Need fresh paint inside or outside your Pittsburgh home? We do both. You can trust us to do it right.
Old rowhomes near Butler Street often have cracked or peeling paint. Years of weather wear them down. Summer air near the Allegheny River gets very wet. That water soaks into wood siding and makes old paint bubble. Many of these homes were built before 1978. Old paint layers can have lead in them. Scraping it the wrong way can hurt your health[1]. Past floods along Pine Creek left wet stains on many first floors too. If your siding looks chalky, cracked, or peeling, don't wait. Small problems grow fast once water gets behind the paint. We've worked on Pittsburgh's old mill-town homes for years. We know what to look for before we even pick up a brush.
Old clapboard and cedar shingle siding in Pittsburgh peels fast once water gets under it. We scrape, prime, and repaint the right way.
Homes built before 1978 need safe scraping and sanding. We follow lead-safe rules to keep your family protected.
Pittsburgh winters push most inside work to the colder months. We paint walls, trim, and ceilings while you stay warm indoors.
Past floods along the Allegheny left stains on some basement and first-floor walls. We seal and prime before painting so stains don't show through.
Homes near Pleasant Avenue often have chalky or worn siding. We treat it the right way before paint goes on, so it sticks and lasts.
Spring through early fall is the best time for full outside jobs in Pittsburgh. We plan around the weather so your paint sets right.
Waiting on peeling paint lets water dig deeper into old siding. We show up when we say we will. We finish the job right the first time. Our family has painted Pittsburgh area homes for 35 years. We know how to spot trouble before it spreads.
Call us now. We'll set up a time to walk through your home. We'll give you a clear answer on what it needs and what it costs.
We keep things simple so you always know what's next.
We visit your Pittsburgh home and check the siding, trim, or rooms you want painted. We look for peeling, moisture, or lead paint issues.
You get a clear price with no hidden fees. We explain what prep work is needed and why.
We prep, prime, and paint with care. We protect your things the whole time. We clean up fully before we leave your home.
Price depends on home size, siding type, and how much prep your home needs. Older Pittsburgh rowhomes with lead paint often need extra prep time, which adds to the cost. Homes near Butler Street with old wood siding usually need more scraping than newer vinyl-sided homes near Pleasant Avenue. We always give you a free quote upfront. We never add surprise fees once work starts. A licensed, insured painter follows safety steps to protect your home and your family during the job.
I recently had this company paint the exterior of my home along with two garages. The owner Bob was easy to talk and accommodating. The real star was Mark who did most of the painting. He did an excellent job, was courteous, was promptly on time and cleaned up after himself. Both painters on sight were so respectful and worked non stop. I highly recommend from my experience.
Bob and team did an excellent job painting both the interior and exterior of the home. They arrived on time and we’re very professional. I would highly recommend them for any painting projects you have.
We recently had USNER PAINTING paint our four story fire escape. They have painted it in the past and did a great job so we expected nothing less and they delivered again. The restoration engineer who worked on our job was impressed with their work and recommended them for another job he was working on.
They completed the job in a timely manner and left the work area clean when they were finished.
Jeff Wilson
Ben and his co workers were very attentive to the work that needed to be done. They went above and beyond moving alot of boxes and furniture to the middle of room and covering everything before painting and put everything back and cleaned up when finished. They also did other jobs that I didn't even think about doing but definitely need to be done. They made a big improvement in my attic and basement.
Bob and Ben did a great job painting the front of our house.
Bob Usner responded almost immediately to my online inquiry, gave me a fair quote based on pictures I sent, his son Ben came out and did the work, quite excellently. Ben was thorough, respectful, professional. We are very happy with the results and would use Usner Painting again when we need to. Highly recommended!
We are so glad we found Bob Usner and his painting company. We asked Bob to paint the interior of our newly purchased home. Josh and the painting crew did a phenomenal job not only painting, but with some wall repait, too. The crew worked long hours to make sure the job was completed on time (before flooring contractors arrived), even though we expanded the scope of work a couple of times. You couldn't work with a nicer group of people. We will definitely call them again for any future painting needs.
Can't say enough good things about Bob & Ben. They gave a competitive price estimate. They were reliable and started and finished the job on schedule. The crew was great to work with and their work and attention to detail was fantastic. We had some very old wallpaper in a bedroom and hallway that had to be removed. As they started to strip it, they discovered it was applied over a previous incorrectly hung layer which made the removal very labor intensive. The crew did a fantastic job and was able to remove both layers and restore the walls to their original condition.
Highly recommend Bob & Ben Usner Painting
I highly recommend Bob Usner for any and all paint jobs. He previously did an excellent job on some exterior paint work and just completed an entire interior repaint of my house. He and his crew far exceeded my expectations. I have 100+ year old house and the plaster was definitely showing its age. His crew did way more extensive work repairing walls and ceilings than I could have ever expected. He used top quality paint and detailed attention was paid to its application. His estimate was more than fair, and he stuck to it – there are no surprises with Bob. His crew cleaned up at the end of every day, they were polite and conscientious while in my home, and they were very mindful of my pets. In my opinion, if you are looking for a local business to support, you won’t find anyone better in the Pittsburgh area. Bob will always be my go-to for any painting I need.
Here are answers to what folks ask us most.
Most jobs cost between $1,200 and $7,500. It depends on size and prep work. Older homes with lead paint or water damage cost more to prep. We always give you a free quote before we start, so there's no guessing.
Most Pittsburgh homes take three to seven days. It depends on size and weather. Hot, wet summer days can slow down drying time near the river. We plan around the weather so the paint sets right.
DIY can work for small touch-ups. But older Pittsburgh homes often have lead paint that needs special care. A pro knows how to test and prep safely. It also saves you from redoing the job in a year or two.
Outside paint usually lasts seven to ten years here. Homes closer to the river may need new paint sooner because of the damp air. Inside paint can last longer, often ten years or more.
Peeling paint lets water into your siding. That can cause rot over time. It's best to call before winter comes. Waiting usually means a bigger bill later.
Look for cracking, chalking, or bubbling paint on your siding. Inside, watch for water stains or faded walls near windows. Any of these mean it's time to call us.
Yes, we follow EPA lead-safe rules on homes built before 1978. Most of Pittsburgh's older blocks have homes that need this extra care. We handle the prep safely so your family stays safe.
