Make Your New House Feel Like Home
Pre-Move Scheduling
Paint before furniture arrives
Color Consultation
Included with package
5-Star Rated
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2-Year Warranty
On all work performed
Inheriting Someone Else's Style
You fell in love with the house, not the bold red dining room or builder-beige throughout. Previous owners' color choices rarely match your taste. Painting after you move in means working around furniture and living with drop cloths. The window between closing and moving day is your golden opportunity.
Paint Before You Move In
We work with your closing timeline to transform your new home before the moving truck arrives. Empty rooms paint faster and cost less. No furniture to protect, no daily disruption to your family. Move into a home that already feels like yours from day one.
New Homeowner Package Services
Everything you need to make your new house feel like home.
Color Consultation
Professional guidance on selecting colors for your new home. We consider your furniture plans, lighting, and flow between rooms to create your perfect palette.
Interior Painting
Transform every room to your taste. Empty-house painting is faster and more affordable—no furniture moving, no working around your daily life.
Cabinet Refresh
Update dated kitchen cabinets without the cost of replacement. Transform honey oak or cherry to bright white or modern gray before you unpack dishes.
Wall Prep & Repair
Fill holes from previous owners' artwork and shelving. Repair any damage discovered during your inspection. Start fresh with perfect walls.
Why Paint Before Moving In
Faster & Easier
Empty rooms paint in half the time. No furniture to move, no belongings to protect. Our crews work more efficiently in vacant homes.
Lower Cost
Less labor means lower prices. Empty-house painting typically costs fifteen to twenty percent less than occupied homes.
Zero Disruption
No living with paint fumes or drop cloths. No painters working around your family. Move into a completely finished, beautiful home.
New Homeowners Love Their Fresh Start
Welcoming Chicago families to their new homes
"We closed on Tuesday, Z&Z painted Wednesday through Friday, and we moved in Saturday. Walked into a home that was already ours—not the previous owner's purple bedroom. Perfect timing."
"The color consultation was so helpful. We were overwhelmed choosing colors for an entire house. She considered our furniture and created a palette that flows beautifully. Absolutely love our new home."
"They painted the whole interior AND refinished the kitchen cabinets before we moved in. Moving into a freshly painted home with bright white cabinets was amazing. So glad we did it this way."
"Builder-grade tan throughout our new construction. Z&Z gave each room its own personality while maintaining flow. The house finally has character. Worth every penny to paint while empty."
Our New Homeowner Process
Timed to your closing for a seamless fresh start.
Pre-Close Consultation
Meet at your new home before closing. Discuss your vision, review each room, and begin color selection while you're still house-hunting or under contract.
Timeline Planning
Coordinate with your closing date. We schedule work to complete before your moving day, allowing time for paint to cure.
Color Selection
Finalize your palette with professional guidance. Test samples in your new home's actual lighting conditions. Confirm selections before painting begins.
Efficient Execution
With empty rooms, our crews work quickly and efficiently. No furniture protection, no daily cleanups, no working around your schedule.
Cabinet Work
If included, cabinet refinishing happens alongside or immediately after wall painting. Kitchens transform completely before you unpack a single dish.
Move-In Ready
Final walkthrough and touch-ups complete before you arrive. Keys in hand, you walk into a home that's truly yours.
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Ready for Your Fresh Start?
Schedule a consultation at your new home. We'll help you plan colors and time the work to your closing date.
New Homeowner Fresh Start FAQs
Common questions about our services
Contact us as soon as you have a closing date. Two to three weeks lead time is ideal for scheduling and color selection. We can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines, but earlier planning gives you more flexibility for color decisions and scheduling.
Absolutely—we're experienced at coordinating with real estate closings. We can start the morning after you close and complete most homes before your scheduled move-in. We'll build a timeline that works with your specific situation and moving schedule.
Our color consultants are experts at selecting versatile palettes that work with a range of furnishing styles. We'll discuss your general aesthetic preferences and choose colors that give you flexibility. Neutral bases with strategic accent walls accommodate future furniture decisions.
Yes—we offer bundled pricing for new homeowner packages that include color consultation, interior painting, and optional cabinet refinishing. Painting empty homes is more efficient, and we pass those savings to you with package discounts.
We can include exterior painting in your new homeowner package if needed. However, many buyers prioritize interior work before move-in and schedule exterior work for the following spring or summer. We're happy to plan for both immediate and future projects.
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