A fresh coat of paint can quickly transform your home, which is why so many homeowners are remodeling their houses. According to Sherwin Williams, 56% of homeowners plan to paint part of their home within the next year. Here are a few qualities to look for in a local painting contractor before you hire them.
1. Experience
A local painting contractor should always have plenty of experience. An inexperienced contractor can easily mess up an entire room. Experts recommend that the key to a great painting result is the surface preparation expertise of the painting crew. For example, look for painting contractors who have extensive experience repairing sheetrock damage before painting the surface.
2. Reliability
Homeowners must prepare for a painter. You may have to move furniture out of the way, remove pets from the area, and keep your children occupied. The last thing you want is to prepare for painters to arrive just for them to be a no-call, no-show. You also shouldn’t have to wait hours for them to arrive late. Instead, make sure a local painting contractor is reliable before hiring them. Ask yourself, did the Estimator show up on time? This is an indicator of the reliability of the company.
3. Reputation
Every local contractor has a reputation. Ask people who have recently had their homes painted and what they thought of the contractor they hired. Read online reviews on their website to ensure you’re hiring a painter with a good reputation and excellent skills and techniques who may give recommendations as well. Double-checking what previous customers say about a company can let you know whether you want to hire them.
4. Transparency
A painting contractor must give you a transparent estimate. Avoid companies that refuse to provide an accurate answer. A vague answer leaves plenty of room for them to overcharge you. You don’t want to get a surprise bill once the job is done. They should also be transparent about any issues arising while on the job.
A written proposal should spell out the scope of work and provide a firm fixed price. An estimate is just that, and the final price can change. In the State of Maryland, the final price can vary by up to 30% from the original estimate.
5. Services
Ask a company what services they offer. Ideally, you’ll work with a contractor offering exterior and interior painting services, so you can contact one contractor for all your painting needs. If you have a commercial building, ask them if they offer commercial painting services. Some contractors only do residential jobs.
We are licensed and insured and bring 18 years of experience to the job. We’re ready to help with all your commercial and residential painting needs. Contact Kaizen Painters today for your free estimate!
