How to Budget Multifamily Exterior Painting by Building

How to Budget Multifamily Exterior Painting by Building
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A multifamily exterior is usually budgeted over several buildings. Assessing each building separately gives a more realistic plan.

Key Takeaways

  • Assess each building separately.
  • Phase work across the season.
  • Know what drives the price.
  • Compare bids on the same scope.

What to assess per building

Assess siding, trim, doors and the condition of existing paint on each building. Note height, access equipment and repairs.

  • Siding, trim and doors
  • Condition of existing paint
  • Height, access and equipment
  • Repairs needed before painting

How to phase it

Phasing groups buildings by condition or location and keeps entrances and parking usable. It also spreads spending across periods.

  • Group buildings by condition or location
  • Keep entrances and parking usable
  • Stay inside the weather window

What shifts the price

The price shifts with prep, repairs, color changes, access equipment and number of coats. Ask each bidder to show how they treat each.

  • Prep and repairs
  • Color changes
  • Access equipment
  • Number of coats

Budgeting by building makes the numbers easier to explain to a board or owner. It also shows where the money goes, which buildings cost more, and why.

Phasing helps too. Painting in groups lets you spread spending and learn from the first phase before starting the next.

Pro Painter USA

Pro Painter USA assesses multifamily exteriors building by building and writes a scope you can phase. Before you call, note the areas involved, your target dates and anything that must stay open or untouched.

A building-by-building scope lets you phase spending and compare bids fairly. Request a unit-turn walkthrough with Pro Painter USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should we paint all buildings at once?

Not always. Phasing can spread cost and reduce disruption.

What affects the price most?

Prep, access equipment and the number of coats are common drivers.

When should we start?

Early. Assessments and approvals take time.

Should repairs be separate?

Often yes, so painting and repair costs can be compared.

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