Cost to paint a Victorian in Central PA?

Question

Hi,

Does anyone have any idea of what the going rate would be to paint a Victorian in Central PA? It is a large Queen Anne style, about 60 windows, no turret. About just over 1/2 the windows are original and are 12 panes over 1 large pane. The windows in the 1st floor are all vinyl replacements. 3 entry doors total. The porches do not need painting.

It will need the old paint scraped off although I believe that should be very easy. The house is currently covered with asbestos/cement shingles and the original siding underneath probably hasn't been painted in at least 60 years. I pulled several of the asbestos shingles off and the paint on the original shingles underneath comes off with just minimal effort.

I am not including the cost of removing the asbestos shingles with the painting (already have that worked out). Just the actual scraping/prep work and painting.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Check with the Historic Society in your city. I have heard that in my city (Grand Rapids, Michigan), you can get some type of financial help if you intend to paint the home in original Victorian style/colors.