Carolina Painting Company

A: It's not uncommon for contractors to ask for a down payment up front to secure your spot on their schedule or purchase some of the job materials in advance. Asking for more than half of the project cost up front, though, is a big red flag.I recommend tying payments to progress made during the job.

It is a common misconception that since the builder exam is open book, it is not difficult to pass. In actuality the North Carolina construction license exam is more difficult to pass than similar closed book exams due to the fact that you have books available as a resource during the contractor exam.

The average salary for a painter is $23.02 per hour in Sydney NSW.

Labor costs for painting vary widely, depending on region, season, type of painting project, and experience level 2. On an average, you can expect to pay around $50 per hour for house painting projects. However, highly experienced painters can charge up to $70 per hour for specialty projects like murals.

Painters in North Carolina will need to hold a license if the jobs exceed $30,000.When you hire employees, you are required to hold a general contractor license. Licensing applicants will need to pass exams provided by the North Carolina Licensing board.

A: It's not uncommon for painters to request a down payment of 20 to 30 percent of a job's total cost. Local or state regulations may limit the amount allowed for a down payment, so check the rules before starting contract work. Typically, after you've made the down payment, you won't pay again until the job is done.

To get a better idea of how much a paint job typically costs in each state, we contacted the professionals at HomeAdvisor. In general, the average cost of painting one room ranges from $380 to $790, depending upon the size of the room, and not including ceilings, trim, or the cost of paint.

Because most painters barely make a living even established owners often make well under $100,000 a year. Frankly, it's not worth the trouble for that take-home pay. You'd be better off getting a job and letting someone else deal with the risk and headaches.