferable warranty.

Cabinet Painting in Fort Mill and Charlotte Kitchens

Cabinet painting is the single biggest visual change a homeowner in Charlotte and Fort Mill can buy without a full kitchen remodel, and cabinet painting demand across Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Baxter Village, Rock Hill, and older Charlotte in-town neighborhoods reflects that. Our cabinet painting scope typically covers cabinet boxes on-site plus cabinet doors and drawer fronts sprayed off-site in a controlled environment, so the cabinet painting finish flows out flat and cures without airborne dust or humid Piedmont summer moisture. Cabinet painting projects like this are why homeowners call a painting company in Fort Mill instead of a general remodeler.

Cabinet painting product selection matters as much as cabinet painting prep. A real cabinet painting job uses a bonding primer, a cabinet-grade urethane-modified acrylic paint, and controlled drying conditions so the cabinet painting film cures hard enough to resist door-edge chipping under daily use in a busy Fort Mill, Tega Cay, or Rock Hill kitchen. As a painting company in Charlotte and Fort Mill that runs cabinet painting jobs almost every week, we schedule cabinet painting projects so the kitchen is out of service only for the days doors and drawers are physically off.

House painters across Mecklenburg and York counties quoting cabinet painting should walk you through cabinet painting cure times, cabinet painting warranty coverage, and cabinet painting color options with real drawdowns on your actual cabinet material. Cabinet painting is not a wall paint job with cabinets in the way. See our cabinet painting page for cabinet painting scope details and lead times.

Choosing Painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill

There are a lot of painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill to choose from, so the practical question is how to sort serious painters from casual ones. Any painting outfit you bid should carry general liability insurance, provide a written scope, and back the work with a real written warranty. They should also point at recent portfolio work in your specific corner of the market; Fort Mill and Tega Cay newer subdivisions, Rock Hill historic downtown Colonials, Clover and York small-town stock, older Charlotte in-town homes, or Blacksburg foothills-adjacent farmhouses; not stock photos pulled from a supplier catalog.

As house painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill ourselves, we tell homeowners to ask three questions of anyone bidding: what is the exact prep sequence, what specific paint product is going on the walls, and who from the company is on site day to day. Painters across the Piedmont who dodge those questions are hoping you will not notice the answer later. A painting company in Fort Mill and Charlotte that answers plainly is one worth a second meeting.

That 1 Painter Charlotte - Fort Mill, run by Erin & Jonathan Wortman out of Charlotte 28208, is one of many painters serving the Charlotte and Fort Mill market, and we compete on scope clarity, prep quality, and a 3-year transferable warranty that follows the paint, not the owner. If you are collecting bids from painters across Mecklenburg County, NC and York County, SC, we would be glad to be one of the bids you compare against.

What a Painting Company in Fort Mill Actually Does

A real painting company in Fort Mill is more than a paint crew: it runs estimates, project management, materials logistics, color consultations, and warranty follow-up so the crew painting your house can focus on painting. That coordination is the difference between a painting company in Charlotte and Fort Mill and a solo painter working out of a truck bed. It is also the difference between a paint job that lands on the promised week and a paint job that drifts a month past schedule when a July thunderstorm line or a September hurricane remnant parks over the Carolinas.

As a painting company in Charlotte and Fort Mill, our day starts with materials staging for that day's painting scope, drives out to active painting jobs from older Charlotte in-town neighborhoods across the state line to Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Rock Hill, Clover, York, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon, Smyrna, and Blacksburg, and ends with paint punch-list walks with homeowners. A painting company in Fort Mill running this way keeps painting projects on schedule and keeps paint quality consistent from the first painting day to the last painting day of a job, even when the schedule wraps Piedmont thunderstorm delays.

When you hire a painting company in Charlotte and Fort Mill, you are hiring the coordination layer as much as the painting itself. A painting company across Mecklenburg and York counties that quotes a painting scope should tell you what week your painting starts, what week it ends, and who owns the project through completion. If a painting company in Fort Mill cannot articulate what is included in the price on the bid, that is a signal to keep shopping.

How House Painters Handle Older Charlotte and Rock Hill Homes

Older homes across the Charlotte and Fort Mill market; older Charlotte in-town Colonials and bungalows on the NC side of the line, Rock Hill historic downtown Colonials and pre-war stock, Clover and York small-town frame homes, and Blacksburg farmhouses out toward the South Carolina foothills; need house painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill who understand plaster, painted-wood siding, painted brick, and the way early paint layers move under fresh coats through humid Carolinas summers. House painters across the Piedmont who came up on Fort Mill or Tega Cay new-construction repaints alone often underestimate how much prep an older Rock Hill or in-town Charlotte home actually needs before the first drop of paint goes on the wall.

House painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill running an older home job spend the first day on paint testing, wood-siding scrape-and-sand prep, glazing repair on original divided-light windows, and containment for scrape-and-paint work outside. Skipping those steps produces a paint job that fails inside a single humid summer. As house painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill with real time on Rock Hill, York, and in-town Charlotte blocks, we treat prep as the paint job; the coats you see are the last five percent of the actual work.

If you own an older home and are talking to house painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill, ask each bidder to walk your house and describe what they would do differently versus a 2000s Fort Mill build or a 2010s Tega Cay new construction. The house painters across Mecklenburg and York counties with a real answer are the ones to shortlist.

Color, Finish, and Booking Your Painting Project

Color is where a lot of painting projects across the Charlotte and Fort Mill market stall, so the painters you hire should have a real color process. Ours starts with existing light in the room, existing floor and trim tones, and the direction the room faces, then we put real paint drawdowns on your actual walls before the crew mobilizes. A painting company in Fort Mill that hands you a fan deck and walks away will paint whatever you point at, which is not the same as helping you land the right color for the space; an especially real risk in the Carolinas where bright southeastern sun and long humid overcast stretches change how a color reads across the year.

Finish selection is the other half of the conversation. Flat or matte on ceilings, eggshell or matte on walls, satin or semi-gloss on trim, and a cabinet-grade product on cabinets; that mix reads intentional in a finished home across Charlotte and Fort Mill. Painters in Charlotte and Fort Mill who put one paint sheen everywhere are cutting corners on materials logistics, not doing you a favor.

Booking a painting company in Charlotte and Fort Mill should be simple: a walk-through, a written scope, a written price, a start date, and a warranty. Exterior painting demand peaks in the spring-through-fall dry stretches across the Carolinas before winter rain slows the exterior season, so any painting company in Fort Mill worth hiring is often booked several weeks out during peak exterior painting season. Interior painting flexes year-round, and cabinet painting we can usually schedule with less lead time. Request an estimate above and we will be out with a written scope you can compare against every other bid on your desk.