How To Choose a House Painter

Opening up your home to mess and the painting crews required for a paint job can try the most calm and collected among us. You need to choose a painting company that is experienced and knowledgeable in your paint job.

Here are some helpful ideas on choosing a professional house painter, to ensure your project is completed beautifully and meets all your expectations.

Does the painter give free estimates?

With a project this size in your home, it’s expected that you will price shop. Estimates should be offered free of charge. It’s important to get your itemized estimate written out. It should include details of the work to be completed, timeline, supply costs and labor prices. When you get the estimated, feel free to ask questions until you’re comfortable.

Will they help with choosing the right paint colors?

Color choice can make or break a paint job. It can be beautifully completed and still be the wrong color for your aesthetic. Most painting companies offer or employ a color consultant that can help assure you that your choices are good.

Will your house painter keep you updated on progress?

Some painting jobs can turn into multi-day projects. It is important to keep you in the loop as far as scheduling. Each day, you should be informed about what has been completed and what remains. When it comes to daily schedule, you should have some say in the start and end times to minimize the inconvenience to your family.

What are the expectations with project clean up?

During the job, expect to see messes. In your estimate and contract, the clean up process should be covered. Who and when is it being done? What does it include? What will be left for overnight? Make sure you discuss spills, vacuuming and replacement of items.

How does your painter handle damage repair (if at all)?

Accidents sometimes happen. Taking on a painting project can often reveal damage to the walls or trim that you may not have been aware of until after it starts.

Be aware that some painting companies will gloss over repairs to give you a cheaper estimate. In the long run, your paint job will deteriorate more quickly and show imperfections if they are not addressed up front. Repairs will likely incur additional fees, but the end result will provide you a better outcome overall.

Are they licensed and insured?

Reputable companies will be able to provide you with insurance and licensing information in accordance with your local laws. This will give you piece of mind that if something should go wrong on the job, you, your project and the workers will all be covered appropriately.

Hire CertaPro Painters® for your job!

CertaPro Painters® of Silver Spring-Bowie has the experience and knowledge to provide you a great painting crew. You will receive a free, in-home estimate that will be detailed and emailed to you for review. Our crews work hard to provide the best service for you, in a convenient manner. Call us now to set up an appointment for your free estimate: 240-428-6801