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Painting your house on your own is a ton of work and can take up quite a bit of your time. It also requires expertise, as you will need to master at least basic painting skills to ensure you end up with a smooth finish. So, if you are painting the exterior of your home or even just a single room, it’s worth hiring professional house painters.
Once you decide to hire professional painters, you will ensure you get a flawless paint job in your home. But how do you make sure you find a good house painter? Here we have put together a list of things you should look for when choosing professional house painters.
Look for Good References
When it comes to hiring a professional house painter, the best source of information is your friends and family. Ask them for recommendations. This way you can wisely decide based upon their good or bad experience with a particular painter. You can also check online reviews to see what people are saying about the painter you are considering.
Meet Your Painters in Person
Hire a painter who does on-site estimates. This gives you a chance to meet them in person and get a feel for how they work. Also, pay attention to how they conduct the estimate. If they are noticing small details and taking time to go through your home, then you will get a more accurate estimate.
Ask Lot of Questions
Don’t hesitate to ask questions when you meet the estimator in person. It’s your chance to dig a little deeper and get the information you need to make your decision. You can ask questions like how does the process work, how many painters will do the work, what type of paint you use, how long will it take to finish when do I have to pay and the list goes on. Ask questions and clear all your doubts before proceeding ahead.
Get Few Estimates
After the in-person meeting, seek a written estimate from a few contractors. Estimates should be free and without any obligation. A written estimate will give you a clear picture of what is included in the price: material costs, labour, the brand and type of paint and a description of the scope of work. Compare your estimates and decide which one is best for you.
Check Past Work
Examine the work that painters did years ago by going through their portfolio during an on-site estimate. You can also check recent work on their website or social media feeds and note their quality of work by looking at before and after photos of the work.
Get a Contract in Written
Just like your written estimate, your contract should clearly outline the details of the painting work like detailed timelines, labour costs, material costs, prep work required, etc. The contract should also include a guarantee for the work for any damage like chipping, peeling, blistering, flaking, excessive fading or chalking that happens within two years after the work is done.
Miscellaneous Points
It is always good to verify whether the probable house painter is insured or not check his legal responsibility insurance documents. Safety is also a big concern. Safety comes first for the house painter and people living in the house. Painting sometimes requires things which can result in an accident of a person or damage caused to the property or any other thing. Verify from the painter what measures he might take to avoid any accidental situation. After job completion, house painters must clean and remove paint spills, dust from sanding and other materials from the worksite. Clear communication in advance is always better to avoid any dissatisfaction and misunderstanding between the client and the house painters.