Hiring a Paint Contractor in Niagara, Brant and Flamborough

Most homeowners are looking for help hiring a paint contractor when the time comes. Painting your home is no simple matter. You don’t want to overpay for your job. At the same time, underpay and you could receive shoddy work. This is all in addition to bringing strangers into your home. There’s a lot to consider, here’s the best help hiring a painting contractor our pros can offer.

About Paint Contractors

Painting contractors fall into subcontractor, general contractor or employee of a painting company. Normally, they are the crew that arrives to do the work in your house. Some will provide other repairs for the job. Likely, there will be several people working on your project at once.

What Do They Do

Painting contractors will complete the work that your estimate lays out. You should have received a written estimate with a list of the project’s items to be addressed. There may be some prep work, repairs or just the painting.

What’s Included in the Work

For what’s included in your project, it’s best to refer to your written estimate. The contractors working on your job may or may not have the entirety written down. Some crews are brought in for specialty repairs and may be unaware of the work after their portion. The work could include:

• Protection of what will not be painted, including floors, windows, kitchen counters, cabinets, etc. with drop cloths.
• Preparation before painting begins.
• Removal of fixtures, electrical plates and other items fixed to the walls.
• Removal or covering of furniture in the room.
• A coat of primer.
• Two, or more, coats of paint.
• Touch ups on missed spots.
• Clean up, including any spills or messes.
• Finished product walk through with the crew.

You may have different contractors performing particular tasks within your estimate. Some of the work might also come at an additional cost. Be sure to get a full estimate of all pieces of the project before you agree and begin work.

Questions to Ask a Paint Contractor

Any concerns you have before heading into the paint project, ask your estimator or crew captain. If you don’t have any particular questions, here are a few to think about:

• Does the estimate give a labor and supplies?
• What paint will be used?
• Are multiple coats expected?
• What is the plan for inclement weather?
• How long is planned for the job?
• Do I need to leave the house for the job? What about my pets?
• Are there other costs that could occur?

How Much Does House Painting Cost?

Estimates can give some homeowners sticker shock when they get them. It’s important to keep in mind this is the total cost for labor, supplies and prep work. The cost also covers the piece of mind that you don’t have to worry about the job or the outcome.

When to Pay

Any painting company that asks for the total bill up front should set off red flags for you. It’s industry standard to give a deposit, sometimes up to half to schedule the work. This allows the company to gather necessary crew and supplies for your work. The final payment is typically given after the job is completed and the walk through done.

Hire a Paint Contractor

Now that you have a better idea of what a paint contractor does and how hiring one works, contact us for a free in-home estimate. We have a team of paint contractors ready to paint your home or office in the Niagara, Brant or Flamborough area. Call us now at 905-769-0849 or click here to schedule a time for an estimate using our scheduler form.