House Painting in Northville, MI

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We Paint Everything

Our Northville, MI crews paint everything: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, exteriors, decks, and commercial interiors. We work across Ann Arbor, Brighton, and Commerce Township with the durability standards required by a freeze-thaw Midwestern climate.

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

Trusted Paint Partners

Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG
Romabio
MARIANA FOLIS, locally owned and operated That 1 Painter Northville franchise owner

We're Locally Owned

That 1 Painter Northville is owned and operated by Mariana Folis, serving Ann Arbor, Brighton, and Commerce Township with our crews and a 3-year written warranty. Every estimate is reviewed by ownership, no call centers.

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.

Northville area neighborhoods served by That 1 Painter Northville

Areas Served

That 1 Painter Northville works across western Wayne County, western Oakland County, and eastern Livingston County from our office in Novi, covering the 8 communities below, from the historic downtowns of Northville and Plymouth out to the lake neighborhoods at Walled Lake and the newer corridors in Novi, Wixom, and Brighton.

(248) 533-2805
Novi, MI 48375
Hours
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed

Recent Northville Painting Projects

A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across Northville. From full-home interior repaints and kitchen cabinet refinishing to exterior siding, stucco, and trim work, every painting project in Northville 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 Northville trust us to deliver.

Professional exterior painting project in Northville by That 1 Painter
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Professional interior painting project in Northville by That 1 Painter
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Professional exterior painting project in Northville by That 1 Painter
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Professional interior painting project in Northville by That 1 Painter
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Professional exterior painting project in Northville by That 1 Painter
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Professional interior painting project in Northville by That 1 Painter
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Every year, our Northville 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 Northville 2026 Guide

Painting pricing in Northville reflects three local realities: Michigan's freeze-thaw Midwestern climate, the prep workload required by deep freeze-thaw cycles, humid summers, and storm season hail, and the access surcharges common in Ann Arbor and Brighton. This 2026 guide shows real numbers from real Northville jobs.

Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$3.25
$5.50
$4.35
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.75
$4.75
$3.75
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,800
$7,500
$5,600
Single Room
$450
$1,200
$825
Whole-Home Interior
$5,500
$18,000
$9,500
Whole-Home Exterior
$4,500
$12,000
$7,200

* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Northville averages.

2026 Northville Guide

What painting costs in Northville, and how to hire right.

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

What painting really costs in Northville

Painting pricing in Northville reflects three local realities: Michigan's freeze-thaw Midwestern climate, the prep workload required by deep freeze-thaw cycles, humid summers, and storm season hail, and the access surcharges common in Ann Arbor and Brighton. This 2026 guide shows real numbers from real Northville jobs.

Average cost by project type

2026 Northville

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

Interior (per sq ft)$4.35 avg
Low $3.25High $5.50
Exterior (per sq ft)$3.75 avg
Low $2.75High $4.75
Cabinet Refinishing$5,600 avg
Low $3,800High $7,500
Single Room$825 avg
Low $450High $1,200
Whole-Home Interior$9,500 avg
Low $5,500High $18,000
Whole-Home Exterior$7,200 avg
Low $4,500High $12,000
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

Average House Painting Cost Per Square Foot in Northville, MI (2026)

Expect $2.50–$4.75 per square foot for interior painting in Northville, MI this year. Smaller Ann Arbor bungalows often fall near the lower end, while two-story Brighton homes with vaulted ceilings push toward the high range. Exterior pricing in Northville runs $2.25–$4.50 per square foot depending on siding type and prep depth.

Realistic Paint Lifespan Expectations for Northville Homes

In Northville, expect 6 to 9 years exterior, with freeze-thaw the main wear driver. 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 Michigan.

Low-VOC and Eco-Friendly Paint Options in Northville

Low-VOC and zero-VOC interior products have closed the durability gap and now perform on par with traditional paints. For Northville families with kids, pets, or sensitivities, we default to low-VOC interior systems, particularly in nurseries and kitchens across Ann Arbor and Brighton.

Why Northville Exterior Estimates Include Carpentry Allowances

Most Northville exterior estimates include a carpentry allowance because deep freeze-thaw cycles, humid summers, and storm season hail drive wood rot at fascia, sill nosings, and bottom siding courses. We carry a small-carpentry crew so Ann Arbor and Brighton projects don't stall waiting for a separate contractor. Typical rot allowance: $400–$1,500 per home.

How Northville's Humidity Shapes Your Painting Estimate

Painting in Michigan requires aggressive moisture management. Northville 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 Ann Arbor and Brighton projects so paint bonds rather than blisters.

Why Northville Homeowners Refinish Cabinets Instead of Replacing

Cabinet refinishing in Northville 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 Northville shop or onsite booth. Ann Arbor kitchens with heavy door counts approach the upper range.

How Northville Winters Affect Your Paint Job

Expect 8–15% of total exterior labor in Northville to go toward winter-damage repair: re-caulking, spot priming, replacing rotted sill nosings, and resetting nails that have backed out. Skipping this step is the fastest way to repaint again in three years instead of eight.

How to hire a painter in Northville

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 Northville at (248) 533-2805, written quotes, no pressure.

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Our 3-Year Warranty

Your peace of mind, at the top of mind with our three-year transferable warranty. Covers the painting job, even if you sell the house.

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The Complete Northville Painting Guide

Everything Northville 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 Northville team.

Our Northville Painting Services

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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.

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

Northville's freeze-thaw Midwestern climate requires aggressive prep, mildew wash, surfactant rinse, and mildewcide-fortified topcoats. We use freeze-thaw-rated acrylics with elastomeric flexibility on trim on all exterior Northville work so mildew doesn't telegraph through the finish during the next humid season.

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

We serve all of greater Northville, including Ann Arbor, Brighton, Commerce Township, and surrounding communities across Michigan. Schedule a free estimate to confirm your address falls inside our standard service radius.

Every That 1 Painter Northville project carries a 3-year transferable warranty against peeling, blistering, and adhesion failure on properly prepped surfaces. The warranty stays with the home if you sell, a real differentiator in Ann Arbor and Brighton resale.

The most stable exterior painting window in Northville is May through September, avoiding the freeze line. We monitor dew point and 72-hour rain probability for every Ann Arbor and Brighton project, a forecast alone isn't enough in Michigan.

Painting in Northville, MI 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 Ann Arbor cost more because of scaffolding and fall protection.

We can paint exteriors in Northville as long as surface temperature stays above 35°F for 24 hours and rising. Most reliable Northville exterior windows are May through September, avoiding the freeze line. Interior work runs year-round across Ann Arbor and Brighton.

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Interior Painting Built for Northville Homes

Interior painting is the fastest way to change how a home in Northville feels without touching the floor plan, and it is the busiest scope our crews run across northwest Metro Detroit from Novi and Plymouth out to Ann Arbor, Brighton, Commerce Township, South Lyon, Walled Lake, and Wixom. Our interior painting scope covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and closets, and every interior painting job in Northville starts with a real prep pass so the interior painting film has a clean, sound surface to bond to. Homeowners searching for painters in Northville 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 Michigan winters spent indoors with the forced-air furnace running dry and humid Great Lakes summers cycling the AC.

As a painting company in Northville that runs interior painting on Ann Arbor Old West Side and Burns Park Craftsman and Colonial housing near the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Hills and Barton Hills wooded-lot estates, Plymouth Old Village historic Colonials and newer subdivision housing, Novi and Wixom 1990s-2020s subdivision Colonials and two-stories, Commerce Township chain-of-lakes lakefront homes on Cass Lake and Union Lake, Brighton lakefront Colonials on Woodland Lake and Ore Lake plus downtown mill-town stock, South Lyon village homes and newer subdivisions, Walled Lake mid-century lake cottages and newer builds, and Salem Township rural-suburban horse-country properties, we treat interior painting material selection as a real decision, not a checkbox. Which interior painting sheen hides plaster imperfection in an Ann Arbor Old West Side Craftsman, which interior painting product holds up in a Novi mudroom that catches salted boots five months a year, and which interior painting primer we need to lock down previously oil-based trim in a Plymouth Old Village 1920s Colonial are all questions we answer before the crew shows up. That level of interior painting discipline is why homeowners hire house painters in Northville like us instead of a general handyman.

If you're comparing interior painting bids from painters in Northville, 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 northwest Metro Detroit should have plain answers to all three. See our interior painting page for the full interior painting scope and current pricing across the Northville market.

Exterior Painting for Great Lakes Winters and Humid Summers

Exterior painting in Northville has to hold up to Great Lakes freeze-thaw cycles that pop caulk lines on the north sides of Novi and Plymouth homes, hard ice storms across Oakland County and Washtenaw County through January and February, lake-effect wind exposure on the west-facing elevations, spring hail bands rolling across southeast Michigan, and long humid August stretches where nothing cures fast, so exterior painting product choice is the whole conversation, not a footnote. A painting company in Northville that takes exterior painting seriously specifies a 100% acrylic exterior painting product with a mildew inhibitor built into the exterior painting film and flexibility rated for Michigan freeze-thaw movement, so shaded north elevations under mature Ann Arbor Hills oaks and full-sun elevations on Wixom and South Lyon subdivision Colonials stay clean between exterior painting cycles.

Our exterior painting scope typically includes a full pressure wash, a mildew-and-chalking assessment, spot scraping of any failing exterior painting layers, painted-wood, 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 an Ann Arbor Old West Side Craftsman with original clapboard, a Plymouth Old Village Colonial along Main Street, a Brighton lakefront Colonial on Woodland Lake, a Commerce Township chain-of-lakes home, a Novi 2000s subdivision two-story, or a Salem Township horse-country farmhouse. Painters in Northville 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 Northville 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 poor prep will peel inside a single Michigan freeze-thaw cycle. 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 Northville Kitchens

Cabinet painting is the single biggest visual change a homeowner in Northville can buy without a full kitchen remodel, and cabinet painting demand across Novi, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, and Brighton 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 summer moisture. Cabinet painting projects like this are why homeowners call a painting company in Northville 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 Novi or Ann Arbor kitchen. As a painting company in Northville 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 northwest Metro Detroit 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, and any painting company in Northville that treats it that way is one to avoid for cabinet painting scopes. See our cabinet painting page for cabinet painting scope details and lead times.

Choosing Painters in Northville

There are a lot of painters in Northville to choose from, so the practical question is how to sort serious painters in Northville 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; Ann Arbor Old West Side and Burns Park Craftsman and Colonial housing, Ann Arbor Hills and Barton Hills estates, Plymouth Old Village historic Colonials, Novi and Wixom subdivision Colonials and two-stories, Commerce Township chain-of-lakes lakefront homes, Brighton lakefront Colonials and downtown mill-town stock, South Lyon village and subdivision homes, Walled Lake mid-century cottages, or Salem Township horse-country properties; not stock photos pulled from a supplier catalog.

As house painters in Northville 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 northwest Metro Detroit who dodge those questions are hoping you will not notice the answer later. A painting company in Northville that answers plainly is one worth a second meeting.

That 1 Painter Northville, run by Mariana Folis out of Novi 48375, is one of many painters in Northville, 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 in Northville across Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston, and western Wayne counties, we would be glad to be one of the bids you compare against.

What a Painting Company in Northville Actually Does

A real painting company in Northville 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 Northville 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 March ice storm or an August thunderstorm sits over southeast Michigan.

As a painting company in Northville, our day starts with materials staging for that day's painting scope, drives out to active painting jobs from Novi and Plymouth across to Ann Arbor, Brighton, Commerce Township, South Lyon, Walled Lake, and Wixom, north into Salem Township, and back through the I-275, M-14, US-23, and I-96 corridors, and ends with paint punch-list walks with homeowners. A painting company in Northville 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 Great Lakes weather delays. Homeowners feel that consistency in a lot of small ways; cleaner cut lines, tighter caulk joints, fewer callback punch items.

When you hire a painting company in Northville, you are hiring the coordination layer as much as the painting itself. A painting company across northwest Metro Detroit 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 Northville cannot articulate what is included in the price on the bid, that is a signal to keep shopping.

How House Painters Handle Older Northville Homes

Older homes across the Northville market; Ann Arbor Old West Side and Burns Park 1900s-1920s Craftsman and Colonial housing near the University of Michigan, Plymouth Old Village early-1900s Colonials, Brighton downtown mill-town stock, Walled Lake mid-century lake cottages, and older Salem Township farmhouses; need house painters in Northville who understand plaster, painted-wood siding, painted brick, and the way early paint layers move under fresh coats through a Great Lakes freeze-thaw winter. House painters across northwest Metro Detroit who came up on Novi or Wixom new-construction repaints alone often underestimate how much prep an older Northville home actually needs before the first drop of paint goes on the wall.

House painters in Northville 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 freeze-thaw cycle. As house painters in Northville with real time on Ann Arbor, Plymouth, and Brighton 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 Northville, ask each bidder to walk your house and describe what they would do differently versus a 1990s Novi build or a 2020s Wixom new construction. The house painters across northwest Metro Detroit with a real answer are the ones to shortlist. Beyond older homes, our crews also cover new-build repaints, HOA-driven exterior refreshes across Novi and Commerce Township townhome runs, estate-scale scopes on Ann Arbor Hills and Barton Hills wooded lots, and interior scopes in South Lyon and Wixom coordinated with tighter timelines, so the crew on your project has seen your situation before.

Color, Finish, and Booking Your Painting Project

Color is where a lot of painting projects across the Northville 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 Northville 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 Michigan where crisp winter light and long overcast Great Lakes stretches change how a color reads through half 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 Northville. Painters in Northville who put one paint sheen everywhere are cutting corners on materials logistics, not doing you a favor. House painters across northwest Metro Detroit that pair color and finish thoughtfully deliver a paint job that reads like a designer walked the space with them.

Booking a painting company in Northville should be simple: a walk-through, a written scope, a written price, a start date, and a warranty. Exterior painting demand peaks in the May-through-October window across Michigan before the freeze shuts the exterior season down, so any painting company in Northville 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.