Move-In Painting Services in Houston
When you buy a home, you typically have a short window between closing, moving in, and getting settled. So if the bones of the house need work, the best time to do it is before you start moving all your furniture in.
Liberty Painting provides move-in painting services in Houston for homeowners who want to get the messy work out of the way before they get into their daily routine. With an empty house, painting crews have better access to each room, and your first few weeks in your new space won’t feel as chaotic.
We always recommend that new Houston homebuyers schedule move-in house painting after closing. And if you’re considering it, see how Liberty Painting can help.
Why Opt for New Home Painting Services?
Many buyers choose to paint their interiors before they move in because it often works better with timing. Once furniture is inside, every room takes more effort. Crews have to move or cover belongings, work around tight corners, and phase the project around where people are sleeping, unpacking, cooking, or working.
Working while the house is still people- and furniture-free is what makes our move-in painting services a much more practical solution.
The Advantage of Working in an Empty Home
One of the main reasons to plan move-in painting services in Houston early is access. The fewer things inside the home, the easier it is to prep and paint properly.
There are a few main benefits to empty home painting:
- Easier access for painting the house before furniture arrives
- No worrying about damage to your belongings
- Quicker setup and finish
- Lower labor costs
If you’re thinking about having the whole house repainted, that can sometimes take up to a week, depending on the square footage. Most new home buyers don’t want a crew working in and around their house right as they’re trying to get settled, which is why it can be worth scheduling move-in house painting services early.
Our Most Popular New Homeowner Painting Services
Unless you’re buying a new-construction home, there might be a few things the previous owners left behind that need to be addressed first. Some walls may have been painted with bright colors or poorly patched up from an old TV mount. The cabinetry may be completely outdated, or the trim might be starting to yellow.
That’s why we try to be as flexible as possible with our move-in painting services here in Houston. Our list of related services includes:
- Repairs & light carpentry
- Interior painting
- Exterior painting
- Concrete staining & sealing
- Power washing
- Crown molding installation
- Wallpaper removal
Homeowners who want a fresh start come to Liberty Painting. Our goal is to get your new house feeling more like home before move-in day.
Additional Projects to Handle Before Move-In Day
A lot of our work pairs naturally with our move-in painting services because, as with painting, it’s much easier to get the dirty work done before all of your stuff is in the home.
Cabinet Painting
One service that many of our clients include with our new home painting services is our cabinet painting and refinishing. Once you’ve loaded up the cabinets in your kitchen and bathrooms with food, dishes, toiletries, and everything else, it takes more work to unload them to paint.
Plus, if you include cabinets in your move-in house painting service, you give the coatings more time to cure. This can be helpful during the first few weeks as you’re unpacking and organizing.
Drywall Repair
A newly purchased home may look great during a showing, but more often than not, smaller, less noticeable issues reveal themselves once you’re moved in. Nail holes, old TV mounts, patch marks, settlement cracks, and more.
We can help you spot these issues before painting the walls so they can be repaired first.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Removing popcorn ceilings can be a messy and potentially hazardous job. You need careful protection and the right equipment. If you’re already scheduling pre-move painting, it’s better to get ceiling work done before the walls are painted. Otherwise, you may have to get walls reworked later.
When Should I Plan My Painting Service?
The best time to schedule move-in painting services is before you officially close on the home, even if the crew isn’t able to get into the house until you officially own it. That way, you can plan a walkthrough with a project manager who can help you understand the scope, what kinds of services you might need, and how to plan for your move-in date.
If you only have a few days before move-in, focus on new home painting services that work on the most important parts of your home and those that would be most difficult to empty out once you’re settled. This includes bedrooms, closets, offices, nurseries, the kitchen, and the main living area.
Choosing Colors Before the Crew Starts
Color selection deserves time and care. It’s important to take your flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and furniture into account, among other things. If you’ve never painted a home before, then it can be difficult to choose between a warm, creamy white and a cooler, crisper white, or something more colorful altogether.
That’s what we’re here for.
Part of our move-in painting services in Houston is helping homeowners choose the right color. By planning your interior repaint before moving, you have more control over the final result.
Why Work With Liberty Painting
Liberty Painting has long been a go-to for Houston homeowners looking for move-in painting services. We’ll work closely with you to decide what will work best for your home and provide you with a detailed and itemized quote upfront.
All of our work, including our comprehensive list of new home painting services, is backed by our 3-Year Happiness Guarantee, so you can feel confident that our team is focused on getting the job done right the first time.
Get in touch with the team at Liberty Painting to learn more.
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