What to Look for in a Professional House Painter
Posted on September 20, 2019
Opening your home to the potential mess and painting crews required for a paint job can be challenging for even the most calm and centered personalities. You need to land on a painting company that is experienced and knowledgeable in your paint job.
Here is what to look for in a professional house painter to ensure your project is completed beautifully.
Do you give free estimates?
With a project this size in your home, it’s expected that you will shop around for pricing.
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 you keep me up-to-date 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 any inconveniences.
Can you help me find the right paint color?
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.
What is the clean up?
During the job, expect to see some messes. The clean up process should be covered in your estimate and in the contract, answering the following questions:
Who and when is it being done? What does it include? What will be left for overnight? Make sure you also discuss spills, vacuuming and replacement of items.
Will you fix any damage?
Accidents happen. Taking a project on can often reveal damage to the walls or trim that you may not have been aware of prior to the job. Some 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. Repairs will cost an additional fees, but the end result will provide you a better overall outcome.
Do you carry insurance and licensing?
Reputable companies will be able to provide you their insurance and license 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.
Hire CertaPro for your job!
CertaPro Painters of Boise Metro 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. 208-514-4169
