Mural pricing is determined by four factors:

1. location and footage

2. cost of materials

3. intricacy of design

4. working conditions

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The initial consultation is free. We will discuss the project so that the client has a time and cost estimate. The client will be shown sketches and design ideas to determine the exact design for their murals.

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Refundable design/sketch fee: $50.00 

Includes up to 2 changes to sketch by client (Additional sketches charged at $25/sketch). Only the $50.00 design/sketch fee will be refunded after the completion of the project.

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Payment:

Once we have reached an agreement to start the mural, a contract will be presented which details work to be done and project start and end dates. A 50% downpayment will be required at the start of the project. The deposit is used to purchase the supplies needed to complete the project and to schedule the murals. Once all the work has been completed, payment in full will be expected. 

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Mural Cost:

The basic cost for most murals run  $10-$20 *per square foot. Prices vary depending on the difficulty or intricacy of the design. There may be additional charges depending on working conditions such as restricted hours of operation, cramped spaces, or driving time and distance. Pricing includes all materials. However, certain items, such as specialized equipment or scaffolding needed to complete the job will be added to the price of the paint cost estimate.

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Before the mural project begins, it will be assumed that there is a base coat of paint on the wall and a cleared work space. Please move as much furniture out of the room as possible. Any prep painting, wall patching, or wall preparation will be an additional fee. Prep painting may include filling holes in walls, texturizing, and putting a primer or basecoat on the wall.

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If the client has a tight budget, to lower the cost, I suggest preparing the wall and painting the basecoat yourself. Whether the project is big or modest, every mural is important to me and no job is too small for consideration. I'll work with my clients to give them a great design for their budget. The majority of my projects tend to be above the $800 range. However, I am happy to scale my designs to suit smaller budgets. 

Some elements which play in the estimate of a mural's price are the dimensions of the space, the style, and the amount of detail desired. I will be happy to discuss all the considerations and choices that can help minimize the mural's cost.

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How to Measure Square Footage:

Measure the length and height of the wall to be painted.  Multiply both numbers together.  That will result in the square footage to be painted.  To get a price estimate, multiply the square footage times the cost per square foot. Prices range from $12 to $20 per square foot for wall murals.

A 50 square foot wall at the lowest price (low detail) is $500.00*.  At the highest price (high detail), the same wall would cost $1500.00. 
 

Prices include all Work and Materials.

*They do not include scaffolding charges nor out-of-town transportation and living expenses.

 

Why does it cost so much?

After talking on the phone or visiting the location, I spend time researching and designing the mural based on the client's needs. Average setup and cleanup of a project takes about 4 hours, the travel time and gas are considered, and whether materials or equipment in addition to the the norm are needed. Let's not forget the main thing being paid for.....the artist's talent!

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