House Painter in Independence, KY
By Chris Mitchell, owner of NKY Home Service · Updated September 2026
NKY Home Service is a local house painting company serving Independence, KY and the rest of Kenton, Boone, and Campbell counties. We paint interiors, exteriors, cabinets, trim, and doors with our own background-checked crew, never subcontractors. Most Independence interior rooms fall between $300 and $2,000, and full exteriors between $1,800 and $8,000 depending on size and prep. Estimates are free and in writing.
Painting services in Independence
- Interior painting: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, stairwells, and vaulted rooms. See interior painting cost in Independence.
- Exterior painting: siding, trim, soffits, fascia, shutters, front doors, and garage doors. See exterior painting in Independence.
- Cabinet painting: kitchen and bathroom cabinets refinished without replacing them. See cabinet painting in Independence.
- Prep services we do in-house: pressure washing, drywall patching, caulking, and wood repair.
Typical house painting prices in Independence
These are the ranges we quote most often in Northern Kentucky. Your written estimate will be specific to your home after a walkthrough.
| Project | Typical price range |
|---|---|
| One bedroom or bathroom (walls only) | $300 to $750 |
| Living room or open kitchen area | $700 to $2,000 |
| Whole interior, about 2,000 sq ft | $4,000 to $10,000 |
| Exterior, one-story home | $1,800 to $4,500 |
| Exterior, two-story home | $3,500 to $8,000 |
Interior ranges are walls only. Ceilings, trim, doors, heavy repairs, and big color changes add to the price.
Why Independence homeowners hire us
- In-house crew, no subcontractors. Every painter is a background-checked NKY Home Service team member.
- The same crew start to finish. The team that gives your estimate is the team that shows up and paints.
- Local since 2020. Founded by Chris Mitchell, serving Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties, with 500+ Northern Kentucky homes served and a 5.0-star rating.
- Sherwin-Williams paint. We use Sherwin-Williams paint on our jobs.
- Fully insured. We carry full general liability insurance and will send a certificate of insurance before work starts.
- Written workmanship warranty. If paint we applied peels, blisters, or flakes because of our workmanship within 2 years of completion, we come back and fix it at no charge. It doesn't cover damage, moisture or structural problems, normal wear, or paint the homeowner supplied.
How a project works
- Walkthrough. We look at every surface, check for moisture, peeling, and damaged wood, and talk through colors.
- Written scope and price. It lists prep, products, number of coats, and exactly what is being painted.
- Prep. Furniture moved and covered, floors protected, surfaces cleaned, patched, caulked, sanded, and primed where needed.
- Painting. Two finish coats on walls unless the scope says otherwise.
- Final walkthrough. You check the work with us before we call the job done.
Areas we serve near Independence
Besides Independence, we regularly paint homes in Florence, Walton, Union, Erlanger, Taylor Mill, Edgewood, Covington, and Burlington.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a house painter in Independence, KY?
Most single rooms run $300 to $750 for walls only, a whole 2,000 sq ft interior runs $4,000 to $10,000, and exteriors run $1,800 to $4,500 for one-story homes or $3,500 to $8,000 for two-story homes. Prep, repairs, and color changes move the price within those ranges.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. Every job is done by our own background-checked crew, and the same team that estimates your job does the work.
Is NKY Home Service insured?
Yes. We carry full general liability insurance and will send you a certificate of insurance before any work starts.
How soon can you start a painting job in Independence?
Most painting jobs are booked about 2 to 3 weeks out. Fall exterior season fills up fastest, so call early if you want work done before it gets cold.
Call or text (859) 363-5562 or request a quote online. The person who walks your home is part of the crew that does the work.